Bernard Herrmann & The National Philharmonic Orchestra
Psycho Suite: The Intended Full Original Score
Review by Gary Hill
If you have seen the movie "Psycho," you have heard much of this music. Bernard Herrmann wrote that score, but it was changed for use in the film. This recording showcases the way he intended it to be done. Personally, I think it gets a little long in places, but your mileage may vary. One comment I need to make is that unfortunately there is some tape hiss that is quite audible on some of the subtler parts of this. It's not a huge deal, but it is definitely noticeable at times. I would also preface my track reviews by saying that, first, I'm not a classical reviewer, and this is classical music. Secondly, as many times as I have seen that film, it's hard for me to completely remove the music from the movie, so memories of the classic work have probably colored my feelings on the various tracks. No matter how you slice it, though (see what I did there?) this release is worthwhile. You might say it's a cut above the rest. Okay, I need to stop.
This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2024 Volume 3 More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2024.
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