Lawrence of Arabia(Overture) - Maurice Jarre

[@zzygyy]

Purchased this movie on Blu-ray for my 89 yr old Father with advance dementia. Christmas morning I am playing the movie for him that he use to love and now he remembers little. This music he remembers. His eyes are lite like the desert sun and his face has a smile on remembrance. Merry Christmas to all. Cherish your parents while you still have them.

[@mcrdl76]

Very cool- Same to you, much belatedly!

[@mikeevans5810]

well said

[@stungaming8852]

merry Christmas dude

[@nakov9838]

@@stungaming8852 na i think he dead now bro

[@andrewosborn4338]

Dementia is truly an evil disease

[@TheT4xid3rmist]

"I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere." - T.E. Lawrence

[@samuellibby6481]

Well meme'd

[@michaelgriffith179]

TheT4xid3rmist That was also stated by Anakin Skywalker on Naboo

[@TheT4xid3rmist]

no pretty sure that was Lawrence of Arabia you're thinking of.

[@gargoyle666]

Just before he boinked Natalie Portman. Good times.

[@harambenights1051]

Sexiest line ever.

[@YannM]

R.I.P Peter O' Toole. A Legend never Dies.

[@samfilmkid]

"For some men nothing is written unless they write it."

[@jamesstevenson7725]

I a little ways liked Peter O'Toole

[@dercineast8536]

Requiescat in pace(m) P. O'Toole, A. Guinness, O. Sharif & D. Lean Legend(S!) never dies!

[@jhlaprime9952]

There are photos of Lawrence that show remarkable similarity to Peter O Tool. Almost like identical twins separated at birth.

[@rbraxley]

This is my favorite film. It's an example of "Hollywood" firing on all cylinders, with every aspect of the art and craft of filmmaking at an absolute peak level. The direction, design, cinematography, acting, and (yes) the score are all just about as good as it's possible to be. David Lean was a master and this film achieves something which is, I think, difficult to do; it's epic and personal at the same time. Fantastic.

[@rbraxley]

Is that a question or a statement? Not sure I get your point. Anyway, just about every work of art is a product of its times (and occasionally a shaper of its times), and when viewed through our current filters may induce cringing or laughter. I'll stand by my statement that it's a monumental achievement in epic filmmaking. For me personally, I can enjoy and appreciate a movie even if it's not in line with my personal view of the world. Same goes for actors; I can enjoy a Charlton Heston, John Wayne, or Clint Eastwood performance even if we would be at odds over politics. (Not that they would give a flip.) My 2¢.

[@ryokan9120]

"Hollywood film" ? I always thought this was a British film, which might explain why it was directed with artistic restraint. That's something Hollywood studios don't like.

[@rbraxley]

Yes, of course it's British, very much so, but it's still a studio film. I was using "Hollywood" more as an approach to film making and not as a geographical reference.

[@canepazzoTannen84]

what Lawrence did was potentially positive as he acted with the favour and on request of the local people. What the British government did, in pursuit of its own interests, is another matter. On one hand it gave the Arabs freedom from the Ottomans, on the other it struck deals with France and the Zionist movement in a move that would tear up the entire region and promp the en masse migration of Jews to Palestine. The outcome of both these events is still visibile today. Sadly.

[@mikeclarke6537]

Laurence actually admitted he made a mistake ...true

[@antitroll890]

"What is it, Major Lawrence, that attracts you personally to the desert?" "It's clean." "Well, now, that's a very illuminating answer."

[@sergeroldofhousehightower3766]

Amadeus Dredd such an amazing answer! I remember how much I loved this sentence first time I watched te movie

[@johnkollias2952]

What a wonderful translation of the Arab world. I have played this music as a tympanist and can honestly say that Maurice Jarre got this perfectly.

[@Martintheauthor]

The thing I love most about this is how it blends different styles of music: Middle Eastern dance and Western military marching.

[@andyharpist2938]

and the dissonance of the clash of cultures playing over each other!

[@carlbennett3094]

I remember 12 years ago, listening to this while driving across Southern Iraq.

[@colegilliam2379]

Carl Bennett woulda been cooler if you had a radio playing it as you looked over a massive sand dune... I woulda pissed my self from the coolness.

[@kevinagee4364]

very nice

[@ayem4425]

I intend to do this in Algeria next year. Missed my chance in the service.

[@sergioolivas8549]

I played the same song working there last year

[@zacharylewis2802]

Carl Bennett Did you get the urge to kill and take no prisoners?

