The Shining

Enge · Post by **Enge** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:13 pm

I know it's an old film, and not connected to advertising, but does anyone know the piece of haunting music that opens the film "The Shining"?
Thanks in advance,
Enge

jaybee76 · Post by **jaybee76** » Sun May 28, 2006 9:53 am

is it one of these?

"The Shining" (Main Title) by Wendy Carlos & Rachel Elkind.
This is the intro music which was only available on the Lp soundtrack. This piece was based on the "Dies Irae"(Day of Wrath), a traditional Catholic funeral dirge. Carlos plays synthesizer while Elkind supplies the eerie vocal effects. This is Carlos' adaptation of "Symphonie Fantastique" by Berlioz.

"Rocky Mountains" by Wendy Carlos & Rachel Elkind.
Also only available on the soundtrack Lp. Song plays as the family is driving to the Overlook.

Enge · Post by **Enge** » Mon May 29, 2006 5:21 pm

jaybee, thanks for the reply, it is indeed the main title theme from The Shining that I was on about. I had a feeling it was based on Berlioz but I couldn't quite place it; I also managed to find the composer's website which sells the soundtrack. Many thanks again.

jaybee76 · Post by **jaybee76** » Mon May 29, 2006 5:26 pm

wicked - you're welcome.