The original soundtrack for the 1969 Western "True Grit" features Bernstein's Oscar-nominated score. It was his first Western since the 1960s, marking a return to a genre he had previously defined.
- The album was released by Varese Sarabande in 1969.
- Bernstein's score was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
- The score was re-recorded and released in 2001 with a different track listing.
Elmer Bernstein was an American composer known for his film scores. He was a key figure in the development of film music, bridging the gap between the orchestral tradition and more modern sounds.
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