American composer and conductor Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) is considered by some to be the single greatest film composer ever. While others might argue, few besides him have had videos made about their work (Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann). His list of memorable scores began with Orson Welles' radio broadcast of War of the Worlds, leading to one of the most lauded movies of all time, 1941's Citizen Kane. It includes Hitchcock movies such as Psycho, Vertigo, and North by Northwest, as well as Hitchcock's television series. Other films include The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, the original Cape Fear, and Taxi Driver. He scored dozens of other movies, and numerous television series and specials, including The Twilight Zone and Lost in Space.
Official site. Devoted to the American composer who wrote music for films including Citizen Kane, Vertigo, Psycho, and Taxi Driver. Includes biography, history, database, FAQ, discussion forum, concerts and events, and membership and contact information. www.uib.no/herrmann
(1911-1975), United States. Includes biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers. stevenestrella.com/composers/composerfiles/herrmann1975.html
Life, major works, and analysis of his compositional style and substance from mfiles. Includes related composers and reviews of selected movies. www.mfiles.co.uk/Composers/Bernard-Herrmann.htm
Illustrated essay by Bruce Crawford in WAG Magazine. Traces his life decade by decade from the 1930s through the 1970s. www.thewag.net/music/herrmann.htm
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