[@GedivanCorreia-fg2ef]

Lawrence of Arabia is one of the most beautiful soundtrack of all times!

[@OperaJH]

My favorite. The best music ever composed for a film. Captures tge very soul of the longing in the character, the vastness of the desert, even the era in which the events took place. Sheer genius.

[@SKPY1719]

I saw three times the movie “Lawrence of Arabia” because the beautiful soundtrack.

[@Conspirator19]

What's funny is last night I was watching "Ratatouille" at random, where Peter O'Toole was the critic. I still couldn't picture that Lawrence of Arabia was voicing that role. It reminded me of how brilliant and legendary he is in this equally legendary movie. RIP Peter O'Toole, you'll not be forgotten

[@wcstevens7]

Conspirator19 ..As far as I am concerned...Only Peter O' tole could have played the great Colonel Lawrence.

[@firstclassatlanticflyer]

I agree.

[@raymondhamill8421]

I had no idea that was Peter O'Toole

[@leboiboiboi]

@@manutanwar32 it deserves to watched on a full cinema screen. Not some Twitter video.

[@Dfathurr]

Wait. Anton Ego was voiced by him? Gosh i never realized it

[@TAKR287]

The world was a better place having Maurice Jarre as a resident. Now it's Heaven's turn. Peace!

[@s.f.9441]

Best movie theme in history. R.I.P to the late great Peter O'Toole!

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Schave Fenelon Along with these other films having movie themes beyond words: The Adventures of Robin Hood”, “The Magnificent Seven”, “Star Wars”, “E.T.”, “Superman”, “The Ten Commandments”, “Ben-Hur”, The Bridge on the River Kwai”, “The Great Escape”, “Spirited Away”, To name a few

[@pardeepshori3355]

I am usually not a big fan of movies made before 1970s but this movie (soundtrack, social commentary, historical reference, main and supporting cast) is astounding. I love the term “Sun’s Anvil” when Lawrence had to trek across the desert to get to Bedouin tribe. I can feel that need to quench the thirst of lemonade when Lawrence is back at HQ.

[@Noahbotelho185]

In my opinion films made from the 70s and before are the peaks of filmmaking. Best actors best directors no cgi just the real deal

[@OperaJH]

You will laugh - but Sun’s Anvil and the accompanying scenes are what I use in my head when out and about and in dire need of a restroom! The vision of that makes my brain imagine I am somewhat parched! Best soundtrack ever composed.

[@theresaheidel9878]

Sometimes a cinema experience is larger than life...and as a child when i saw this..it was a universe.

[@supermario0527]

I saw this recently on a big screen. My life is now complete.

[@bobrichards1]

My mother took me to Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 1962 to see this film. I was 8 years old, and by the end of the night, I had a pretty good idea what the the word eternity meant. About 30 years later, it was one of my first DVD purchases. About halfway through watching it again for the first time, it occurred to me why that evening in 1962 seemed like it would never end - no Girls!

[@CabbageSandwich]

Hahaha, yea Tough film for a kid i cant imagine. What a combination: History, philosophy, and war drama. And like 3+ hours long.

[@varieteonspace]

one of the greatest actors of all the time.O'Toole was nominated eight times for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, making him the most-nominated actor never to win the award but he was the top in our hearts.rest in peace

[@homeygfunkoffacherryfruitl4971]

My dad and I went to see this movie in theaters back in 2018 for an anniversary showing and it was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. I'm so glad I got to share this incredible experience with my dad and I gained such a grander appreciation for this movie and cinema in general. I genuinely wish everyone of every generation could experience this movie with someone who already loved it. God bless my dad for getting me into the movies that I love these days.

[@Sacto1654]

You *MUST* see the movie in a big-screen theater because the cinematography really takes full advantage of the widescreen format. This is completely lost even if you have a 80" flat screen TV at home.

[@ibnbattuta1304]

this is the 2005 Prague Philharmonic recording, and in my opinion, this is the best version of the overture ever, even better than the score in the film! this one is slower and the longest.

[@boydroberts3000]

The most hauntingly beautiful score ever written. I bought the piano music for this as a kid in the 60's, and today it is still the only piece I can play without the music in front of me. Music like this just isn't written any more. Long live the greats!!!

[@franklamagna3889]

The greatness of Peter O'toole in his very first role! The production of this film dwarfs everything that is made today! American films have become slaves to the CGI disease!

