True Grit | Soundtrack Suite (Elmer Bernstein)

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1969). Composed and Conducted by Elmer Bernstein.
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Music Awards:
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Playlist:
00:00 Rooster And La Boef Off
00:52 A Stiff Job / Businesslike Mattie
01:27 Runaway Races Away / The Chase / On Their Way
03:43 Big Trail
04:22 Where There Is Smoke
05:29 Over Bald Mountain / Rooster In The Meadow
07:03 The Meadow Fight / A Long Shot / The Snake Pit / [...]
08:40 Warm Wrap Up
10:14 End Credits
BONUS
11:11 True Grit (Demo), Piano & Vocals by Elmer Bernstein
Source:
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1260
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[@christhompson3750]

I used to live in Colorado, I would visit some of the areas where the movie was filmed. This music makes me think of those places.

[@HonoredGeneral]

Another amazing maestro. He could write for any genre of film. Just like Mancini, Goldsmith, Williams and so many of that time, they learned their craft, and knew how to do it well. Elmer and Jerry are sorely missed in today's soundscapes. R.I.P., you were loved by many.

[@johncoppola8105]

One of my favorite movies. Saw it as a boy with my farther in a local theatre.

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

John Wayne will never die he live on for many generations

[@AJ-ld5mv]

YES! Love John Wayne! His films are awesome!

[@kristiross2387]

This will always be one of all time favorites!!! I sure miss The Duke!!

[@robertcohn8858]

This is my favorite John Wayne movie, and the image of John Wayne is forever locked into Bernstein's epic music.

[@melestef2688]

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[@melestef2688]

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[@jackbeauregard4443]

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[@justinmccarthy2113]

These films show great values that are sadly lost now in some parts of the world.

[@dorothyvelthaus4867]

I think the daily news headlines here in the USA confirm that feeling......

[@thomastimlin1724]

There was more to this story than just a western and that was why it was great and better than the remake. It was about human relationships, grief, it's about the journey getting there, helping each other along the way. The film has all the right human elements sadly lacking in today's films.And that is why it stands up today.

[@kristiross2387]

I couldn’t agree more!! Your comment brought tears to my eyes as I remembered this epic movie.

[@JohnSmith-be1vl]

You can't really say that the remake is *just* a western either as it shares almost all of the same themes as the older film, as well as the original novel. I do agree with you that films are lacking a lot of those elements but I wouldn't say it is true of every film, with the new 'True Grit' being one of them. The original 'True Grit' is one of my favourite films and I was worried about the remake but was actually surprised that I liked it quite a lot.

[@pp312]

@@JohnSmith-be1vl Well said. The remake is not a good example of bad remakes. Both films are well above average and worth seeing.

[@davidfong1565]

I've only seen the remake once. I think it's time to see it again and judge it on it's own merits rather than comparing to the original. I think the appeal of the original for me is largely nostalgic, like a cult classic. It had some obvious lows such as Glenn Campbell's acting(I was a HUGE fan of Glenn the musician!)

[@nunyabusiness863]

Thanks for putting this up. Bernsteins abilities had a way of bringing big band heroism, hope, and closure to films that without the score would be fairly grim and nihilistic.

[@richardcallaway4093]

By God she reminds me of me! --- Rooster

[@Madmanmarque]

One of the greatest soundtracks!

[@stephenborchelt8946]

Bravo, Fred! You've captured all the jaunty, rambunctious, adventurous and sentimental core at the heart of Elmer Bernstein's score, music that defines the screen persona of The Duke! Nobody wrote music for John Wayne better than Bernstein. Your work in creating this suite for "True Grit" deserves applause. Make that a Standing O!

[@docmickey1216]

"TRUE GRIT" WAS ONE OF GREATEST WESTERNS JOHN WAYNE EVER MADE AND THE THEME SONG BY THE LATE ELMER BERNSTEIN WAS REALLY EXCEPTIONAL!!! DOC

[@davebrucelee2011]

John Wayne a true Legend , so many great movies

[@bendriscoll6631]

"Fill yer hand, you son of a bitch!!!!" Rest in peace Duke.

[@bobbyh2019]

This is one of my all-time FAVORITE western films of John Wayne! This film and the score is amazing!

[@richardsachs902]

Andrii Rozhok john Wayne did the original in 1969. 2010 was the Bridges remake. The original was amazing.

