He was also musical director for a large number of musicals and other plays, including ones by Noel Coward. After the war, he concentrated on recording, and eventually gave up live performance altogether. He worked with arranger and composer Ronnie Binge, who developed the "cascading strings" sound (also known as the "Mantovani sound").[citation needed] His records were regulars in stores selling hi-fi stereo equipment, as they were produced and arranged for stereo reproduction. In 1952 Binge ceased to arrange for Mantovani, but his distinctive sound remained.
He recorded for Decca until the mid-1950s, and then London Records. He recorded over 50 albums on that label, many of which were top-40 hits. These included Song from Moulin Rouge and Cara Mia, which reached No. 1 in Britain in 1953 and 1954, respectively. The latter was also Mantovani's first U.S. Top Ten hit.
In the United States, between 1955 and 1972, he released over 40 albums with 27 reaching the Top 40 and 11 the Top Ten. His biggest success was with the album Film Encores, which made it to No. 1 in 1957. Similarly, Mantovani Plays Music From 'Exodus' and Other Great Themes made it to No. 2 in 1961 and sold over one million albums.
In 1959, Mantovani starred in his own syndicated television series, Mantovani, which was produced in England and which aired in the United States. 39 episodes were filmed.[1]
Mantovani made his last recordings in 1975.[citation needed]
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The cascading strings technique developed by Binge became Mantovani's hallmark in such hits arranged by Binge as "Charmaine". Binge developed this technique to replicate the echo experienced in venues such as cathedrals by arrangement alone, in an echo-free surrounding.
Author Joseph Lanza describes Mantovani's string arrangements as the most "rich and mellifluous" of the emerging light music style during the early 1950s. He stated that Mantovani was a leader in the use of new studio technologies to "create sound tapestries with innumerable strings", and that "the sustained hum of Mantovani's reverberated violins produced a sonic vaporizer foreshadowing the synthesizer harmonics of space music."[2]
In 1958 Mantovani and his family bought a holiday home in Bournemouth in Durley Chine Road, then in 1961 acquired a new property in Burton Road (now part of Poole). He moved, finally, to a new home in Martello Road in Poole.
Since his death at a care home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in 1980, his music has enjoyed a minor revival,[citation needed] with much of his catalogue reappearing on CD and an orchestra bearing his name performing concert tours. The saleability of the Mantovani name is underscored by new recordings being made as the Mantovani Orchestra. Unfortunately[neutrality is disputed], a large number of CDs are also available of unauthorized recordings, billed as Mantovani or Mantovani Orchestra.[citation needed] There have also been CDs released under the Mantovani name of recordings made by others while Mantovani was still alive.[citation needed] Thus, consumers of this music are advised to familiarize themselves with the conductor's discography. Material with the London Records logo on it is apt to be genuine Mantovani, while other recordings are less likely to be actual Mantovani recordings.[citation needed]
The continued popularity of Mantovani's music is evident by the number of original albums which are being released, on labels such as Dutton-Vocalion, and by the many compilations available throughout the world. In 2008, as a result of successful, ongoing CD sales, amongst other contributing factors, the Mantovani Orchestra (performing from the original scores) was recreated for a tremendously successful historical tribute concert, sponsored by Bentley Motors, held at the Lighthouse, in Poole, England, on 27 January, conducted by Sam Newgarth, MBE. Much critical acclaim has led to the planning of a second concert, to take place in January 2009, at the same venue. There are four Mantovani websites in honour of the maestro, a written biography by Colin MacKenzie entitled Mantovani - A Lifetime In Music (ISBN 1-905226-19-5). For further information, please visit http://www.hallowquest.com/mantiindex.htm; http://members3.jcom.home.ne.jp/torumonty; http://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk (re. ticket sales for 31 January 2009). A ten CD set 'The Wonderful World of Mantovani' was released in November 2008 in Japan (a link to the website in Japan may be found by visiting www.hallowquest.com/mantiindex.htm), featuring many rare tracks which have never been released on CD before, in a superbly remastered format, and, following the success of the Mantovani Orchestra's 2008 concert, 'More MANTOVANI Magic' took place at Lighthouse in Poole, England, on 31 January 2009, again conducted by maestro Sam Newgarth MBE. The concert was sponsored by Poole Audi, and also with the generous support of Richard Cox.
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Mantovani Lyrics
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In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two
Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life with you
The lyrics of Mantovani's "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life" express a deep and abiding love for someone that the singer wants to spend the rest of their life with. The singer wants to be with this person in every possible moment and in every possible way, from the fields of dawn to the forests of the night. They want to be present for the moment when the other blows out their birthday candles, to hear their silent wish. They want to be with them through all the seasons and times of their life, all the nickels and dimes, and to have all the reasons and rhymes of their life begin and end with the singer.
The singer is deeply in love with this other person, and wants to be present in every way possible, even the deepest love that is waiting deep in their eyes. They will awaken that love, no matter how long it takes. The singer wants to spend their entire life with this person, from summer, winter, spring, and fall, with every moment and memory being shared together.
In all, "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life" is a longing expression of life-long love, where the singer wants to be present in the other person's life in every way imaginable. The lyrics are full of imagery that portray the depth of the singer's desire and their commitment towards the love that they share.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see your face in every kind of light
I want to witness every aspect of your personality and character
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
Whether it's morning or night, I want to see you at all times
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
During your special moments and celebrations, I want to be there by your side
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
I long to be so close to you that I can hear your innermost wishes and desires
What are you doing the rest of your life?
I want to know if you'll be with me for the rest of our lives
North and South and East and West of your life
No matter where life takes us, I want us to be together
I have only one request of your life
I only ask one thing of you: to spend your life with me
That you spend it all with me
I want to be with you for every moment of your life
All the seasons and the times of your days
I want to be with you through all of life's ups and downs
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
I want to be with you through all the little things and mundane moments
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
May all the reasons and the poetry in your life be because of me
All begin and end with me
I want to be the start and end of all your happiness and love
Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
I see a bright and fulfilling future with you in your eyes
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
I see a world of love and affection when I look into your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
I want to awaken your deepest desires and passions
It may take a kiss or two
It may take some time and effort, but I am willing to work for your love
Through all of my life
For my entire life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
During every season and time of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
All that I will remember about my life
Is all of my life with you
Will be the moments that I spent with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jymster46
"Lush Treatment", for sure. I know this is elevator music but I would ride it until the music ended. I love this version! I don't need to say what I think of the lovely Ms. Sheridan. Ha! Anyone who watches my videos knows. Thank you so much for watching and listening! Jim
Claudio Valdez
Lovely video Jim!! Excellent photographs and wonderful melodie.Many thanks.All the best tou you.they make my day.Good job!!.Regards.
Jymster46
Thank you so much for your very nice comments, Claudio. I am so happy that you are enjoying some of the music and videos that I have posted. Very much appreciated! Best regards.
Jim
Raúl Jiménez
sera esta la version mas melodiosa ohay mas melodias