[@rejmons1]

What can I say? One of the best movie! One of the best soundtrack in all the cinema history!

[@JeffreyDeCristofaro]

My Top Favorite Film of All Time! And arguably the best score for ANY great epic film! They really don't make 'em like they used to!

[@2000toddowen]

Love the music, love the movie. I think I like watching the movie most when it's frigid cold outside. I sit in my nice warm basement near my coal stove and just lose all knowlegde and concern of time, as I place my consious thought into the movie for the next three or so hours. One of those movies where every frame is a portrait and every sound a symphony. I try not to have a "favorite" movie. Just a whole bunch of favorites as my #1. And Lawrence of Arabia is one of them.

[@andrewdykes3840]

The music score alone makes this one of the greatest movies ever made. Maurice Jarre, ladies and gentlemen. Outstanding.

[@Willdz59]

Imagine 24 people not liking one of the best movie themes ever? Sickos.

[@frodobaggins4396]

Willydz59 hey i'm offensive and i find this comment very christian

[@MuseDuCafe]

This is a music post, if you hadn't noticed, and I think the thumbs down are more about the sappy nature of so many cliche-ridden pseudo "epic heroic" film scores, not the films.

[@grantc4516]

As of October, 2018, it's 75.

[@mikejacobs3554]

They like masterful artists like Drake...LMAO!

[@juliakim5825]

Mike Jacobs *screams in disgust*

[@cellofingers]

The best movie of the sixties! If not the last half century.

[@qwertywerty42]

Saw this on the big screen in 4k last night. Absolutely breathtaking. Definitely one of the greatest films of all time.

[@DistantLights]

one, if not the best movie themes ever.

[@Weirdfilms33]

I saw the 4K restoration at BFI Southbank on Saturday. I'm extremely proud to say that it was my first time watching. I was utterly, utterly blown away. I've seen quite a few movies in my time but nothing, nothing gets close to this. Its scale, the dramatic range of its actors, its incredible locations, and yes the music! They were all incredible.

[@contrastej]

Descance en paz este brillante compositor...sin él, muchas películas jamás hubieran brillado.

[@TheOscarSound]

Dude, you rocked! Rest in Peace O'Toole! This theme is just so freaking awesome, just like you were!

[@jamesthewineguy]

Maurice Jarre's compositions are all so memorable and lend to making each movie a success.

[@naufala93]

One of the greatest movie in history! Masterpiece, Lawrence of Arabia.

[@drazulao]

Lawrence of Arabia is the most fascinating movie ever made. Nothing comes close to this masterpiece.

[@ToughXArmy69]

I saw this film masterpiece with my parents when it premiered. It stunned me and it still does. It is the finest film I have ever seen. Kudos to Columbia Pictures, Sam Spiegel the great Producer of River Kwai and this film, David Lean who Directed this film (and also River Kwai) and to Peter O'Toole who gave one of cinema's greatest performances and was honored with an Honorary Oscar and to Maurice Jarre

[@RGSEast1]

Can't get enough of Maurice's music.

[@disaster7638]

You had encoutered Sultan Hakim’s party. You have 20 troops fit for battle against their 200. *charge the enemy* Order your troops to attack without you. Leave.

[@joolsingtondanderburry4341]

Kevin Auzan Lesmana this is a seriously underrated comment wtf

[@viervonvisonar9889]

*crusader music plays in the background clashing with the Lawrence of Arabia theme* Meanwhile mamluks and knights clash in a timeless battle.

[@zaprese]

Did that happen in this film?

[@viervonvisonar9889]

@@zaprese its a mount and blade warband reference

[@theresaheidel9878]

I love the fierce timpani intro..savage..sets the tone for the film. The richness of the melody that follows is like a musical escape to a faraway place. Thank you Maurice Jarre for your genius.

[@nancyfi]

Merci Maurice , vous avez été un bénéfacteur de l'humanité, car "entendre c'est voir"...ou car aussi "L'oeil écoute"! Merci et bon voyage!

[@PopHorizonScanner]

His contributions to film are unforgettable. RIP Maurice Jarre.

[@optimusprime2008]

Rest in peace, Mr. O'Toole...

[@chevyboy9525]

The splendor of this classical music inundates our psyche with heart-wrenching scores, reverberating the passage of human history and the drama caught in the struggle for a glorious life. With all the powers it bestows to this great cinematic piece, the art reaches the zenith of human achievement to the level of immortality.

