Rollercoaster (soundtrack)

Rollercoaster is a soundtrack album to the motion picture of the same name by Argentine composer, pianist and conductor Lalo Schifrin recorded in 1977 and released on the MCA label.

Rollercoaster
Soundtrack album by Lalo Schifrin
Released	1977
Recorded	April 20, 1977 Hollywood, California
Genre	Film score
Length	39:15
Label	MCA MCA 2284
Producer	Sonny Burke
Lalo Schifrin chronology
Voyage of the Damned (1977) Rollercoaster (1977) Gypsies (1978)

Reception

The Allmusic review states "Since much of Rollercoaster took place at amusement parks, the soundtrack required a complex mix of conventional thriller music and believable source music for the parks' attractions. Thankfully, composer Lalo Schifrin served up a score that managed to deliver on both counts... Fans of Schifrin's funkier work à la Enter the Dragon will also be pleased with the title cut, a barnstorming funk instrumental that layers wild flute and guitar solos over a rumbling bassline. All in all, Rollercoaster lacks the cohesiveness of the best soundtrack albums, but it is a solid showcase for Lalo Schifrin's multifaceted musical skills and is guaranteed to please his fans".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Lalo Schifrin

1. "Prologue, Montage" - 5:28
2. "Magic Carousel" - 2:44
3. "Portrait of Harry" - 2:36
4. "Movement from String Quartette (Young Man's Theme)" - 2:33
5. "Penny Arcade" - 2:25
6. "Cotton Candy" - 2:34
7. "One Track Mind" - 2:17
8. "Merry-Go-Round" - 2:36
9. "Calliope of Death" - 2:06
10. "Rollercoaster" - 4:00
11. "Children's Ride" - 1:52
12. "Another Side of Harry" - 2:25
13. "Apple Turnover" - 3:53
14. "Magic Carousel - End Title" - 1:46

Personnel

• Lalo Schifrin - arranger, conductor
• Clark Spangler, Ralph Grierson, Bill Mays - keyboards
• Dennis Budimer, Lee Ritenour - guitar
• Anthony Jackson - bass
• James Gadson - drums
• Unnamed Orchestra
• Sandy DeCrescent - orchestra manager