Sandor 459 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,602 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 It's good...it's very...very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Indeed. And from one of Goldsmith's best phases. But his best? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Haven't heard it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Shame on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 not his best score, not even top 2 or 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 A good score by Goldsmith, Baja Fuego is the hilight of the album, but it's not his best score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,765 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 There is no "best Jerry Goldsmith score", only favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 There is no "Best John Williams Score", only favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 There is no Dana, only Zuul.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 126 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 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.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Of course it helps that it's attatched to a good movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 126 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I've never seen the film I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 its good, nothing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 It's been so long since I've seen the film, I really can't remember too much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 its good, nothing more Good, nothing more, is better than most Goldsmith movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 353 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 243 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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