[@ajhoncantara]

I've seen this film at least 20 times and of course any film Peter O'Toole has been in. I'm heartbroken.

[@paulnistor3547]

What's your favorite O'Toole's performance? Except Lawrence of Arabia, of course.

[@MatthewGhirardi]

It’s one of the most beautiful films of all time

[@kristenlangdon4229]

Utterly beautiful score from a beautiful film - it will forever be one of my favorites :)

[@Blofeld67]

One of my favourite soundtracks of all time!

[@Kewlpipes]

When this was remastered and released again in 70mm (late 80'-early 90's) I drove 5 hours to Chicago with friends to see this. Well worth the trip.

[@zaranine]

the most beautiful music ever made in the whole world !

[@wilfredboroskie605]

Music score to the soundtrack, as great in scale and magnitude as the movie. A master work!

[@sergeroldofhousehightower3766]

One of the greatest musical compositions of our time

[@zaranine]

best soundtrack ever when it starts at 37 seconds! the most beautiful melody ever made!

[@pookie67]

Maurice Jarre had 6 weeks to write the entire score and have it prepared for orchestra. He basically didn't sleep

[@geraldojorgedalmaschio9648]

Balzac has the same thing... Geniouses. Ars longa, vita brevis.

[@nancylongworth9617]

And Handel wrote Messiah in 11 days! How?!?

[@user-wu8sj3ee3d]

@@nancylongworth9617his brain and his heart

[@jorgelaguerenne]

La maravilla de la composición de Jarre es que puede transportarnos en un viaje de maravillosos contrastes... Del ardiente desierto a un oasis de frescura y limpidez; pero en un fondo subliminal que siempre anuncia el conflicto interno del voluntarioso y valiente protagonista

[@srtabarranquito]

Solo tengo 33 años y aprendi a apreciar lo valioso del cine cuando no solo entretiene, sino tambien enseña. Estoy muy contenta xq mi papi izo que viera esta movie la primera vez.

[@topsycutesy]

A magnificent composition !

[@gemgirl2000]

Masterpiece score. I revisit this and put it on the soundbar. Sometimes it brings me to tears.

[@Quaidesbrumes06]

Épique, sublime, magique, magistral........ Chef-d’œuvre absolu !!!!

[@BamaHick]

I watched it yesterday on the big screen...It was so beautiful...10x better than on a TV...what a movie...

[@PrimalElf]

One of the greatest and monumantal movies of all time Soundtrack is a masterpiece!

[@JReed1985]

I watched this movie today on Lovefilm and I'll never forget how both parts of the film begun with this music playing the background in pitch black. This maybe a long movie but it was worth donating the time to watch this amazing film. Not only does the film have amazing cinematography but tells the story of one individual that made a difference in doing the impossible.

[@exposure4574]

Movies will probably never be the same anymore. Never be as amazing as 50 years ago. Movies have changed their worth and slowly lost. Of course there are exceptions, but they are hardly to find.

[@jamessaint3219]

Maurice Jarre, grand compositeur

[@mamc1986]

RIP Peter O'Toole! You were one of the greatest actors alive!

[@sw640]

Big things have small beginnings

[@brunosimoes6405]

Sic Parvis Magna.

[@mauriciosantos-qq9zn]

One of the greatest actors I've seen .... rest in peace .....

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

such a great incredible classic score and an incredible movie masterpiece

[@MySpace662]

Great Overture to a great motion picture,this is one of Maurice jarre's Classic,

[@brisa-leve-369]

Filme , ator , diretor , enredo , compositor musical NOTA 1.000 !!! Obra prima da humanidade !!!

[@darkram13]

My all-time favorite movie! I sometimes keep watching the Overture over and over again! It's so damn glorious!

[@javierregalado3216]

Fue una gran película , yo fui a su estreno en el cine Diana en México D. F. en la década de 1970 fue un exitazo en cinemascope , 70 mm. Pantalla panorámica, con su debida obertura , como se debe ver el cine. 😳 👍🏼. 🎥 🎬. 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

[@Muzzly1234]

It is wonderful to think that without this epic, we would not have classics such as Jaws, Schindler's List, and Indiana Jones due to the mere fact that Spielberg drew much inspiration to become a director from said epic.

[@enriquesoto3174]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@admiralkrafto1638]

Hoping that listening to this during freezing weather will warm me up.

[@redber16]

One of the greatest melodies in cinematic history if not the greatest...i'd have this playing in my final moment...

