Frank Sinatra Conducts Music from Pictures and Plays
Frank Sinatra · 1962
39 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
Orchestral arrangements blend with Sinatra's smooth vocals to create a cinematic listening experience.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its lush orchestrations and its contribution to the trend of adapting film music into popular song formats. It features beloved classics like 'Moon River' and 'An Affair to Remember,' which have influenced countless artists and continue to resonate in American pop culture.
- Best for
- cinematic soundscapes for relaxation steady pacing for reflective moments melodic journey through nostalgia
- Context
- In 1962, Frank Sinatra was at a pivotal moment in his career, transitioning from a pop icon to an artistic figure who embraced orchestral arrangements. This album followed his successful collaboration with arranger Nelson Riddle and showcased Sinatra's ability to reinterpret songs from film and theater, solidifying his status as a sophisticated performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· Jula de Palma· Milva· Herbie Hancock· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Way 2:49
- 2 An Affair to Remember Standout 3:22
- 3 Laura 3:36
- 4 Tammy 2:31
- 5 Moon River Standout 3:04
- 6 Exodus 2:53
- 7 Little Girl Blue 4:13
- 8 Maria 3:21
- 9 Something Wonderful 4:08
- 10 I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face Standout 3:22
- 11 The Girl That I Marry 2:30
- 12 If Ever I Would Leave You 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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