Sandor 459 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I'm somewhat interested in Goldsmith's last film score. I know Goldsmith was probably dealing with physical limitations at the time he worked on it, but history is full of composers dealing with illnesses of all kinds during their last days and producing great works nonetheless.So for those who own the score or have heard it: is it any good? I read the review over at Filmtracks (and saw the revised review for HP:PS as well; it now has a 5 star rating and there is little mention of "the lack of magic" that plagued the original review IMO), but I would like to hear other opinions as well. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 6,294 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Good question. For I considered to purchase his Varese Sarabande "last recordings" set recently.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Boelen 633 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Tracks "The Bad Guys" and "Car Trouble" offer some great comedic action music.Other than that, I'm not too familiar with this score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It's the best of his last few scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 1,931 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It's a fantastic score, full of energy and enthusiasm. Goldsmith covers a dozen genres in just over half hour. The album is a fantastic listen from beginning to end. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarbas 1 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It's a fantastic score, full of energy and enthusiasm. Goldsmith covers a dozen genres in just over half hour. The album is a fantastic listen from beginning to end. Highly recommended.I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 317 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I bought it in that "Last Recordings" box set since I didn't have that or Timeline and I listened to it the day I got it. I really enjoyed it from beginning to end, it's worth getting if you're a Goldsmith fan. Timeline is also worth getting too if you haven't picked it up. All though if you wanna pay the steep prices on ebay for the single copy, you could always get the "Last Recordings" box set like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It doesn't sound like the music by a man ravished by cancer.It's witty, clever inventive, at times rather joyous.Some directors always got something extra out of Goldsmith. Verhoeven did....and Joe Dante certainly did.It's not a masterpiece, like TMP, The Omen, Total Recall etc...But it is very good.I miss Jerry. I miss having action blockbusters with quality Goldsmith scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,765 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I read there was a great amount of excellent alternate material during the scoring sessions that we'll likely never hear. This is Goldsmith meets Bugs Bunny, I cherish this album, doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 428 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I read there was a great amount of excellent alternate material during the scoring sessions that we'll likely never hear. This is Goldsmith meets Bugs Bunny, I cherish this album, doc.Intriguing. There is one substantial unused cue (Car Trouble) on the album as it stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 388 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It doesn't sound like the music by a man ravished by cancer.It's witty, clever inventive, at times rather joyous.Some directors always got something extra out of Goldsmith. Verhoeven did....and Joe Dante certainly did.It's not a masterpiece, like TMP, The Omen, Total Recall etc...But it is very good.I miss Jerry. I miss having action blockbusters with quality Goldsmith scores. No one else could have written a better score for the film. In terms of clarity, elegance, and purposefulness, Goldsmith's ability to mickey-mouse with an orchestra (plus a few other instruments and sound f/x) was second to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hmm.... Must seek this score out at some point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I can only echo the sentiments expressed by my fellow board members, Goldsmith did deliver a fun and solid effort for his last score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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