Two examples of the wonderful music of film composer Elmer Bernstein:
Of note: Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004) studied under Aaron Copland, the influence of whom can be heard in the above two selections.
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Wonderful picks. Easy to disregard the background music of films that really add to the success and enjoyment of the films.
ReplyDeleteBunkerville,
DeleteSometimes the music makes the film. One example: Jaws (John Williams). Without the music, the test audience didn't jump when the head appeared in the fisherman's boat.
I can hear the influence. And I loved both movies!
ReplyDeleteWithout the music, these films wouldn't have been as good, IMO.
DeleteThe Magnificent Seven is a great movie. One of the classics.
ReplyDeleteLittle known fact, he did the score for another classic, Animal House .
DeleteYou can also hear his influence on John Williams.
Silverfiddle,
DeleteMr. AOW watches the Western Channel a lot. The Magnificent Seven and its sequel are frequently aired.
Duck,
DeleteYes, the music for Animal House was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Elmer Bernstein also composed the music for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
The man was a versatile composer -- no doubt about it.
The best contemporary composers service the movie industry (Hans Zimmer!!), and yes, you can hear the Copeland. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteBaysider,
DeleteThank you for calling our attention to the music of Hans Zimmer.
Elmer Benstein gave us To Kill Mocking Bird too –– talk about VERSATILE!
ReplyDeleteAnd Elmer Bernstein conducted that one, too.
DeleteThe music was almost as good as the movie.
ReplyDeletePlaying the theme from Exodus will make Ducky incoherent
Beak,
DeleteThe theme from Exodus, huh? I'll have to keep that in mind.