The Day the Earth Stood Still (Bernard Herrmann score)

Bernard Herrmann's original score for the 1951 20th Century Fox science-fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still, directed by Robert Wise. The orchestra was augmented with two theremins, electric violin, cello and bass, Hammond organs, pianos, harps and a large brass section. It was Herrmann's first project after relocating to Los Angeles, and the score has been issued on several soundtrack albums.

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