Walter Murphy

Walter Murphy

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Walter Murphy has a highly original career path. Coming from a jazz background, he went on to compose jingles for television and commercials. In 1976, at the request of a producer, he recorded a disco track based on Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. Entitled "Fifth of Beethoven", the track became a hit in the U.S., where it was even a short-lived number one. in 1977, "Fifth of Beethoven" appeared on the soundtrack of the cult film Saturday Night Fever, alongside hits by The Bee Gees and MFSB. Walter Murphy continued in this vein for a while with the albums Rhapsody in Blue (1977) and Phantom of the Opera (1978). Walter Murphy then returned to jingles and TV series, before releasing his first soundtrack for a feature film, Ted , in 2012.

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A Fifth of Beethoven (Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:03
Composers: Walter Murphy
06
Russian Dressing (Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat)
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:27
Composers: Walter Murphy
01
Flight 76 (Flight of the Bumble Bee)
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:29
08
Toccata and Funk in D Minor
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:08
07
The Breakup
Walter Murphy
Ted: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
00:59
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
03
Calfiornia Strut
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:33
Composers: Walter Murphy
09
Get a Little Lovin'
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:56
Composers: Walter Murphy
13
Mean Ol’ Moon (Swing Version)
Walter Murphy
Ted 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:17
Composers: Walter Murphy
05
Night Fall (Chopin's Prelude No. 4 in E Minor)
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
04:43
04
Rhapsody in Blue
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:52
10
Just a Love Song
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
04:23
02
A Fith of Beethoven (Soulwax Edit)
Walter Murphy
CD Twelve
04:04
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
03
Thunder Buddies For Life
Walter Murphy
Ted: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:54
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
04
John & Lori At Work / A Walk In The Park
Walter Murphy
Ted: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:34
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
08
The Only Two People in the World
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:28
02
The Power Of Wishes
Walter Murphy
Ted: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
03:12
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
02
The Phantom of the Opera
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:47
07
Uptown Serenade
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:47
06
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
04:39
02
Could It Be the Music
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:50
05
It Ain't Necessarily So
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:19
09
You Are on My Mind
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
04:32
03
Sunflower
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:57

