Bernard Herrmann - The Inquirer: The Film Music Of Bernard Herrmann (2025) (Hi-Res)

Dragon’s Domain Records presents THE INQUIRER – THE FILM MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN, featuring music composed by Bernard Herrmann and including music from the films CITIZEN KANE, THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE KENTUCKIAN, THE NIGHT DIGGER, SISTERS, BATTLE OF NERETVA and more. THE INQUIRER – THE FILM MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN consists of new recordings (from the late 1980s and early 1990s) performed by the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Tony Bremner, the National Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Fred Steiner, in addition to the original soundtrack recordings performed by the Sessions Of London Orchestra, conducted by the composer, the London Studio Orchestra, conducted by the composer and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, also conducted by the composer.

Bernard Herrmann is one of the greatest composers of motion picture music in the twentieth century. He is considered the man behind some of the most original and distinctive film scores. He was a master at evoking psychological and dramatic tension in his music to suit the dramatic needs of a film. He won his only Oscar in 1947 for writing the score for THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER. Herrmann made a powerful mark in radio and in 1934 he began a 25-year career as a conductor and composer in radio, working for the CBS. In 1938, he scored the infamous presentation of Orson Welles’ Halloween production of H. G. Wells’ THE WAR OF THE WORLDS broadcast. He is best remembered for his collaborations with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated film directors like Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese and Brian DePalma. Described as a perfectionist, he believed that most directors didn't have a clue about music so he would blithely ignore their instructions. His filmography includes CITIZEN KANE, THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, PSYCHO, VERTIGO, MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, CAPE FEAR, FAHRENHEIT 451, OBSESSION, TAXI and many hours of episodic television including THE TWILIGHT ZONE and HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL, among others.

Originally released on compact disc in 1992, Dragon’s Domain Records is excited to bring THE INQUIRER – THE FILM MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN back to the marketplace, newly remastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland. THE INQUIRER – THE FILM MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN also includes a specially reconstructed presentation from THE NIGHT DIGGER, assembled from the available elements of the music.

The booklet includes the original extensive liner notes written by John Steven Lasher for the album. Many decades later, THE INQUIRER – THE FILM MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN is an important compilation and an excellent introduction to the music of one of the greatest film composers of them all.

THE INQUIRER – THE FILM MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN is a limited edition release. THE INQUIRER – THE FILM MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN will begin shipping the week of April 9th, 2025

1 CELLULOID FANFARE #1: BERNARD HERRMANN [0:48]
Composed by John Steven Lasher
CITIZEN KANE
2 Suite: The Inquirer [6:54]
3 Theme and Variations (Breakfast Montage) [3:20]
4 Salaambô’s Aria [4:23]
Soprano - Rosamond Illing
THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS
5 Theme and Variations / George’s Homecoming [6:24]
6 First Nocturne [4:04]
Soloist, Violin - Neville Tawell
7 Second Nocturne [3:18]
Soloist, Cello [Violincello] - Henry Wenig
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
8 Lincoln Memorial / Arlington [3:00]
THE KENTUCKIAN
9 Prelude / The Steamboat / The Stagecoach / Victory / The Forest [6:49]
10 Nocturne / Night Sounds [5:11]
11 Scherzo / Miss Susie [4:01]
12 The Rope / Finale [3:23]
WILLIAMSBURG: THE STORY OF A PATRIOT
13 Overture / Exit Music [2:37]
THE NIGHT DIGGER
14 Portrait of the Road Builder [7:32]
15 A New Beginning and Ending [4:05]
Harmonica - Tommy Reilly
Viola D’Amore - Rosemary Greene
SISTERS
16 Cake Death [3:37]
BATTLE OF NERETVA
17 Prelude [2:33]
18 Chetnik’s March [1:47]
19 Partisan March [1:31]
20 Victory! (Finale) [2:34]

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