The Sound of Cinema - Bernard Hermann, music inspired by the composer behind Hitchcock's Suspense

Описание: This episode of The Sound of Cinema features music inspired by Bernard Herrmann, the composer whose haunting scores helped define Alfred Hitchcock’s most iconic films.

The Trouble with Harry (1955)
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
The Wrong Man (1956)
Vertigo (1958)
North by Northwest (1959)
Psycho (1960)
The Birds (1963 – electronic sound design, not traditional score)
Marnie (1964)

From the swirling strings of Vertigo to the stabbing violins of Psycho, Herrmann’s music didn’t just underscore Hitchcock’s films — it shaped their emotional DNA.

To compose and shape all my music - I’ve used a carefully curated palette of orchestral libraries, synthesizers and other instruments.

Independence Pro Premium Suite, Cinematic Elements by Ujam (Strings, Brass, Drums, Percussion), Cinedream, Colors – The Orchestra, Steinberg Iconica Opus, Olympus Choir Elements, Iconica Sections & Players, Cinematic SoundScapes, Halion, Dune 3 Synthesizer, The Legend HZ, Zebra HZ, Ujam Synthesizers, Uhe Diva, Cherry Audio Synthesizers, DA16 Group Lush 2 synth, Tone2 Icarus, Tone2 Electra, Tone2 Saurus, Tone2 Rayblaster, GEM WX2, Steinberg Cubase, Samplitude Pro X and when AI is involved Suno Studio.
Flutes by Sonica Instruments and Impact Soundworks
Drums by Steinberg Groove Agent, Independence Suite and Ujam
Guitars by Squier, Epiphone and Ibanez - Effects by Valeton and Ibanez
Piano Roland HP-2000 (1978) and Steinberg (Sampletekk) TBO MkII
Midi keyboards by Devine (Versakey 88 and 67) and Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3
Microphones by Rodes, Boya, Devine and Sennheiser
Effects by D16 Group, Ujam, Uhe and Tone2
Recorded with a Tascam DP-24SD and mixed with a Depusheng PA-16
Some elements in this recording were created using AI-assisted tools, blended seamlessly with original orchestration and artistic direction.

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