Executive Decision
Jerry Goldsmith
" Long extended score is not fully worth it "Written by Thomas Glorieux - Review of the deluxe edition
Executive Decision of Jerry Goldsmith wasn't considered a prime candidate for an expanded treatment, but it got one anyway courtesy of Varèse Sarabande in 2016. After all the initial release was a short one, a typical 30 minute release at the time. At first it seemed enough, in some cases perhaps several additional minutes were welcome. But there I say it, several minutes. Not 35. Making Executive Decision too long for its own good. Of course the score is good enough on its own. It's classic Jerry, highly effective, riveting in places and all around very pleasing. But just not in this format. Most of the highlights were already on the original release, albeit in a slightly different presentation. Cool to realize now is the sound for Nagi Hassan's character, a western percussion laden sound which is now all the more presented. So too in "The abduction", even though it is repeated twice here, and only once in the film. Even the naming of "The Villa / Flying Lessons" is weird, considering Flying Lessons never had music in the film, and doesn't have it here. So why name it if it's not even heard? Ah quibbles of course. What matters is the music now in thumping sound quality (not that the original was lacking something, but still). In the end, overtly long release. But make your own version of it and you'll have enough to keep you going for about 40 minutes.
Typical classic Jerry, even in autopilot the score is highly detailed and enjoyable.
That main theme remains highly enjoyable.
The sound quality is up to par, it will rock the house.
Terribly overlong release, making the middle quite painful at times.
Track Listing
1. The Map (1..29)
2. The Villa / Flying Lessons (2.45)
3. The Abduction (3.00)
4. The Bomber (0.58)
5. Waiting / The Take Over (3.07)
6. The List / No Choice (3.05)
7. One Drop / The Passenger (2.50)
8. The Remora (2.17) Excellent track
9. The Toy / No Choice (2.03)
10. Initiating Approach (3.03)
11. All Aboard (5.39) Excellent track
12. Close Inspection (2.35)
13. Drill Team (5.39)
14. The Cable / Not Here (2.08)
15. The Wallet (2.42)
16. In the Interest of Peace / Another Gun (3.03)
17. The Bomb / Get to It (1.19)
18. Do It (2.32)
19. Stop Them / Come Home (1.25)
20. Executive Decision (0.59)
21. Our Destiny / Weak Link (2.16)
22. Pick It Up (3.31)
23. Starting Over (2.53)
24. Open Your Eyes / Inside the Bomb (1.18)
25. Don't Do It / 5 Minutes (2.57)
26. The Sleeper (3.27)
27. It's Over / Line it Up 2.26)
28. Happy Landing (1.15)
29. Hold It (2.00)
Total Length: 74.41
Typical classic Jerry, even in autopilot the score is highly detailed and enjoyable.
That main theme remains highly enjoyable.
The sound quality is up to par, it will rock the house.
Terribly overlong release, making the middle quite painful at times.
Track Listing
1. The Map (1..29)
2. The Villa / Flying Lessons (2.45)
3. The Abduction (3.00)
4. The Bomber (0.58)
5. Waiting / The Take Over (3.07)
6. The List / No Choice (3.05)
7. One Drop / The Passenger (2.50)
8. The Remora (2.17) Excellent track
9. The Toy / No Choice (2.03)
10. Initiating Approach (3.03)
11. All Aboard (5.39) Excellent track
12. Close Inspection (2.35)
13. Drill Team (5.39)
14. The Cable / Not Here (2.08)
15. The Wallet (2.42)
16. In the Interest of Peace / Another Gun (3.03)
17. The Bomb / Get to It (1.19)
18. Do It (2.32)
19. Stop Them / Come Home (1.25)
20. Executive Decision (0.59)
21. Our Destiny / Weak Link (2.16)
22. Pick It Up (3.31)
23. Starting Over (2.53)
24. Open Your Eyes / Inside the Bomb (1.18)
25. Don't Do It / 5 Minutes (2.57)
26. The Sleeper (3.27)
27. It's Over / Line it Up 2.26)
28. Happy Landing (1.15)
29. Hold It (2.00)
Total Length: 74.41