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Freud Deluxe Edition CD From Varese

One of Jerry Goldsmith's earliest scores, and the composer's first Oscar nomination finally makes it to an official CD release from Varese Sarabande's CD Club. Goldsmith's challenging work for John Huston's biopic has only been on LP and a poorly produced boot CD before, both long out of print. This impressive disc features extra music not heard on either album before. The source is largely stereo with a handful of mono cues. Limited to 3000 copies.

Order today from Varese!

Inner Space Complete Score CD From La-La Land!!!

Wow! La-La Land deliver another stunning Jerry Goldsmith CD release! The original Inner Space soundtrack album only had a small amount of score, plus a handful of songs and not surprisingly missed out on some thrilling action and adventure scoring from the maestro of the genre. Now La-La Land right another wrong in the world of film music and present the full score. Incredible! Thanks to all who made this fantastic release possible. Limited to 3000 copies.

Order from La-La Land 1st December!

I.Q. And Seconds CD From La-La Land

Two previously unavailable scores from the Paramount archive debut on one CD that are musically poles apart. I.Q. (1994) was one of only two latter Goldsmith career scores not to make it to CD at the time of the movie's release, the other being The Vanishing. Goldsmith's humorous and affectionate little score adds Rock And Roll and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" to the proceedings for a light hearted listen.

In complete contrast Seconds (1966) is a score thought missing in action. Though sadly in mono and from one of the least favoured sources when it comes to soundtrack production Mike Matessino has worked wonders to give fans the very best possible presentation of a Goldsmith classic for the John Frakenheimer acclaimed chiller.

Limited to 3000 copies. So order from La-La Land Today!

'Ave Satani' 2nd In Poll Of Scariest Movie Music

Jerry Goldsmith's 'Ave Satani' from The Omen was voted as the second scariest film theme tune or 'song' in a recent poll conducted by PRS For Music, which collects royalties on behalf of composers and songwriters in the UK. Bernard Herrmann's legendary music for the shower scene in Psycho took the top spot.

Escape From The Planet Of The Apes CD

Varese Sarabande have issued a limited edition CD release of Jerry Goldsmith's score to the third Planet Of The Apes movie Escape From The Planet Of The Apes. The score was previously available as a 16 minute suite on the Planet Of The Apes CD also from Varese. An earlier boot featured the full score in mono. This new disc, part of their CD Club line up for October, is the complete score and in stereo. Limited to 3000 copies.

Order today from Varese Sarabande!

Rent-A-Cop Complete Score From Intrada

Intrada has announced a re-issue of one of their earliest albums. Rent-A-Cop was one of sadly many minor assignments for the great Jerry Goldsmith during the mid to late 80s. Intended to re-launch both Burt Reynolds and Liza Minnelli's flagging big screen careers it disappeared fairly quickly from the cinemas and barely made it to video.

Goldsmith's contribution is the best thing about the whole film. A soaring main theme highlighting trumpet contrasts with gritty action and eerie suspense favouring electronics. Intrada presents the missing score left off the first release plus a couple of source cues conducted by the composer.

Order today from Intrada. Limited to 3000 copies.

The Trouble With Angels Announced By Harkit

UK based Harkit Records has announced another Jerry Goldsmith title. A re-issue of The Trouble With Angels soundtrack album, previously available on the Mainstream label but partnered off with the Stagecoach album recording. From the sound of the clips on the site it appears they may have used the Mainstream CD as a source. CD released 26th October. But pre-order it and it ships for you in September.

Order now from Harkit.

Fimucité  3 Jerry Goldsmith Tribute Highlights At YouTube

YouTube is hosting some original clips from the recent Jerry Goldsmith celebration and tribute in Tenerife. The Fimucité 3 event featured a special Goldsmith concert conducted by Mark Snow and Diego Navarro .

The event featured an award for Varese's Robert Townson and a special award to the late composer accepted by Carol Goldsmith.

The clips can be viewed at these links...

The Final Conflict
Gremlins
Robert Townson Award And Carol Goldsmith Acceptance

Capricorn One Album Recording Re-issued

Collector's Choice Music is re-issuing the Capricorn One album re-recording Jerry Goldsmith made with the National Philharmonic Orchestra at the time of the film's release. This presentation has previously been available on CD on the Crescendo label, partnered with Outland, but has long been out of print. Of course Intrada issued the original soundtrack to this score but this has long been out of print too. Those who missed out completely should pick this up as it features one of Goldsmith's finest album recordings. Absolutely sumptuous. Due end of September.

