Gone Is Love
Paul Mauriat · 1970
33 min · 11 tracks · easy listening
A lush orchestral tapestry envelops heartfelt melodies, blending easy listening with poignant emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gone Is Love Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head — This track exemplifies Mauriat's skillful orchestration of contemporary hits, transforming a well-known song into an instrumental masterpiece that retains its original charm.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water — Mauriat's interpretation captures the emotional weight of the original while showcasing his unique orchestral style, making it a standout on the album.
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Let It Be — This rendition highlights Mauriat's ability to convey warmth through lush strings, offering a reflective take on the Beatles classic that appeals to both fans of the band and easy listening enthusiasts.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases lush orchestration and covers popular songs, appealing to easy listening fans but lacking deep originality.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements with strings and woodwinds dominating the sound, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
- Each track is a cover of a contemporary hit, reinterpreted with gentle rhythms that often emphasize melody over complexity.
- The sequencing includes several medleys, such as the final track combining 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and 'Let It Be', which creates a thematic closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic melodies for quiet moments
- gentle rhythms for relaxation
- short tracks for easy enjoyment
- romantic themes for intimate settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic romance· orchestral serenity· gentle heartbreak
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Gone Is Love' is Paul Mauriat's follow-up to his successful album 'Love Is Blue,' which had topped charts globally. At this point in his career, Mauriat was establishing himself as a leading figure in the easy listening genre, building on his previous commercial success and experimentation with orchestration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franck Pourcel· Ray Conniff· Henry Mancini
Tracklist
- 1 Gone Is Love Start here 2:35
- 2 Home Again 3:03
- 3 My House And The River 2:53
- 4 Could This Be Me 3:32
- 5 Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head 2:47
- 6 I Gotta Get Back To Lovin' You 3:30
- 7 Bridge Over Troubled Water 3:00
- 8 She Is A Little Bit Sweeter 2:15
- 9 Let It Be 2:55
- 10 Classical Gas 2:50
- 11 Medley: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Let It Be 4:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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