There is also a 5:40 suite of the "Prelude | The School | Panic | Finale" recorded by The City Of Prague Philharmonic conducted by Paul Bateman that has appeared on a number of Silva Screen's Bernard Herrmann collections.
The Silva suite is really good, and reflects Herrmann's film recording than Bernstein's version (which I love for its own merits, both in the film and on record). I would really like to have the original tracks or a faithful re-recording. I bought a few Tsunami discs way back before I knew what their deal was and was not impressed by the sound. I would hope that one of our labels has this score in their sights.
Then again, I'm a well-known Herrmann fanatic who eagerly snaps up multiple versions of his scores, so take that into account when weighing my comments.
Um… while we're on the topic, a re-recording of On Dangerous Ground wouldn't exactly be unwelcome either, if anybody's listening. The FSM release is one of my most oft-played Herrmann scores despite the sound quality issues because it's such a beautiful score.
Most agreed... The Elmer Bernstein adapted and conducted version for the remake is quite good. Years ago when Varese was doing their Herrmann re-recordings with Joel McNeely I was surprised this was not included in that group.
Years ago (like two and half decades ago) I was visiting my grandparents and in the other room on the TV I heard the music and knew instantly what it was. Our state public television was broadcasting it during one of their fund drives. Superb music score...
Maybe one day... but do check out the remake soundtrack if you can find it.
Years ago (like two and half decades ago) I was visiting my grandparents and in the other room on the TV I heard the music and knew instantly what it was. Our state public television was broadcasting it during one of their fund drives.
It also continues to be used for Sideshow Bob's theme on The Simpsons.
Then again, I'm a well-known Herrmann fanatic who eagerly snaps up multiple versions of his scores, so take that into account when weighing my comments.
Um… while we're on the topic, a re-recording of On Dangerous Ground wouldn't exactly be unwelcome either, if anybody's listening. The FSM release is one of my most oft-played Herrmann scores despite the sound quality issues because it's such a beautiful score.
Back in the early 90s I catalogued the music tracks that were then still at Paramount. Alot, but not all of Man Who Kne Too Much was there, and almost ALL of Trouble with Harry was there.
