Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Original Motion Picture Sound Track cover

Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Original Motion Picture Sound Track

Neil Diamond · 1973

43 min · 14 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock

A soaring blend of soft rock melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of freedom and self-discovery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soaring melodies for introspection
  • wave-like pacing inviting reflection
  • dynamic journey with reprises
  • late-night solitude and contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate high-energy tracks
  • prefer straightforward single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 19, 1973, 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' marked Neil Diamond's first major foray into film soundtracks, following his successful pop albums like 'Hot August Night'. This soundtrack showcased a shift in his artistic direction as he composed music specifically for a cinematic narrative, enhancing his reputation beyond just a recording artist to a multifaceted creator.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Prologue 3:22
  • 2 Be 6:34
  • 3 Flight of the Gull 2:25
  • 4 Dear Father 5:19
  • 5 Skybird 1:14
  • 6 Lonely Looking Sky 3:19
  • 7 The Odyssey: Be 1:09
  • 8 The Odyssey: Lonely Looking Sky 2:37
  • 9 The Odyssey: Dear Father 5:56
  • 10 Anthem 3:06
  • 11 Be 1:09
  • 12 Skybird 2:22
  • 13 Dear Father 1:20
  • 14 Be 3:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata