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MacArthur 2 CD Set From Intrada!

Intrada present the premiere release of the film soundtrack recording of the 1977 War drama MacArthur featuring Gregory Peck in the title role. The film focussed on the latter stages and aftermath of WW2 as well as the Korean War.

At the time Jerry Goldsmith surprised many by accepting the project after his acclaimed work on the 1970 masterpiece Patton but the composer was inspired to write a completely new identity for the general, still managing to capture the essence of the man but most importantly deliver another rousing military theme. The film features very little action, focussing on the drama of the events, with Goldsmith providing the sensitivity of many of the key moments alongside brief action sequences and tension, with arrangements of his rousing theme never far away.

The 1977 MCA LP album was released on CD by Varese way back in 1990. Not only long out of print but fans were missing the actual film soundtrack. Now for the first time you can enjoy a complete presentation, courtesy of the brilliant Intrada label. The two CD set features complete the film soundtrack, alternates, source music and a stunning re-mastered presentation of the album with a dramatic improvement in the sound stage. Add notes by Jeff Bond and audio restoration from Chris Malone and you have a wonderful end of year Goldsmith treat.

Order from Intrada today!

Checkout the Goldsmith Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight!

Kickstarter and Stretch Goal Achieved!

Well done Jerry Goldsmith fans as they achieve the funding for Leigh Phillips' final recordings for the General Electric Theater, as well as a bonus stretch goal score - Autumn Love, which was a set of library cues that have appeared in the Twilight Zone and The Fugitive TV shows, and maybe other productions of the time. It's a beautiful score that's the perfect addition. The scores were recorded in early December. We wait for Leigh to announce their release, presumably sometime in January 24.

Pledge your support at Kickstarter.

New French Jerry Goldsmith Book Crowd Funding Launched and Achieved!

JERRY GOLDSMITH: UN ORFEVRE A HOLLYWOOD crowd funding has launched. The book is 450 pages, 18x26cm, soft cover, all in French. Written by Jerry Goldsmith specialist Yves Desrichard (among others). This book reviews the composer's biography, his influences, musical masters, years in television, special relationships and the evolution of his compositional style. A detailed approach that leaves none of the Maestro's works untouched. The fruit of patient research and cross-referencing of information, the book retraces the Maestro's career on all his projects, without exception, with a wealth of anecdotes and analysis, over almost 450 pages. This book will enable French speaking fans to appreciate even more the consistency, diversity and modernity of this giant of film music.

The extensive main book comes with an optional second book, entirely focusing on Goldsmith LP and CD albums covers: JERRY GOLDSMITH VISUAL FILMOGRAPHY, 200 pages, 18x26cm, soft cover, in French and English

The campaign runs until December 2. Delivery to contributors will take place between late March and early April 2024. The book launch will in Paris on Saturday, March 23, 2024 for an exceptional evening with a screening of Star Trek The Motion Picture.

Add your support at the Kisskissbankbank campaign page.

The General Electric Theater JG Scores - The Final Kickstarter!

Hot on the heels of The Last Dance release, Leigh Phillips launches his most ambitious Kickstarter to date.

From Leigh Phillips..

As with the previous campaigns, we will be recording two highly contrasting scores. Firstly, "My Dark Days"; a two part story, whose espionage-driven plot elicits a dark and dramatic atmospheric score from the composer, written for an ensemble of low strings, wind, brass, and percussion.

Secondly (and the final score in this recording series) is "The Committeeman". For this introspective tale, written by Joseph Stefano (of Psycho fame!) Goldsmith provides a gentle and plaintive score for an ensemble of strings and guitar…or, more specifically, a tiple. This is another example of a “lost episode”; however, although we don't have access to the moving image, we do have Goldsmith's handwritten charts. So, much like the situation with "Sarah's Laughter", "Hitler’s Secret", and "The Last Dance", if we succeed in recording this score, it will be the first time the music has been heard in over sixty years! Below is a demo of one of the already-reconstructed cues.

As before, the intention is to record both scores (across two sessions) with an ensemble of musicians from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, in Smecky Music Studios, with multiple Grammy Award-winning engineer Jan Holzner. The music will be accompanied by detailed liner notes by Yavar Moradi (co-host of The Goldsmith Odyssey podcast) and will feature cover art by Joe Sikoryak.

Any and all support is welcomed in this final push to record and preserve these wonderful scores from a true master craftsman.

Bonus recording announced for a Kickstarter stretch goal! Autumn Love is a beautiful a selection of library cues that Goldsmith wrote that have featured in the TV series' Twilight Zone and The Fugitive.

Pledge your support at Kickstarter.

The Last Dance - New General Electric Theater Score Now Available!

Leigh Phillips has released his new recording of another rare Jerry Goldsmith General Electric Theater score. The Last Dance is a lost episode with little information surrounding the storyline but appears to focus on a relationship between a newly married young couple. The beautifully sensitive score is a revelation and another Goldsmith gem from this classic series.

Purchase the score from Leigh's Website.

Check out the Goldsmith Odyssey Report.

Star Trek TMP Director's Cut Soundtrack Version on Vinyl!

