Artist: Elmer Bernstein
Genre: Film Score
Elmer Bernstein was an American composer born in 1922, who became one of cinema's greatest and most versatile film composers. Bernstein scored over 200 films across six decades, creating some of cinema's most memorable music. His scores for 'The Magnificent Seven,' 'The Great Escape,' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' are considered classics. Bernstein's versatility allowed him to compose across all genres from westerns to comedy to drama. His Magnificent Seven theme became one of cinema's most recognizable melodies. Bernstein won an Academy Award for 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and received numerous nominations. He also championed other film composers' work and helped preserve film music through various organizations. Bernstein passed away in 2004. He represented film composition at its most melodically rich and emotionally powerful, demonstrating that film scores could be both dramatically effective and musically sophisticated. His influence on film music composition is substantial.
Elmer Bernstein vinyl records
6 Elmer Bernstein new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Gold (1974 UK 14-track LP featuring Elmer Bernsteins music from the soundtrack to the motion picture with vocal performances from Jimmy Helms Maureen McGovern & Trevor Chance gold tinted picture sleeve. The sleeve showsjust a little faint wear from storage & the vinyl has just the odd light hairline; remaining Excellent) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
ELMER BERNSTEIN Staccatos Theme (1959 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including The Jazz At Waldos Capitol company die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl on this copy remains in EX-/EX condition with just a few light surfacescuffs to show for its fifty years 45-CL15101) Track Listing: Staccatos Theme The Jazz At Waldos
£9.00 used
ELMER BERNSTEIN Walk On The Wild Side (1962 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Walk On The Wild Side Jazz MGM company die cut paper sleeve 45-MGM-1164) Track Listing: Walk On The Wild Side Walk On The Wild Side Jazz
£12.00 used
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Hawaii (1966 US 12-track vinyl LP Elmer Bernsteins soundtrack for the epic drama starring Max Von Sydow and Julie Andrews pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little wear and the vinyl appears barely played UAL4143) Track Listing: Main Title Including Themes Hawaii And The Wishing Doll Prologue Hawaii Pastoral Letter Abner And Jerusha Malamas Death Hawaiian Welcome Quiet Harbor Sailors And Women Keokis Tragedy Abner Including Reprise The Wishing Doll Promise Kept
£12.00 used
ELMER BERNSTEIN From The Terrace Love Theme (1960 UK four-prong centre 7 vinyl single also featuring From The Terrace Mary Mary die-cut company sleeve 45-CL15152)
£7.99 used
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Return Of The Seven (1967 US 12-track mono vinyl LP Bersteins soundtrack to the the motion picture pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light discolouration whilst the vinyl is Excellent with light signs ofplay UAL4146) Track Listing: The Magnificent Seven Bandidos Return Of The Seven Defeat Mariaohis De Mexico El Toro The Journey Oounoil Petras Declaration In The Trap Battle Finale
£12.00 used