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Psycho
The Music of bernhard herrmann
Overview

Ludwin-Psycho 2026
A in-depth study of three of Herrmann's most iconic and influential scores. Each presentation also includes film clips from the films and my analyses.
Course Content:
Hitchcock and Herrmann
Compositional Style and Philosophy
Selected Film List
The Plot of Psycho
Psycho’s Film Adaptation
Psycho’s Musical Tone
Psycho’s Innovations
Sinfonietta (1936) and The Madhouse Motif
The Harmony of Psycho
Motivic Material
The Psycho Theme
Similar Motives
The Cues
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