JERRY GOLDSMITH

If I remember correctly, he barely okayed the expanded ( but still incomplete ) Star Trek TMP.

Obviously there'll be exceptions Pawel but it's pretty well known that JG wasn't pleased about a lot of complete scores being released.

How come?

He was like you Thor... he never understand why people would want to hear everything and was very selective as to what would appear on his albums.

There's an interesting article out there on the creation of Intrada's Night Crossing album where Jerry didn't want the opening main title cue on the album but Doug fought to get it ON the album. Doug eventually won.

Ah yes... HERE IT IS.

"Early on an almost heated argument occurred when Jerry thought the main title should be excluded from the album as the music in a different form would be heard later on anyway. Doug almost had to plead for its inclusion. Jerry let him have his way (which was correct speaking from a fan's point of view) and peace returned to the atmosphere."

-Erik-

He kept a release of "the Vanishing" from happening, up until he passed away. I think there were a couple others he kept down; I don't recall.

Well, special note to John Williams: you might as well stop holding it up, 'cause as soon as you're gone, it'll be "The Vanishing" 2.0.

I saw that film on TV; enjoyed the Williams score.

5 stars! Why am I not surprised?

Still haven't listened to it. I'm waiting for the right moment, you know the moment you really want to hear nothing less than absolute brilliance. And when you know you'll be amazed at every minute of music.

Any day now.

Great review Thomas! I completely agree, what a fantastic release.

I do share the enthusiasm for the score as a whole and appreciated the passionate effort you've made there Thomas. Great review! This is film score gold and this release deserves to be celebrated!

"We have all been experiencing music one way or another these past few years. And over time one thing had made it abundantly clear: music is all about emotion. Emotion can either be brought through simplistic measures or through enormous complexity. When that complexity is matched with a composer's golden voice, you get memorable film music."

Good man.

thank you all for these kind words.

sometimes I just don't know what to write, but sometimes it's so easy when you know the movie and score by heart. Only then can I put my heart and mind into it.

Anyway, thanks

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Varese CD Club Releases are out

Jerry Goldsmith 80th Birthday Tribute Concert
FIMUCITE 3
Closing Night Gala 2009
Limited Edition of 2000 copies

Conducted by Mark Snow and Diego Navarro
Featuring the Tenerife Film Orchestra and Choir

1 DVD and 1 CD for the price of just 1 CD!

Had we not lost the great Jerry Goldsmith so pre-maturely in 2004, at the ages of 75, he would have turned 80 in 2009. To remember and celebrate the legendary composer on this very special occasion, producer Robert Townson and the Fimucité festival in Tenerife staged an extraordinary concert. It’s never possible to represent all of Goldsmith’s classics in any one concert. The idea here was to focus on Jerry’s music for science fiction and horror films. This opened the door to include some pieces that don’t get as much concert attention as the obligatory (though masterful and much-loved) Patton, Chinatown and Rudy.

This meant we could offer premiere concert performances of neglected gems such at The Illustrated Man, The Swarm and The Final Conflict. We could even shine a rare spotlight on Capricorn One, The Sum of All Fears and even The Omen! Rounding out the blockbuster program was music from fan-favorites Planet of the Apes, Star Trek: First Contact, Gremlins, Poltergeist and Total Recall!

It was a remarkable evening which also included a special award to Jerry Goldsmith, accepted in person by his wife, Carol.

Conducted by Mark Snow and Diego Navarro, the Jerry Goldsmith 80th Birthday Tribute and Celebration was a glorious evening and it can now be shared with fans of the composer’s work all over the world.

This 2-disc set includes a DVD of the concert and a CD of just the music. A beautiful DVD booklet (something that seems to be being left out of all but the most elaborate collector DVD sets these days) is also included.

DISC ONE - DVD (aprox 90:00)

Hosted by Robert Townson and Ana Yanes

Disc One DVD:

1. Introduction
Star Trek: First Contact
2. End Title (Conducted by Mark Snow)
Capricorn One
3. Main Title (Conducted by Mark Snow)
The Illustrated Man
4. Main Title (Conducted by Mark Snow)
Planet Of The Apes
5. The Clothes Snatchers (Conducted by Mark Snow)
6. The Hunt (Conducted by Mark Snow)
The Sum of All Fears
7. The Mission (Conducted by Mark Snow)
The Swarm
8. End Title (Conducted by Mark Snow)
Poltergeist
9. Carol Anne’s Theme (End Title)
(Conducted by Mark Snow)
Gremlins
10. Suite (Conducted by Mark Snow)
The Omen
11. Suite (Conducted by Diego Navarro)
Total Recall
12. Main Title (Conducted by Diego Navarro)
The Final Conflict
13. End Title (Conducted by Diego Navarro)
Fimucité Awards
14. Presentations to Mark Snow, Robert Townson and Carol Goldsmith

Disc Two CD:

Star Trek: First Contact
1. End Title (Conducted by Mark Snow) (4:58)
Capricorn One
2. Main Title (Conducted by Mark Snow) (3:23)
The Illustrated Man
3. Main Title (Conducted by Mark Snow) (3:17)
Planet Of The Apes
4. The Clothes Snatchers (Conducted by Mark Snow) (3:22)
5. The Hunt (Conducted by Mark Snow) (3:20)
The Sum of All Fears
6. The Mission (Conducted by Mark Snow) (3:47)
The Swarm
7. End Title (Conducted by Mark Snow) (3:43)
Poltergeist
8. Carol Anne’s Theme (End Title)
(Conducted by Mark Snow) (2:54)
Gremlins
9. Suite (Conducted by Mark Snow) (8:01)
The Omen
10. Suite (Conducted by Diego Navarro) (10:57)
Total Recall
11. Main Title (Conducted by Diego Navarro) (2:37)
The Final Conflict
12. End Title (Conducted by Diego Navarro) (3:54)