“As a composer I might class myself as a Neo-Romantic, inasmuch as I have always regarded music as a highly personal and emotional form of expression. I like to write music which takes its inspiration from poetry, art and nature. I do not care for purely decorative music. Although I am in sympathy with modern idioms, I abhor music which attempts nothing more than the illustration of a stylistic fad. And in using modern techniques, I have tried at all times to subjugate them to a larger idea or a grander human feeling.”
Quote by Bernard Herrmann
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Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann, born on June 29, 1911, was an accomplished American film score composer. His musical works are renowned for their unique style and profound impact on film narrative. Herrmann's work in film music spanned a wide range of genres, from classic Hollywood films to independent cinema, including iconic scores for films like 'Psycho', 'North by Northwest', and 'A Clockwork Orange'. more
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