James Bernard

Working with The Hammer Film Company's low-budget, gothic vampire, and monster movies during the 1950s to the 1970s, James Bernard's music set the mood for many horrific moments in film. Bernard was born in India and brought up in England. His fascination for the piano and opera started at an early age. He was educated in Britain at Wellington College where he met his idol, composer Benjamin Brittan, whom was impressed with the 17-year-old's compositions. The two kept in touch during Bernard's years at the Royal Air Force, with Brittan encouraging Bernard to study at the Roya...