Selections from Mao's Last Dancer OST - Christopher Gordon

Selected tracks from Mao's Last Dancer original soundtrack by Christopher Gordon. SEE TRACKS/TIMINGS BELOW. Tracks 7 (02:22), 23 (22:05), 22 (19:10), and 14 (08:01) are especially beautiful. Be sure to check them out!

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This video is meant only to educate others -- particularly young figure skaters researching music for purchase and use in their programs -- on the existence of this beautiful music and details on the particular track, making it easier to find and purchase. In so doing, I also hope to ensure that this music is not forgotten but rather is kept alive and accessible for generations to come. PLEASE SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, AND ITS COMPOSER AND PERFORMERS BY PURCHASING IT ON ITUNES, AMAZON, GOOGLE PLAY, OR OTHER RETAIL SITES WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

LIST OF SELECTED TRACKS WITH TIMINGS:

Romantic: 22, 7, 20, 14, 23.
Dramatic: 14, 19, 23.
Has Lively Sections: 1, 12, 23.

00:00_____01. Out of the Well (2 mins. 22 secs.)
02:22_____07. Pas de Deux (2 mins. 32 secs.)
04:54_____12. Becoming a Dancer (3 mins. 5 secs.)
08:01_____14. *Dance of Longing (4 mins. 3 secs.)
12:03_____19. Consulate (5 mins. 28 secs.)
17:30_____20. Pas de Deux (Reprise) (1 min. 39 secs.)
19:10_____22. Break Up and Reunion (2 mins. 55 secs.)
22:05_____23. Village Dance and Finale (3 mins. 21 secs.)

* Violin solo in "Dance of Longing" performed by Michael Dauth.

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