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Can anyone identify the waltz???

Nick Kostopo​ulos

almost 2 years ago

In the research I have done, I have come across two different titles for the waltz that plays for Helen and Bob: “Vienna Blood Waltz” and “Vienna Life Waltz”. Can anyone point me the right direction, and perhaps to a version with similar instrumentation as heard in the film?

Miasma

almost 2 years ago

Initial search turned up nothing, except this… a real rarity which potentially could provide you with a lead:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SOUNDTRACK-magnificent-obsession-LP-mint-MONO-DL-8078_W0QQitemZ350300086966QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl

You could always call the person selling and ask them to read you the track listing off the back of the LP…

Matt Parks

almost 2 years ago

Are you looking for a recording of the soundtrack or the waltz that that portion of the score is based on?

Robert Regan

almost 2 years ago

Nick, this is probably Wiener Blut or Vienna Blood Waltz. it is included on most collections of Strauss waltzes.

Nick Kostopo​ulos

almost 2 years ago

@rregan: Thanks!

@Matt: I would personally like the piece in the soundtrack, but where can I find it?

Matt Parks

almost 2 years ago

As far as I can tell, Nick, the soundtrack was never released on CD, so, if you’re vinyl-enabled, your best bet would be a used LP. Otherwise maybe it exists on a torrent somewhere? If you’re willing to settle for a similar arrangement on CD, to my ear, this one sounds fairly similar and is inexpensive.