The Graduate: The Original Sound Track Recording

The Graduate: The Original Sound Track Recording (1968) pairs Simon & Garfunkel vocal folk-pop and Paul Simon contributions with Dave Grusin's instrumental score, blending acoustic folk-rock songs and pop melodies with lounge-tinged orchestral arrangements. The record alternates recognizable vocal tracks and pop instrumentation with atmospheric, jazz-influenced cues, creating a contrast between intimate folk harmonies and cinematic mood pieces. That juxtaposition of contemporary folk-pop songwriting and soundtrack orchestration gives the album a distinctive, era-specific sound.