[@richardsachs902]

Yes. I think ranks up there with best movie ever made.

[@petersalem2433]

Bobby Hannafey mine too. Watching it always Reminds me of my dad to this day. He was a fan

[@docmickey1216]

THE SOUND TRACK BY THE LATE GREAT COMPOSER ELMER BERNSTEIN

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Absolutely stunningly beautiful music 🎶 great film . RIP John Wayne a true cowboy .

[@moonharp]

That was a sweet little bonus at the end, there... 💙🎶😭

[@josephonofrio828]

Great movie with a great actor and a great cast.

[@dunedainranger1870]

I actually really enjoy Bernstein's rendition of the song. He clearly loved that song. I feel it when he sings it

[@daxashah1506]

Truly master class n awesome work by this great composer of golden era.Alongwith him Ennio Morricone,Dimitri Tiomkin n Alfred Newman were master composer of western movies.Great suit.

[@districtline]

Hearing this, that "silly" home theatre sound system I got as a gift doesn't seem silly at all.

[@sharpaul266]

He was made for this role,and so much better than remake well deserved Oscar and moving music that brings me to tears

[@thomaslevy2119]

I am not normally a fan of westerns. However, True Grit and the Shootist are exceptions. Both are great movies with True Grit having the best score. It is no wonder that Mr. Wayne preferred Mr. Bernstein to write the music to the films he starred in.

[@Anth230]

Exceptions????....🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@arthurregis5533]

E uma lenda ,o grande JOHN WAYNE, pra min passou o grande ator e este sentimento de Patriota e os valores americanos ,ele e um nativo americano no bom sentido ,saber o valor ser cidadão americano .ele sempre será JOHN WAYNE .

[@burkeofmellowpark3472]

Although the TG remake with Jeff B. was more accurately portrayed in those times, the 1969 version was much more epic, scenery and story was awesome. And the soundtrack was amazingly good. My favorite.

[@davidchisholme1500]

True grit 1969 means a lot to a lot of people . The remake I will never watch. No disrespect but too many memories from the duke at his best

[@rwbrown1904]

Great soundtrack. Elmer Bernstein was a master composer. I love the theme, "Warm Wrap Up," beginning at (9:32)

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Thank you Mr. Bernstein a master composer 😊 RIP. The music 🎶 plays a massive part in a good film & scenery 😊 True Grit is what we need in these trying times & kindness to our fellow brothers & sisters 😊

[@jamesoberg7662]

Even though Duke didn’t serve in the military, I enlisted in the USMC in 1968 because of my Dad a (former WW2 Marine) and John Wayne..

[@morgylyn]

Wonderful stuff, True Grit was one of those movies where everything was perfect, for me is will always be the best ever Western with the greatest soundtrack. Thank you for sharing, Fred.x

[@les4767]

If you liked the film, I highly recommend reading the book by Charles Portis that it was based on. One of the best western books ever written.

[@friedrichreininger8430]

I Love this one!

[@lebenswichtig-info6529]

The best...

[@johncontreras8899]

Great music

[@astrogen1960]

Nice, smooth transitions - well done.

[@scottcassulis6062]

Happy 109 birthday to John Wayne

[@Anth230]

111 this year

[@scottcassulis6062]

@@Anth230 thank you :)

[@SlideRulePirate]

"Fill Your hand, you son of a bitch!"

[@guapo2772]

Fantastic

[@keithwaite5026]

2019 still a legend and always will be. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👊

[@Tipi_Dan]

There is another video on KZbin that reveals the many conflicts and dissatisfactions that emerged during the making of this film: comments are disabled there. These revelations were a great surprise to me, because this film is one of the greatest and most emotionally touching westerns ever made. The movie is perfect, like a finally polished gem. This truth extends to many aspects of the film, and particularly to the casting, which apparently was fraught with tumult. In the final end it could not have been better. The actors' characterizations break down the hard shell expectantly required to withstand portrayals of the brutality of life on the Western Frontier and sneak up on the viewer to pierce the heart profoundly. "Not a dry eye", as they say. This is possible, in part, because the production values and attention to detail permit near absolute suspension of disbelief. No, the movie is not perfectly true to the book. No, the movie is not perfectly true to all the historical details of the era. However, and especially considering when it was made, and what had come before, it stands out as ahead of its time: a monumental blending of emotional content and realism.

