Pat Metheny Group – The Falcon And The Snowman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Vinyl LP)

Pat Metheny Group – The Falcon And The Snowman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the Pat Metheny Group's score for John Schlesinger's 1985 spy film “The Falcon and the Snowman”, released by EMI America in 1985. It was recorded in September 1984 at Odyssey Studios in London, with additional recording at Abbey Road Studios and the Power Station in New York; four pieces feature the National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Steve Rodby. The best-known track is “This Is Not America”, written by Metheny and Lyle Mays with David Bowie, who sings it. This copy is the 1985 European original pressing (cat. no. 1A 064-24 0305 1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI America 1A 064-24 0305 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: European original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1985
• Genre: Jazz, Soundtracks, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Psalm 121 / Flight Of The Falcon
2. Daulton Lee
3. Chris
4. “The Falcon”

Side B

1. This Is Not America (David Bowie/Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)
2. Extent Of The Lie
3. The Level Of Deception
4. Capture
5. Epilogue (Psalm 121)

Personnel

Pat Metheny Group: Pat Metheny (electric and acoustic guitar, producer), Lyle Mays (synthesizer, piano, co-producer), Steve Rodby (bass, double bass, conductor), Paul Wertico (drums, percussion), Pedro Aznar (vocals on Daulton Lee and “The Falcon”).

Guests: David Bowie (vocals and co-producer on This Is Not America), National Philharmonic Orchestra (Psalm 121 / Flight Of The Falcon, Extent Of The Lie, The Level Of Deception, Capture). This Is Not America mixed by Bob Clearmountain.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1985 European first edition on EMI America with catalogue number 1A 064-24 0305 1.

Does it include “This Is Not America” with David Bowie?
Yes, the song opens side B. Bowie sings it and wrote it with Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays; the other pieces are the band's film score.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Pat Metheny records?
Yes, for example David Bowie / Pat Metheny Group – This Is Not America (12"), Pat Metheny – Offramp, Pat Metheny – American Garage. More titles are in our Jazz collection.