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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is the soundtrack album for the 1964 French musical film of the same name, composed by Michel Legrand with lyrics by Jacques Demy. The film is notable for its through-sung format, meaning every line of dialogue is sung. The score won the Palme d'Or at the 1964 Cannes Film...
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Legrand's sung-through musical score is internationally revered, Palme d'Or film association and enduring songs.
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The Thomas Crown Affair: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the 1968 album featuring the musical score for Norman Jewison's heist film. The music was composed by Michel Legrand, who created a dynamic jazz-inflected orchestral score to match the film's stylish tone. The soundtrack is best known fo...
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Michel Legrand's Oscar-winning song and elegant score have lasting prestige; album less broadly known.
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