The soundtrack for the Jean-Paul Belmondo-starring 1972 crime thriller La Scoumoune is set to receive a vinyl reissue on April 11.
The score stands out as an Everest of electronic music in cinema. It is one of the objective masterpieces by François de Roubaix, a pioneer, experimenter, and genius tinkerer.
de Roubaix recorded himself on each track with a different instrument for this unique score. At the request of filmmaker José Giovanni, de Roubaix found connections between the barrel organ and synthesizers, complemented by unusual effects from rattles, files, and springs.
Presented with the score, Giovanni expressed his enthusiasm: “I love this catchy and naive refrain, with its underground gravity.” The theme of La Scoumoune would emancipate itself from the film, living its own life as a jingle or advertising tune, and regularly sampled by artists from rappers, DJs, and more.
This complete version of La Scoumoune celebrates the innovative and instinctive genius of François de Roubaix, marking the 50th anniversary of his passing.
The film tells the story of a mobster named Roberto La Rocca (Belmondo) who comes to Marseille in the mid-1930s to assist a friend who was framed by the local crime bosses.
Order the vinyl reissue of La Scoumoune now.
La Scoumoune Soundtrack Tracklist:
SIDE A
A1 La Scoumoune (thème principal)
A2 Pigalle 1944
A3 Georgia et Roberto
A4 Avant-guerre
SIDE B
B1 Xavier à la maison d’arrêt
B2 Intrusions des racketteurs noirs dans les maisons closes de
la Ficelle et de l’Elégant
B3 L’Orgue de Migli
B4 Quand les amours se meuren
SIDE C
C1 La Scoumoune (mixage alternatif)
C2 L’Excommunié (orgue de barbarie 1)
C3 La Scoumoune (générique début)
C4 Intrusions des racketteurs noirs dans les maisons closes de
la Ficelle et de l’Elégant
C5 La Scoumoune (maguette trompette / piano bastringue)
C6 L’Excommunié (orgue de barbarie 2)
C7 La Scoumoune (sortie de prison)
C8 Pigalle 1944 (version courte)
C9 La Scoumoune (générique fin)
SIDE D
D1 La Scoumoune, by Kidzaballoon (Manuel Bleton & Pablo Luna)
D2 La Scoumoune (piano version), by Jean-Michel Bernard
D3 Intrusions des racketteurs, by Alessandro Baldessari
D4 La Scoumoune, by Benjamin de Roubaix
