tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post4648072113443455070..comments2024-01-31T05:21:16.492-05:00Comments on ClassicBecky's Brain Food: Overlooked at the Oscars (Well, Underlooked Anyway) Part 3ClassicBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-80453157322870372752014-01-04T13:32:49.234-05:002014-01-04T13:32:49.234-05:00Vertigo is such a special score it kind of stands ...Vertigo is such a special score it kind of stands by itself, doesn't it? I agree about the Hitchcock debacle ... too much ego, such a loss!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-53386543291102055002014-01-04T13:31:53.208-05:002014-01-04T13:31:53.208-05:00I'm so glad you liked the clips, CW ... they a...I'm so glad you liked the clips, CW ... they are all hauntingly beautiful. You gave me a good laugh with "Edward G. Robinson of composers"! There's another definite overlooked at the oscars!<br />ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-32865472117681764902014-01-03T19:37:23.297-05:002014-01-03T19:37:23.297-05:00Becky, I couldn't agree with you more about He...Becky, I couldn't agree with you more about Herrmann not getting his due at the Academy Awards. My faves of his are: THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR, THE DAY THE EARTH THE STOOD STILL, and--best of all--VERTIGO. His falling out with Hitchcock was so sad.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-7166503710472659282014-01-02T16:36:48.253-05:002014-01-02T16:36:48.253-05:00The quality of Herrmann's work compared to the...The quality of Herrmann's work compared to the number of nominations received from the Academy could garner him the nickname of the Edward G. Robinson of composers.<br /><br />What a treat to listen to the clips you chose to remind us of what a treasure we have in Bernard Herrmann's film scores.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-52601263286939797982014-01-02T12:57:27.405-05:002014-01-02T12:57:27.405-05:00I know what you mean about expecting a great perfo...I know what you mean about expecting a great performance to win and grinding your teeth when an inferior one gets it! Thanks for welcoming me back, Chick!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-35398809776700037002014-01-01T20:47:41.867-05:002014-01-01T20:47:41.867-05:00While I love the Oscars, I am always gritting my t...While I love the Oscars, I am always gritting my teeth over the overlooked! I expect that Leonardo will get overlooked for Gatsby this year and that will set my teeth on edge again! Wonderful to see you back, my friend.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-16824235804922959542014-01-01T19:43:06.759-05:002014-01-01T19:43:06.759-05:00Good to see you here, you old bag ... since you...Good to see you here, you old bag ... since you're my sister I feel free to be appropriately mean! Thanks so much for your compliment -- means a great deal to me.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-56523668495734634262014-01-01T19:40:08.902-05:002014-01-01T19:40:08.902-05:00Wonderful as always Becky. Glad you are doing what...Wonderful as always Becky. Glad you are doing what you are great at - discussing movies, themes, actors etc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-65687372380001491682014-01-01T16:08:32.442-05:002014-01-01T16:08:32.442-05:00If I had tried to provide clips to all of the scor...If I had tried to provide clips to all of the scores I love, my post would have been 3 pages longClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-12932756377517678582014-01-01T16:00:47.500-05:002014-01-01T16:00:47.500-05:00Love the selections you chose, Becky. It is hard f...Love the selections you chose, Becky. It is hard for me to even imagine that Bernard Herrmann didn't win Oscars for "Citizen Kane," "Vertigo," "N by NW," "Psycho" and "Taxi Driver." You are so right, there should've been Oscars covering every coffee table in his (hopefully very large) house.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-39292686607465607132014-01-01T15:13:36.945-05:002014-01-01T15:13:36.945-05:00Too true, John ... Herrmann is just one of many wh...Too true, John ... Herrmann is just one of many who were passed over because of politics. I think the movies, especially the classics, have given American movies a great and unique treasure of music. Thanks for coming over!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-13412864076082202002014-01-01T15:12:01.178-05:002014-01-01T15:12:01.178-05:00Boy, do you have a treat coming with your first-ti...Boy, do you have a treat coming with your first-time with The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. I'd love to know what you think of it. It's one of my top all-time favorites. It is hard to believe how many great scores Herrmann did. What a talent!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-63207822100380139452014-01-01T15:10:44.151-05:002014-01-01T15:10:44.151-05:00Now, Voyager is definitely a hightlight for Herrma...Now, Voyager is definitely a hightlight for Herrmann. Wonderful music ... you are quite right how often the Academy seems totally clueless about really great performances in every field. Well, we know what's good! Glad you came by, Patti.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-37991593136186318842014-01-01T14:22:01.908-05:002014-01-01T14:22:01.908-05:00Herrmann was a master as were some of the others y...Herrmann was a master as were some of the others you mentioned. The OSCARS have always been bogus and rarely a good barometer for what is or was great. Too political and too commercial so his being mistreated by the Academy only means he is in good company.John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-3608551595517766632014-01-01T12:31:21.527-05:002014-01-01T12:31:21.527-05:00I didn't realize Bernard Hermann was involved ...I didn't realize Bernard Hermann was involved with all these movies – he certainly was a talented man. Thanks for this tribute!<br /><br />P.S. I just borrowed "The Ghost & Mrs Muir" from some relatives; I admit I've never seen it before. I'll be paying even closer attention to the score, now that I've ready your post. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-729556333056463742014-01-01T10:10:24.114-05:002014-01-01T10:10:24.114-05:00Hi Becky. This is my first visit to your site, bu...Hi Becky. This is my first visit to your site, but I can tell you, it won't be my last. I hope your time away from blogging has been rejuvenating and that you will be around more regularly in this new year.<br /><br />A score certainly adds so much to a film. Sometimes, the score is what makes a film even more beloved to me. One of my absolute faves is from "Now, Voyager." <br /><br />These audio clips you included are lovely. I especially like "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir."<br /><br />The Academy didn't always get it right, did they? They often overlooked actors and actresses, sometimes not even giving nominations (let alone the win!) for absolutely brilliant work, so it's not surprising that Bernard Hermann didn't get his due either.<br /><br />Happy new year to you!Patti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-22099760926224740822013-12-31T14:49:39.239-05:002013-12-31T14:49:39.239-05:00Good to see you, Le! I'd like to read your ar...Good to see you, Le! I'd like to read your article on Herrmann. I'll search for it ... I've never seen The Bride Wore Black, and I hope to sometime soon if I can find it. ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-19590479137391441652013-12-31T14:42:59.362-05:002013-12-31T14:42:59.362-05:00Herrmann is wonderful! More than a year ago I also...Herrmann is wonderful! More than a year ago I also highlited some of his movie scores. I've never watched The Devil and Daniel Webster, but in all the other films, his music is one of the main attractions. I especially like The Bride wore Black, directed by François Truffaut.<br />Happy New Year!<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-63975163742295377732013-12-31T11:22:05.387-05:002013-12-31T11:22:05.387-05:00Oh you are so right about the Harryhausen films! ...Oh you are so right about the Harryhausen films! Another score he did of a similar type movie is also a favorite -- Journey to the Center of the Earth. That wonderful descending organ bass...thrillling. Happy New Year to you too, Jeff!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6969235851384102162.post-90401718479938585102013-12-31T08:18:46.220-05:002013-12-31T08:18:46.220-05:00Herrmann was indeed a fabulous crafter of movie sc...Herrmann was indeed a fabulous crafter of movie scores. Besides the ones you listed, I'm also partial to his grand, bombastic scores for the handful of classic Harryhausen films, from THE 7th VOYAGE OF SINBAD, JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS and MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. <br /><br />Glad to see you getting back into the blogging game, Becky! Happy New Year to you and yours!Jeff Flugelhttp://thestalkingmoon.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.com