La-La Land Records, Paramount Pictures and Geffen Records proudly present a remastered and expanded Limited Edition 2-CD release of acclaimed composer Nino Rota’s (8 1/2, LA DOLCE VITA, WAR AND PEACE) original motion picture score to the 1972 Academy Award-winning masterpiece THE GODFATHER starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Diane Keaton, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
This deluxe release of Nino Rota’s iconic masterwork marks the 50th Anniversary of the classic film and its score, both of which have woven themselves deeply into the fabric of our culture. The music is a dramatic and emotional wonder – deeply soulful and romantic, yet tragic and teaming with pathos. The score’s waltz and love theme have both joined the pantheon of the most universally recognizable movie themes in history.
Produced by Dan Goldwasser and Neil S. Bulk, mixed by Chris Malone and mastered by Doug Schwartz from studio vault elements, this 2-CD release includes previously unreleased and unused music and has been approved by Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope. Disc One showcases the film’s expanded score presentation along with additional and alternate cues, while Disc Two presents the remastered Original Soundtrack Album and Bonus Tracks that showcase music by Carmine Coppola, as well the songs “I Have But One Heart” and “Manhattan Serenade.” The exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by writer Tim Greiving and the sharp art design is by Dan Goldwasser.
Limited to 5000 units, this simply put, is a soundtrack release “you can’t refuse!”
TRACK LISTING:
DISC 1
SCORE PRESENTATION
1. Main Title / Corleone Waltz #1 1:22
2. Hollywood* 1:26
3. The Horse’s Head** 1:32
4. Sollozzo The Turk** / Luca Brasi 1:57
5. Christmas* / Prelude To Murder* 3:19
6. The Aftermath 0:32
7. Bad News** 0:54
8. Bad Luck / Sicilian Message / Meditation* 1:22
9. The Halls Of Fear** (Extended Version) 4:21
10. Michael’s Decision** / The Waiting Game** 2:18
11. Armed And Ready** 0:32
12. Set The Meeting** / Michael Takes Over 1:19
13. The Pickup* (Extended Version) 3:02
14. The Getaway 0:22
15. Sicilian Pastorale** 3:01
16. Love Theme From The Godfather (Film Version) 2:28
17. Corleone Waltz #2* 0:22
18. Apollonia 1:22
19. Sonny’s Dead** 1:40
20. Reunion** 2:22
21. Marry Me, Kay 1:15
22. Las Vegas Strip* 0:37
23. Too Little Time 1:50
24. The Baptism (Extended Version) 5:08
25. No Tears For Tessio** 0:55
26. The New Godfather (Film Version)* 0:50
27. Corleone Waltz #3* 1:59
28. Finale 1:05
29. End Credits** 3:19
TOTAL SCORE TIME 53:30
ADDITIONAL MUSIC
30. Main Title (Alternate) 0:36
31. The Horse’s Head (Film Version) 1:19
32. Bad Luck (Alternate) 2:03
33. Set The Meeting (Alternate) 0:40
34. The Horse’s Head (Trumpet Solo) 1:04
35. The Halls of Fear Pt. 1 (Film Version) 3:05
36. End Credits (Alternate) 3:53
TOTAL ADDITIONAL MUSIC TIME 12:58
TOTAL DISC TIME 1:06:28
DISC 2
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
1. Main Title (The Godfather Waltz) 3:06
2. I Have But One Heart 2:56
Performed by Al Martino
3. The Pickup 2:54
4. Connie’s Wedding 1:33
5. The Halls Of Fear 2:11
6. Sicilian Pastorale 3:01
7. Love Theme From The Godfather 2:41
8. The Godfather Waltz 3:34
9. Apollonia 1:23
10. The New Godfather 1:59
11. The Baptism 1:49
12. The Godfather Finale 3:53
ORIGINAL ALBUM TIME 31:30
BONUS TRACKS
13. Manhattan Serenade 1:21
14. The Godfather Tarantella 3:02
15. The Godfather Mazurka 2:56
16. The Godfather Foxtrot 2:50
17. This Loneliness 1:46
18. Lucky 0:43
19. Connie’s Wedding (Music Only) 1:25
20. Antico Canto Siciliano 0:56
21. Mazurka ala Siciliana 0:26
TOTAL BONUS TIME 15:40
TOTAL DISC TIME 47:10
TOTAL COLLECTION TIME 1:53:38
* Not used in film
** Contains material not used in film