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This CD was very relaxing. I was very pleased with the product. It brought back some memories of some fine TV shows of the past. It was very well-produced.
As a lifelong movie buff, I have always considered Jerry Goldsmith to be the absolute greatest of all the film composers. This collection spans the many decades of his work, and the many genres (sci-fi, horror, comedy, action, epic) among which he moved so effortlessly. A Goldmsith score almost always sets the appropriate tone for a movie, and virutally becomes a character in the picture. I truly feel that movies have not sounded the same since Jerry passed away in 2004.That said, "The Film Music of Jerry Goldsmith" is an excellent representation of his long, prodigious and varied career in movie scoring. Some of his very best scores, including "Chinatown," "Patton" and "Air Force One," are on this CD, and a bonus is the montage of his old TV show scores, like "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "Barnaby Jones." I would have enjoyed the inclusion of a few other terrific scores, like "First Blood" and "Hoosiers," but this is still a premiere sampling of Jerry Goldsmith's extraordinary talent. I miss him every time I go to the movies.
If you are not familiar with Mr. This mans talent was truly a rare and extraordinary gift which he shared with us.
I was also motivated by the fact that the orchestra performing is the London Philharmonic, which I consider one of the finest in the world. When I first purchased this cd, my original intent was for the soundtrack of Star Trek, which has always been a favorite of mine.
Goldsmith had passed away last year, I decided to purchase the 6 cd collection in his memory from Fox. To this day, this cd stays in my player at bedside.
When hearing the news that Mr. I have given this cd as a gift several times because I felt I was giving a wonderful, moving, inspiring rendition of the exquisite talent of this man.
Goldsmith, give this cd a chance and I believe you will continue pursuing the mood and music of Jerry Goldsmith, who will be missed for decades to come.
Some time ago I reviewed Jerry Goldsmith's outstanding score for "Star Trek Nemesis." At that time I remarked that the tones and secondary themes seemed to be almost a farewell to the Enterpise. For those of us who grew up with Goldsmith it is hard to say farewell. We stood and gave Maestro Goldsmith a standing ovation, and a loud "Bravo." then, and wish we could do it again.
Now, of course, that "farewell" is so poignant. A fitting tribute to a genius in his field. It is only fitting that Maestro Goldsmith's musicians gave him standing ovations as they finished recording several cuts for that score.
This is representative collection of the Maestro's work that is well worth having. A number of years ago, my wife and I attended a concert with the Maestro conducting the Utah Symphony Orchestra in Salt Lake City. The program was essentially the same as we find on this grand album.
Nicely produced and packaged. Bravo and yeia sou.
Jerry Goldsmith is one of the greatest film composers of all time. I'm happy that so much of great film scores like "Boys from Brazil," are included on this CD,when Goldsmith takes the Vienese Waltz of happiness and turns it into a Nazi Waltz of evil with strains of Wagner, Hitler's favorite composer, blended seamlessly into the score. Whether it is action, love themes, horror, Goldsmith was and is always up to the task to create great film scores, most which stand on their own as any great symphonies of sound. This CD is an excellent introduction to Goldsmith's music and his immense range in musical themes and styles. Grand music on any scale. Some of my favorites like "Islands in the Stream" and "Medecine Man" are missing but on one CD only so much can be represented. He has written so many great scores on so many different themes that he is kind of taken for granted by his fans and listeners. "Patton" could have been better represented as it is easily one of Goldsmith's most recognizable scores and a classic.
Goldsmith always gives us original themes of great originality and emotive power. His music blends well with the movies and he is one of our best narrative music composers. Buy this and explore many of his other great scores and many are classics and out of print and this CD will give listeners a taste of what this grand master film composer can do and is still doing. Highly recommended.
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