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Films scored by Bernard Herrmann. This category represents the film scores of American composer Bernard Herrmann (1911–1975).
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- Psycho’ This 1960 Hitchcock film is widely considered to be Bernard Herrmann’s most influential and impactful work. Whereas many mid-century movies featured jazz-inspired scores, Herrmann opted for traditional orchestral sounds, including quiet moments using odd rhythms to build tension and suspense.
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir’ Of all of the Bernard Herrmann movies created, this score was reportedly his favorite. For this 1947 film, Herrmann created a moody and romantic score that included several leitmotifs, which are recurring themes in music.
- Vertigo’ 1958’s Vertigo stands as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most significant films and that’s partially due to Bernard Herrmann’s score. In this film, a retired detective afflicted with vertigo is hired to guard a woman who seems to be possessed by a spirit.
- Citizen Kane’ This 1941 film marked the first time that Herrmann and director Orson Welles worked together on the big screen. In this movie, the titular character dies uttering the enigmatic final word “rosebud.”
Herrmann's last film scores included Sisters and Obsession for Brian De Palma. His final film soundtrack, and the last work he completed, was his sombre score for Taxi Driver (1976), directed by Martin Scorsese. It was De Palma who had suggested to Scorsese to use the composer.
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This week we celebrate 10 of the most memorable film music scores by legendary composer and frequent Hitchcock collaborator Bernard Herrmann, we have only included a small section from the...
Since this list is made up only of films scored by Herrmann it is worth noting that he also composed some excellent material for "The Twilight Zone". Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. Sort by: View: 15 titles. 1. Vertigo (1958) PG | 128 min | Mystery, Romance, Thriller. 8.3. Rate. 100 Metascore.
May 1, 2024 · Academy Award (1942) Notable Works: “Psycho”. Bernard Herrmann (born June 29, 1911, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Dec. 24, 1975, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American composer and conductor, widely recognized for his film scores. His music for Psycho (1960) has remained a paragon of suspense-film sound tracks.
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