[@RatBoyMinis]

I feel the exact same way. I just watched it last night in theaters for the first time and could not believe what I was watching. I'm a film studies undergrad and I was in ecstasy the whole time. Goosebumps throughout the whole experience.

[@musikafossora]

I’m dying to see this on the big screen. It’s on my bucket list…I was hoping for the 60th anniversary this year they’d rerelease it again but…I guess not :/

[@nebula1862]

If you wish to see it on the big screen, I’d say rent a theatre. May be costly but invite some people over and enjoy a damn good movie the way a movie is meant to be seen!

[@musikafossora]

@@nebula1862 I’ve thought about it! Maybe some day when I can scrounge up the time (and funds…). Would certainly be worth it 😁

[@Danleesixoneonetwofive]

Still the great motion picture ever created. It has such a sweeping range yet it is also has such depth. The characters are complex, the acting is world class, with a crew filled with Egyptian talent, English talent, and local talent. Brilliant music as well. Then, of course, there is the cinematography, which is a work of wonder.

[@notouriosdja]

this song always comes into my head when its really sunny

[@vgygxsgvjnbjkl6145]

Love the desert so much this movie reinforces that

[@Isleofthenorth]

Magnificent, to say the least! You get carried away listening to such piece of art!

[@lukkho1]

Vamos los Redondos.

[@matiaslandreau3860]

Vaaaa moooo looo Reedoooo

[@agustinnahuelmatera5081]

AGUANTEEEN

[@ViktorKamera]

chiste solo valido para la república argentina.......

[@holymariner1]

veo que ud es un hombre de cultura

[@ViktorKamera]

@@holymariner1 El mismo chiste lo hice con el ending de Blade Runner, se sumaron un monton de argentinos al chiste colectivo. Y mas de uno que creía que era el soundtrack de Futbol de Primera.

[@evaristoespindola.espindol887]

es increíble este tema.jamás me aburre escucharlo una otra vez.Fantástico!

[@CoolVideos97]

Saw this on the big screen last night as well! This gives me chills...

[@LillybethLilyLeah]

I absolutely love this style of music, it's absolutely classic! A stunning peice of music, timeless!

[@psandbergnz]

This is the best movie theme ever composed - so haunting and inspiring! Thank you for making such a good recording.

[@albertmartin8201]

Magnifique

[@nachorubio2337]

Omar Sharif RIP

[@greentea7952]

Born in Cairo died in Cairo

[@pedroarthur919]

Nothing is written

[@crislartistedanielvieud]

RIP Sir Peter O'Toole. ...

[@mrhypnagogia]

Blood pumping. A 10/10 even decades after its conception. This is why movies are the best. Bc ppl like me who love superhero films and blockbusters can see this and realize they've wached one of their favorite movies of all time. Incredible film.

[@OzHernandez]

Maurice Jarre's best soundtrack.

[@Lardon2]

Awesome movie and music! They are so epic, poetic, mysterious and beautiful!

[@michaellee7960]

I remember a few years ago when I saw the original 75mm version shot by Lean and the editor was to attend but she was too ill by this time and passed a week later. I would’ve loved to ask how she created this intense continually moving film.

[@symetricopyist]

Chills. Simply chills. You know, this has a cameo in the 1977 Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me.

[@GigneyCM3]

Maurice Jarre's greatest movie score for probably the greatest war movie ever made.

[@nicoburzaco]

Vaaaaaaamooooooooooooo, vamoooooo lo redooondooooooooooo, vamooooooo lo redooondooooooooooooooo, vamooooooo lo redoooondoooooooooooooooooooooo!

[@maximilianoleonel3571]

que grande el flacoooooooooooooo!!! infaltable en sus shows!

[@zagonvz968]

nicoburzaco Aguanten los Redondos papaaaa

[@luiso2596]

Seeee por una nueva misa

[@xlaxelpedersen2387]

VAAAAMOOOOOO

[@cristianpaz2054]

Vamooo los redoooooooooondoooos

[@michaelh42]

One of those themes that is pure magic.

[@kasiabasia2336]

Wonderful movie , wonderful music !!!

[@WMUnited]

What a fantastic musical score. Where has all the hard work and talent gone into films these days?

[@cattycorner8]

thank you so much. high sound quality. I was able to see a revival of this magnificent film in the late 80's or early '90s in a wonderful theater.

[@christinadooley344]

Happy childhood memories for my baby brother and I,our dad would play the LP soundtrack for us ❤❤