Elmer Bernstein - Movie Themes, Mood Music & More 1952-62 (2025)

Elmer Bernstein was a preeminent composer and conductor whose work defined the sonic landscape of mid-20th century Hollywood. This 44-track collection documents the formative first decade of his career, showcasing his versatility across various cinematic genres. The anthology features iconic themes characterized by their evocative atmospheres and dramatic arrangements, seamlessly bridging the gap between traditional orchestral scoring and jazz influences. Bernstein’s unique ability to synthesize musical narrative with visual imagery remains the hallmark of this evocative retrospective.

Tracklist:
1-1 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Sudden Fear Title Theme [1:49]
1-2 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Make Haste To Live [4:48]
1-3 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Eternal Sea Theme [3:04]
1-4 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The View From Pompey's Head [3:23]
1-5 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Man Title Theme From Man With The Golden Arm [3:17]
1-6 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Clark Street [2:34]
1-7 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Prelude [5:06]
1-8 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Ten Commandments [5:38]
1-9 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Prelude (Drango Comes To Kennesaw Pass) [3:36]
1-10 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Men In War [3:13]
1-11 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Street [2:40]
1-12 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Toots Shor's Blues [2:47]
1-13 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Tin Star [3:12]
1-14 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Desire Under The Elms [3:28]
1-15 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Kings Go Forth [2:11]
1-16 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - To Love And Be Loved [2:32]
1-17 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Live It Up [1:31]
1-18 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Buccaneer [3:33]
1-19 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Back To Barataria [2:54]
1-20 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Staccato's Theme [2:55]
1-21 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Jazz At Waldo's [2:33]
1-22 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Miracle [2:55]
1-23 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - From The Terrace Love Theme [2:26]
2-24 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Mary Mary [2:25]
2-25 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Magnificent Seven [3:56]
2-26 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - By Love Possessed [2:10]
2-27 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Theme From Summer And Smoke [2:40]
2-28 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Comancheros Theme [2:38]
2-29 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Walk On The Wild Side [2:41]
2-30 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Walk On The Wild Side Jazz [2:17]
2-31 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Main Title From The Rat Race [2:13]
2-32 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Saints And Sinners Theme [2:02]
2-33 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - The Bird Man [2:29]
2-34 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Theme From Two Weeks In Another Town [2:19]
2-35 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Theme From Girl From Tamiko [2:24]
2-36 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Main Title From To Kill A Mockingbird [2:57]
2-37 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Blues At Five [3:54]
2-38 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Central Park 4am [4:32]
2-39 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Jubilation [3:40]
2-40 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Wild And Crazy [2:31]
2-41 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Smooth [2:17]
2-42 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Just A Little Jazz [3:34]
2-43 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Return Of The Man [3:33]
2-44 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Three Time Blueser [3:08]
2-45 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Radio Hysteria [2:07]
2-46 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Anna Lucasta [3:51]
2-47 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Hop, Skip But Jump [3:21]
2-48 Elmer Bernstein & his Orchestra - Sweet Smell Of Success [3:17]