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An American in Paris (1951 film cast)
Soundtrack / Score · 1951 · 3 tracks

An American in Paris (1951 film cast)

George Gershwin

Vibrant 1950s Hollywood interpretations of Gershwin. Lush orchestral jazz punctuated by theatrical vocals and the rhythmic clatter of tap shoes.

1951 · CBS Special Products

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This album is the sonic equivalent of a Technicolor dream, capturing the peak of the MGM musical era. It sounds like a world where every street corner is a stage and every emotion is amplified by a sixty-piece orchestra. The music is defined by its relentless optimism and its sophisticated blend of high-art classical structures with the swinging, populist energy of jazz. It feels expensive, polished, and deeply romantic, offering a version of Paris that exists only in the imagination of mid-century cinema.

Tracklist · 3 Tracks
02
Love Is Here to Stay
03
I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise
05
An American in Paris Ballet (extended version)
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the jaunty walking theme to the lush, sweeping strings of the main love motif.
The rhythmic interplay between Gene Kelly's percussive footwork and the staccato brass section.
The moment the taxi horns are mimicked by the orchestra, capturing the chaotic charm of a fictional Paris.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does An American in Paris (1951 film cast) sound next to the rest of George Gershwin's catalogue?

Love Romantic+2.2σ

The writing leans far further into love romantic than the rest of the catalogue.

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