@phorsic: I have the same problem listening to most country/western, rap, and hip-hop, but I can differentiate between every theme Waxman ever published - weird what the ear picks up on, ain't it?
@schaffermatt: You're right in that most of the genres you mention (country, rap, etc.) are plagued with homogeneity. I really don't mean to come off as snobby or anything, but I'm currently studying music composition at conservatory, and I can tell you that most of the Waxman scores use the same chord progressions and idioms (like chromaticism). That doesn't mean they're bad music, though. Just like in any genre of music, there are things that just work well, so they're reused.
If you like his haunting music for REBECCA, SUSPICION or THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, you'll have to listen to the new CD release by Varese Sarabonde of his score for MY COUSIN RACHEL ('52) starring Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton. It's gorgeous. Very memorable main theme played in variations throughout and stunning conclusion.
I'm currently exploring the relationship between Richard Strauss' Rosenkavalier watlzes, Waxman's Hotel Berlin waltzes and Poulenc's Les chemins de l'amour.
No "Rear Window"? Not that I'm complaining mind you. Not for the world. I absolutely adore these medleys. I'm just saying...you know..."Rear Window". Sure could do with some more of that lovely stuff from "Peyton Place". Not complaining. Can't complain. Repeat: love these medleys you have put together. I'm just saying...
What a great introduction to a composer that I knew absolutely nothing about! I am definitely interested in his music now. Those works sound wonderful! Thanks for posting!
I think Benny Herrmann no less said of TARAS BULBA that a score like that is written once is a lifetime.
Richard40171 5 months ago
Sunset Blvd. What a great score!!!! Thank you for posting Mr. Waxman's music.
Mandi7882 6 months ago in playlist Remeber 4
Where is Nostalgia though?! Crime in the streets theme? LOL What a terrific composer; truly one of the greats!
jimmienels 9 months ago
And I thought I was "weird" for loving vintage movie theme music! Glad to know that there's a whole slew of us out there!!!!
Dana888dana 9 months ago
Loved his work in Silver Chalice, possibly the best thing about that movie =P
SurgeCess 10 months ago
The only trouble with Franz Waxman is that most of these themes sound exactly the same...
phorsic 1 year ago
@phorsic: I have the same problem listening to most country/western, rap, and hip-hop, but I can differentiate between every theme Waxman ever published - weird what the ear picks up on, ain't it?
schaffermatt 11 months ago
@schaffermatt: You're right in that most of the genres you mention (country, rap, etc.) are plagued with homogeneity. I really don't mean to come off as snobby or anything, but I'm currently studying music composition at conservatory, and I can tell you that most of the Waxman scores use the same chord progressions and idioms (like chromaticism). That doesn't mean they're bad music, though. Just like in any genre of music, there are things that just work well, so they're reused.
phorsic 11 months ago
@phorsic Yeah I noticed that with Waxman's music too-that why I love them all :D
missalice0306 8 months ago
Oh! What about Herbert Stothart? He was such an excellent composer, but so often overlooked!
lorrainewands 1 year ago 2
i love the soundtrack of sunset boulevard, perfect music, perfect film!
ottavopeccatocapital 1 year ago
keep coming back to this music! love Franz Waxman! Love Peyton Place, sunset blvd., and Rebecca.
hotty198 1 year ago
i painted my whole house listening to taras bulba! got done fast! rebecca is gorgeous, dimitrius and the gladiators is the best
ldaccardi 1 year ago
@ldaccardi good idea! franz waxman is the bomb!
hotty198 1 year ago
Cool job on this! Love soundtracks-:)
tekipakistudio 1 year ago
i love the sunset boulevard theme
willyschoonover 1 year ago
benydebney thanks so much for posting all these ... one source for so much great film music.
nevertheless123 2 years ago
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wilsondylanmccartney 2 years ago
aww A Place in the Sun is not here!
ClassySteph18 2 years ago
Nice work!
But I did not notice "Prince Valiant". Swashbuckling music at its best. - thats a must-have-music for every Waxman-Fan. It should be included.
Tygorn7 2 years ago
anybody have the sheet music for Lisa? the theme in rear window from the apartment across the courtyard?
hotty198 2 years ago
wonderful. Thank you so much for posting....
babyycat 2 years ago
If you like his haunting music for REBECCA, SUSPICION or THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, you'll have to listen to the new CD release by Varese Sarabonde of his score for MY COUSIN RACHEL ('52) starring Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton. It's gorgeous. Very memorable main theme played in variations throughout and stunning conclusion.
erroldoyle 3 years ago 2
What a great composer! I think "The Bride of Frankenstein" is my favorite score of his. It is brilliant.
djuma77 3 years ago 7
I adore Waxman, especially the clip from Rebecca you worked in.
nclysander 3 years ago
benydebney. Great work, love it
jobicanobe 3 years ago
I didn't know how the old movies had so much beautiful music.
JohnLockegotowned 3 years ago 8
prolly cause of the crappy mono encode.
hotty198 2 years ago
I'm currently exploring the relationship between Richard Strauss' Rosenkavalier watlzes, Waxman's Hotel Berlin waltzes and Poulenc's Les chemins de l'amour.
baracine 3 years ago
Thanks so much. There's a Group "Franz Waxman, composer" on face book if anyone's interested.
gratecourt 3 years ago
"The Sunset Boulevard" -- has a greater theme ever been composed?
weikko79 3 years ago
yeah 4real? no Rear Window? I think Lisa is the best song he ever wrote. Great stuff though.
MakeViolntRevolution 3 years ago
wow! I totally agree with you. Im refferring to just the piano medley part not the whole suite.
hotty198 2 years ago
No "Rear Window"? Not that I'm complaining mind you. Not for the world. I absolutely adore these medleys. I'm just saying...you know..."Rear Window". Sure could do with some more of that lovely stuff from "Peyton Place". Not complaining. Can't complain. Repeat: love these medleys you have put together. I'm just saying...
misspaddylee 3 years ago
What a great introduction to a composer that I knew absolutely nothing about! I am definitely interested in his music now. Those works sound wonderful! Thanks for posting!
AnyaAngie 3 years ago