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Track Listings
| 1. Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare |
| 2. Prelude/Outerspace/Radar |
| 3. Danger |
| 4. Klaatu |
| 5. Gort/The Visor/The Telescope |
| 6. Escape |
| 7. Solar Diamonds |
| 8. Arlington |
| 9. Lincoln Memorial |
| 10. Nocturne/The Flashlight/The Robot/Space Control |
| 11. The Elevator/Magnetic Pull/The Study/The Conference/The Jewelry Store |
| 12. Panic |
| 13. The Glowing/Alone/Gort's Rage/Nikto/The Captive/Terror |
| 14. The Prison |
| 15. Rebirth |
| 16. Departure |
| 17. Farewell |
| 18. Finale |
Product Description
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This is the movie that gave us the phrase "Klaatu barada nikto!" As befits the film that kicked off the Atomic Age's obsession with flying saucers and giant robots, Bernard Herrmann's score is the last word in 1950s sci-fi. Although many of its elements have become clichés over the years, the original has lost none of its power. Thanks to the many eerie, theremin-drenched passages, it's almost impossible to hear that instrument without thinking about guys in space suits. Other great moments: tinkling space pianos, ominous robot monster chords, and weird, plangent orchestrations. One of Herrmann's most visionary and influential scores. --Heidi MacDonald
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Classic Original Score (But at this price?),
By Vitamino (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Herrmann: Day the Earth Stood Still Original Soundtrack [IMPORT] [SOUNDTRACK] (Audio CD)
Bernard Herrmann is rightly regarded as one of the most important composers for film in the 20th century. His work has become synonymous with certain types of movie. Indeed his scores are often so tightly bound with their films that it's almost impossible to think of one without the other.
The most obvious is his score for Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'. His screeching violin score for the shower scene is not only a vital component but a motif recognised in it's own right the world over. And consider the list of films Bernard Herrmann wrote for. Vertigo, North By Northwest, Citizen Kane, Cape Fear and Taxi Driver are just a few of this Oscar-winning composer's film scores. And then there's this one - 'The Day The Earth Stood Still'. It set the template for hundreds of sci-fi and horror films with its compelling use of the Theremin. There's plenty of variety here too. Moments of slow bass-heavy trepidation are interspersed with extraordinarily beautiful sequences. The piano section (entitled 'Radar') and the mysterious, sparkling 'Space Control' tracks are particular standouts. And let's not forget the quietly frightening music for the wonderful elevator scene. But it will be the thumping great 'Gort' sequences that people will immediately remember. Its soaring Theremin and unusual instrumentation add mightily to the film's portentous and thoughtful theme. In fact, the instrumentation itself is noteworthy. Along with the aforementioned Russian electronic instrument, Herrmann utilised electric violin, cello and bass, two Hammond organs, two harps, three trumpets, three trombones, four tubas, three vibraphones..... and so this highly curious list goes on. The point here is that he not only had some pretty complex melodies in mind but also the extraordinary gift of understanding precisely which specific (and highly unusual) instruments to choose. This was not in any way a standard film score and in these sophisticated times it's hard to imagine the huge impact this score had in it's day. This score also achieves something that many other soundtracks do not. It sounds utterly fabulous on it's own. Everything is here. And this is the disc to get. There is a modern re-recording of the score but although well done it cannot match the original for atmosphere. This CD is derived from the original 1951 tapes so therefore the sound quality is not up to today's superb standards. However, great care has been taken to master the original tapes for digitisation. I actually think the old technology and techniques greatly add to the feel of this recording. You just cannot reproduce this kind of sound any more. And, frankly, putting this CD on after work and cranking it right up is a downright heart-thumping thrill. But hold on, what are the prices here on Amazon.co.uk? The cheapest today is £35 for a second hand one up to a whopping £131! It's enough to make Gort destroy a planet! Well I have my copy here and it cost around £12 when I bought it from Amazon.com. I just checked again and there are several for sale at about 24 bucks and that's a pretty fine price. So head over to the American branch of Amazon if you want this fine, fine score.
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic 50's soundtrack,
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This review is from: Herrmann: Day the Earth Stood Still Original Soundtrack [IMPORT] [SOUNDTRACK] (Audio CD)
I first saw this film on a sunday afternoon many years ago and it still has a strong hold on my imagination. This is the original soundtrack by the wonderful Bernard Herrmann who was responsible for some of the most beautiful film scores ever composed. The orchestration is inspired and unique, not to be missed.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews) 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you loved this film, you need this disc.,
By pro_crustes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Herrmann: Day the Earth Stood Still Original Soundtrack [IMPORT] [SOUNDTRACK] (Audio CD)
Who didn't love "The Day the Earth Stood Still"? It's old, yet it can still stir you. Part of the reason has to be the mysterious, haunting score by Bernard Herrmann, who did similar work for Alfred Hitchcock. By mixing uplifting, inspirational sequences of notes with ominous bass lines he helped reinforce the movie's message about the dangerous path into the future. It's as though Herrmann is saying, "There's something worth seeing at the end of the trip, but you better watch your step along the way."Today, it may seem a bit cliche'd, but Herrman fearlessly embraced the Theremin's musical potential, producing the weird, liquid, electronic glissandos that have become science fiction cinema's signature music, ever since. Others may have done it first, but he was the first to do it right. And, as with many soundtracks, you get to hear all of his work without voice-over or sound effects, which, in this case, is a big reason to buy the CD. There's more in there than you'll ever hear by watching the movie. A bit of tape hiss stops this from being a 5 score, but the music is fine, nonetheless. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Klaatu Barada Nikto",
By Kathy Fennessy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Herrmann: Day the Earth Stood Still Original Soundtrack [IMPORT] [SOUNDTRACK] (Audio CD)
Eerie, groundbreaking soundtrack to the science fiction classic by Robert Wise (The Haunting, The Sound of Music). Composer Bernard "Psycho" Herrmann incorporated everything from a collection of Theremins to a hot water bottle (!) into the making of the recording. Theremin fans may also want to investigate the documentary, Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey, about the mysterious Russian inventor of this otherworldly string instrument, Leon Theremin, and the many uses to which it's been put over the years (soundtracks, classical recordings and pop numbers from The Beach Boys and The Pixies). It features clips from The Day the Earth Stood Still, Spellbound and The Lost Weekend. Herrmann fans would also probably enjoy his similarly excellent work for Cape Fear (which was reworked for Martin Scorsese's remake) and Taxi Driver (his last; fittingly for Scorsese again). The CD booklet features complete liner notes about the film, the soundtrack, and the origins of the immortal sci-fi phrase, "Klaatu barada nikto" (spoken by Michael Rennie as the mysterious alien, Klaatu). 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stereo Theremin Masterpiece in Sound Classics,
By BRIAN B. KERFOOT - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Herrmann: Day the Earth Stood Still Original Soundtrack [IMPORT] [SOUNDTRACK] (Audio CD)
This is the Ultimate Sci-Fi movie soundtrack, recorded in Multi-Channel Stereo Surround High Fidelity in 1951 it is a recorded masterpiece in Sci-Fi music featuring the classic Theremin, the first electronic musical instrument of the 1930's, and TRUE Stereo Multichannel Surround Sound with a magnificent score and excellent musical interest of the highest level. Recording quality is stunning in BOTH its Stereophonics and in its very High Fidelity, especially for 1951, which was considerably ahead of its time.
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