Bernard Herrmann OST North By Northwest

The original soundtrack conducted by Bernard Herrmann sees its first vinyl release
as a double LP on black vinyl. This timeless 1959 Alfred Hitchcock thriller set a new
benchmark for the format across the following decades as the precursor to James
Bond and the wide-screen world of larger than life action adventure. Starring Cary
Grant, it's the story of a man in peril being pursued across America from New York
to Mount Rushmore. Bernard Herrmann's score for the film is overwhelmingly an
orchestral tour-de-force and this release presents the fullest of stereo mixes of the
original recordings under the baton of the composer himself. It allows the listener
to appreciate the incredible line-up of MGM contracted musicians whose flair across
the entire range of orchestral instruments delivers one of the most breath-taking
soundtracks ever recorded. Herrmann described it as, “a kaleidoscopic orchestral
fandango designed to kick-off the exciting rout which follows”. Premiered in Chicago
on July 1st 1959, this release puts you dead centre in the best seats in the house to
recapture the debut of that musical moment from 57 years ago.