Poltergeist is now underrated, but was Oscar nominated and had a great dub in the film. Intrada released the expanded First Blood last year. Under Fire, Hoosiers and Secret of Nimh really need special editions, unless there are legal/licencing issues. I was hoping for something like Capricorn One (or even Coma) with Chain Reaction, but the combination of 90's studio attitudes to music and Goldsmith's apparent waning interest in thrillers/action was a disappointment. More Goldmith videos pls.
@Numinous20111 Agree with just about everything said, especially. Tough for me to justify Chain Reaction as anything but a guilty pleasure. But it does have one exciting cue that is at close vintage Goldsmith "Ice Chase". Hoosiers for sure! Thanks for comment. Will try to do some more Goldsmith vids.
I love all his scores, from the different decades. Some are kind of cheezy bad '70s or '60s, but that's part of their charm! Some favorites are "The Last Run" "The Illustrated Man" (OK, that was kind of trippy, but "Almost a Wife" is fantastic), "Under Fire" is a favorite, "The Omen," "Planet of the Apes," "Extreme Prejudice," The Shadow," "The Blue Max" (brilliant!), "Gremlins" and "Gremlins 2" were insane. He's got so many styles! I use a lot of his music in my fan videos. I'm such a fangirl.
Yes, each Goldsmith phase has its own unique style and charms. The avante guarde 60's/early 70's, the sweeping epics of '79-'83 the electronics of the late 80's, the streamlined 90's. The man could do it all.
It seems often that Goldsmith fans prefer either the 1970's or 1980's scores apparently depending on when they first got interested in film music and Goldsmith. I've heard a lot of people claim the 1980's were Goldsmith's best period, but having started to listen to Goldsmith in late 1970's I prefer Goldsmith's leaner, edgier and darker scores from that decade. Also Goldsmith tended to use synths instead of unusual organic instruments in the 1980's and I think his music suffered a little.
The hard edged agrressive style of his 1970's scores toned down after 1982 or 83. I think it was a fucntion of what producers wanted, more streamlined scores. "Total Recall" would be the exception, maybe the most agressive avante guarde action score ever written, and makes great use of electronics.
Dude you're blessed with outstanding musical taste. Jerry is THE MAN! Although i could never understand how a movie can be bad with a Goldsmith score in it. Nice Barbarella poster btw. Cheers to you.
Thanks for the video. I remember one magazine soundtrack reviewer saying that the only more publicly embarrising thing than admitting you love soundtracks is that you have the three Rambo scores in your collection. I got withering looks from many people until they actually heard the music. Most people assume by soundtracks I mean collections of classic or moder pop/rock soundtracks. It's a hard lonely life here on the margins of society. JCPezzini have you heard Wind & the Lion?
The reviewer who said that is an ignorant tool and a jackass. The Rambo scores are considered classics, and are very well repected by even mainstream critics.(as is most of Goldsmith's work)
Nothing wrong with having good taste in music. I salute you for that, and be proud! But I know what you mean, most people don't "get it" when it comes to film music.
"The Wind and The Lion" is considered to be one of Goldsmith's by some. I do own it.
"Ice Chase" is the track that put "Chain Reaction" on the list, but I realize I may be the only fan of that score. You've inspired me to pull out my "Air Force One" cd and give it a fresh listen. "The Edge" would be another great one from that period.
JCpezzini, Goldsmith almost drove me mad with the limited cue selections he made for many original releases. Star Trek TMP should have been a double album and why so often do cues like 'The Bridge' (Chain Reaction)get left off CD's. I can't see why reuse fees would be any higher for that cue. Air Force One is too short and not wholly representative of the complete score. Very disappointed in cue selection to First Blood. Often I'd buy the VHS/DVD of the movie rather than the CD score album.
I know what you mean about all those 28 minute Varese releases from the 90's. Many great cues went unrelased. But I must admit I am pretty happy with the First Blood CD, but would love a remastered/expanded release.
Poltergeist is now underrated, but was Oscar nominated and had a great dub in the film. Intrada released the expanded First Blood last year. Under Fire, Hoosiers and Secret of Nimh really need special editions, unless there are legal/licencing issues. I was hoping for something like Capricorn One (or even Coma) with Chain Reaction, but the combination of 90's studio attitudes to music and Goldsmith's apparent waning interest in thrillers/action was a disappointment. More Goldmith videos pls.
