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Herrmann used the lowered music budget to his advantage by writing for a string orchestra rather than a full symphonic ensemble, contrary to Hitchcock's request for a jazz score. He thought of the single tone color of the all-string soundtrack as a way of reflecting the black-and-white cinematography of the film. The strings play con sordini (with a muting device placed across the bridge) for all the music other than the shower scene, creating a darker and more intense effect. Hollywood composer Fred Steiner, in an analysis of the score to Psycho, points out that string instruments gave Herrmann access to a wider range in tone, dynamics, and instrumental special effects than any other single instrumental group would have. The main title music, a tense, hurtling piece, sets the tone of impending violence, and returns three times on the soundtrack. Though nothing shocking occurs during the first 15-20 minutes of the film, the title music remains in the audience's mind, lending tension to these early scenes. Herrmann also maintains tension through the slower moments in the film through the use of ostinato. There were rumors that Herrmann had used electronic means, including amplified bird screeches to achieve the shocking effect of the music in the shower scene. The effect was achieved, however, only with violins in a \"screeching, stabbing sound-motion of extraordinary viciousness.\"The only electronic amplification employed was in the placing of the microphones close to the instruments, to get a harsher sound. Besides the emotional impact, the shower scene cue ties the soundtrack to birds. The association of the shower scene music with birds also telegraphs to the audience that it is Norman, the stuffed-bird collector, who is the murderer rather than his mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 Prelude and Dawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2A the City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2B Marion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2C Marion and Sam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 Temptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4A Flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4B the Patrol Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4C the Car Lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4D the Package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4E the Rainstorm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5A Hotel Room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5B the Window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5C the Parlour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA6 the Madhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA7 the Peephole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1A the Bathroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1B the Murder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1C the Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2A the Office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2B the Curtain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2C the Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2D the Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2E the Swamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3A the Search (A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3B the Shadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3C Phone Booth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4A the Porch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4B the Stairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4C the Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5A the Search (B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5B First Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5C Cabin 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5D Cabin 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6A the Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6B the Bedroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6C the Toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6D the Cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6E Discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB7 Finale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel: Vinyl Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatalog: 5037512\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: Soundtrack\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl Passion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42102877716560,"sku":"IMT5037512.1","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"UYU","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/7380\/7952\/files\/3026676.jpg?v=1772111816","url":"https:\/\/mus.uy\/products\/alfred-hitchcocks-psycho-original-1960-score-alfred-hitchcocks-psycho-original-1960-score","provider":"MUS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}