The Marseille Contract (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Roy Budd was a British composer whose jazz-inflected film scores defined 1970s cinematic sound. "The Marseille Contract" showcases his ability to weave electronic elements, house grooves, and jazz-funk sophistication into a cohesive soundtrack vision. This 2021 reissue from Beatball Records presents material that feels both of its era and curiously ahead of it—synth textures that feel organic rather than dated, funk rhythms that lock tight, and jazz improvisation that breathes. The music evokes mystery, motion, urban landscapes. Whether you're seeking soundtrack depth or funk-jazz crossover energy, Budd's approach rewards close listening. A limited edition that captures why Budd remains essential to film music collectors.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic, Jazz, Stage and Screen |
| Style | Soundtrack House Jazz-Funk |
| Notes | Roy Budd is a master of the crime-jazz aesthetic, and this score represents a sun-drenched, high-speed chase along the French Riviera. Expect tight, syncopated funk, soaring brass, and a relentless groove. A beautiful reissue of a brilliant, sophisticated thriller soundtrack by Roy Budd that is essential for any serious collector of 70s cinema. Sealed. |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Label | Beatball Records |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
SIDE A 1. Main Theme (MC/M1)
SIDE A 2. MC/M2
SIDE A 3. MC/M3
SIDE A 4. Jazz It Up (MC/M4)
SIDE A 5. Theme (MC/M5)
SIDE A 6. MC/M6
SIDE A 7. MC/M7
SIDE A 8. Theme (MC/M8)
SIDE A 9. MC/M9
SIDE A 10. MC/M10
SIDE B 1. MC/M11
SIDE B 2. MC/M12
SIDE B 3. Theme (MC/M13)
SIDE B 4. MC/M14
SIDE B 5. Theme (MC/M15)
SIDE B 6. End Theme (MC/M16)
SIDE B 7. House Mix (MC/M17)
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