Track Listing

1. Godfather
2. Love Theme From 'The Godfather'
3. Sicilian Pastorale
4. Pick-Up
5. Godfather (Tarantella)
6. Godfather (Mazurka)
7. Godfather
8. Immigrant
9. Kay
10. Marcia Stilo Italiano
11. Godfather Part 2
12. Marcia Religiosa
13. Marcia Festa
14. Immigrant/Love Theme From 'The Godfather Part 3'
15. Godfather 3 (Intermezzo)
16. Preludio From Cavalleria Rusticana
17. Coda

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32550 in Music
• Released on: 2001-03-05
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack

Amazon.co.uk Review
The Godfather saga may have its roots in pulp fiction, but the vision of director Francis Ford Coppola turned the story of Don Vito Corleone into an epic, multi-generational metaphor for modern American society and its place in the world. Coppola's musical choices were equally sage; aged Italian scoring legend Nino Rota's mournful solo trumpet theme ("Godfather Waltz") would become both a crucial, emotional link in all three films and an enduring modern icon on a par with the themes to Star Wars and Jaws. This compendium gathers key themes from the Godfather trilogy in modern rerecordings by conductor Paul Bateman and the Prague Philharmonic that are sonically pristine and faithful to the originals. Utilising the rich musical heritage of his native Italy (and occasionally evoking memories of his great collaborations with Fellini), Rota's Godfather music would ultimately net him his only Oscar, for Godfather II. Carmine Coppola, the director's father, supplements Rota's work with music that's more distinctly ethnic, while the prelude from Italian classical composer Pietro Mascagani's masterful opera Cavalleria Rusticana becomes a crucial element in Godfather III, filling the void left by Rota's passing in 1979.--Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

A Trilogy of Perfection
The soundtrack for Mari Puzo's The Godfather trilogy, is undisputably the greatest compalation of score music ever assembled. The music captures the beauty of the movies, and has the power to move one, even without having seen the films. It is definatly a vital addition to any music collection of any genere.

Loved the movies - you'll love this...
With every track bringing you back to a moment in the movies how can fail to love this?! Itallian, classical, modern - it's all there. Get carried away in the quality and complexity of the sound. Be assured: there's something for everyone here. So, what are you waiting for?

Good but not the best
When I ordered this product, I expected all three movie soundtracks on three discs. I was wishful thinking I know, but still; I was a little dissapointed when I discovered it is only a selection of tracks from all three movies.

The tracks themselves are very, very good. The only issue I have is that there is only 1 track with the main Godfather theme on. Some people would say that a lot of the first film just had the theme repeated throughout and thus the soundtrack would be boring if that's all you heard (and I agree), but I would argue that there should be the theme on more than one single track BECAUSE it is so prominent in the movies. Despite this, there are many other good tracks on there and I would recomend this CD to lovers of the movie - just don't expect it to be a boxed set of soundtracks because it isn't. I would say for die-hard fans of the films - buy each soundtrack seperately; but if you just want a feel for the films - this is great value for money.