The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman

Album by Sparks

The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman by Sparks is a concept album and radio musical that explores the fictional story of Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman being lured to Hollywood. The album blends rock and theatrical elements, reflecting on themes of artistic integrity and cultural clash.
First released: 9th November 2009

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    1956 Cannes Film Festival
    1:55
  2. 2.
    Pleasant Hotel Staff
    0:55
  3. 3.
    Hollywood Tour Bus
    1:34
  4. 4.
    “I Am Ingmar Bergman”
    3:09
  5. 5.
    Autograph Hounds
    2:20
  6. 6.
    Limo Driver (Welcome to Hollywood)
    3:08
  7. 7.
    “Here He Is Now”
    1:18
  8. 8.
    Bergman Ponders Escape
    2:25
  9. 9.
    “Mr Bergman, How Are You? ”
    4:28
  10. 10.
    “We’ve Got to Turn Him ’round”
    2:37
  11. 11.
    Escape, Part 1
    4:14
  12. 12.
    “He’ll Come Round”
    1:44
  13. 13.
    Escape, Part 2
    5:59
  14. 14.
    En Route to the Beverly Hills Hotel
    1:56
  15. 15.
    Hollywood Welcoming Committee
    2:36
  16. 16.
    “Oh My God”
    2:59
  17. 17.
    “I’ve Got to Contact Sweden”
    2:40
  18. 18.
    Garbo Sings
    3:48
  19. 19.
    Almost a Hollywood Ending
    2:13
  20. 20.
    The Studio Commissary
    3:07
  21. 21.
    “He’s Home”
    3:38
  22. 22.
    “I Must Not Be Hasty”
    1:47
  23. 23.
    “Quiet on the Set”
    1:06
  24. 24.
    “Why Do You Take That Tone With Me? ”
    2:52

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