John Barry - Frances (1982) main title theme

[@MichaelJonesCarmichaeldude]

Jessica Lange played her so beautifully in the film. Thank god for John Barry to write an equally beautiful score! I don’t believe anyone else could do what he did in this film. Perfectly framing all the subtle moods in the movie. Knowing what Frances went through in her life. He did it with such feeling it makes my heart wrench so, it makes me cry! If I need a good cry, Frances is my go to movie!! John Barry, I’ll always think of you when I hear your music. You have truly left us a beautiful remembrance in music. I’ll cherish it forever! ❤️

[@thesoultwins72]

@Michael Jones......I totally agree with your excellent comment. The ending scene from 'Frances' is arguably one of the most moving and poignant ever captured on film. [on a par with Giuseppe Tornature's 'Nuovo Cinema Paradiso', Roman Polanski's 'Chinatown', Orson Welles' 'Touch of Evil', and Sergio Leone's 'Once Upon a Time in America'?] Absolutely stunning performances by Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard [who actually met and fell in love whilst making 'Frances' and later married]. A heart-rending and deeply touching script by writer Eric Bergren all set to Barry's hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Barry is one of my all-time favourite composers and this is possibly one of the finest pieces of music he ever composed? [incidentally the full 7 min 14 second version is also available here in YT]. Sadly, the film itself wasn't that accurate and 'Harry York' never existed in reality. [although a very dubious character called Stewart Jacobson claimed to be him]. However, there is no conclusive evidence to support this and the filmmakers themselves admitted that 'Harry York' was indeed completely fictional and was only incorporated into the film for 'dramatic purposes'.

[@RhondaHaleymaidofthemist]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music.

[@waldemarpolewacz3772]

Dla mnie tak 👍. Pozdrawiam of Poland 🇵🇱

[@susanruck9197]

Haunting. Still makes me cry. The movie was so sad that I cried for a whole month when I saw it in the early eighties. Jessica and Sam were brilliant. Frances would have been proud of all of it.

[@dellairvin4469]

It doesn't matter how many years I have not listened to this I always here it in my mind. Beautiful

[@craig-bp9cx]

I can honestly say whenever I want to think of my mother, this track takes me there, she never got to live her life to the fullest & I miss her terribly, everyday. This piece brings me to tears but in a happy sense & has has been said many times, John Barry was a pure genius in his craft, he can reach in and grab your heart within a few bars of listening, I challenge anyone not to be truly moved by his music,put the headphones on & listen to Chaplin, Somewhere in Time etc.. A RARE PERFECTION !!

[@JosefCoffey]

Stirs the emotions, doesn't it? This score is so beautiful.

[@alvinkuo777]

This theme is the most beautiful movie theme I have ever heard. John Barry is the Mozart of cinema: he effortlessly produces melodies that are both memorable and perfect in every way.

[@joshuagerthoffer2321]

John Barry really knew how to grip and grab at your heartstrings. I'm in tears. RIP.

[@An-emptybliss-diary]

RIP John Barry.....your music will always live forever.

[@thomaselliott5035]

i have commented before but oh the sadness it evokes and the way the music slides across notes to tear your heart is painful and beautiful all at the same time.A true master of emotions was Mr Barry .Thank you again for this piece

[@philrabe910]

This song just pulled another few tears out. I couldn't begin to estimate how many over the years... 07/27/22

[@jaspermatty]

Too many greats...Walkabout, Born Free, Out of Africa. Mary Queen of Scots, Dances with Wolves, the world is going to miss him! Rest In Peace, Mr. Barry. Thank you for the light you brought to all of us.

[@hajohill2004]

Gorgeous music

[@RenePeraza]

Simply majestic - no matter the subject matter or scale! We miss you, John!

[@FredericKahler]

Very surprised this John Barry score did not receive an Oscar bid, but his "Out of Africa" score did win the Academy Award. This sad music is sublime.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Pure Genius John Barry 👏♥thank you for giving the world music of Pure 💘

[@JuneLynn]

a beautiful score by John Barry...love that photo of Jessica Lange as Frances...Frances had such a tragic life, she didn't belong in Hollywood back in the 40's when they told you how to live your personal life...such a smart & strong woman...just saw the movie again and Jessica Lange's performance is always so moving ...REST IN PEACE Frances ~

[@diannadiatz1140]

There is such a haunting, soulful quality in this and so many other John Barry scores. Now I want to see this film. His music is unforgettable. John Barry's spirit will live on forever in his music.

