Chinatown (Los Angeles, 1937) (Soundtrack Rejected by Phillip Lambro) 1974

Los Angeles, 1937 (The Unused Score by Phillip Lambro) 1974

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Perseverance Releases Rejected Film Score From �Chinatown�

Perseverance Records is releasing �Los Angeles, 1937�, the unused score by Phillip Lambro from Roman Polanski�s movie �Chinatown� (1974), starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. For reasons explained in the extensive liner notes by film music writer Gergely Hubai, the soundtrack was ultimately rejected by Paramount. Now, this score is available for the first time � and on Perseverance Records exclusively.

Robin Esterhammer, owner of Perseverance Records, says: �Releasing the unused `Chinatown� score has been our dream project ever since we did our first CDs with composer Phillip Lambro. You probably know Jerry Goldsmith�s replacement score, and now you have the chance to decide which one was a better fit for the movie.�

With 14 original tracks and four bonus tracks, the CD�s total running time is about 45 minutes. The bonus tracks are from �Structures for String Orchestra� and �Music for Wind, Brass and Percussion�, the two concert pieces that were instrumental in Phillip�s hiring for the project. The CD is available at a price of $13.95, and limited to just 1,000 units.

Robin adds: �This is a legitimate release, actually made possible thanks to a deal Phillip made with Paramount in 1974: the studio�s marketing department needed music to score the film�s trailer, but Goldsmith�s score wasn�t `exploitable enough�, according to one executive. Phillip allowed the use of his music in the trailer if he could retain the mastering and publishing rights in exchange. Paramount accepted the offer under the condition that should the music be released, it must bear an alternate title without mentioning `Chinatown�.�

In �Chinatown�, private eye J.J. Gittes (played by Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray (played by Faye Dunaway) who suspects her husband Hollis of having an affair. After Hollis, the builder of L.A.’s water supply system, is found dead, Gittes finds himself in a swamp of corruption and abuse of power.

Composer Phillip Lambro was born in 1934, in Wellesley, Mass., and studied music at the University of Miami. During his long and varied career, Phillip worked for the musical director of the United Nations, had his works premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra (�Miraflores�, �Dance Barbaro for Percussion�), wrote practice pieces for children (�Eight Little Trigrams�), scored documentaries (�Energy on the Move�, �Father Pat�), a chilling Euro-horror (�Crypt of the Living Dead�) and a cool crime flick (�Murph the Surf�).

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Perseverance Records is releasing �Los Angeles, 1937,� the unused score by Phillip Lambro from Roman Polanski�s movie �Chinatown� (1974), starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. For reasons explained in the extensive liner notes by film music writer Gergely Hubai, the soundtrack was ultimately rejected by Paramount. Now, this score is available for the first time � and on Perseverance Records exclusively.
Robin Esterhammer, owner of Perseverance Records, says: �Releasing the unused `Chinatown� score has been our dream project ever since we did our first CDs with composer Phillip Lambro. You probably know Jerry Goldsmith�s replacement score, and now you have the chance to decide which one was a better fit for the movie.�

With 14 original tracks and four bonus tracks, the CD�s total running time is about 45 minutes. The bonus tracks are from �Structures for String Orchestra� and �Music for Wind, Brass and Percussion,� the two concert pieces that were instrumental in Phillip�s hiring for the project. The CD is limited to just 1000 units.

Robin adds: �This is a legitimate release, actually made possible thanks to a deal Phillip made with Paramount in 1974: the studio�s marketing department needed music to score the film�s trailer, but Goldsmith�s score wasn�t �exploitable enough,� according to one executive. Phillip allowed the use of his music in the trailer if he could retain the mastering and publishing rights in exchange. Paramount accepted the offer under the condition that should the music be released, it must bear an alternate title without mentioning `Chinatown�.�

We are only giving you one audio sample, because we want you to be completely surprised by this score when you listen to it for the very first time.

The first 100 copies will be signed by Phillip Lambro. Limit 2 per customer.

Tracks 1-14 are in mono.
Tracks 15-18 are in stereo.
This is an analog recording from 1974. Tape noise is inherent.

Limited Collectors Edition of 1000 units.

GENRE: Score
DATE: 2012 (1974)
COUNTRY: USA
LABEL: Perseverance Records
AUDIO CODEC: MP3
QUALITY: 320 kbs
PLAYTIME: 44:39
Artwork

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01. Main Titles (1M1) (02:02)
02. Tailing Hollis (1M2) (01:11)
03. The Boy on a Horse (5M1) (03:09)
04. Noah Cross (7M1) (01:07)
05. Mariachi Source (7M1X) (01:04)
06. Orchard Chase (8M1) (01:59)
07. One Night with Evelyn (9M2-10M1) (02:42)
08. Finding the Captive (10M2) (01:05)
09. The Last of Ida Sessions (11M1) (02:05)
10. Welcome to Chinatown (14M1) (00:58)
11. Evelyn Shot (14M2) (00:33)
12. Forget It, Jake (14M3) (00:54)
13. End Titles (14M4) (01:03)
14. Trailer Music (03:08)

BONUS TRACKS:
Structures for String Orchestra
15. Moderati (03:44)
16. Lively (04:36)
Music for Wind, Brass & Percussion
17. Lento misterioso (05:16)
18. Allegro con fuoco (08:03)

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LA1937.zip (113,01 MB) – uploaded.net (http://uploaded.net/file/dodggvlx)

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Many thanks for the effort and upload but I now know why Lambro’s score was replaced. Goldsmith’s haunting take was far superior in every way. I could not even visually connect this score with that film. Still, I am glad to have this rare work in my collection now.

I now know why Lambro’s score was replaced. Goldsmith’s haunting take was far superior in every way. I could not even visually connect this score with that film.

I totally agree.
The Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack is superior.

It’s nice to have both versions!
Obrigado, Isaias!

Thank you! 😀

Excelent
First time I hear of this!!!

Fantastic!!! Thank you!

According to IMDb, this original score was rejected by producer Robert Evans at the last minute, so Jerry Goldsmith was hired at short notice and had only 10 days to compose and record the new music.

A fairly reasonable second choice.

Many thanks for this one!

Thank you!!!

Thank you!

It is good music, but as said above, the score ultimately chosen is far superior as a musical representation of the film.

Thanks.

Thank you.
I never heard the rejected soundtrack but it would be fascinating and interesting.
Cheers
Alex

Thank you. This will be interesting. 🙂

Thanks

Thanks for sharing! I’m very curious…