Order from the CCM Website today!

Cain's Hundred TV Scores From FSM

Following on from their epic Dr Kildare CD set earlier this year, FSM present Jerry Goldsmith's rare and previously unreleased scores for the 60s crime drama Cain's Hundred! FSM have assembled Jerry Goldsmith's four episode scores along with his theme in clean mono. Only missing out on one cue that has deteriorated and is unusable. The CD closes with one episode score from Goldsmith's friend Morton Stevens. As always FSM round out the release with authoritative liner notes from expert Jon Burlingame.

The disc is limited to 3000 copies. Order today from Screen Archives!

Cinemagic's Jerry Goldsmith Celebration Encore

Cinemagic's Jerry Goldsmith celebration hosted by Varese's Robert Townson back in February to remember Jerry Goldsmith's Birthday is to receive an encore to coincide with the epic film music festival and Jerry Goldsmith concerts at Fimucité 3. The massive 35 hour event begins on July 20th at noon EST.

Read more at Varese Sarabande and Cinemagic

Wall Street Journal Praises Goldsmith's Chinatown Score

Check out an excellent article over at the Wall Street Journal. Terry Teachout asks does film music really matter to the average film goer? And uses Goldsmith's remarkable Chinatown score to answer the question with a resounding yes! Read the full article here.

 

American Youth Symphony Concert Part II - May 2010

The second part of a 3 year tribute to Jerry Goldsmith has been announced for May 2nd 2010. No concert this year! This concert will focus on the "middle years" 1971 to 1982 and features music from Papillon, Alien, Poltergeist, The Omen, Music For Orchestra and QBVII. As before the concert is free and is held in the Royce Hall at 7pm.

Read more at the American Youth Symphony website.

Lonely Are The Brave Soundtrack From Varese!

Varese Sarabande has announced its latest selection of limited edition CD Club titles which includes the official soundtrack release of a bona fide Jerry Goldsmith classic. Lonely Are The Brave was a pivotal moment in Goldsmith's early career and remains one of his finest scores. This stunning release features the complete score along with a handful of unused cues. Though no official word on whether it is from a mono or stereo source.

The disc is limited to 3000 copies. Order today!

Jerry Goldsmith Tribute Concert At Fimucité 3

The film music festival Fimucité 3 which runs from July 20th to July 26th on Tenerife will feature a tribute to Jerry Goldsmith. Festival Director Diego Navarro will conduct excerpts of Jerry Goldsmith's classic Alien score as part of an Alien series concert followed by Joel McNeely conducting an 80th Birthday tribute concert to Jerry Goldsmith featuring music from Gremlins, The Omen, Star Trek First Contact and Poltergeist. The Goldsmith event is co-produced and hosted by Varese Sarabande supremo Robert Townson. 

Read more at the festival website!

In Harm's Way Soundtrack From Intrada

Fittingly for Intrada's 100th Special Collection CD they have announced a Jerry Goldsmith title. In Harm's Way was previously only available on CD from the Japanese SLC Label. This CD has long since been out of print and even though it sounded pretty good was mastered from tape and LP sources. Intrada's superlative CD presentation is mastered from the first generation 2 track stereo masters. Intrada point out that even though the Paramount vaults have opened the actual tapes for the score have been lost so there was no chance of any extra music. Still In Harm's Way is one of those perfectly presented soundtrack albums. A stunning mix of dramatic Goldsmith military action, a gorgeous love theme and infectious toe tapping period source music. Don't hesitate to either upgrade your SLC release or own this wonderful album for the first time.

Order today from Intrada. Limited to 3000 copies!

Sebastian Announced By Harkit

Controversial soundtrack producer Harkit Records have officially announced their CD issue of the Sebastian soundtrack featuring a swinging sixties Jerry Goldsmith score. The CD is a re-issue of the DOT LP content but includes some extra elements of the Tristram Cary cue Sputnik Code. No word on whether this is from an LP source. The package is rounded out with a 'sumptuous' booklet.

Let us wait and see if Intrada can come to our rescue on this score in the future. And now the Paramount vault seems to be opening lets hope they can discover the original film soundtrack too.

But if you can't wait order now from Harkit Records.

One Little Indian Sold Out!

It took a little longer than usual but Intrada's superlative release of Jerry Goldsmith's score to One Little Indian has now sold out, taking just under two weeks. If you missed it then check the other leading soundtrack dealers or EBay of course!