[@igorflexus9493]

I agree... My favorite composer.

[@billjoe39]

@@igorflexus9493 same

[@eposz2]

I hoe you've seen this film since your post. That film is unforgettable, too.

[@mh-gl8dx]

When I first heard this main theme in 1982 , I lost the words. This felling is beyond "beautiful" and "admirable" . This music captured the tragety of Acttress Frances life perfectrly. If there exists "God of Film", he must selected John Barry.

[@xxCinnamonVanilla]

Beautiful theme that accompanies this horribly sad story. The last scene is a real tear jerker. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@stevenkirby3239]

Barry wrote some brilliant music but this is something else AWESOME!!!

[@AlexandrosDeligiorgis]

+Steven Kirby Along with Out of Africa, this is his best theme...

[@Albino9811]

SOU BEAUTIFUL

[@ronwedge6171]

Magnificent ! Haunting !

[@billjoe39]

Lange should have received the Oscar for that one

[@danafreddy]

yes, but like diana ross in "lady sings the blues" she was carried aloft by very tight direction, rarely equalled in her career - all that off-kilter head tilting and hesitations and angry stares and exploiting her modeling career devices...

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Brilliant 👏 Actress & 😍Beautiful

[@mbblover]

BEYOND beautiful, moving and sad just like the movie!... truly touches the soul......

[@1pupblacky]

+mbblover why did she always keep coming back to her mom? she used to call her little sister. I am perfecting sure that my sister would have me locked up if she could. I think I am just too sensitive. and jess lives in Virginia my home state and does she still live with sam sheapard. xcuse me I am typing in the dark.

[@mbblover]

1pupblacky love/hate relationship? i don't know. i do think some of this movie was embellished for example there was no sam shepard's character in the real frances farmer's life. no, jessica lange is no longer with sam shepard....

[@1pupblacky]

+mbblover who comments on their own comments. I do -what was the name of the Jessica lange movie where she was related to the kennedy family and they were hoarders. I am not feeling so good these days. cant somebody in computer land help?

[@mbblover]

1pupblacky your thinking of "Grey Gardens" made in 2009 on HBO and co-starring drew barrymore. they played "big edie and "little "edie" mother and daughter Edith ewing bouvier and Edith bouvier beale... cousins to jackie bouvier kennedy onassis..

[@1pupblacky]

+mbblover thank you I only watched it like 25 times--think I am just getting senile dementia. poor little edie got alopecia. did you watch john adams as well?

[@michaellafferty9866]

Miss you forever John Barry

[@philbond9362]

Have not heard this before-what a score! John Barry was a composer never to be equalled-he made the early Bond movies so legendary with his great music-R.I.P John.

[@AlexandrosDeligiorgis]

+Phil Bond Along with Out of Africa, this is his best theme...

[@vinmanojai]

+Alexandros Deligiorgis; Have you heard His theme to High Road to China? I think you would like that one too!

[@nodrog888]

+Alexandros Deligiorgis Listen to "Indecent Proposal"..superb.

[@nigelneal5524]

If there is a music heaven....this is it .

[@dietrichholland9376]

My God, this is so beautiful!

[@waldemarpolewacz3772]

Powtórzę tył że po polsku Boże , jakie to jest piękne ♥️

[@brianwalding1087]

This score brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it

[@delgoody3960]

Another fantastic score from the great John Barry. The film is also excellent although not very well known,

[@Darrigrande]

A very beautiful Track for a very good film. Frances was one of the best and moving films of the 80s. An acurate description of the Star System in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

[@danafreddy]

but lots of this film was fictional based on a book dreamed up by a seattle reporter. her lesbianism was completely avoided and the sam shepherd character, harry, was devised to connect parts of her plotline. regardless it is a very moving film with haunting residue and the music is killer. and kim stanley no kim hunter no stanley, stanley played lillian is superb as the hideous stage mother ("little sister. you had better wise up") i moved to seattle after the military and sought out all her places, including the odd pink house in west seattle.

[@lydiareinish8902]

Barry was a genius at scoring movies. Awesome.

[@shayekisitu]

This composition brings tears to my eyes......Frances Farmer was just beautiful both inside and out......a very sensitive and warm human being who was so greatly misunderstood, misused and mistreated. Hers is a tragic story much like Frances Ethel Gumm aka Judy Garland.

