A Star Is Born (Original Motion Picture Score)

A Brigham Young University Film Music Archive Production. All proceeds from this limited edition compact disc go towards the acquisition, preservation of film music elements and public future releases.

Produced by David O. Selznick in 1937, A STAR IS BORN is the story, remade many times, of a young girl with dreams of fame who falls in love with a star whose talent and popularity are on the wane. Max Steiner’s score beautifully accompanies the on-screen romance and heartbreak of this classic Technicolor drama. But the story of the score is a drama in itself and this CD, taken from the composer’s personal acetates which are preserved in the Max Steiner Collection at Brigham Young University, presents, in comprehensive fashion, multiple versions of cues that were written and re-written for the film.

In large part, the discs were in excellent condition, while a few had obviously been played numerous times over the years. The package includes a 40 page book with an introduction by Steiner biographer Steven C. Smith and notes by Ray Faiola, who also restored the score and produced the CD master. Package design by Jim Titus. Produced with the cooperation of Warner Bros. Entertainment.

01. Main Title 1:46

02. Advice from Granny (replaced) 3:47

03. Advice from Granny (film version) 3:44

04. Farewell at Depot (replaced) 1:13

05. Arrival at Hollywood 1:55

06. Job Search (replaced) 2:04

07. Job Search (film version) 2:05

08. A Drink With Danny 1:12

09. Finally a Job 2:08

10. Impressionable Waitress (unused) 1:59

11. Contemplations Waltz (unused) 1:27

12. Good For Amusement Only (unused) 6:24

13. Driving Esther Home (partially unused) 2:41

14. The Enchanted Hour Preview 1:32

15. Trocadero Terrace 2:23

16. Boxing Arena Exit Music 1:01

17. Honeymoon Trailer 0:44

18. Gossip Column / The Maine Mansion 1:48

19. A Star is Born / Box Office Poison 2:22

20. Home From the Studio (replaced) 0:57

21. Home From the Studio (film version) 0:57

22. Dressing Table (replaced) 2:48

23. Dressing Table (film version) 2:22

24. Sign Here Mr. Lester (replaced) 1:33

25. Sign Here Mr. Lester (film version) 1:33

26. Academy Award Foxtrot (replaced) 1:14

27. Academy Award Foxtrot (film version) 1:13

28. Oliver Offers to Help (replaced) 1:28

29. Bailed Out / Vicki’s Sacrifice 2:34

30. Norman Commits Suicide 4:03

31. Funeral Mob 1:34

32. Mrs. Norman Maine / Finale 1:03

33. Trailer Score Part Two 1:44