Lalo Schifrin - Dirty Harry's theme (opening credits)

[@aussiefarmer8741]

They don't play this sort of music anymore. Love the bass & drum groove.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

Sounds like a 70s Soundtrack

[@wilsonbrownofficial2828]

Oh yes! Real dirty bass for Dirty Harry. Outstanding music.

[@Jayskiallthewayski]

Lalo Shifrin, check his work, some of the best soundtracks ever.

[@chuckselvage3157]

Seen it a hundred times but it never gets dull

[@AlexDeLarge77]

Clint is just the coolest dude ever. Respect is due for a career that spans over five decades. A real icon of American culture.

[@bulterriersanromangomez2152]

Un fenómeno joderrrr. Un fenómeno con un físico como nadie ....

[@geoffboyles]

No argument there👌

[@Nito654]

Cultura estadounidense, no americana , América es un continente y, en éste continente hay muchos países con diferentes culturas y lenguas. Saludos cordiales.

[@Incognituz1999]

​​​@@Nito654I'm from Brazil and this movie is part from MY culture , BRAZILIAN CULTURE IS A PIECE 0F SHIT

[@Njbear7453]

John Wayne came first ! Then Clint

[@tomasromero7892]

This track influenced me to become a drummer when I was a little child.

[@harryrammer]

Isn’t the drumming top drawer stuff👍🏼

[@tomasromero7892]

@@harryrammer yes it really is!!😁

[@enumrob]

I can see why. Awesome drumming in this piece.

[@terryreknaw6152]

👍👍

[@DDandrums]

John Guerin.

[@mp5362-i1p]

The amount of swagger Clint is carrying in this scene, movie and all his life is enough to make any man wanna be a badass just like him.

[@Purple1984Rain]

Don Siegel was such a great director. Love how he has Clint coolly work his way up to the top of the building but cuts off Lalo's brilliant fast-paced frenetic score just for a few seconds so we can hear that giant fan and the footsteps along the metal walkway with that great camera angle looking up at Harry.

[@spewgilist]

Shane Anthony I agree, that was a brilliant editing move

[@jlh4jc]

Not to mention the sirens in the background.

[@toscodav]

Yes. The editing, timing, music, suspense. Movie has it all.

[@Locktwiste72]

This was when Hollywood listened to the experts and allowed them to make a great movie. Now it's all "it's our money so you do as we say" - the suits. The soundtrack always matched the mood of the story, also.

[@chrismr368]

Imperative to watch Coogan's Bluff too - same star, same director, three years earlier but showing the same sensitivity to a city-as-character (New York there, San Fran here)

[@desotowright]

It’s such a simple title sequence but it’s so flawlessly shot and scored and edited that it’s impossible not to enjoy and Clint Eastwood is so insanely cool and charismatic.

[@Paul-vc8on]

Far from "such a simple title sequence," it's actually quite complex, not only visually but thematically as well, foreshadowing what's coming in the movie proper.

[@FED321CBA]

Shifrin has been a genius rock star for almost 60 years. His music can make any movie a lot better. Sometimes it's the best thing in the movie. An amazing talent.

[@wangcars2062]

Chaz Sanford he was more in jazz, in fact he was probably the first acid jazz componist

[@sukakozel734]

that's jazz

[@originaltommy]

TOTALLY AGREE!

[@JimBob_1975]

No fancy CGI, just great cinematography, a soundtrack that conveys the suspense and seriousness of the storyline and an actor that's never done a bad film. Like with music, it's getting rarer and rarer to come across anything that's in the same league as stuff created in the 60s, 70s and to some degree the 80's.

[@mattguest6326]

That panning rooftop shot just before Harry finds the shell case is very well done.

[@eserebcin]

Lalo Schifrin, Henry Mancini and Ennio Morricone....great movie score composers...

[@Njbear7453]

Hell yeah

[@TheKingofDirk]

Don't forget John Barry

[@hr3800]

Piero umiliani Bruno Nicolai Piero piccioni Stelvio cipriani

[@cavalheiro2062]

I just love the music score in this opening credit. Great composition of music. A classic.

