The Wrong Man
This was, in fact, the score on which Herrmann pioneered the minimal, obsessive style that became his hallmark. Using a pared-down orchestra of brass, woodwinds, percussion, keyboards and a single string bass — evoking Balestrero’s profession as the bassist in a New York nightclub band — Herrmann created an insular world of edgy color and bleak patterns. It is the quintessential “Herrmannesque” effort of psychological scoring.
In addition to the suspense music, The Wrong Man features sympathetic cues for Balestrero’s home life, and one of Herrmann’s most unusual main titles: a piece of pop dance music played by Balestrero’s nightclub band.
This premiere release of The Wrong Man features the complete original soundtrack in clean monaural sound.
Liner notes by Christopher Husted.
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The Wrong Man
1. Hitchcock :40
2. Prelude 2:04
3. The Hallway :51
4. 5 am :39
5. The Car 1:35
6. The Store 1:28
7. The Second Store 1:04
8. Fingerprints 1:44
9. The Cell I 1:46
10. The Cell II 1:21
11. Police Van :40
12. Felony Court 1:10
13. The Tank/Handcuffs 4:09
14. The Door :33
15. Bob 1:09
16. The Telephone 2:24
17. Farmhouse :33
18. Bridge :38
19. 3rd Floor 1:09
20. Alibi :33
21. The Glove :50
22. The Mirror 1:12
23. The Parting 2:20
24. Prayer 1:06
25. Stork Club :28
26. Finale 4:01
Total Time: 38:11
Bonus Tracks
27. The Door (alternate) :33
28. Trailer (Hitchcock/Prelude/Manny) 2:36
Total Time: 3:11
Total Disc Time: 41:28