La Gran Seducción - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD

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This heartwarming comedy-drama from Mexico stars Memo Villegas, Yalitza Aparicio, and an ensemble cast that brings charm and humor to the screen. Martin’s vibrant score adds depth to the film’s storytelling, reminiscent of Hollywood composers such as Lalo Schifrin, Henry Mancini, and Esquivel! His signature blend of rhythm, melody, and cinematic flair perfectly complements the film’s tone, making for an unforgettable auditory experience. La Gran Seducción is now streaming on Netflix. Backstory When producer Jim Stark (Down by Law, Mystery Train) urgently needed a composer for La Gran Seducción, Martin stepped in with just 2.5 months to deliver a full score. Working with Pimienta Films and Roma producer Nicolás Celis, he crafted an eclectic soundtrack blending orchestral textures, jazz-infused ensembles, and his signature percussion.  “It was my first comedy score,” Martin says. “Balancing humor and heart on a tight deadline pushed me to the edge—but I’m proud of the result.”  The album, La Gran Seducción, features a rich mix of orchestral, woodwinds, percussion-driven compositions, and intimate jazz-exotica inflected arrangements—some performed entirely by Martin, others featuring various ensembles from small combos to big bands orchestrated by Simon Hanes. Track list and Featured Musicians 01. German Picks up Checks – 1:53 02. Welcome to Santa Maria – 2:27 03. Mateo Explores House – 2:28 04. Football Waltz – 2:02 05. Town Transformation – 2:16 06. Letters – 1:15 07. Football Practice – 0:45 08. Mateo Misses Her – 1:43 09. Dead Brothers Talk – 1:57 10. Maria is Leaving – 1:19 11. German at Bank – 1:11 12. Chicken Tikka Masala – 0:33 13. Gone Fishing – 1:27 14. Mosquitos – 0:52 15. Benjamin Tries to Get Loan – 1:05 16. Doctor with Patients – 1:35 17. Benjamin Gives Loan – 0:51 18. Football Tango – 0:55 19. German Watches Maria – 0:43 20. German in Bed – 2:12 21. Phone Love – 0:51 22. ¡Lotería! – 1:05 23. Dinner with Ana (Bonus Track) – 1:49 Musician Credits La Gran Seducción Composer: Billy Martin aka Illy B Whistling Billy Martin Bass Jesse Heasly Billy Martin Keyboards / Piano Henry Plotnick John Medeski Billy Martin Borey Shin Simon Hanes Acoustic Guitar Manuel Garcia Electric Guitar Simon Hanes Ava Mendoza Nick Kinsey Drums Kenny Wollesen Billy Martin Richard Baratta Percussion Billy Martin Glockenspiel Pauline Roberts Marimba Kenny Wollesen Billy Martin Flute Marty Ehrlich Bill Horberg Doug Wieselman Clarinet Doug Wieselman Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee   Saxophone Marty Ehrlich Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Mark Ferguson Trumpet Frank London Trombone Brian Drye Violin / Vocals Fung Chern-Hwei Kate Goddard Dana Lyn Abby Swidler Viola / Vocals Joanna Mattrey Cello / Vocals Ansel Cohen Orchestrator Simon Hanes Musical Director / EastSide Sound Sessions Jesse Heasly

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