Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004) was one of the finest composers for film, and this song is one of his best compositions. Those of a certain age will recognize the main theme from a 1960s TV cigarette ad, which probably made it more famous than the original 1960 movie did. The film was an American adaptation of Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai," and Bernstein's soundtrack conjures the adventurous spirit of the Old West. This concert-length arrangement is fun to play on the Allen organ.
15 сен 2024