January 20, 2011

  • Herrmann Centennial Comments

    Roger Hall's site, American Music Preservation, is kicking off the year with three remembrances of Bernard Herrmann's film music.  As a contributor, I thought it might be great to direct you all to Roger's site which also includes a DVD-R available for purchase.  Check out the selection of the favorite scores of Herrmann and feel free to share here your own favorite Herrmann scores.
     
    My personal favorites are:

    10 Favorites in chronological sequence:

    • CITIZEN KANE
    • THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
    • BENEATH THE 12-MILE REEF
    • THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY
    • THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD
    • VERTIGO
    • NORTH BY NORTHWEST
    • PSYCHO
    • FAHRENHEIT 451
    • TAXI DRIVER

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