09 August 2024

Klaatu Barada Nikto

 

Zero_ii sez:
     The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 black/white science fiction film that tells the story of a humanoid alien who comes to Earth to warn its leaders not to take their conflicts into space, or they will face devastating consequences. Produced in the aftermath of World War II, the start of the Cold War, the development & use of the first atomic bombs. The film strongly & iconically addresses issues of violence, politics, & the fear of global annihilation.

The score was composed by Bernard Herrmann. It is notable for its use of two theremins. The soundtrack was composed in August of 1951. It was Herrmann's first soundtrack after he moved to Hollywood. Herrmann chose unusual instrumentation for the film including electric violin, electric bass, two fully electronic theremin played by Dr Samuel Hoffman & Paul Shure), test oscillators, vibraphone, four pianos, four harps, & approximately 30 brass instruments. Unusual overdubbing & tape-reversal techniques were used, as well. 

 

Bernard Herrmann - The Day the Earth Stood Still, 20th Century Fox Film Scores, 1993.
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20th Century Fox Fanfare (composed by Alfred Newman)
Prelude / Outer Space / Radar
Danger
Klaatu
Gort / The Visor / The Telescope
Escape
Solar Diamonds
Arlington
Lincoln Memorial
Nocturne / The Flashlight / The Robot / Space Control
The Elevator / Magnetic Pull / The Study / The Conference / The Jewelry Store
Panic
The Glowing / Alone / Gort's Rage / Nikto / The Captive / Terror
The Prison
Rebirth
Departure
Farewell
Finale

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3 comments:

  1. The Day the Earth Stood Still
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  2. Great soundtrack, very ahead of its time and experimental. Thanks for the share, and the reminder I should probably watch this one again soon.

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    1. Kool flick & great soundtrack. Bernard Herrmann does somef the best.

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