Is Sebastian Now Coming To CD?

It seems one of the last LP soundtracks featuring a Jerry Goldsmith score may be finally coming to CD. The Dusty Groove's website lists the CD of the swinging sixties spy comedy Sebastian for a late April release. No label has been announced but some believe it is British based Harkit Records. However, there is a concern that the release is not being properly licensed as the title resides with UMG who own the DOT label catalogue. Doug Fake at Intrada revealed that he is in the process of looking into releasing this title but may be beaten to it. Though I'm sure most fans will remain loyal to Intrada and buy their version too. If and when that comes out.

Twilight Zone The Movie Complete Score

Another Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack release hot on the heels of Intrada's One Little Indian. It never rains but it pours! This time the complete score to Twilight Zone The Movie produced by famed soundtrack restorer Mike Matessino. Although the score had a very successful soundtrack album release at the time of the movie and a couple of CD re-issues in later years Goldsmith's superlative fantasy score is a must in this definitive form. FSM have gone back to the "first generation masters" and restored the score as originally recorded - adding the missing score, the two songs, one previously unreleased by John William's son Joseph, plus the original album tracks. Rounded out with notes by Matessino and Jeff Bond. Limited to 3000 copies.

Order today from Screen Archives!

One Little Indian Soundtrack From Intrada!

Another Intrada Goldsmith coup! The very first soundtrack release of the little known Disney family adventure from 1973 - One Little Indian. Jerry Goldsmith provides one of his trademark western scores brimming with action and adventure but this time adding comedy into the mix. Intrada present the entire score in stunning stereo from the 2" masters. Personally mixed by Goldsmith's friend and regular engineer Bruce Botnick! As per usual with Intrada expect the release to be rounded out with informative notes and dynamic presentation. Wow indeed!

Samples from Intrada's Site

Escort The Prisoner
Thirsty Boy 
Outwit The Posse
End Of The Line 
Hot Fire 
Necktie Party 
Go After Him! 
A Free Man  

Order from Intrada now as there is only 3000 copies to go around!

 

Lonely Are The Brave DVD

The Classic Flix website is listing a new DVD of the critically acclaimed Kirk Douglas western Lonely Are The Brave, featuring one of Jerry Goldsmith's early triumphs. Although the film has appeared on DVD in Europe this is the first R1 release. Interestingly, the DVD includes two special features; One titled Lonely Are the Brave: A Tribute and the other titled The Music Of Lonely Are The Brave!

The disc is scheduled for release on July 9th. Read more and pre-order at the Classic Flix website.

Dr Kildare CD Set From FSM

Film Score Monthly has announced a 3 CD set featuring the original music from the popular 60's TV series Dr Kildare featuring Jerry Goldsmith's iconic main theme. Disc one features over 78 minutes of music by Goldsmith covering the four episodes he scored and of course his main theme. The remaining two discs feature music by other composers along with a handful of Goldsmith scored cues focussing on that theme. Disc three includes the song adaptation of the Goldsmith theme sung by Richard Chamberlain - Three Stars Will Shine Tonight. The set is for the most part in mono.

Order now from Screen Archives!

Another Jerry Goldsmith Radio Tribute

The Film Music Society website has published details of another radio tribute for Jerry Goldsmith. "L.A. Confidential: A Tribute to Jerry Goldsmith" will air on classical radio station KUSC 91.5 FM in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. Pacific time. It will also air online at www.kusc.org.

Jerry Goldsmith Radio Celebration

Varèse Sarabande Records and Sirius/XM’s Cinemagic launch a weeklong, 80th birthday celebration remembering and honouring the life and work of Jerry Goldsmith.

Robert Townson will guide listeners on an extensive tour of the legendary composer’s extraordinary and enormous career. From such classics as Patton, The Omen, Star Trek and Chinatown to some obscure gems that will be a discovery for almost everyone, over 130 scores will be featured over the course of five, daily, five and six-hour shows.

Beginning on Monday, February 9 at 4:00 pm EST/1:00 pm PST this very special celebration will continue each day at the same time. As a grand finale, all five programs will be run consecutively, all weekend long, beginning Saturday, February 14 at 12:01am EST.

Jerry Goldsmith’s 80th Birthday Celebration will be available to all Sirius/XM Radio subscribers on Cinemagic, channel 76. Sirius/XM’s CINEMAGIC is also available online to subscribers and as a free trial.

Direct TV subscribers can also access Sirius/XM’s Cinemagic on channel 822.