The Film Music of Jerry Goldsmith

Telarc

Music Composed by Jerry Goldsmith

Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith

Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra

Produced by Paul Reynolds and Robert Woods

Release Date: 2001

 

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     Like The Wings of a Film, this is not your typical compilation. While it is not a live concert recording, it is essentially what you would hear at a Goldsmith concert. Thus, while there is quite a diverse range of material presented here, even some within the same track, everything flows together quite nicely.

     Goldsmith fans undoubtedly have plenty of the original soundtrack recordings that are represented here, however there are plenty of interesting variations of the themes and cues that they have come to know and love. The tried-and-true Star Trek: The Motion Picture end title theme comes alive again with such a masterful performance by the London Symphony Orchestra, and the touches that Goldsmith has applied to it for this recording are quite interesting.

     Besides the typical main title cues, Goldsmith has composed two medleys of his music: one for his film projects and one for his television themes (and one for Patton and MacArthur even though it isn't exactly labeled as a medley). Looking at the list of scores that comprise the medleys, some may be wondering exactly how they would all fit in together. Surprisingly, Goldsmith is able to piece them together masterfully, and the cues play like they belonged together in the first place. It would have been nice if the cues had been split apart for easier access, especially since the Motion Picture Medley clocks in at 18 minutes, but given the nature of the tracks, it would have probably ruined the effect.

     Overall, this is quite a good effort and a good release from Telarc. The sound quality of the album is absolutely fantastic and the performances by the LSO are excellent. The only problem I can see with this set, beyond the fact that some may not be enticed who already own a majority of the presented scores, is the fact that it has created a major desire to see a Goldsmith concert live. Oh well, maybe one day. ****

Track Listing

1 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture (4:13)

2 - Motion Picture Medley (18:19)

 - The Sand Pebbles

 - Chinatown

 - Air Force One

 - A Patch of Blue

 - Poltergeist

 - Papillon

 - Basic Instinct

 - The Wind and the Lion

3 - Theme from The Russia House (4:57)

4 - The Boys from Brazil (7:00)

5 - Theme from Sleeping with the Enemy (3:13)
 

 

6 - Medley of Television Themes (11:30)

 - The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

 - Dr. Kildare

 - Room 222

 - Star Trek: Voyager

 - The Waltons

 - Barnaby Jones

7 - Theme from Rudy (4:56)

8 - Twilight Zone: The Movie (6:16)

9 - Love Theme from Forever Young (3:57)

10 - The Generals (5:11)

 - MacArthur

 - Patton

Total Running Time: 69:13