シェルブールの雨傘 = Les Parapluies De Cherbourg – Michel Legrand – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Michel Legrand’s score for ‘Les Parapluies De Cherbourg’ is a luminous testament to the heights film music can reach. This album isn’t just a soundtrack; it’s a fully sung-through narrative, where every emotion is conveyed through melody and orchestration. Legrand’s ability to thread heartbreak, hope, and longing into memorable themes makes this work uniquely intimate and universally resonant. Released in 1964, the film and its music broke new ground in both French cinema and musical storytelling, earning international acclaim and inspiring generations of composers.

Owning this album means embracing the lush, pastel-colored world of Geneviève and Guy, where love is as ephemeral as the rain itself. The melodies sweep from gentle waltzes to soaring orchestrations, each note meticulously crafted to serve the story’s emotional arc. For collectors, this is not just a record; it’s a piece of cinematic history—a bridge between classic Hollywood musicals and the French New Wave. Whether you’re discovering Legrand’s genius for the first time or returning to an old favorite, this pressing radiates with the kind of warmth and nostalgia that only vinyl can evoke.

Track List:
– Première Partie : Le Départ – Novembre 1957 –
A1 – Générique –
A2 – Scène Du Garage –
A3 – Devant Le Magasin –
A4 – Au Dancing –
A5 – Sur Le Quai –
A6 – Dans Le Magasin De Parapluies –
A7 – Chez Dubourg, Le Joaillier –
B1 – Dans Le Magasin –
B2 – Arrivée De Cassard –
B3 – Devant Le Garage –
B4 – Chez Elise A L’appartement –
B5 – Adieux A Elise –
B6 – La Gare : Guy S’en Va –
– Deuxième Partie : L’absence – Janvier 1958 –
B7 – Dans Le Magasin –
C1 – Dîner –
C2 – Récit De Cassard –
C3 – La Lettre De Guy –
C4 – Le Carnaval –
C5 – Le Mariage –
– Troisième Partie : Le Retour – Mars 1959 –
C6 – Le Retour De Guy Chez Elise –
D1 – Le Garage : Dispute –
D2 – Guy Au Café –
D3 – La Boîte A Matelots –
D4 – Duo Guy / Madeleine –
D5 – Juin 1959 – La Terrasse Du Café –
D6 – Décembre 1963 – La Station Service –
D7 – Final –