album · May 21, 1972
Instrumental Music From the Ross Hunter Production: Lost Horizon
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This 1972 collection features the orchestra performing Burt Bacharach's score for the film 'Lost Horizon.' The album showcases lush arrangements of the film's melodies, characteristic of the orchestra's popular sound.
- The film 'Lost Horizon,' directed by Charles Jarrott, was a musical fantasy that received mixed reviews, despite its cast of stars.
- The score for 'Lost Horizon' was composed by Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by Hal David. The 101 Strings Orchestra recorded the score, but the film's soundtrack album was released by Epic Records and featured different vocalists.
- This release is an example of how easy listening orchestras adapted film scores for album consumption during the 1970s.
The 101 Strings Orchestra was a flexible studio ensemble, known for its easy listening and orchestral pop recordings. At the time of this release, the orchestra had been recording prolifically for over a decade, with a vast catalog of original compositions and arrangements.
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