The Ludlows

(Twilight and Mist)

by James Horner

from the film Legends of the Fall

Transcribed and arranged by Carla Boardman Padrón

 

Description

This beautiful instrumental theme carries the flavor of the film's Montana scenery.  A popular selection for weddings.

Key D major
Performance length Approx. 3 minutes

Musical themes

This pieces contains the following musical themes, which flow from one to the other when performed.
  1. Opens with the "Twilight and Mist" tune (played by solo piano on the soundtrack)
  2. Followed by "The Ludlows" tune (string orchestra entrance on soundtrack)
  3. Followed by "Legends of the Fall" tune (full orchestra portion on soundtrack)
  4. Ends with "Twilight and Mist" tune (played by solo violin and piano on soundtrack)
Arranger Notes This version is shorter than the original 5 minute soundtrack recording.  A portion performed by the full orchestra (approx. 2/3 of the way through) was omitted since I felt that a solo instrument or small chamber group could not sufficiently duplicate the orchestral performance.  However, my arrangement does include all 3 musical themes.  Also, some of the whole note chords held by the orchestra have been arpeggiated to add more interest, because the fullness of the orchestra cannot be duplicated by a solo instrument or group.  

 

Catalog # Instrumentation

Audio samples (MP3)

Price
(USA $)

Purchase
P0001-P1 Solo Piano

Description:
Includes chords.

The solo piano version is also used by harpists.

 Piano

Harp

$6.00
P0001-Q1 String Quartet

Description:
Melodies passed between the violins.  Arpeggio harmony in viola part.  Bass line in cello part.

 $16.00
P0001-T1 String Trio: 2 violins and cello

Description:
Melodies alternated between the violins.  Arpeggio harmony alternated between all 3 instruments.

 $12.00
P0001-T2 String Trio: violin-viola-cello

Description:
Melody carried by violin.  Arpeggio harmony in viola part.  Bass line in cello part.

 $12.00
n/a Piano Trio: violin-cello-piano

I have not done an arrangement specifically for this instrumentation, but I would recommend purchasing this combination of parts:

  • Violin and Piano

  • Bass Continuo (for the cello)
P0001-T3 2 Violins and Piano $16.00
P0001-D1 2 Violins (unaccompanied) $10.00
P0001-D2 Violin-Cello Duet $10.00
P0001-R1 String Quartet and Piano

Description:
This version sounds the most like the CD soundtrack.  Starts with solo piano playing the "Twilight and Mist" tune.  Quartet follows with the "Ludlows" and "Legends of the Fall" tunes (strings alone).  Ends with 2 violins playing "Twilight and Mist" accompanied by the piano.

 $16.00
P0001-V2 Violin and Piano

Description:
Melody carried by the violin.  Arpeggio harmony and bass line in piano part.

 $12.00
P0001-BC Bass part  
For string bass. Works with any of the above arrangements.		   $3.00
 

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