Brundlefly 2,382 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I've been wondering what you think of Jerry's over-the-top comedy scores and which one you can recommend. "The 'Burbs", "Gremlins 2: The New Batch", "Small Soldiers" and "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" are somehow the second "Big Four" in my opinion. Whereas the auto-pilot action scores are generated from "Total Recall", the over-the-top comedy scores are generated from "Gremlins", but they evolve the idea of satirical composing and are much more regarded among Goldsmith fans! Is it worth having them all? Is it worth buying the deluxe editions? Do the remaining scores require a deluxe treatment? Are there further scores you would consider to belong to the "Jerry Goldsmith over-the-top comedy scores"-series? Discuss and recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Gremlins 2, easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,045 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hmm, I really like both The Burbs and Gremlins 2 a lot. The other two are....eh... ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,382 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 I like Small Soldiers and especially The Burbs the most, maybe because they seem less like pure fun, but like satirical method composing. At least that is my impression, especially when I'm listening to The Burbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,450 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Without even a scintilla of a hint of a shadow of a fleeting doubt: GREMLINS 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,090 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Gremlins 2 is Goldsmith gold. Composed around the time of Total Recall, and at an equally high standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,343 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Daffy Gremlin's theme in Gremlins 2 is the funniest theme Goldsmith ever wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,518 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 The Burbs is freaking epic. It's got everything and the kitchen sink (organ, dog bark synths...). The others are great too though. You should add options for S*P*Y*S and especially Mom and Dad Save the World. Yavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I could never get over those dog bark synths in The 'burbs. I even show that track to the uninitiated to demonstrate that film scores are more than just traditional orchestra. They think I'm nuts as soon as they've heard the track. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,343 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Nothing tops Daffy's theme (1:57 and 0:19) in terms of pure blissful silliness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,382 Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Yeah, I like it too. I'm happy to finally have The Imposter on CD. I think Small Soldiers will become more popular when people see the whole cake and not just a tiny bit. 4 hours ago, Margo Channing said: I could never get over those dog bark synths in The 'burbs. I even show that track to the uninitiated to demonstrate that film scores are more than just traditional orchestra. They think I'm nuts as soon as they've heard the track. It's impressive how silly things can be at first glance which turn out to be masterful art at second glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 You forgot to include "Dennis the Menace." I always considered this JG's version of Home Alone. Not his best, maybe, but certainly up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,382 Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 It's none of the scores making fun of itself and Jerry Goldsmith's own musical style and work as well as film music history. It's just a fun score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Display Name 60 Posted April 28, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2018 The Burbs is one of the few works of all existing music which is actually funny without film and context, cause the music itself is telling jokes - it's joking about itself. More comedy movies should have this kind of adult, ironic and sometimes even sarcastic commentary as music, instead of the usual stacato flutes and clarinets, accompanied by a triangle. These unintelligent scores don't make me laugh, but roll my eyes. Gnome in Plaid, Kasey Kockroach and Yavar Moradi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'd vote for "Other: See Comment" Here's my comment: Dennis the Menace Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,382 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Disco Stu said: I'd vote for "Other: See Comment" Here's my comment: Dennis the Menace Would you really consider that as "over-the-top"? I'd say it belongs more to Home Alone and The Terminal - light-hearted comedy scores. Maybe in between both categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It's pretty obnoxious - fair, as is the character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Brundlefly said: Would you really consider that as "over-the-top"? I'd say it belongs more to Home Alone and The Terminal - light-hearted comedy scores. Maybe in between both categories. I guess "over-the-top" isn't the best descriptor. It's just my personal favorite Goldsmith comedy score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 These are all fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,382 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Indeeeèerrreeeeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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