[@Noodles37UK]

One of the best movie openings. It's all dramatic and fast paced one minute, laid back the next.

[@fuckaroo3247]

Not to mention fantastic score....

[@steveaston516]

i love this film its a masterpeice, the sound track is just something else, realy nitty gritty dirty innercity kinda sound that sets the pace to the movie.

[@kurtburgess1519]

Interesting that Schifrin did this great opening score and Bullitt with both films set in San Francisco.

[@gutwrenchingkeys7873]

Eastwood and McQueen knew each other well, probably a recommendation.

[@anthonyleighton4754]

cool city - cool groovy times....

[@youarelife3437]

Nice. Both those films are mentioned in 'Zodiac' (2007).

[@jonathanwilkinson1461]

He did Cool Hand Luke too. Great, great scores..

[@Bruningable]

The coolest character in movie history.

[@paulbrooks9957]

+Bruningable Wel, there was Steve McQueen. But Eastwood had meaner roles. "Make my day" was a chiller.

[@Uncommon_Senze]

Nah, Steve McQ was a real 'try-hard' - desperatate to be top-bill, insecure, an ass to work with apparently. Whereas Clint is always just 'Clint'. And then there's the truly amazing run of critially acclaimed films Clint has produced... no comparison.

[@benjammin4247]

Hit the nail right on the head with that one. 'Try-hard' sums McQueen up perfectly. Eastwood 'Fills up the screen,' whereas SM doesn't even come close. He needed cars and girls to fill gaps, Eastwood did it with a pair of sunglasses.

[@joechaos13]

Idk Hans Gruber is pretty damn cool

[@IceMan98666]

@@joechaos13 he is a Villain lol

[@andrewclench8747]

Always liked the ambient noises fitted so well with Schifrin's groovy score; a good example is at 2:18, the ship's horn hits the perfect note!

[@lastorianostra8173]

Lalo Shifrin made an amazing job to individuate such a strong drummer and bass guitar man!!!

[@quatz1981]

Why can't they make movies like this anymore.

[@jamesxiong6420]

quatz1981 it would stir controversy... like people would argue Scorpio did have rights

[@mp5362-i1p]

Because, my fellow 1981 brother, men of today have lost their balls and feminists and SJW'S are holding them. Deep down though, men and the good women of today wanna see a movie and character like Harry come back into our lives. We need him now more than ever.

[@lamontburton1233]

@@mp5362-i1pYeah! All these Me Too Chick flicks my two lady friends try to drag me to.I like my flicks with style and substance.

[@m42037]

quatz1981 And the cool cars! 50s-70s. .

[@terryomalley9669]

@@mp5362-i1p Truer words have never been spoken. Liberal's suck.

[@jonroberts786]

San Francisco was just as much a star in this movie as Clint Eastwood.. love watching these and being immersed in San Francisco in the 70's.

[@WashedCoachWith3Chips]

Some people can make the argument that "Bullitt" was the catalyst of the loner bad ass undercover cop movies but I would say that this one, Dirty Harry really set the tone! :) Awesome classic trilogy!

[@spewgilist]

terrorofsesameST I would argue that the focused, single crazed villain, better music, more brutal protagonist, interesting camerawork, better use of humor and no romantic component make Dirty Harry the better film.

[@grega1972]

And I would say " You are Correct " the only thing that made Bullitt good was the Car Chase and Lalo Shifrins soundtrack , cuz McQueen was a terrible actor , Clint could at least deliver great one liners and have a venerable side and still be cool

[@richt4285]

Although not a cop, Lee Marvin in Point Blank, 1967.

[@cwissiee]

Love that piano riff and bassline

[@saintandrews83]

3.13 wow that transitional change up with the electric key board , just transending momment, and quite ironic when finding the bullet casings ..........a moment etched in time by great music writers, and movie producers, such master piece !!

[@mbryant107]

The coolest soundtrack ever, and Dirty Harry is the King of Cool! Rock on, Big Guy!

[@ourplanetdiaries]

1.10 those drums ! ....The coolest introduction to any actor in any film ever made :)

[@mavttabf]

Agreed!

