Scene from Awakenings (1990)

Enjoy my transcription, music chart and performance of “Dexter's Tune”, from Randy Newman's original soundtrack - AWAKENINGS (1990). It is a very beautiful tune masterfully composed for the 'Last Dance' scene. Jazz icon and saxophonist, Dexter Gordon is featured in the film and he plays this tune sitting at a grand piano in the the hospital.
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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Leonard (Robert De Niro) visits Paula (Penelope Ann Miller) one last time. Octavio Bugni plays Dexter's tune, Originally composed and recorded by Randy Newman.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
Based on a true story as related by neurologist Oliver Sacks, Awakenings stars Robin Williams as the Sacks counterpart, here named Dr. Malcolm Sayer. Something of a klutz and naif, Dr. Sayer takes a job at a Bronx psychiatric hospital in 1969. Here he's put in charge of several seemingly catatonic patients who, under Sayer's painstaking guidance, begin responding to certain stimulati. Apprised of the efficacy of a new drug called L-DOPA in treating degenerative-disease victims, Sayer is given permission to test the drug on one of his patients: Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro), who has not communicated with anyone since lapsing into catatonia as a child. Gradually, Lowe comes out of his shell, encouraging Sayers to administer L-DOPA to the other patients under his care. Julie Kavner and John Heard also star.
CREDITS:
TM & © Sony (1990)
Cast: Barton Heyman, George Martin, Robert De Niro, Penelope Ann Miller, Judith Malina
Director: Penny Marshall
Producers: Elliot Abbott, Lawrence Lasker, Amy Lemisch, Penny Marshall, Walter F. Parkes, Arne Schmidt
Screenwriters: Oliver Sacks, Steven Zaillian
Music: #RandyNewman

[@johnbaxter568]

This film should have won numerous Oscars!!

[@ZappafansAchilles]

Famous scenes that will remain in movie history forever The best moments that only Robert De Niro can perform Thank you for reviving me

[@octaviobugni9291]

thank you so much for the compliments. It is trully a beautiful piece and an extraordinary movie. I would love to do more productions like this one. I recorded this a few years ago in Barcelona… thank you @Tessbasia @dlaco !

[@dlaco]

Beatiful music and thanks for the transcription.

[@StarTalkDailyScoop]

one of my favorites on the soundtrack. it really pierces straight into the emotion.

[@octaviobugni9291]

thank you si much !!

[@jafocharlie848]

Look at what peace and comfort her simple act of kindness brought Leonard, no medicine required. Best scene in the whole movie. Nice job on the piece 🎹 ❤

[@octaviobugni9291]

thank you so much. I absolutely agree. 🙏🏼

[@roberthensley9640]

Dexter's Tune. Played in the movie by jazz saxophone great Dexter Gordon (as the character Rolando) shortly before he died.