On Sale Star Trek Day (Friday, September 8) at Noon ET: Enjoy The Ride Records, in conjunction with Paramount Music proudly presents Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition, Music Composed and Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith.

Jerry Goldsmith's iconic score to the 1979 film has been restored, remixed, and mastered from the first-generation multi-track masters by Bruce Botnick (Original album Executive Producer and Goldsmith's long-time engineer). Mike Matessino co-produced the album with Botnick, handling the restoration, editing, and track assembly. With over 80 minutes of music, Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition is available on vinyl for the first time in this definitive assembly. Pressed on 2xLP 140g coloured vinyl and housed in a high gloss gatefold jacket with black poly-lined inner sleeves, there is also a double-sided full-colour insert nestled inside.

Order from Enjoy The Ride Records.

Leigh Phillips Records New Goldsmith General Electric Theater Score - Last Dance!

Leigh Phillips has completed his new recording, with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, for the Jerry Goldsmith score to another rare General Electric Theater episode called The Last Dance. The episode has long been lost so nobody knew what this really sounded like until Leigh was able to transcribe the original preserved score and produce this new recording at the Smecky Studios.

The session was presented as a “thank you” to backers of previous “Goldsmith at The GE Theater” Kickstarter campaigns, and for supporters of The Jerry Goldsmith Companion: Celebrating A Musical Legend.

The recording should be available at the end of September from Leigh's store and the usual Digital Music services.

City Hall - Deluxe Edition CD From Varese CD Club

Varese Sarabande announce a newly expanded presentation of Jerry Goldsmith's score for the 1996 political thriller set in New York focussing on the aftermath of an accidental shooting of a minor. The film featured Al Pacino as the major and John Cusak as his deputy looking into the suspicious circumstances of the tragic event.

Goldsmith provided a dramatic orchestral score and a nod to Gershwin for his percussion led main theme. The low key drama features measured support as well as moments of suspense.

The new version features the film presentations of the score, a series of alternates as well as the original album edit from 96.

Order from Varese CD Club Today! Ships July 7th.

Listen to the Goldsmith Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight Episode!

Kickstarter Launched And Funding Achieved!

Amazing to see that the Jerry Goldsmith Companion Books have already achieved their funding goal after only 7 hours when it launched on Tuesday 16th May. Fans have put their support behind the project and can look forward to writer Jeff Bond's exciting two volume examination of Jerry Goldsmith's career. The set of books are available to pledge in various formats from basic digital download to soft and hard backed books with exciting extras to tempt fans!

Kickstarter achieved over $171,000 in funding from 1444 pledges! Amazing to see Jerry Goldsmith fans come together and make these exciting books a reality.

Jerry Goldsmith Companion Books - Publisher Update!

At long last, THE JERRY GOLDSMITH COMPANION: VOLUMES 1 and 2 are on the launching pad and our Kickstarter campaign is set to go live within a matter of days.

As such, we paid close attention to your comments and concerns and opted to reformat both books from cover to cover. This allowed us to reconfigure our original price structures, thereby making the books more affordable for everyone.

Readers may now choose between digital, softbound, hardbound and signed editions with prices ranging from $35 to $95 for both books together. The revised layouts also allowed us to entertain optional shipping methods, making them vastly more affordable to every reader in every country.

Too, the delay gave our author the opportunity to add additional materials and visuals, including a priceless new quote from director George Miller on working with Goldsmith on his NIGHTMARE AT 20,000 FEET episode of TWILIGHT ZONE - THE MOVIE, gifted to us by Tim Greiving, one of our most generous benefactors.

Moving forward, we urge everyone to join our Facebook Group for a steady stream of up-to-the-minute updates and background info on the creation of the books, not only from Jeff Bond, but also from numerous key participants.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/783156926449590/people/?should_open_welcome_member_composer=1

As always, we appreciate your patience and support as we’ve charted this long and complicated road. As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait and in the case of THE JERRY GOLDSMITH COMPANION, you are in for a bounty of riches.

Gremlins Full Score Book!

Chris Siddall Music has announced the pre-order for his new full score book - Jerry Goldsmith's fun and thrilling score for the box office hit Gremlins.

Order Now!

Jerry Goldsmith Concert Austin Symphony June 2024

The Austin Symphony Orchestra has announced a full Jerry Goldsmith concert for June 8th 2024 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Peter Bay conducting.

Concert Brochure

Latest General Electric Theater Scores Now Available!

Leigh Phillips’ stunning new recordings of two ultra rare Jerry Goldsmith General Electric Theater scores (The Legend That Walks Like A Man and Hitler's Secret) are now available for download for the Kickstarter contributors. Plus Goldsmith Odyssey report also available.

Goldsmith Odyssey Report

Jerry Goldsmith - A Musical Chameleon Book 3rd Edition!

Christian Aguilera has issued a 3rd English edition of his book on Jerry Goldsmith titled A Musical Chameleon. This version is much improved over the earlier editions as it fixes numerous issues with the translation and errors found in various places. I was very happy to help out and send in corrections where I found them. Order the new edition here.

Jerry Goldsmith A Musical Chameleon 3rd Edition