[@davidwebb7885]

Double yess!! Groovy n funky as fuuuuuuuck!

[@gutwrenchingkeys7873]

Beautiful score by the great Lalo.

[@jean-noelchristophe4272]

Perfect motion picture opening.

[@yergonzo7375]

Whenever I see the opening score I'm amazed at the shot taken from such a distance considering wind speed, height and gravity.

[@nicholasjolt6200]

Lalo Schifrin is sheer brilliance and talent.

[@Justin_GFM]

I was able to take a film class in college 2 years ago and one of the notable parts about late 60s/70s movies was the huge transition from generally filming on set to filming outside, at least with crime films. The 70s Neo-Noir genre is personally one of my favorites

[@gabrieldjatienza6971]

2:43 the swimming pool crime scene still has the victim's blood, viewed from the building where notorious Scorpio made his sniper shot. Don Siegel's attention to detail as Inspector Callahan is making his investigation.

[@elgalloazul]

Yeah I remember I rented the movie in about 2001, and was amazed at the opening music. I watched the opening credits about 10 times in a row.

[@ziggybarr69]

Sends shivers down my spin everytime I watch this 😊

[@vukiee1]

When on holiday in San Francisco a while ago all I could hear was this theme music....too cool

[@graemesmith3000]

REALLY TIGHT SOUNDTRACK DUDE,MAN I CAN DIG THOSE GROOVES BABY!

[@Tainopisno1]

You can tell this is 1970's music from conga drums, bass guitar, piano, trumpets, eventually the beginning of 70's music from movie themes would make it pop music made into disco, funk, etc after the psychedelic rock music from mid 60's ended in the early 70's.

[@cookedit]

Sometimes when I try to listen to this from start to finish, without interruption. I just am compelled, and can't resist, to skip back to 2:40. The way the tone drops to a foreboding, haunting beat. And seeing Scorpio's perfect sniping view, this brings you back to realise that this movie means business. After the twangy, catchy, infectious, foot tapping, psuedo porn music that precedes it. Perfect use of direction, editing, timing, camera and music. :)

[@ApartmentKing66]

Don Siegel was indeed an A 1 director. And you'd be hard pressed to find a better Director of Photography than the great Bruce Surtees.

[@cookedit]

wannawatchu66 And of course a great composer in Lalo Schifrin.

[@Weewokk]

I remember the first time I watched the movie, the music (and the scene in general) at 1:57 gave me chills. It still does. Incredible.

[@ulrichbehnke9656]

What‘s so great with this 70th movies and music, they have a suspense bow. They take their time to build up suspense - and you know it will end in a crescendo or an outbreak of violance. Modern movies and music don’t take that time anymore. It’s all fast cuts or music with every tone pressed to maximum loudness. That is the reason that modern music and film is bullshit.

[@elgalloazul]

ha ha. If you ever see one of those "reality TV" shows like The Amazing Race, Globetrotters, Race Across the World, etc, but turn the sound off, you discover that the exciting and high-tension music and sound accompanies a couple of people standing on a street corner discussing a map.

[@theodorebrooks7416]

Officially released in theaters on December 23, 1971. Happy 50th to Dirty Harry!

[@elgalloazul]

👍😮

[@martinfiaysr4942]

3.13 oh that key board is spine chillingly brilliant, I play it many times truly amazing

[@ggagg123]

Fantastic opening with Clint being the king of cool and with amazing music. Wow.

[@stephenm6100]

lalo’s music is bad ass

[@eddievangundy]

Shifrin at his best. Thanks for this.

[@jandresmartinez3391]

lalo schifrin es argentino y uno mas de los tantos genios nacidos en argentina

[@srj607able]

It’s jazz, groove , deep funk and house at a same time, with jazzy drum and and bass, but in percussions… LAlo is soo good

[@erichartman5348]

Clint never gets old. I’m gonna miss him when he passes.

[@elgalloazul]

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[@TVMatriX-1001]

Siegel and Schifrin masterpiece: best opening ever, iconic and immortal

[@robtatum5277]

Bloody hell clint looks ultra cool & badass

[@DDaSilva1980]

I remember trying to watch this as a kid at a birthday party but an older guy wouldn't let me. Saw it on my own eventually anyway.

