This 1961 album features the original score for the 1939 film 'Gone With the Wind,' composed by Max Steiner. The release showcases Steiner's masterful orchestration and thematic development, which became a benchmark for epic film scores.
- The score for 'Gone With the Wind' was a significant undertaking, with Steiner composing over two hours of music.
- Steiner's score was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score, though it did not win.
- The Watertower Music release presents the score in its original form, allowing listeners to appreciate the full scope of Steiner's composition.
Max Steiner was an Austrian-American composer, considered one of the film music pioneers. He was a prolific composer, known for his work on some of the most iconic films in Hollywood history.
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