Tuesday, June 29, 2021

June 29 - Bernard Herrmann (The Musical Birthday Series, 3rd Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for June 29th are found here: Frank Loesser (2019) and Nelson Eddy (2020)

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Bernard Herrmann (29 June 1911 – 24 December 1975) was an American composer and conductor best known for his film scores.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Music

In Psycho, the terrible power

Of Janet Leigh’s scene in the shower,

In spite of its gore,

Derives from its score,

All downbows and screechingly sour.

 

 

 

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