Composer

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Elmer Bernstein

Average_duration

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47:35

"The Comancheros" is a film score composed by Elmer Bernstein for the 1961 Western film of the same name. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz and starred John Wayne and Stuart Whitman. The score was recorded in Hollywood and released by United Artists Records. The film score premiered on October 30, 1961, along with the film's release. The score consists of 12 tracks and has a total runtime of 31 minutes and 47 seconds. The score is notable for its use of traditional Western themes and instrumentation, as well as its incorporation of Native American music. The first movement of the score, "Main Title," sets the tone for the film with its use of a driving rhythm and brass fanfare. The second movement, "The Comancheros," features a lively melody played by the brass section and is accompanied by percussion and strings. The third movement, "Carmela," is a romantic theme played on the piano and strings. The fourth movement, "The Search," is a tense and suspenseful piece that features the use of percussion and strings. The fifth movement, "The Capture," is a dramatic piece that features the use of brass and percussion. The sixth movement, "The Escape," is a fast-paced piece that features the use of percussion and strings. The seventh movement, "The Pursuit," is a thrilling piece that features the use of brass and percussion. The eighth movement, "The Indian Attack," features the use of Native American instrumentation and is accompanied by percussion and strings. The ninth movement, "The Battle," is a dramatic piece that features the use of brass and percussion. The tenth movement, "The Aftermath," is a somber piece that features the use of strings and woodwinds. The eleventh movement, "The Comancheros (Reprise)," is a reprise of the second movement and features the use of brass and percussion. The final movement, "End Title," is a triumphant piece that features the use of brass and percussion. Overall, "The Comancheros" is a classic Western score that features traditional Western themes and instrumentation, as well as the incorporation of Native American music. The score effectively captures the tone and atmosphere of the film and is a testament to Elmer Bernstein's talent as a composer.

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