[@thedude1-wn2ij]

The music is just off the scale, pardon the pun! Just the coolest possible soundtrack for the best film, still blows me away with smiles!

[@mikeb9555]

Whats produced in Hollywierd now days doesn't hold a candle to this?

[@mavttabf]

I guess people are as not enthusiastic about movie making anymore...

[@b3j8]

More like those that still go have forgotten what a great movie really consists of!

[@harry2928]

This is about the coolest of Schifrin ever. The truest golden vibe of the '70s, these exact sort of comps. got me curious about jazz, in particular Fusion. Jazz rock. "Electric piano" was it. ✔

[@mikeowen7526]

Clint Eastwood and Lalo Schiffrin..... It doesn't get any cooler does it? Let's face it 😍😍😍

[@Kelly14UK]

The " Malpaso" was actually a good step here.

[@chrismr368]

So glad I visited the bar at the top of 55 California St (whose lobby and frontage were also used in Towering Inferno) when I did/you could - it closed a year or so later.

[@elgalloazul]

😮

[@buickdude69]

Thank you. I've loved this scene and music for years. A great movie :)

[@emt5330]

The building Clint is on is 555 California St. The other was and is still a hotel. I believe it is a Holiday Inn now.

[@markthomas9273]

I read somewhere years ago that John Wayne turned this role down because he was ill. He did McQ shortly after this movie was made. Fate had played a role in Clint getting this movie.

[@elgalloazul]

Phew. Thank @$^#% for that. I've never made it all the way through a John Wayne movie in my life.

[@jonathanwilkinson1461]

Clint, Don & Lalo..... a Holy Trinity right there..

[@harrymiram6621]

"Now you know WHY they call me Dirty Harry...EVERY dirty job that comes along!"...CLASSIC!

[@crismaracana2824]

For whatever reason this song to me is San Francisco's theme song it always reminds me of San Francisco

[@johnsinger302]

I couldn't agree more...from 3:13 to 3:30 is sheer heaven.

[@edljnehan2811]

I saw this movie the day it was released I was 13 years old I've seen it at least 200 times since then my favorite movie of all time

[@victorreece5710]

Don't blame you, this is also my all time favorite movie: LEGENDARY 😊

[@edljnehan2811]

@victorreece5710 yes and the reason it was the best of the Dirty Harry series is because it was honest and not trying to be politically correct. However, most importantly it had Andy Robinson playing Scorpio which is generally considered the greatest portrayal of a homicidal maniac and or Psychopaths of all time. They even showed the movie to college students at the time as part of the psychology criteria to teach students what a real psychopath was like:-(

[@Platos-Den]

Perfect soundtrack for this movie. Lalo Schifrin hit it right on.

[@jsidran5193]

the best ever Clint Eastwood

[@scootertart]

Just the coolest intro to a super cool film.

[@terrelll.howard8660]

Out standing !!

[@ApartmentKing66]

I wonder if Carol Kaye did the bass work in this opening theme. Sounds like her style.

[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

This bullitt and kellys heroes are the best sound tracks of the seventies!

[@1976Markku]

stuckintraffic?getabike! I wish somebody would load Kelly's Heroes full soundtrack on Tube...

[@vieuxbal1253]

The best part of the music was yet to come, especially that bass line.

[@youarelife3437]

I love seeing blue skies and natural colors like these in old movies. We just dont get these anymore.

[@elgalloazul]

You'll get them back. About 10 years or so after you all stop blowing smoke all day and all night.

[@youarelife3437]

@@elgalloazul Wow man. Thanks. You're talking to someone who doesn't know how to drive a car haha. But yeah. There's cars that can run on hydrogen. Each time someone finds that technology, government shuts them down. So yeah.

[@elgalloazul]

@@youarelife3437 I think we in Australia are the second worst smoke-blowers in the world, after USA. It's only the relatively low population density that allows us to get away with it. Happily, we are no longer stuck with 19th-century technology to power cars, nor 18th-century technology to provide energy in general. It's merely a question of starting to use current technology.

