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Amazon.com The robust main theme from Elmer Bernstein's orchestral Western masterpiece quickly outgrew its source material to become one of the most memorable musical advertising hooks of all time, and then an international pops concert staple. But despite its status as American cultural icon and the stuff of film scoring legend, Bernstein's original soundtrack to John Sturges' landmark Western remake of The Seven Samurai ironically didn't see an official release for nearly 40 years (and then only briefly). Now back in print with new notes, Elmer's epochal soundtrack retains its place as one of the all-time greats, a tribute to both Bernstein's sly scoring genius (watch the film without sound and one will quickly see how Elmer drives its otherwise lackadaisical pacing relentlessly forward) and his accomplished, ever inquisitive training as a classical composer. The touchstone here is early Bernstein mentor Aaron Copland, but Elmer also wisely turns to the Mexican folk motifs that inspired much of the former's own landmark concert and ballet pieces. Though Bernstein has often wryly credited Copland with an assist, it's indeed pure Elmer -- and a dazzling example of how the student can sometimes gratifyingly outclass the master. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description Japanese pressing of 1960 soundtrack composed by Elmer Bernstein, starring Yul Brynner & Steve McQueen and directed by John Sturges. Packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Varese. 2004
Album Details Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.
Customer Reviews:
movie in musicJune 12, 2008 R. Farrell(Phila. Pa. U.S.A.) It is listening with imagery,you see the movie in your mind. I believe it is more authentic than the movie because I seem to hear extra music. It would be a challenge to listen to the CD and match it with the movie sound track. maybe I will some day. Meanwhile it is a beautiful piece of work. A lot of suspense,intrigue.gaiety and grit within this music. Elmer Bernstein is a master of his trade. Thank You R.F.
Magnificent Seven SoundtrackFebruary 8, 2008 J. Wachbrit(Los Angeles, CA) 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love the music from this movie. The only difficulty I had was when trying to play this CD on my computer. The initial CD did not even play so I returned it and got another one. The second one played but had poor sound quality.
One of a HandfulNovember 18, 2007 Alamo_guy Only a few movie scores reach the status of what Elmer Bernstein composed for this film. Few indeed. It shows its age but perhaps that's what makes it so endearing. Those seven men will always be remembered by their redemptive deeds and this truly rousing and sensitive soundtrack composed for them. The sun sets and I can see them ride off into the shadows where only the brave can rest and I gently hear the strains of their melodic theme echoing in my memory.
Elmer Bernsteins's creative vision was superbJune 26, 2007 Scott Mora(Sherman Oaks, CA) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I grew up viewing films and listening to their music soundtracks by Elmer Bernstein. I was a big fan of other music maestros of that era as well, such as Alfred Newman (How The West Was Won) and Jerome Moross (The Big Country). But Bernstein's original 1960 masterpiece, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and the 1966 sequel RETURN OF THE SEVEN were pure genius! In fact, the music score was actually better than the film itself. The music is what western film afficianados remember most about both movies. His rousing music score got as much publicity as any cast member in promoting THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. Elmer Bernstein was a student of the great Aaron Copeland, whose own "Americana" approach was skillfully brilliant. Elmer Bernstein is a name in music that continues to be synonymous with creativity, versatility and longevity. He wrote the music for over 200 films and TV shows during his career. A longevity feat matched by no other film composer.
The Magnificent Seven Movie SoundtrackApril 19, 2007 Bobby K.(Milford, PA) Having seen this film hundreds of times it seems since it's release in 1960, it's on my personal top ten list. Having just purchased the soundtrack it might well be the best movie score of all time! I find myself listening to it continuously. It's impossible to appreciate the greatness of this score until you hear it while not watching the film. Elmer Bernstein was truely one of the best and this in my opinion is his best work.
