News 2001

News Archive

Goldsmith and The LSO Nashville Concert

Jerry Goldsmith will be conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday April 28 2002 at 6:00 p.m.

London LSO Concert Update

The LSO have confirmed further details for the London, Barbican concert next year. The concert will be on Thursday, May 2nd. The provisional programme for the concert includes music from Star Trek: First Contact, The Last Castle, Poltergeist, Mulan and The Edge.

Jerry Goldsmith In Glasgow 2002!

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra have announced a Jerry Goldsmith concert on May 10, 2002 at 7:30pm.

Decca Replace Faulty Last Castle CD

The Decca Music Group are to replace the faulty Last Castle CD. A number of collectors have contacted Decca at their website's email address and complained. The following response was received from Decca UK:-

"The Last Castle's master has now been replaced by another and all the markets have been notified of the discrepancy. New stock will be available from the 15th November, and you should be able to obtain a replacement from the retailer at that time. However, if you wish you could instead send the disc to Decca, and we will forward a replacement".

The address is:- Operations Department, Decca Music Group, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4HS UK.

Collectors outside the UK should contact Decca at their website to arrange return and replacement of the disc or contact the original retailer whom they purchased it from.


Thanks to Jim Fisher for this update.

STAR TREK X: Nemesis

The TrekWeb have posted news that Jerry Goldsmith has been confirmed for the 10th Star Trek franchise movie. However, the project remains a distant 2002 assignment for the time being. Read the article at the following link.

Goldsmith in London 2002!

Tentative plans are underway for Jerry Goldsmith to again conduct the London Symphony Orchestra in a concert of his music at the Barbican Centre, London in early May 2002. Check the LSO Website for ticket ordering and further details nearer the time.

Varese Announce Damien: Omen II - Deluxe Edition

Varese Sarabande complete the Omen trilogy with a spectacular release of the original soundtrack from the 2nd movie of the horror trilogy. Varese have managed to include the original film soundtrack for the first time along with the well known album re-recording. Expect the deluxe packaged disc around December 4th.

Sum Of All Fears

Internet sources claiming that the forth coming thriller The Sum Of All Fears was not to be released have thankfully proven to be completely erroneous and the original story fully retracted. The hotly anticipated event movie is scheduled for summer 2002 with composer Jerry Goldsmith working on the score during the remainder of this year and recording scheduled for first quarter 2002.

Man From U.N.C.L.E CD

A label called Harkit Records have posted details of a new CD of original music from the Man From U.N.C.L.E TV series supposedly featuring Goldsmith's original contributions. However, Hugo Montengro is also credited on the album. Wait for further details, but visit their website for more details. Harkit Records.

Illustrated Man From FSM!

Announced for immediate ordering is a Goldsmith classic from the Ray Bradbury story The Illustrated Man. The glorious FSM CD from the WB archive features the complete score and best of all is presented in STEREO. Burn your German bootleg CD and order now from FSM!

Goldsmith Drops Domestic Disturbance!

Jerry Goldsmith is no longer going to score Domestic Disturbance. The composer produced some demo cues for the director but they did not like them. Source close to the movie say the were after a score in the style of Basic Instinct. Mark Mancina replaced the composer for this assignment.

Decca To Release The Last Castle

The high profile Decca label has announced they will release Jerry Goldsmith's score to The Last Castle October 16th. The album features about 30 minutes of score plus two source cues. Mark Mckenzie, Jerry Goldsmith's orchestrator wrote some additional music for the film due to a very tight post production schedule but it won't feature on the album.

Goldsmith Remembers

Jerry Goldsmith has dedicated a piece of music in memory of those who lost their lives in New York and Washington last week. The piece titled "September 11, 2001," is from his new score to The Last Castle and was performed at the Hollywood Bowl by the Bowl Orchestra on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September. Goldsmith completed his work on The Last Castle late last week.

FSM Announce Morituri

FSM has announced for immediate ordering this 1965 score for the WWII thriller starring Marlon Brando set aboard a German supply ship. Released many years ago by the infamous Tsunami label this official disc from the Fox archive has the complete score at 42 minutes and benefits from being mastered in stereo (the previous disc was mono). Order now from FSM.

The Omen & The Final Conflict Deluxe Editions From Varese

Varese has announced two new titles in their DE series of soundtrack re-issues. The expanded and newly re-mastered albums for both The Omen and The Final Conflict. Varese will deliver a re-mastered disc with most of the missing cues left off the first album along with new artwork and in depth liner notes. The Final Conflict will also carry extra music and improved presentation but the best news of all will be the promise of a dramatically improved sound from the decidedly rough sounding first album. Expect both discs in early October.

Planet Of The Apes - Budget Re-issue

With the current interest in all things Ape a minor label has resurrected the original soundtrack album based on the Intrada version but re-sequenced? Stick with the superb Varese Sarabande complete score version.

Free Jerry Goldsmith Concert - Southern California

There will be a Free concert with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra on August 11th. Goldsmith will be guest conductor at the Wadsworth Theatre.

Star Trek The Motion Picture SE DVD

The highly anticipated SE DVD of the first Star Trek movie will be bundled with a whole host of extras including an audio commentary that will feature among others Jerry Goldsmith. The documentary on the making of the film will include a discussion on the score as well as a chance to hear the Enterprise sequence with the original un-used music. Expect the feature packed 2 disc set with its new footage, improved special effects and sound mix November 6th.

The Sum Of All Fears - Exciting News From Monte Carlo

Jerry Goldsmith revealed some interesting news at his recent concert in Monte Carlo. The most intriguing project mentioned was the new Jack Ryan thriller starring Ben Affleck - The Sum Of All Fears, directed by Phil Alden Robinson. The composer spoke of a new direction for the music compared to the previous movies. Also mentioned is a possible Opera by friend Ray Bradbury on the Moby Dick story but set in a Sci-Fi environ.

