Bernard Herrmann Discusses The Beatles (Fair Use)

Описание: Bernard Herrmann discovered The Beatles? Apparently Universal and CBS confirmed this story later, for the article this interview was done for.

This is just one of a number of Herrmann/Beatles connections. In addition to this story (told by the composer), the arrangement for the song “Eleanor Rigby” was directly inspired by Herrmann’s own string work. Then, according to Herrmann’s biographer Steven Smith, when it came time for Paul McCartney to score the film The Family Way, Herrmann was actually hired (and paid) to give the ONLY lessons he’d ever given to ANYBODY to McCartney (on how to score a film). McCartney, to this day, hasn’t revealed what the lesson entailed, but, in turn, wrote a stirring tribute to Herrmann, on a special copy of “Greed” (for Herrmann), wishing they could work more together.

Also, Beatles fans tried climbing into Herrmann’s flat to see the band. Crazy.

All of these folks are historic figures now. So happy to see the cross-pollination.

I do not own this interview. This is a brief clip from one of the ONLY remaining long form interviews with legendary composer Bernard Herrmann, presented for posterity and educational value. You should seriously purchase the full version from The Film Music Society here:

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