In a perfect cinematic world, film composers create great melodies, enhance emotions with poignant underscore, highlight action with unforgettable rhythmic drive, and pen songs that stand the test of time. Success in any of these elements ensures a good score, but one composer did it all and made it look easy: Elmer Bernstein. Bernstein (1922-2004) … Continue reading Excerpt from “The Elmer Bernstein Collection”