[@sueishere25]

Makes me cry, so perfect for this movie. I found the CD on Amazon but hesitated because it is $30.00. I had this on an album many years ago and know it is beautiful. What the heck, I'm going to buy it. Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@mauricioexenberger6225]

A touching music, which helped immortalize the beautiful and talented Frances Farmer

[@merewynyard5813]

FRANCES is no 3...of 20 of my favourite movies of all time and John Barry helped, i love this theme ❤

[@SomeGuy-mg5jy]

Beauty and Sadness-- 2 of John Barry's trademarks. Just a few bars of music and the tears are flowing. After repeated listenings, it becomes a sort of masochism.

[@tunayzonemusic8747]

Bellissima Fantastico John Barry. TUNAY ZONE MUSIC

[@ahassen1236]

OMG With this most beautiful music.. The black and white image of the lady for some reason transports me to the mid 19th Century!

[@javi2bar]

The BEST theme I have ever heard in my live

[@samayeldescanso3539]

estimado tengo 73 años y esta musica me llena el corazon ,el alma y todo lo relacionado con los momentos maravillosos, gracias john barry. . .

[@janiceward2169]

Beautiful, the movie is extremely sad...Frances Farmer...!!

[@janiceward2169]

David Topchiev I know, beyond moving, a true story I could never forget..!

[@LarkSilverwolf]

I don't know how I ever missed seeing this movie but I know I have to see it now!

[@5papa]

+Lark Silverwolf Great movie. What people did to that poor lady should not happen to anyone. She was horribly mistreated but rose above it all. What character that lady possessed. This music must exemplify her soul.

[@ambidextra_ambidextra]

you should see it, it'll proper fuck your head up,,devastating

[@AGEOMdcw]

Like a modern Antigone, John Barry's haunting score has just the right mix of tragedy and transcendence to match the stupendous performances of Lange as the heroine and Kim Stanley as the mother desperate to "live" through her daughter.

[@johnjensen3023]

one of lives beautiful but tragic angels,bless her.i have the movie on dvd .i stopped ,counting,how many times ive watched it.i never get tired of it.and the soundtrack,fit soo weel,too all the emotions,in the movie.lucky,to live in a time with,such movies,and music.

[@spookyalice1418]

I've always loved John Barry's work and I've seen every film Jessica Lange has ever been in, so when I found out he was the genius who did this soundtrack, it sent chills up my spine. Two of my absolute favorites in one of my all time favorite movies. If you have not seen it, it's worth your time. Incredibly heartbreaking, but Jessica delivers such a stunning performance, it's very wonderful.

[@petercabrales9064]

This music helped me surrender my heart to God when I was devastated from the death of my 4-month old daughter in 2016. Thanks God. Thanks Baha'u'llah.

[@mariodebuck9420]

Peter Cabrales so sorry for your loss , God bless you

[@angelsinisterrasanz1828]

This music, i swore, can came into mi soul.

[@shytalker]

Just another John Barry , lovely theme / listened to them since the 60s / so beautiful / thanks Mr Barry.

[@windycitytj]

I had forgotten about this score and movie. I looked it up and the score really is a tribute to a beautiful, sad and forgotten woman.

[@AlexandrosDeligiorgis]

+Tim Davis Along with Out of Africa, this is his best theme...

[@danafreddy]

but the dang film was largely fictional crap dreamed up by a seattle reporter

[@njh1917]

Thank you for the music

[@kuikelly6646]

John Barry's Masterpiece.🍒 Rest and Peace Be With You. Your 🎶 Are Among Sooo Many 😘

[@aquarius4real]

John Barrys music is Beautiful, thanks for posting this

[@glennsymonds-geniau5222]

Simply stunning.

[@mistressmozart]

when i was a teenager, I caught a lovely interview on the radio with John Barry talking about each of his scores and the films. you could write into the radio station and receive a CD of his music, so i did and i almost wore it out :)

[@louiecastro2185]

Up until today this music brings tears to my eyes !!! Beautiful score....and I'm crying again !!!

[@skygod1975]

hits the heart strings every time especially at 2.02.... lots of memories

[@JasDeeBustard]

Great music writing by John Barry, it has such feeling. James London

[@AlexandrosDeligiorgis]

+James Bustard Along with Out of Africa, this is his best theme...

[@renato6055]

I've to admit it's the first time I've heard this track. I have always defined John Barry as "Il Maestro", but this confirms it 200%.

[@daisy9287]

Music to the mind and heart.

