Composer

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Bernard Herrmann

Genre

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Film

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Film Score

"Obsession" is a soundtrack composed by Bernard Herrmann for the 1976 film of the same name directed by Brian De Palma. The film premiered on August 2, 1976, at the Cannes Film Festival and was released in the United States on August 27, 1976. The soundtrack consists of three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, titled "Main Title," is a haunting and suspenseful piece that sets the tone for the film. It features a prominent use of strings, with a repeating motif that builds in intensity as the piece progresses. The second movement, titled "Valse Lente," is a slower and more romantic piece that features a solo piano accompanied by strings. This movement is used to underscore the romantic relationship between the two main characters in the film. The third and final movement, titled "The Cellar," is a tense and dramatic piece that features a full orchestra. It is used to underscore the film's climactic scene, which takes place in a dark and foreboding cellar. Overall, the "Obsession" soundtrack is characterized by Herrmann's use of lush orchestration, haunting melodies, and a sense of tension and suspense that perfectly complements the film's themes of love, loss, and obsession. Herrmann's use of repeating motifs and his ability to build tension through his music make the "Obsession" soundtrack a classic example of film scoring at its best.

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