[@Razor9nyt]

Love you style

[@fabriziomuscio8019]

R.i.p.grande Cowboy

[@sapereaude3748]

interesting to hear the monstrously talented Elmer sing the theme song....good thing he kept his day job!

[@cbavid2003]

Oh dear God!! Is that who it is?

[@melvintheboxerdog2263]

+YouKnoWho. yes! But Elmer gets a pass even when he slips microtonally above and below...or when he is not so "well-tempered."

[@madlenellul3430]

@@cbavid2003 Not God..only Elmer..

[@kengingrich8102]

John Wayne was a true man to look at. A man of physical and moral statue. Where we can find a man of that statue today??

[@mrhook2859]

Ken Gingrich…There's a few, you won't be acquainted with many of them, they aint movie stars but men that work and go about their business quietly, no fuss, nothing to prove to anybody, never hurt anybody, that's a man that is true.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

John Tanton. A small-town, Michigan eye doctor who singlehandedly founded the American immigration reform movement.

[@IamARobot7]

Fun fact : he hated native Americans and was very critical towards them. How's that for a man of "great moral statue"? :D

[@moonharp]

Do you mean stature? I mean, there probably exists some Wayne statuary out there, but... 🤔

[@joehanna3623]

John Wayne was an American man, of American values. We need to get back to that!

[@pascaldjemaa2995]

I love John Wayne !

[@dimitrisperdikis4432]

The last cowboy.

[@jamesgeiger4795]

4:53 is one of my favorite parts.

[@eloyRodriguez55]

Mi parte favorita es el minuto 1:26

[@AJ-ld5mv]

Yes

[@AJ-ld5mv]

@@eloyRodriguez55 Yes!

[@DCMan06]

Beautiful score

[@AJ-ld5mv]

@@DCMan06 I totally agree 💯

[@epiyiyo]

ELMER BERNSTEIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cavemanjack3078]

One of the best movies in all of history and a great soundtrack. But what the hell was that cut at the end of this

[@lisanaomitorrens6296]

I love john wayne

[@shkeni]

I haven't seen the movie yet, but love this score.

[@scottcassulis6062]

A real classic

[@friedrichreininger8430]

This Film is a must For all Western fans

[@fatvitanrailroadcompany2394]

I think most people will agree, TRUE GRIT is easily in the Top Ten Westerns of All Time. I suggest watching The Duke's first, then The Dude's - I love 'em both, and they're both excellent, although my favorite is - of course - The Duke.

[@notaire2]

Although I prefer the Great Escape, the sophistication and elegance of this work is still unforgettable as the last shine of Western movie music.

[@dorothyvelthaus4867]

That's like comparing kiwis to watermelons; completely different subject matter. Both are great in their own way.....

[@notaire2]

@@dorothyvelthaus4867 In a meaning true. War movies and Western movies are somewhat similar with each other. They are both masculine. And Elmer Bernstein was almost equally good at both areas.

[@dorothyvelthaus4867]

@@notaire2 I do feel that Kim Darby's portrayal of the young girl did offer a "progressive feminine" slant to True Grit ....

[@notaire2]

@@dorothyvelthaus4867 True. But the hero of original movie was the masculine John Wayne.

[@dorothyvelthaus4867]

@@notaire2 Of course; and a Great one at that.....

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

They allowed john wayne to be himself. In true grit. You see the man he was in this role the night john wayne died l watch this movie which l had seen many times the part he rode the horse at end of movie had me crying come and see. Me sometime

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

@@andriirozhok844 the original was done in 1968 of true grit that john wayne was did you see the original true grit with john wayne l hated the remake of it

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

@@andriirozhok844 l am a big fan of John wayne

[@keithwaite5026]

Me too ❤️👍👊

[@nstix2009xitsn]

The Ten Greatest Westerns 1. Shane 2. The Searchers 3. The Wild Bunch 4. Unforgiven 5. High Noon 6. Destry Rides Again 7. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 8. Ride the High Country 9. True Grit 10. My Darling Clementine Nicholas Stix, Uncensored

[@my2cents2u]

Also noteworthy: The Magnificent Seven (1960) The Professionals (1966) The Scalphunters (1968) Silverado (1985) Tombstone (1993)

[@nstix2009xitsn]

The Magnificent Seven, The Professionals, and Silverado were certainly all noteworthy. I have to reserve judgment on the others, having not yet seen them.

