Exodus – SOUNDTRACK****

Theme Of Exodus/Summer In Cyprus/Escape/Ari/Karen/Valley Of Jezreel/Fight For Survival/In Jerusalem/The Brothers/Conspiracy/Prison Break/Dawn/Fight For Peace

The epic war film about Jewish refugees Exodus starred Paul Newman and Eva Marie Saint. Ernest Gold composed the Grammy winning score. A cover version of Theme Of Exodus by piano duo Ferrante & Teicher was a top ten single on both sides of the Atlantic. (US:1 UK:17)

"Theme Of Exodus is probably the most beautiful piece written for a movie and the rest of the album is not far behind. Conspiracy is another interesting piece with the authentic Israeli and Arabic music. Dawn is one of the most dark and foreboding film pieces that I have ever heard, it definitely more than captures the mood of the scene.”

“Ernest Gold's early version of this (main theme) tune was always a favourite of mine However, here, you get 'variations' of the music, compliments of The Sinfonia of London Orchestra, definitely classical, definitely contemporary, definitely melodic.”

“I must have turned the grooves into canyons listening to it so much. I love lush orchestra tracks as it is. I still can't listen to the score without feeling moved. The main theme has been covered by a multitude of artists, but this original is still my favourite.”

“Ernest Gold's name is rarely seen but he is capable of composing amazing film music. Exodus is the proof. It stands among the very best soundtracks ever written. I only wish that more tracks from the film were available. Unfortunately, this soundtrack seems to have been overlooked in recent years."

“Such passion in the music. Such emotion, tells the story through the musical notes. I highly recommend this album to everyone.”

“Ernest Gold's musical creation for Otto Preminger's Exodus has to be one of the greatest compositions in film music and ranks among the best. It still conjures vibrant images of the epic story of the struggle of the early Israelis seeking a home. Whenever I am involved in creative writing I use Gold's Exodus music. It is one of those compositions that inspires and triggers deep feelings.”