FSM Announce New Goldsmith Disc

FSM has announced a new disc for release sometime in June. The ultra rare and previously unreleased music for 1973's Ace Eli and Rodger Of The Skies. This story of Stunt Pilot and his relationship with his son was notable for being written by a young Steven Spielberg. Also included is music from the TV series Room 222. Check the FSM site for online ordering June 8th.

Goldsmith In Monte Carlo

Jerry Goldsmith will conduct the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert of his music for film on July 22nd 2001.

Telarc's Jerry Goldsmith CD Now Available!

Telarc's commercial version of last years SACD Demonstrator from Philips is now available and can be ordered from their website.

Outland Remastered

WB France has re-issued the original 1981 album to the Peter Hyam's Sci-Fi Thriller Outland on CD. Nothing new apart from a remastered source and album notes. GNP Crescendo released the score on CD with Capricorn One some years ago.

Soarin' available on Disney CD Now!

Disney has released a CD soundtrack featuring the original music from the various rides at the new California Adventure Theme Park. This disc includes Goldsmith's spectacular 'Soarin' piece timed at 4:43. The disc can be ordered at the following link and costs $20 plus shipping.

Disney Mouse Shop

Superman SE DVD Reveals Goldsmith First Composer

Richard Donner's commentary on the new Superman DVD revealed that Jerry Goldsmith was in line to score the movie first but due to scheduling difficulties during 77-78 had to pass on the assignment. John Williams also nearly missed out for the same reason and the project again was offered to Goldsmith. But further scheduling prevented Goldsmith working on the film and Williams was finally able to score the film.

Legend SE DVD Not Cancelled!

The much delayed special edition DVD release of Ridley Scott's Legend will be released. Universal posted a confusing statement to DVD retailers saying the title had been discontinued and therefore cancelled. It turns out this was to try and put a stop to the thousands of back orders being placed with Universal for this 2 disc set. Universal say the special edition DVD, featuring the restored version of the film with Jerry Goldsmith's score will be released (at some point)!

Rio Lobo CD

Confirmed! Prometheus will be releasing Jerry Goldsmith's score to Howard Hawk's last western, Rio Lobo. Previously unreleased, the master has now been approved by the composer so expect the CD sometime in June.

Saturn Nomination For Hollow Man

The Saturn Awards, focussing on science fiction and fantasy film making, have nominated Jerry Goldsmith's 2000 score for Hollow Man. Winner to be announced in June.

Update: Winner was James Horner for The Grinch.

Telarc Goldsmith SACD Demonstrator Delayed

Telarc, responsible for many SACD releases, recently posted an ad on their website to order a commercial version of the Philips SACD/DSD Jerry Goldsmith Demonstrator on 24/4/01! The link then quickly disappeared and we assumed the worst. However, fear not Telarc say the 2 channel CD and SACD version will be available as soon as a number of production issues have been rectified.

Now due end of May

The Last Castle

Soundtrack Magazine have posted a new but distant assignment for Jerry Goldsmith. The Last Castle (previously just The Castle), due for for a limited release December 2001 and wider January 2002. The film comes from Dream Works and stars Robert Redford as a court marshalled 3 star General. Imprisoned in a maximum security facility, he rallies the inmates to revolt against the corrupt warden. The $60 million action drama starts filming in March.

Ray Bradbury & Goldsmith

Ray Bradbury was in San Diego recently and talked of his friendship with Jerry Goldsmith. He also revealed that he is to work with the composer on the re-recording of their Christus Apollo 1969 cantata. This is the planned second disc of the Philips SACD/DSD Multi Channel CD project started last year to demonstrate the new technology. As reported previously, Bradbury confirmed that Anthony Hopkins would narrate. The original being narrated by Charlton Heston. The recording will take place at Abbey Road Studios, London in July.

Thanks to Richard Mason

Along Came A Spider CD

Varese Sarabande have announced they will release a score album for the much delayed thriller Along Came A Spider around the 3rd of April. The movie is set to be released on the 6th of April.

Film Music Critics Jury Award For Hollow Man

The Film Music Critics Jury made up of writers of film music on the web have awarded Hollow Man the best score for 2000. James Newton Howard won best composer for 2000, Goldsmith came in 4th. For full details see the newly launched Music From The Movies website.

FSM Announce The Stripper/Nick Quarry

FSM has announced for immediate ordering Jerry Goldsmith's first big screen collaboration with the late Franklin J Schaffner. The Stripper has appeared as a boot from Tsunami some years ago but this official release is of course much improved with deluxe packaging and a good stereo source. Also appearing is 11 minutes from the curiously titled Nick Quarry which turns out to be an obscure TV pilot demo score from the same era which never made it to syndication.

Rat Race

Due to poor health the composer will not be scoring the remake of the classic hit comedy Its A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Elmer Bernstein scored it but had his work rejected and replaced by John Powell.

Jerry Goldsmith At The Royal Albert Hall

It appears the rumoured London concert at the Royal Albert Hall has now been confirmed! Date is Thursday June 28th. The composer will again be conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. Visit the London Symphony Website for ticket booking at the end of January.

Also May 5th, Barcelona - Spain.

Hollow Man Interview

The latest edition of the film music magazine Music From The Movies features a massive 22 page feature on the Hollow Man including a rare and lengthy interview with the composer as well as Director Paul Verhoeven. Don't miss it!

Papillon News

Confirmed! The new R2 DVD release of Papillon includes an isolated 5.1 score!! The disc was released December 4th. Check the DVD page for details. Also, French label Universal Jazz Music is to re-issue the soundtrack album to Papillon in 2001 with re-mastered sound and deluxe packaging.