John Addison - Alfred Hitchcocks ʽTorn Curtainʼ The Original Sound Track Album

Review by Grigoriy Klimovskikh

Alfred Hitchcock’s Torn Curtain Soundtrack: John Addison’s Underrated Masterpiece Alright, let’s cut to the chase. This ain’t your typical Hollywood cheese-fest soundtrack. John Addison’s score for Alfred Hitchcock’s Torn Curtain is a moody, brooding beast that sneaks up on you like a shadow in an alleyway. Yeah, it’s Stage & Screen music, but don’t let that fool ya—it's gritty, emotional, and packed with tension. Released under Varèse Sarabande (you know, those guys who always save forgotten gems), this album deserves way more love than it gets. Now, I’m not gonna sit here and pretend every track slaps equally—because they don’t. But two tracks stand out so hard they practically demand your attention: “The Murder of Gromeck” and “Escape On The π Bus.” Let me break it down real quick. First off, “The Murder of Gromeck.” Holy crap, this one hits different. It’s dark, jarring, and feels like someone just sucker-punched you in the gut. You can almost picture the scene: slow-motion struggle, hands clawing at air, breaths catching. Addison doesn’t mess around—he builds this suffocating atmosphere with strings that stab and brass that growls. When you hear it, you feel it. No flowery metaphors needed. It sticks with you because it’s raw as hell, like a wound that won’t heal. Then there’s “Escape On The π Bus,” which flips the vibe entirely. This track screams urgency without being over-the-top dramatic. It’s got this driving rhythm that makes your pulse race, like you’re running from something—or maybe toward something. The orchestration? Tight as a drum. Strings slice through the chaos while horns blare like alarms going off in your head. By the time it ends, you're left gasping for air, wondering what the hell just happened. Look, I could ramble about the other tracks too—“The Love Theme From Torn Curtain” tugs at your heartstrings like a sad puppy dog—but these two are the knockout punches. They remind you why soundtracks matter. Music isn’t just background noise; it’s the soul of the story. And Addison? Dude poured his guts into this. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album feels kinda like watching Hitchcock himself—cold, calculated, yet oddly human. Like, yeah, he’s messing with your brain, but deep down, he knows exactly how you tick. Same goes for Addison’s work here. He didn’t just write music; he wrote feelings. So next time you think about classic film scores, give this one a spin. Just don’t expect sunshine and rainbows—it’s heavy stuff. Oh, and hey, if anyone tells you soundtracks are just elevator music… shove this album in their face. Trust me, they’ll shut up real fast.

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Artist: John Addison
Album: Alfred Hitchcocks ʽTorn Curtainʼ The Original Sound Track Album

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Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Main Title From Torn Curtain	2:15
π Bus Theme Variations	1:18
End Title Including The Love Theme From Torn Curtain (Green Years)	3:57
Sarah Alone	1:30
Variations On The Love Theme From Torn Curtain	1:16
Michael And Sarah - Alone On The Hill	1:21
Behind The Curtain	2:16
Premonitions Of Trouble	3:20
The Murder Of Gromeck	2:40
The Love Theme From Torn Curtain	3:02
Escape On The π Bus	4:03
Introduction To π	2:17

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John Addison - The Murder of Gromeck

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John Addison - Sarah Alone

John Addison - Main Title from Torn Curtain - (Torn Curtain, 1966)

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VSD-5296

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Varèse Sarabande

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Manufactured By	Varèse Sarabande Records, Inc.
Distributed By	MCA Distributing Corporation

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Composed By	John Addison
Conductor	John Addison
Executive-Producer	Robert Townson
Liner Notes	Kevin Mulhall
Producer	Charles "Bud" Dant
Supervised By	Tom Null

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℗ 1966 MCA Records, Inc. © 1966 Universal City Studios, Inc.
Manufactured by Varèse Sarabande Records, Inc. 13006 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood, California 91605.
Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing Corporation, 70 Universal Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

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Barcode (Text): 0 30206-5296-2 3
Matrix / Runout: VSD-5296 1S MFD BY JVC
Rights Society: ASCAP

About John Addison

British composer best known for his film scores. He was born 16 March 1920 in West Chobham, Surrey, England, UK and died 7 December 1998 in Bennington, Vermont, USA.

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John Mervyn Addison

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The soundtrack for Alfred Hitchcock's *Torn Curtain* was composed by John Addison, who also conducted the album himself. It’s packed with emotional depth and suspense, perfectly matching Hitchcock’s style. One standout track, "The Love Theme From Torn Curtain," even got its own set of variations, showing off Addison’s creativity. Fun detail: the album was later reissued by Varèse Sarabande, with liner notes written by Kevin Mulhall, adding a nice behind-the-scenes touch. Not your typical movie score!

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huseyinnisebini

2025-03-16

If Bernard Herrmann's score was far superior, then why did Hitchcock fire him? I heard his main theme...and it stunk!

isatavares136

2025-03-16

Bernard Hermann's score was far superior. This is like the theme for some conventional TV show. More Get Smart than a major movie. Not one thrilling note.

frezapalermo

2025-03-15

John Addison - Sarah Alone

sammmmmmmmmmmm

2025-03-15

A thrilling yet fun theme that convey's the film's suspense and humor without taking things too seriously. One of Hitchcock's best scores (sorry, Mr. Herrmann -- yours was too dark). John Addison's music provided the light touch the "Torn Curtain" needed.