Just a quick correction: the composer's name is David Raksin. I've made the mistake of transposing the letters into Raskin in the past but I've since discovered my error. Either way, it's a great tune. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Raksin
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You are correct Keith. THANKS.
I have corrected the errors in this thread that were copied from elsewhere.
)BOB
Keith, indeed, the blog was very interesting. Thank you.
I've seen the film many times and never thought much about the theme's modulation, although the lack of an ending was noticeable.
I've often wondered if Raksin's name was actually pronounced "Raskin," the way "Flaherty" is pronounced "Flahrety."
Cheers,
Jer
Jerry Engelbach
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I saw an interview with him on Youtube, and the interviewer pronounced it as it is spelled Rak-sin.
Here is a nice article about him: https://moviemusicuk.us/2015/05/01/d...music-part-10/
Thanks, Keith. Very enjoyable article. I was surprised that Raksin didn't score many more well-known films.
The Bad and the Beautiful is my favorite of his tunes.
Cheers,
Jer
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