[@keithawhosoever5384]

When doubts creep in about their being a God and that He is good , and I listen to John Barry , those doubts cease and a surety returns and all is well again ...👌🆓🇬🇧

[@raffamon1946]

Come sempre le musiche di Barry hanno un fascino sia per la dolcezza che per l'orchestrazione. Grazie. Un caro saluto. Raffaele

[@adrianovasconcelos2739]

Heartfelt piece. I'm too old now for such vagaries, but at the time Jessica Lange was the subject of many a desire of mine (NEVER understood what she saw in that Baryshnikov fella)! Alas, at least there is lovely piece to enjoy now I Thanks for sharing

[@Tubebrerry]

Had been quite unaware that Barry did the theme for this very good movie that features an outstanding and stunning performance by Lange - not sure how I missed Barry's involvement, but the oversight has been corrected after 36 years - better late than never.

[@JonathonDenson]

For my money, this is the best film score of all-time. Although other John Barry scores (Scarlet Letter) were remarkable, too.

[@susannerosen1250]

The movie and music touch my heart and my soul 💖

[@sergiotomasoni6847]

John Barry, a genius, wonderful melodies, what else to say?

[@digger-59]

John Barry have all your cds you’re genius nows no bounds.

[@freefallmiami]

Cuanto más se escucha la música de John Barry más se ama, es aquella música que no se puede expresar con palabras, habrá muy buenos músicos pero el mejor de todos fue, es y seTherá sin duda Barry. The best musician of all times.

[@rexel666]

Beautiful.

[@merylchristie7509]

This strokes the marrow in my bones

[@davidrlentz5503]

This theme from Frances (a rearrangement from the movie version) is the saddest, most heart-breaking piece of all time!

[@shytalker]

John Barry /// sure had something special, really moving music

[@josettedefays9104]

Merveilleux que de douceur!!!!!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@ScriptsHappen]

This gorgeous score made me seek out the movie. Fantastic film as well.

[@lindasturm699]

Wonderful haunting them song for a very tragic life story of a gifted beautiful actress Frances Farmer.

[@tonijsselland4437]

This man is a Genious

[@danylopez6497]

..he WAS a genious!!! ;)

[@nomi34]

time stops when this score captivates

[@rowlymidgley3475]

Moving to the core.

[@rkrealtorva]

Thank you for posting this. I think this is Barry's best movie score.

[@scarlet8select696]

The movie "Frances" was just as poignant as the music. I love the actress who played Frances Farmer, though at the moment, I can't think of her name. She is a very amazing actress and it is perhaps, the best work she has ever done. Once again, Barry nailed it. Just beautiful.

[@tanishawannaminaj]

jessica lange ❤️

[@astrophytumvero1102]

Musique divine... éternelle;...

[@lologagagargowtch564]

malgré tou ils saimen tout jour magnifique se film avec de merveilleux acteur(;

[@annamagari]

ritorno qui...e la mia vita non cambia mai....Solo la musica resta...immutata e stupenda.

[@johnjamesmoor5192]

Barry's beautiful brilliance

[@LuxAzazel]

This is something wonderful, thanks for sharing this treasure with us all !! L ~

[@nadeemkhan-official-music4522]

Beautiful

[@nahumgarcia3814]

bella musica del maestro JOHN BARRY muchas GRACIAS --------

[@justincase7764]

There are no words........or at least sufficient words!

[@dn9589]

So much sadness, forbearance and spirituality

[@johnny062448]

I miss John Barry's cinema music.

[@rhsjye]

His musics can hypnotize people to sleep !!!

[@canitbechristine]

I wish the vocal version with Sarah Brightman had been officially released. Such a beautiful melody to this theme.

[@danafreddy]

what???

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

So tender.

[@nadeemkhan-official-music4522]

Very Nice

[@shytalker]

My Mother died 1990 and i have still not come to terms with it./// wish i had treated her more kindly, so i understand ///as my Mother did not have a Happy life./ Hell it makes me think this life is so Crazy at times.///

[@elenisaloura6545]

Ian, you are not alone. We all think the same.

[@SYM-shareyourmusic]

Somptueux

[@herbertfernandes9944]

Linda!!!!!!! Poços de Caldas brasil

[@mariaivanova3501]

Eccezzionale!

[@freefallmiami]

excellent

[@SuperBarnaby12]

Je taime mon amoure, cest incredible les magnifique melodie. Mes amies pour vous je suis en ectacies. Tres bonne John R.I.P

[@alnasl1561]

Sublime❤