[@sjames304]

Nice list - Mine would include The Magnificent Seven, The Ox Bow Incident, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, and Red River.

[@sjames304]

Favorites - "The Wild Bunch", "True Grit" and "Shane".

[@IamARobot7]

Ehem....no Sergio Leone Dollar trilogy?

[@victorsigalov2822]

CLIMA DE ACCION CON ORQUESTACION PERFECTA MUY UENO.

[@PeterOHalloran-hf2ho]

John wayne went to a concert with his daughter looking for Glen campbell his daughter wanted to meet Glen and while they were talking wayne asked Glen would he like to do a movie and that was how it came about

[@bernardzevenhuizen3309]

You can see this movie over and over again. Same goes for Rio Bravo, The Searchers, the sons of Katie Elder.

[@marcialballester4951]

Inolvidable

[@luizfernandes5500]

Tenho essa maravilha em vinil original. Forte influencia de Aaron Copland. O tema interpretado pelo grande Glen Campbell é fantástico.🎼❤️

[@mb-ob2ye]

Over Bald Hill is just so melancholy to me. I don’t know why, but it makes me sad just hearing those opening strains. But the music when Rooster is charging Ned Pepper’s gang has the opposite effect on me.

[@billbright1755]

Man if that ain’t beautiful,, I’ll eat my Stetson. Well, pilgrim I’ll tell ya, a man has to stand for something or he’ll fall for anything.

[@johnbockelie3899]

John Wayne. 1907 -.1979. R I P

[@muzzioligiorgio6445]

Indimenticabile❤

[@Ersguterdjberlin]

Jay Rock used this sample on his Song called WIN

[@arthurregis5533]

E uma lenda ,o grande JOHN WAYNE, pra min passou

[@friedrichreininger8430]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@seanrielley185]

Yes, The Duke version. I have no time for that joke of a re-make.

[@alanblack5861]

Excellent score but a very poor selection of cues. Common this deserves another visit with both the meadow, "Fill your hands" etc and the pace that kills the race that saves Mattie. included. Alan

[@prawnjohn]

Soundtrack Fred, I have the 1969 vinyl True Grit soundtrack and it is different from this. It has Glen Campbell singing the tittle song but Elmer funks up the other tracks. There is a tack called "Little Mattie" you probably know the soundtrack i mean but your version is a truer version direct from the film. I was leaving high school when this came out and i still have the record to this day.

[@prawnjohn]

this is the one i have www.allmusic.com/album/true-grit-1969-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0000124101

[@lizdoyle7158]

THE REMAKE WAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MOVIE 🎥 USING THE SAME TITLE IT WAS JUST A MONEY MOVIE🎥 TRYING TO CASH IN ON THE CLASSIC THE JOHN WAYNE TRUE GRIT MOVIE 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟

[@napoleon-sk5oc]

nice that you like the 60s one but the Coens who made the second one dont just make movies for money

[@JohnSmith-be1vl]

Both films follow the book closely.

[@bbdupon]

"Fill your hand, you son-of-bitch!"

[@user-LLPp9yy9om4sos]

🎶👍👍👍👌❤

[@dennisoleary6272]

Hear.the.hint.of.the.magnificent.seven

[@stefanwagner1424]

I never particularly liked John Wayne, least of all his political views. But aside from that: a great movie, and one of Elmer Bernstein's most magnificent scores!

[@johnhathaway999]

What's going on with the song at the enddddd.......please can do with out, only glen campbell can sing the tune partner!!!!

[@SoundtrackFred]

Hey John, this is a demo recording. Composer Elmer Bernstein himself plays and sings it. While it does not the beat the original recording by Campbell, it gives a great insight in the creation of the tune, don't you think? :-) Fred

[@user-wi9qs3jj8u]

Могёт!

[@qumeriqbal8337]

Now our children are watching fucking iron man & Thor ...... crap

[@lewibenel3501]

JOHN WAYNE THE COOL COVBOY

[@christianpatriot7439]

Bernstein sang like Cambhel acted.

[@Kuntyful]

not a stand out score... a bit... meh...

[@ram3n_no0dle]

Richard Brighton if you don't like it don't listen to it.

[@gmail.com00470]

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