The Day The Earth Stood Still
Bernard Herrmann's original 1951 score for the sci-fi classic is iconic for good reason, and this Varèse Sarabande release pairs his pioneering work with Joel McNeely's later interpretations. Herrmann's orchestration is distinctive and otherworldly—he essentially created an entirely new vocabulary for scoring science fiction films. The music combines modernist orchestral techniques with memorable themes to create tension, wonder, and genuine unease. It's both a historical document of film scoring innovation and a showcase of how effectively orchestration creates atmosphere. Essential for anyone who loves film scores.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Stage & Screen |
| Style | Score |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Varèse Sarabande |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Stage & Screen
- Style:
- Score
- Label:
- Varèse Sarabande
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 04 Mar 2003
- 1. Prelude And Outer Space 1:42
- 2. Radar 2:06
- 3. Danger 0:24
- 4. Klaatu 2:08
- 5. Gort 0:45
- 6. The Visor 1:10
- 7. The Telescope 0:43
- 8. Escape 0:57
- 9. Solar Diamonds 1:00
- 10. Arlington 1:22
- 11. Lincoln Memorial 2:10
- 12. Nocturne 2:47
- 13. The Flashlight 0:53
- 14. The Robot 2:08
- 15. Space Control 1:11
- 16. The Elevator 0:30
- 17. The Magnetic Pull 1:36
- 18. The Study 0:45
- 19. The Conference 0:31
- 20. The Jeweler 0:47
- 21. 12:30 0:30
- 22. Panic 0:46
- 23. The Glowing 1:01
- 24. Alone 1:03
- 25. Gort's Rage 0:43
- 26. Nikto 0:35
- 27. Captive 0:32
- 28. Terror 1:48
- 29. The Prison 1:43
- 30. Rebirth 2:03
- 31. Departure 0:55
- 32. Farewell 0:35
- 33. Finale 0:37
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