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Inchon CD - New Presentation And High Res Download

Intrada Records announce another presentation of the Korean war drama score to Inchon. This time over 3 CDs! Album, previously released complete score and the complete score without any changes and cross fades yielding a few more notes here and there. The set has been re-mastered further and has an improved sound, even on CD 16bit. The CD set is only available for 45 days. The main draw is a digital high resolution download offering to improve on the limitations of CD, which should be available from all the usual sources. Order the CD from Intrada!

Goldsmith At Fox CD Reissues From La-La Land

La-La Land Records announce CD sets featuring Jerry Goldsmith scores written at 20th Century Fox. Essentially reissues, although The Flim Flam Man has one extra 50 second cue. The other scores are The Detective, Von Ryan's Express and The Blue Max. Note in the case of The Detective this does not include the extra two cues found on the isolated DVD track. La-La Land promise further reissues in 2021. For those who have the previous individual CD releases these are of little interest but hardcore fans may be interested in the The Flim Flam Man. And of course if you missed them before these will be very welcome. The sets feature striking artwork and informative notes from Jeff Bond.

Order from La-La Land Records from 1st December.

The Last Castle - 2CD Set From Intrada

Intrada presents a complete presentation of Jerry Goldsmith's powerful 2001 score to the military prison drama The Last Castle. The 2 CD set includes the complete Goldsmith score, alternates and the missing Mark McKenzie finale action cue. The 2nd CD features classical selections - heard as source in the movie, which were either conducted or supervised by Goldsmith. The set is rounded out with the original Decca album re-mastered.

Check out the Goldsmith Odyssey Podcast with guest Doug Fake discussing the new release.

Order from Intrada Today!

The Wind And The Lion - New French Blu-ray

A new presentation on Blu-ray of The Wind And the Lion has been announced from Rimini Editions. The impressive set is a hard back book style package with dramatic new artwork and features a commentary track from none other than the Goldsmith Odyssey Team!

The set is available through European retailers and via Amazon France.

Total Recall Vinyl Set From Quartet Records

Quartet Records will re-issue their Total Recall 2 CD from 2015 to celebrate the 30th anniversary 4K release of the film. That set includes the 2 CD set as well. But Quartet has announced they will also issue a 3 LP set for the soundtrack! The dynamic gatefold sleeve will hold the 180Gram platters. Both the re-issued 2 CD set and vinyl release will feature new art. Content and source are the same. Although Bruce Botnick has mastered the source for vinyl. The sets are due November. Limited to 1000 copies.

Order from Quartet Records!

The Don Is Dead - Soundtrack Premiere From Intrada!

Intrada Records present a 70's Goldsmith premiere release! This rare crime drama from 1973 is one of the composer's more obscure assignments for a film that was somewhat overshadowed by the Godfather movies at the time. Goldsmith provides one of his trademark orchestral suspense scores; adding a smattering of action, period synth embellishments and a warm love theme and vocal version with lyrics by Carol Goldsmith.

Intrada present the score in glorious stereo from the Universal vaults. A generous running time with a handful of extras and requisite notes from liner master Jeff Bond. Dramatic art rounds out the package.

Order from Intrada Records!

Total Recall 4K Disc Set Bundled With 2CD Soundtrack

A new special edition set featuring Total Recall in 4K is being released with a whole host of extras including the Quartet 2CD soundtrack release, which is now out of print. However, it is worth pointing out Quartet Records will re-issue their 2CD release in the not too distant future and may include the new artwork.

The Goldsmith Odyssey Launch New Sub Series

The Team at the Goldsmith Odyssey have launched a new sub series of podcasts spotlighting new Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack releases and featuring behind the scenes information and interviews with those involved in the production. The first looks at Intrada's new The Don Is Dead release with Doug Fake and Roger Feigelson.

The Don Is Dead Soundtrack Spotlight

Also, check out their lengthy and detailed interview with soundtrack restoration expert Chris Malone which includes fascinating info on recent Goldsmith soundtracks Take Her She's Mine, Archer and Warning Shot.

Chris Malone Interview

 

Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea Box Set

La-La Land Records are presenting a box set of the surviving scores from the classic 60s TV series. Jerry Goldsmith scored the second season premiere episode Jonah And The Whale and was tapped to write a new theme. The music has featured on a Crescendo CD but this set presents additional music, plus an un-used alternate upbeat theme than the one heard on the episode!

Order from La-La Land Records June 23rd

Take Her, She's Mine - Soundtrack Premiere From Intrada!

Wow! First time on soundtrack album for this rare and previously thought lost score. An early Fox film score for Jerry Goldsmith and more importantly his first broad movie comedy score. At times slightly whacky but ultimately a score of its time for 60s Hollywood. Even more amazing the music is presented in stereo! The CD also features a mono presentation as a bonus.

Order from Intrada today!

U.S. Marshals - Deluxe Edition From Varese!!!!

Much sort after expansion of 1998 action thriller soundtrack from Varese Sarabande's CD Club. The original release did feature a key number of the score's set pieces but missed off some exciting and aggressive Goldsmith action to make the score a much more satisfying listen. A mass of percussion and brass dominate with jagged piano and customary synthesiser embellishments adding to the score's overall power. Limited to 3000 Copies.

Order from Varese Sarabande!

The Saboteur Code Name - Morituri From Intrada

Intrada's latest Goldsmith soundtrack is a sonically improved version of the obscure WWII thriller starring Marlon Brando and Yul Brynner. The score features many of the composer's most popular musical trademarks with suspense and action playing a key part. A Zither, in the tradition of the Third Man, plays the main title theme with large orchestra dominating the majority of the score.

FSM released this music in 2001 and has long been out of print. This new release features a dramatically improved sound and a small amount of extra music which was previously dialled out due to wow. Order from Intrada today!

Basic Instinct Full Score

Omni Music Publishing has released the full Basic Instinct orchestral score in a new book. 173 pages, paperbound. 9x12 inches. Order from their website today.

The Swarm - 2CD Set From La-La Land Records!

It's finally here! The La-La Land Records stunning presentation of Jerry Goldsmith's acclaimed dramatic score to the 1978 disaster movie The Swarm is released today, 3rd March. The two disc presentation has been promised for a while now but has taken years to finally make it a reality. The set features the complete film soundtrack presentation on disc 1. With the original LP program of edited highlights on disc 2 and a couple of alternates to round out the excellent package. The set is entirely re-mixed and mastered in high resolution from the first generation 1/2" vault elements.

Order today from La-La Land Records!

Simians & Serialism - New Expanded Edition!

John O'Callaghan's acclaimed examination of Jerry Goldsmith's legendary score to Planet Of The Apes is now available in a new expanded edition. Probing deeper into the work and making new discoveries and new illustrations, including excerpts from Goldsmith's own sketches, diagrams and historical data. Framed with all new research on the production and release of the classic 1968 film. This edition also debuts a brand new in-depth analysis of the score to Escape From The Planet Of The Apes.

Order from Pithikos Entertainment today!

Star Trek Picard - New Series features Goldsmith Theme

The new Star Trek Next Generation spin off - Star Trek Picard, which focuses on the retired admiral's adventures with the Romulans and provides a link between Star Trek Nemesis and the 2009 Star Trek movie, features music by Jeff Russo. The theme and score feature subtle references to past Star Trek music and includes quotes from Jerry Goldsmith's Star Trek The Motion Picture theme.