Theme from Laura (1944) - David Raksin

There are elements of Maurice Ravel's 'Daphne et Chloe' in this, yes, for those who were wondering, and I did mix the two together.
In this Otto Preminger directed film noir we meet some of the defining characters of the genre, and we view one of the best movies of the 40s. Despite the great script, to-a-tee acting, smoky atmosphere and moody cinematography, what really comes in to focus with this movie is its music. After all, if you look at most of the great movies, you will find a great score backing up the brilliance. This score is done by David Raksin.
Year: 1944
Movie: Laura
Director: Otto Preminger
Players: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price and Judith Anderson.
Genre: 1940s Film Noir
My Rating: 9.5/10
My Music Rating: 9/10

Category:

Music

Tags:

• 1940s
• film
• noir
• classic
• soundtrack
• theme
• music
• movie
• laura
• Maurice
• Ravel's
• 'Daphne
• et
• Chloe'
• david
• raksin
• ost
• 1944
• dana
• andrews
• gene
• tierney
• vincent
• price
• mystery
• suspense
• remix
• femme
• fatale

[suzyqplacet]

A little Debussy never did any harm but at least give him credit, no? If you did this mix yourself it's absolutely brilliant though.

[oldmoviemusic]

@suzyqplacet

This is actually mixed with Maurice Ravel's piece Daphnis e Chloe, not Debussy. But thank you.

[ibk82]

This score is a copy of "Daybreak of Daphnis and Chloe" from Ravel.

Esta trilha é um plágio de "Amanhecer de Daphnis e Chloé" de Ravel.

[oldmoviemusic]

@ibk82

No, actually, it is not a copy. This particular rendition of it, however, combines the two. If you heard the original version of the film score you would know this; sorry, I forgot to include this information in the description bar.

[gnsback]

Awesome. Hadn't heard this arrangement before, and it's terrific.

I'll never accept it that the quality of American life back then has dwindled to what it has become today. It simply didn't have to happen.

[oldmoviemusic]

You couldn't be more right about that...

[Barumbuza]

mélancolie...

[Glinkaism1]

Clifton Web as the dandy columnist is outstanding. As is Dana Andrews. Did he finally win playing that puzzle? 

[jeanlucchapelon]

very good idea to mix Ravel and Raksin!!

Good job!

[shellybellysf]

Sublime version indeed Thx for the post

[jg0582]

I Love !

[ButterfliBoi]

I love the beginning part of this... it reminds me of the part in the movie when Mark's sitting in the chair and falls asleep.

Wonderful job!! :)

[windstorm1000]

It is utter genius of you to combine Ravel and Raskin! both pieces do indeed have an affinity for each other--what a great creative idea!! Thank you so much!

[BINKIE2000]

Superb.

[Lindanator09]

just watched the film again on TV the casting is great ,the story is great, and the music is superb , just love Laura

[tarou1944]

btw, plz tell us who arranged this beautiful Raksin's number is?