David Newman - OPERATION DUMBO DROP (1995) - Soundtrack Suite

Operation Dumbo Drop is a 1995 American comedy-drama film directed by Simon Wincer. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Gene Quintano and Jim Kouf; based on a true story as depicted by United States Army Major Jim Morris. The film stars Danny Glover and Ray Liotta as Green Berets during the Vietnam War in 1968, who attempt to transport an elephant through jungle terrain to a local South Vietnamese village who in turn help American forces monitor Viet Cong activity. Actors Denis Leary, Doug E. Doug and Corin Nemec also star in principal roles.

The premise of Operation Dumbo Drop is based on the true story relating to the cooperation of South Vietnamese villagers and the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s. The U.S. Army viewed many villages as a strategic value due to their proximity to enemy weapons supply routes, such as the Ho Chi Minh trail. Elephants found in villages were typically the primary source of farm labor. To appease hostile villagers, the U.S. offered elephants as a token of appreciation. According to actor Glover, one such operation took place specifically on April 4, 1968; but received fairly little coverage due to the death of a Vietnamese military leader on the same day. The film is based on a story depicted by retired United States Army Major Jim Morris; who related his experiences surrounding the elephant air-droppings during the ongoing war.

A 26-year old Asian elephant named Tai was used for the part of Bo Tat. The female elephant was chosen for the part because of her calm demeanor and friendly disposition, which allowed her to be placid and relaxed during scenes with simulated gunfire. Many depictions in the film such as the elephant being sedated and lying down or following that, moving her legs and standing up were actually accomplished with an animal trainer.

The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Dumbo Drop, was released by the Hollywood Records label on July 28, 1995. It features songs recorded by veteran musicians Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and Jackie Wilson among others. The music for the film was composed by David Newman; while being edited by Tom Villano. The sound effects in the film were supervised by William Jacobs. The mixing of the sound elements was orchestrated by Doc Kane. "When I See an Elephant Fly", is last seen from the ending of Operation Dumbo Drop performed by the Black Crows from the Disney animated film, Dumbo with the music composed by Oliver Wallace.

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[sebastiaxel]

NICEEEE, NICE SCORE, I REMEMBER THE PREMIER BACK IN '95 THANX

[MISSsunshine24x]

I love it so much ! Takes me back to my childhood!

Thank you for uploading !!