Numinous20111 4 months ago
@Numinous20111 Agree with just about everything said, especially. Tough for me to justify Chain Reaction as anything but a guilty pleasure. But it does have one exciting cue that is at close vintage Goldsmith "Ice Chase". Hoosiers for sure! Thanks for comment. Will try to do some more Goldsmith vids.
JCpezzini 3 weeks ago
I love all his scores, from the different decades. Some are kind of cheezy bad '70s or '60s, but that's part of their charm! Some favorites are "The Last Run" "The Illustrated Man" (OK, that was kind of trippy, but "Almost a Wife" is fantastic), "Under Fire" is a favorite, "The Omen," "Planet of the Apes," "Extreme Prejudice," The Shadow," "The Blue Max" (brilliant!), "Gremlins" and "Gremlins 2" were insane. He's got so many styles! I use a lot of his music in my fan videos. I'm such a fangirl.
elvirasweeney 2 years ago
Great choices!
Yes, each Goldsmith phase has its own unique style and charms. The avante guarde 60's/early 70's, the sweeping epics of '79-'83 the electronics of the late 80's, the streamlined 90's. The man could do it all.
Thanks for the comment and the sub!
JCpezzini 2 years ago
It seems often that Goldsmith fans prefer either the 1970's or 1980's scores apparently depending on when they first got interested in film music and Goldsmith. I've heard a lot of people claim the 1980's were Goldsmith's best period, but having started to listen to Goldsmith in late 1970's I prefer Goldsmith's leaner, edgier and darker scores from that decade. Also Goldsmith tended to use synths instead of unusual organic instruments in the 1980's and I think his music suffered a little.
dafmurray 2 years ago
Great points!
The hard edged agrressive style of his 1970's scores toned down after 1982 or 83. I think it was a fucntion of what producers wanted, more streamlined scores. "Total Recall" would be the exception, maybe the most agressive avante guarde action score ever written, and makes great use of electronics.
Thanks for the feedback!
JCpezzini 2 years ago
Any chance of a Part II?
dafmurray 2 years ago
Definitely!
Have a few other vlogs I want to do first, but more Jerry stuff in future for sure!
JCpezzini 2 years ago
Dude you're blessed with outstanding musical taste. Jerry is THE MAN! Although i could never understand how a movie can be bad with a Goldsmith score in it. Nice Barbarella poster btw. Cheers to you.
zerokomma 2 years ago
Thanks man!!!
Yeah, I am truly the only writer I know who wrote a novel where the main character listens to Jerry Goldsmith nonstop :-))
JCpezzini 2 years ago
Definitely want to read it.
zerokomma 2 years ago
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Hope you enjoy it :-)
JCpezzini 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. I remember one magazine soundtrack reviewer saying that the only more publicly embarrising thing than admitting you love soundtracks is that you have the three Rambo scores in your collection. I got withering looks from many people until they actually heard the music. Most people assume by soundtracks I mean collections of classic or moder pop/rock soundtracks. It's a hard lonely life here on the margins of society. JCPezzini have you heard Wind & the Lion?
dafmurray 2 years ago
The reviewer who said that is an ignorant tool and a jackass. The Rambo scores are considered classics, and are very well repected by even mainstream critics.(as is most of Goldsmith's work)
Nothing wrong with having good taste in music. I salute you for that, and be proud! But I know what you mean, most people don't "get it" when it comes to film music.
"The Wind and The Lion" is considered to be one of Goldsmith's by some. I do own it.
Thanks for watching and for the nice words :-))
JCpezzini 2 years ago
"Chain Reaction"? I'd rate "Air Force One" above that for terrific '90s Goldsmith. But apart from that, well done!
Cindylover1969 2 years ago
"Ice Chase" is the track that put "Chain Reaction" on the list, but I realize I may be the only fan of that score. You've inspired me to pull out my "Air Force One" cd and give it a fresh listen. "The Edge" would be another great one from that period.
Thanks for the nice comment :-))
JCpezzini 2 years ago
JCpezzini, Goldsmith almost drove me mad with the limited cue selections he made for many original releases. Star Trek TMP should have been a double album and why so often do cues like 'The Bridge' (Chain Reaction)get left off CD's. I can't see why reuse fees would be any higher for that cue. Air Force One is too short and not wholly representative of the complete score. Very disappointed in cue selection to First Blood. Often I'd buy the VHS/DVD of the movie rather than the CD score album.
dafmurray 2 years ago
I know what you mean about all those 28 minute Varese releases from the 90's. Many great cues went unrelased. But I must admit I am pretty happy with the First Blood CD, but would love a remastered/expanded release.
JCpezzini 2 years ago