Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Amidst all the endless issues and reissues of the standard repertoire, there are still recordings released of the less-than-standard repertoire, of the masses of Ockeghem, of the symphonies of Krauss, and of the songs of Hahn. But of all the projects dedicated to the less-than-standard repertoire, perhaps the most needful and certainly the most interesting is Varese Sarabande's series of recordings of the film scores of Bernard Herrmann. Herrmann's scores are not only supremely effective as soundtracks, but extremely evocative and even deeply moving as pieces of music, and listening to the scores for Vertigo or Citizen Kane is as involving and exciting as listening to the Four Seasons or the 1812 Overture. But in most cases, Herrmann's scores are either recorded only in parts or unrecorded altogether, and it was not until Varese Sarabande began its Herrmann series that many of his complete scores could be heard. This 2002 recording of the complete score of Herrmann's The Day the Earth Stood Still conducted by Joel McNeely is the first recording of all the music for the score -- even the original soundtrack only includes 18 of its 33 cues. And like the previous nine titles in the series, it is magnificent. McNeely and his 30-piece orchestra of brass, percussion, keyboards, and Theremin perform as well and often better than Herrmann's own recording and producer Robert Townson's superlative sound that is far, far better than the sound of the original 1951 recording. The score itself is wonderful: vivid, colorful, terrifying, awe-inspiring, and always and everywhere gripping. For anyone who likes film scores in general, or Herrmann's scores in particular, this disc is mandatory. And for anyone who simply likes great music, this disc will be a welcome relief from the standard repertoire.
© TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $10.83/month
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Joel McNeely, Conductor, Artist - Bernard Herrmann, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records, Inc.
Album review
Amidst all the endless issues and reissues of the standard repertoire, there are still recordings released of the less-than-standard repertoire, of the masses of Ockeghem, of the symphonies of Krauss, and of the songs of Hahn. But of all the projects dedicated to the less-than-standard repertoire, perhaps the most needful and certainly the most interesting is Varese Sarabande's series of recordings of the film scores of Bernard Herrmann. Herrmann's scores are not only supremely effective as soundtracks, but extremely evocative and even deeply moving as pieces of music, and listening to the scores for Vertigo or Citizen Kane is as involving and exciting as listening to the Four Seasons or the 1812 Overture. But in most cases, Herrmann's scores are either recorded only in parts or unrecorded altogether, and it was not until Varese Sarabande began its Herrmann series that many of his complete scores could be heard. This 2002 recording of the complete score of Herrmann's The Day the Earth Stood Still conducted by Joel McNeely is the first recording of all the music for the score -- even the original soundtrack only includes 18 of its 33 cues. And like the previous nine titles in the series, it is magnificent. McNeely and his 30-piece orchestra of brass, percussion, keyboards, and Theremin perform as well and often better than Herrmann's own recording and producer Robert Townson's superlative sound that is far, far better than the sound of the original 1951 recording. The score itself is wonderful: vivid, colorful, terrifying, awe-inspiring, and always and everywhere gripping. For anyone who likes film scores in general, or Herrmann's scores in particular, this disc is mandatory. And for anyone who simply likes great music, this disc will be a welcome relief from the standard repertoire.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 33 track(s)
- Total length: 00:38:46
- Main artists: Bernard Herrmann
- Composer: Bernard Herrmann
- Label: Varese
- Genre: Soundtracks Film Soundtracks
© 2002 Masters Film Music ℗ 2003 Varese Sarabande Records LLC
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz?
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalog with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets, and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.