Taxi Driver (Original Soundtrack Recording) – Bernard Herrmann – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Bernard Herrmann’s score for “Taxi Driver” is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, capturing the pulse of a restless, nocturnal New York with a soundscape that lingers long after the needle lifts. Composed just before Herrmann’s death, this soundtrack stands as his haunting swan song—melding lush, jazz-inflected melodies with eerie undertones that mirror the film’s psychological complexity. The album’s brassy, melancholy themes evoke the loneliness and fractured dreams of Travis Bickle, offering listeners a visceral sense of the city’s grit and grandeur. Herrmann’s orchestrations don’t merely accompany the film—they elevate it, blurring the boundary between cinema and musical poetry. For vinyl collectors, this record is more than a soundtrack; it’s a piece of cinematic history, a glimpse into the mind of a composer at the height of his powers. Whether you’re a devotee of classic film scores, a jazz enthusiast, or a seeker of music with emotional depth, “Taxi Driver” rewards repeated listens with its layers of nuance and nostalgia. Owning this album is like holding a time capsule of 1970s urban America—intense, evocative, and undeniably essential.

Track List:
1 – Main Title – 2:15
2 – Thank God For The Rain – 1:38
3 – Cleaning The Cab – 1:05
4 – I Still Can’t Sleep/They Cannot Touch Her (Betsy’s Theme) – 4:31
5 – Phone Call / I Realize How Much She Is Like The Others / A Strange Customer / Watching Palantine On TV / You’re Gonna Die In Hell / Betsy’s Theme / Hitting The Girl – 6:10
6 – The .44 Magnum Is A Monster – 3:20
7 – Getting Into Shape / Listen You Screwheads / Gun Play / Dear Father & Mother / The Card / Soap Opera – 5:25
8 – Sport And Iris – 2:18
9 – 20$ Bill / Target Practice – 2:33
10 – Assassination Attempt / After The Carnage – 5:04
11 – A Reluctant Hero / Betsy / End Credits – 4:40
12 – Diary Of A Taxi Driver (Album Version) – 4:28
13 – God’s Lonely Man (Album Version, With Alternate Ending) – 2:00
14 – Theme From Taxi Driver – 4:02
15 – I Work The Whole City – 2:24
16 – Betsy In A White Dress – 2:13
17 – The Days Do Not End – 4:05
18 – Reprise: Theme From Taxi Driver – 2:25