Jerry Goldsmith's Under Fire

[Sandor 918]

Personally, I prefer Goldsmith's Under Fire over Star Trek, Poltergeist or Legend, scores that are often mentioned when asked the question: what is Jerry Goldsmith's best score?

Of course, there are numerous scores to choose from and, like Williams, Goldsmith has produced several scores that would qualify as "best score". Perhaps it's better to refer to "favorite score" in this regard.

However; Under Fire has hardly ever been discussed. I've been listening to it these last couple of days and the biggest strength is its melodic presentation. And many selections sound like it was written by a different composer. Very unconventional, like Schindler's List is unconventional in many regards for Williams.

What is your opinion on Under Fire?

[Morlock 12]

Well this is a coincidence...I was just a couple of hours ago listening to it in my car.

It is my favorite Jerry score as well, which is funny, because initially, I didn't like it at all. When I got first put it on, I loved 'Bajo Fuego' (How can you not?), but I was turned off by the electronics. But after seeing the movie, and listening to it again, I love it more and mroe each time I hear it. A marvelous score, and a marvelous album.

[Josh500 1,620]

I have never heard the score (and have never even seen the movie Under Fire ) but if asked what my favorite JG score is, I would say "Basic Instinct." I think no one -- not even JW, perhaps because he hadn't been offered to do an erotic thriller -- wrote quite a score like that.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383]

It's good...it's very...very good.

[Marian Schedenig 11,694]

Indeed. And from one of Goldsmith's best phases. But his best? Nah.

[Mr. Breathmask 624]

Haven't heard it.

[Marian Schedenig 11,694]

Shame on you.

[BLUMENKOHL 1,110]

It's quite amazing, but the cake has to go to Star Trek The Motion Picture.

I'd put The Russia House above or equal to Under Fire.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

not his best score, not even top 2 or 3.

[Ollie 1,375]

A good score by Goldsmith, Baja Fuego is the hilight of the album, but it's not his best score.

[Jill Sandwich 11,164]

There is no "best Jerry Goldsmith score", only favourites.

[Red 75]

There is no "Best John Williams Score", only favorites.

[Ollie 1,375]

There is no Dana, only Zuul....

[fommes 165]

I know that there's no best Goldsmith score, so to speak, but for one reason or the other, I find myself liking this score more than any other score, even Basic Instinct or the like. So yes, I prefer this particular score and CD too. (I'd recommend tracking down the remastered CD btw.)

[Morlock 12]

Of course it helps that it's attatched to a good movie.

[fommes 165]

I've never seen the film I'm afraid.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

its good, nothing more

[nightscape94 968]

It's a great score on album, in terms of musical listening experience, but I've never seen the film. I cannot concede that it's his best, but certainly damn good.

Tim

[Ollie 1,375]

It's been so long since I've seen the film, I really can't remember too much about it.

[Morlock 12]

its good, nothing more

Good, nothing more, is better than most Goldsmith movies.

[robthehand 3]

Indeed!

[mahler3 548]

I would rather have Rent-A-Cop, pure cheese but sooo catchy!

I never got into Under Fire, but this thread has prompted me to give it another listen so thanks Roald.

- Tim.

[Trumpeteer 304]

It's been a long time, but I remember liking the score and thinking it should have won the Oscar over "The Right Stuff."

I'll have to watch the movie again. I remember someone dies shockingly, and that it involves journalists in danger.