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  • Discography
Albums
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
2014 Selectracks / BMG Production Music
16-05-2014
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
01
Catastrophic
Walter Murphy
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
00:56
Composers: Walter Murphy
02
Celestial Wonder
Walter Murphy
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
03:04
Composers: Walter Murphy
03
Back Streets
Walter Murphy
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
01:30
Composers: Walter Murphy
04
Blackout
Walter Murphy
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
01:52
Composers: Walter Murphy
05
Devil's Spur
Walter Murphy
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
02:20
Composers: Walter Murphy
06
Doom Approaches
Walter Murphy
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
01:48
Composers: Walter Murphy
07
Dreaded Moments
Walter Murphy
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
01:44
Composers: Walter Murphy
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Phantom of the Opera
02-01-1978
Phantom of the Opera
01
Introduction
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
00:32
02
The Phantom of the Opera
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:47
03
Dance Your Face Off
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:40
04
I'm Your Man
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:11
05
A night at the Opera
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:01
06
The Music Will Not End
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:34
07
Reverie for Christine
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
02:37
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Phantom of the Opera
02-01-1978
Phantom of the Opera
01
Introduction
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
00:32
02
The Phantom of Your Dreams
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:47
03
Dance Your Face Off
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:40
04
I'm Your Man
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:11
05
A Night at the Opera
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:01
06
The Music Will Not End
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
03:34
07
Reverie for Christine
Walter Murphy
Phantom of the Opera
02:37
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Rhapsody in Blue
01-01-1977
Rhapsody in Blue
01
Love Eyes
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
05:02
02
Could It Be the Music
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:50
03
Sunflower
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:57
04
Rhapsody in Blue
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:52
05
It Ain't Necessarily So
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:19
06
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
04:39
07
Uptown Serenade
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:47
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A Fifth of Beethoven
(P) 1976 Valentino Production Music
02-01-1976
A Fifth of Beethoven
01
Flight
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:29
Composers: Walter Murphy
02
(You've Got To) Be Your Own Best Friend
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:27
Composers: Walter Murphy
03
Calfiornia Strut
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:33
Composers: Walter Murphy
04
A Fifth of Beethoven (Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:03
Composers: Walter Murphy
05
Night Fall (Chopin's Prelude No. 4 in E Minor)
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
04:43
Composers: Walter Murphy
06
Russian Dressing (Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat)
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:27
Composers: Walter Murphy
07
Suite Love Symphony
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
02:55
Composers: Walter Murphy
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EPs
Twin Star
2026 Walter Murphy
13-02-2026
Twin Star
01
Aiant Involved
Walter Murphy
Twin Star
02:24
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Dennis Hamilton
02
Need A Bag
Walter Murphy
Twin Star
02:23
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Dennis Hamilton
03
Sceatpack
Walter Murphy
Twin Star
03:05
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Dennis Hamilton
04
Twin Star
Walter Murphy
Twin Star
02:49
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Dennis Hamilton
Serenade of Solitude
℗ 2024 Walter Murphy
28-03-2024
Serenade of Solitude
01
Enchanted Echoes
Walter Murphy
Serenade of Solitude
01:20
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
02
Enchanted Elixir
Walter Murphy
Serenade of Solitude
01:20
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
03
Enchanted Enigma
Walter Murphy
Serenade of Solitude
01:20
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
04
Oceanic Overture
Walter Murphy
Serenade of Solitude
01:20
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
05
Serenade of Solitude
Walter Murphy
Serenade of Solitude
01:20
Writer: Walter Murphy / Composers: Walter Murphy
Singles
Eyewitness News (Acoustic)
℗ 2024 Valentino Production Music Library
09-09-2024
Eyewitness News (Acoustic)
01
Eyewitness News (Acoustic)
Walter Murphy
Eyewitness News (Acoustic)
02:56
Composers: Walter Murphy
The Music Will Not End
(P) 1978 Originally Released © Private Stock Records Ltd. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
21-03-1978
The Music Will Not End
01
The Music Will Not End
Walter Murphy
The Music Will Not End
03:34
Composers: Walter Murphy
02
A Night at the Opera
Walter Murphy
The Music Will Not End
03:01
Composers: Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
(P) 1978 © Private Stock Records™ a division of 43 North Broadway, LLC. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
13-02-1978
A Fifth of Beethoven
01
A Fifth of Beethoven
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:03
Composers: Walter Murphy
02
The Music Will Not End
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:34
Composers: Walter Murphy
03
Dance Your Face Off
Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
03:40
Composers: Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
(P) 1977 © Private Stock Records™ a division of 43 North Broadway, LLC. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
28-10-1977
Rhapsody in Blue
01
Rhapsody in Blue (Mono)
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:50
Composers: George Gershwin
02
Rhapsody in Blue (Stereo)
Walter Murphy
Rhapsody in Blue
03:50
Composers: George Gershwin
Toccata And Funk In 'D' Minor
(P) 1978 © Private Stock Records™ a division of 43 North Broadway, LLC. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
19-03-1976
Toccata And Funk In 'D' Minor
01
Toccata and Funk in D Minor
Walter Murphy
Toccata And Funk In 'D' Minor
03:08
Composers: Walter Murphy
02
Dance Your Face Off
Walter Murphy
Toccata And Funk In 'D' Minor
03:40
Composers: Walter Murphy
Featured in
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
℗ 2017 Barry Gibb, The Estate of Robin Gibb and Yvonne Gibb
15-11-1977
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
01
Stayin' Alive (From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack)
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
04:43
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
02
How Deep Is Your Love
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
04:03
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
03
Night Fever (From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack)
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
03:30
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
04
More Than A Woman
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
03:15
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
05
If I Can't Have You
Yvonne Elliman
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
02:58
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
06
A Fifth Of Beethoven
Walter Murphy
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
03:00
Writer: Walter Murphy - Ludwig van Beethoven / Composers: Walter Murphy - Ludwig van Beethoven
07
More Than A Woman
Tavares
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition)
03:17
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
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Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
This Compilation ℗ 1977 Barry Gibb, The Estate of Robin Gibb and Yvonne Gibb, under exclusive license to Capitol Music Group
12-12-1977
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
01
Stayin' Alive (From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack)
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
04:43
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
02
How Deep Is Your Love
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
04:03
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
03
Night Fever (From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack)
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
03:30
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
04
More Than A Woman
Bee Gees
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
03:15
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
05
If I Can't Have You
Yvonne Elliman
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
02:58
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
06
A Fifth Of Beethoven
Walter Murphy
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
03:00
Writer: Walter Murphy - Ludwig van Beethoven / Composers: Walter Murphy - Ludwig van Beethoven
07
More Than A Woman
Tavares
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)
03:17
Writer: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb / Composers: Maurice Gibb - Robin Gibb - Barry Gibb
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House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
This Compilation ℗ 2021 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Music Inc, under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations Limited
08-12-2021
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
01
Faith
George Michael
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
03:13
Writer: George Michael / Composers: George Michael
02
La Ragazza Col Maglione (Remaster 2004)
Pino Donaggio
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
02:42
Composers: Pino Donaggio - Alberto Testa
03
On The Radio
Donna Summer
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
04:03
Writer: Giorgio Moroder - Donna Summer / Composers: Giorgio Moroder - Donna Summer
04
Anna (Ana)
Miguel Bosé
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
04:42
Writer: Fernando Arbex / Composers: Fernando Arbex
05
Love To Love You Baby (Single Edit)
Donna Summer
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
03:20
Writer: Giorgio Moroder - Pete Bellotte - Donna Summer / Composers: Giorgio Moroder - Pete Bellotte - Donna Summer
06
Sono bugiarda (I'm A Believer)
Caterina Caselli
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
02:52
Writer: Elisa Toffoli / Composers: Elisa Toffoli
07
La traviata, Act I : Verdi: La traviata, Act I: Libiamo ne' lieti calici "Brindisi" (Remastered 2014)
Luciano Pavarotti
House Of Gucci (Music taken from the Motion Picture)
02:50
Writer: Francesco Maria Piave - Alexandre Dumas / Composers: Giuseppe Verdi
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