Windmills of your mind

Kiri Te Kanawa, Michel Legrand

About Windmills of your mind

"The Windmills of Your Mind" is a song with music by French composer Michel Legrand and English lyrics written by Americans Alan and Marilyn Bergman. The French lyrics, under the title "Les Moulins de mon cœur", were written by Eddy Marnay. The song (with the English lyrics) was introduced in the film The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2004, "Windmills of Your Mind" was ranked 57 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top songs in American cinema. A cover by Sting was used in the 1999 remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. 


Year:
1992
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Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
Like a snowball down a mountain, or a carnival balloon
Like a carousel that's turning running rings around the moon
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
 
Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own
Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone
Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream
Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
 
Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?
Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?
Pictures hanging in a hallway and the fragment of a song
Half remembered names and faces, but to whom do they belong?
When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!
Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
As the images unwind, like the circles that you find 
In the windmills of your mind!

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Michel Legrand

Michel Jean Legrand (born 24 February 1932, in Bécon-les-Bruyères in the Paris suburbs) is a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist. His father Raymond Legrand was a conductor and composer renowned for hits such as Irma la douce and his mother, Marcelle Der Mikaëlian (sister of conductor Jacques Hélian), who married Legrand Senior in 1929, was descended from the Armenian bourgeoisie. more »

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Written by: Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, Alan Bergman

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6 facts about this song

Music Composition
1. "Windmills of Your Mind" is composed by legendary French composer, Michel Legrand. 2. The song is notable for its rapidly spinning melody, like the circles repeatedly mentioned in its lyrics. 3. This tune also possesses a haunting and memorable harmony, characteristic of many of Legrand’s compositions.
Original Release
4. This song was originally released in 1968, as part of the soundtrack for the film "The Thomas Crown Affair." 5. The first English recording of "Windmills of Your Mind" was sung by Noel Harrison.
Lyrics
6. Poetic and mesmerizing, the lyrics were written by the dynamic American songwriting duo, Alan and Marilyn Bergman. 7. The lyrics depict the complexity of the human mind using the metaphor of constantly spinning windmills. 8. This song has been described as a philosophically inspired and insightful exploration of inner thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Awards
9. "Windmills of Your Mind" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1969. 10. This composition secured the top spot at the Billboard magazine`s top Hot 100 songs in 1968.
Sting's Version
11. In 1999, String covered "Windmills of Your Mind," reigniting the song’s popularity for a new generation. 12. Sting's version was used in the remake of "The Thomas Crown Affair" starring Pierce Brosnan. 13. Despite being a cover, many people associate the song with World-renowned singer and bassist of The Police, Sting due to its successful reinterpretation.
Impact and Influence
14. Over the years, "Windmills of Your Mind" has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, demonstrating its universal appeal. 15. Its poignant theme resonated with a diverse audience, making it a timeless classic in the history of music. 16. The song’s metaphorical lyricism continues to influence contemporary songwriting, making it an enduring piece of music that continues to be admired and studied.

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