[@youarelife3437]

@@elgalloazul I hear you. Much of the world's problem is from a conflict about letting go of the old and accepting the new, be it on the individual level or the collective.

[@elgalloazul]

@@youarelife3437 Yep, human beings innately avoid changes. ie. are conservative. Conservatism seems to go up and down in waves. The western world has been high on the wave for the last decade or so.

[@mrjasonwhite73]

Schifrin's music is so cool and unmistakable.

[@dannydinosaur73]

Always laugh at the annoyed cop at 0:01 that Harry almost hits with the door. Even in the first few seconds he's onscreen, it's already established that the character of Callahan really doesn't give a shit about anybody.

[@colliric]

The opening credit sequence inspired both Shaft and Enter The Dragon's credits sequences with a character walking through a major city scape.

[@mrsmith4683]

Those session cats cut such a groooove that day, man...Lalo bought 'em some grass and they smoked it like tigers on vaseline or eatin' a piece of fried chicken, y'dig? Funky music sho' nuff turns me on...shamone!!

[@rustypiece2549]

1965-1977ish good period for film. Gritty, and relatively realistic action and not weighed down with laughable 80s action heroes, present day superheroes and militant, juvenile, “leading nowhere” left wing politics.

[@elgalloazul]

Amen. The recent unnecessary and self-flagellating left-leaning trade interventions in the USA would make a good case-in-point.

[@karimmoop9560]

Wtf, leftist politics were present in hollywood. Infact dirty harry was so warmly received due to not being liberal shlock

[@russellbrown7028]

"Dirty Harry" was a hard core movie, with Clint Eastwood playing a much less sympathetic character than in the later films of the DH series.There was huge potential to continue the development of the "rogue cop"character as first conceived. Eastwood actually played really villainous roles very well (as in "White Hunter, Black Heart" ) and should have done it more often.

[@scorpio8716]

Don siegel ,Clint Eastwood,...etc and the debut of Andy Robinson was so great

[@Slumbert]

Great 70s funk jazzacid. Theme from Street of San Fransisco is fantastic.

[@jonathanmcbride1504]

My favorite bit is where he nearly hits the officer standing guard with the door and doesn't so much as acknowledge him. He's on a mission haha. The officer almost looks like he's about to shake his head and mutter "this guy again..."

[@n0tyham]

By the way, titles are at the beginning of a movie, and credits are at the end.

[@MrMityllo]

best police movie all time

[@jaspertickler1831]

This is my go to theme in my head, .. even if I`m only going to the local shop

[@legacyteam5581]

This is the soundtrack in my head when I'm walking through North Beach or FiDi.

[@margaretborsbey1193]

you can hear the dirty harry type music in lalo schifrins COMMANDO OPUS from kellys heroes. 1970.

[@Njbear7453]

That Lalo Schifrin score ! Goddamn

[@colinhession40]

love the abrupt "Jesus"

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

Back in '95 I actually got all the way up to the roof door but it was alarmed so I decided not to try it.

[@albertoascari2542]

Absolutely cool stuff.. 😊

[@andrewhubbard4044]

Clint Eastwood in my opinion the best actor in the world a pure genius god bless him

[@thedude1-wn2ij]

To this day, the absolute epitome of cool 😎

[@bullshitmrhanman]

"Yeezus..."

[@Jayskiallthewayski]

👍👍👍

[@TheDanrox110]

bullshitmrhanman who knew Harry was a Kanye fan

[@stewartlynch7859]

I used to think he said "Jaysis".

[@robtatum5277]

Watching this when i was 13 changed my life 59 now clint is the man

[@toscodav]

The movie that launched Clint into the stratosphere of Mega stardom.

[@makeit7579]

And here's a few scenes from next weeks show.

[@Cheezwizzz]

Outrageously groovy, Lalo AF!!!

[@dsen1889]

Greatest movie of all time.

[@vincently1995]

50th Anniversary of Dirty Harry (1971-2021)

[@elgalloazul]

:-O

[@harryrammer]

3:40 “Yeesus”🕶

[@HOTRAILProductions]

Acid Jazz!