54spiritedwill54 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Very well done!!!

hourlynewscaster (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have always thought that in some ways the opening theme from "The Sons of Katy Elder" was the "father" of most monden-day western movie themes in his phrasing. The opening from "The Big Country" is the other parent. Dennis

hourlynewscaster (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Bernstein was one of the most versatile of writers, but, if you need a thoughtful cry, watch the opening credits of "To Kill a Mockingbird." I agree that "The Ten Commandments" should have been in there. We miss you, Elmer. Dennis

5293278363 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Totally agree. Definitely his best. I want 'Boo Who?' played at my wake (not that I'm in any hurry.) I made a replica of Scout's 'HAM' costume out of chicken wire and medical-cast tape and display it in the bushes on Halloween night. I'm always excited when trick-or-treaters (usually the parents but occasionally the kids) 'get' it. Thanks for a great tribute to an American treasure.

thnks4thecrml (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Elmer Berstein was undoubtedly the best at reaching into your soul with his music. I tear up at the first note of piano of "To Kill a Mockingbird"and in my opinion, the masterpiece of ALL soundtracks ever! Thank you Elmer, and your beautiful insight of the human heart through music!

AnchetaWis (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

'To Kill a Mockingbird' is at 1:12-2:48

DiggisGay (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

What a talented composer.

Manny535 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It's very good, but how can you leave out "The Ten Commandments"?

alexkayv (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You did a great job!

SecuraOberonis (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He was one cool dude. I never realized how many great scores he composed. For example, I had no idea that he had done Ghostbusters. Thank you so much for sharing!