I once spoke to David Raksin about it on the phone. This music was never recorded or commerically released. He was going for a "cheap, corny" sound. He told me about a fellow in L.A. who was supposedly doing a transcription from his notes for a band performance of it, but that never happened. p.s. The deafening "crazy" drum solo in the torture scene is called "the Most Goes West," according to Raksin.
@BirdySteppuhn It sounds like a clarinet to me. :/
MountainFox51 1 month ago
Marvellous theme song of a true late noir classic.
Does anybody know who played the soprano sax in that great main title sequence?
BirdySteppuhn 5 months ago
I once spoke to David Raksin about it on the phone. This music was never recorded or commerically released. He was going for a "cheap, corny" sound. He told me about a fellow in L.A. who was supposedly doing a transcription from his notes for a band performance of it, but that never happened. p.s. The deafening "crazy" drum solo in the torture scene is called "the Most Goes West," according to Raksin.
BegoneJonah 5 months ago
Oh, I just love the tune. If you'd like to see the whole thing in good quality, check out the (free) "Internet archive"!
chinookking97 6 months ago
Fantastic soundtrack, and terrific film noir opening. THANKS for posting.
MarkinDC 7 months ago
Awesome soundtrack awesome movie.
I <3 Film Noir.
sartanko 1 year ago