Bernard Herrmann: A master of movie music

June 29, 2011 6:30 AM

June 29, 2011 marks the 100th birthday of Bernard Herrmann, one of America's most innovative composers. In addition to his work for CBS Radio and the concert hall, Herrmann composed film scores for such classics as "Citizen Kane," "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "Psycho" and "Taxi Driver" - forever changing how we listen to movies. David Morgan reports.

Bernard Herrmann at 100 - Photo/audio slideshow

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