A Walk in the Clouds
Maurice Jarre · 1995
72 min · 26 tracks
A lush orchestral tapestry intertwines with delicate melodies, evoking a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere throughout the score.
Top tracks — play these first
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Main Title / Boat Arrival — This opening track sets the stage for the entire score, establishing a sweeping sense of adventure and romance that permeates the film.
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Butterfly Wings — The delicate instrumentation and emotive melodies encapsulate the film's themes of love and longing, making it one of the standout moments in the score.
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The Harvest — This piece captures the vibrant energy of the vineyard setting, using rhythmic motifs that reflect both nature and human connection within the narrative.
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First Kiss — With its tender melody, this track embodies a pivotal moment in the story, mirroring the characters' emotions during their blossoming romance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic soundscapes for daydreaming
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- short, vivid musical vignettes
- romantic ambiance for intimate settings
- immersive orchestration for reflective listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- seek heavy beats and rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1995, Maurice Jarre had established himself as a prominent film composer, known for his work on iconic scores like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago.' 'A Walk in the Clouds' came during a period where he was revisiting his signature lush orchestration style while adapting to the evolving landscape of film music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ennio Morricone· John Williams· Vangelis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Title / Boat Arrival 4:15
- 2 Ticket Switch / Train Flashback / Catching Bus 3:00
- 3 Miracle Wish 2:14
- 4 Tinfoil Rings 1:43
- 5 Star Wishes 2:02
- 6 No Bedtime / Teddybear Flashback 1:44
- 7 Butterfly Wings 3:01
- 8 Morning Walk / I'll Stay 4:36
- 9 The Harvest 3:08
- 10 First Kiss 2:06
- 11 Wanted Truth / Victoria's Pain / Let ‘Em Know It 2:56
- 12 Honorable Man / Whistling 1:03
- 13 Las Nubes Return 1:27
- 14 Angry Alberto / Vineyard Fire / Fire Aftermath 7:56
- 15 Viral Vine 2:46
- 16 End Title 3:09
- 17 Main Title (film version) 2:16
- 18 Tinfoil Rings (film version) 1:41
- 19 Star Wishes (film version) 2:03
- 20 Butterfly Wings (film version) 3:03
- 21 First Kiss (alternate Opening) 0:55
- 22 "Spring" From "The Four Seasons" 4:17
- 23 Betty's Slow Fox (source) 2:25
- 24 Slow Dance 3:01
- 25 Crush the Grapes 2:23
- 26 Mariachi Serenade 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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