Dave Grusin - Cinemagic (1987) Vinyl LP • The Goonies, On Golden Pond, Piano
Catalog Number:
GR-1037Musical Styles:
1980s, Contemporary Jazz, Film Score/Soundtrack, Instrumental, Jazz Instrument, Smooth JazzSleeve Grade:
Very Good Plus (VG+)Record Grade:
Excellent (EX)Condition Details:
Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and small surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Lyrics/Credits/Picture); two seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- An Actor's Life (Main Theme From "Tootsie")
- It Might Be You (Love Montage From "Tootsie")
- Heaven Can Wait (Main Theme)
- On Golden Pond (Main Theme)
- New Hampshire Hornpipe (From "On Golden Pond")
- Condor (Main Title From "Three Days Of The Condor")
- Goodbye For Kathy (Love Theme From "Three Days Of The Condor")
- The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter (Main Theme)
- Fratelli Chase (Main Title From "The Goonies")
- The Champ (Main Theme)
About The Record:
Cinemagic by Dave Grusin, is a captivating orchestral jazz album that showcases the composer's renowned work as a film scorer, featuring lush reinterpretations of his memorable movie themes performed on piano with accompaniment from the London Symphony Orchestra. A unique aspect is its blend of Grusin's jazz piano expertise with symphonic arrangements, highlighting poignant and reflective pieces alongside more upbeat selections, appealing especially to fans of cinematic music. Historically, it underscores Grusin's significant contributions to 1970s and 1980s Hollywood soundtracks, drawing from acclaimed films such as On Golden Pond, Heaven Can Wait, Tootsie, The Goonies, and others. Popular tracks and fan-favorites include the evocative main theme from On Golden Pond, the romantic It Might Be You (a standout song from Tootsie often praised for its beauty), and the adventurous Fratelli Chase from The Goonies. The album itself achieved notable success, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.