Incanus 5,714 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 While reading Filmtracks I stumbled upon a discussion where these two Youtube videos from Jerry Goldsmith's The River Wild recording sessions were linked. Part of this material is seen in the old JG Film Music Masters documentary but this is, I believe the actual raw footage from various parts of the sessions from the opening tuning to recording booth discussions between JG and director Curtis Hanson. There is over an hour's worth of it in 2 parts. Fascinating stuff seeing how the scoring proceeds and how meticulous the crafting of a cue can be! Part 1 Part 2 KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I watched this a while back as part of a binge of Jerry related interviews/documentaries. It was definitely a fascinating watch, but I wish it featured one of his greater scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I watched this a while back as part of a binge of Jerry related interviews/documentaries. It was definitely a fascinating watch, but I wish it featured one of his greater scores.Ditto! But beggars can't be choosers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The old Lukas-Kendall theory that Goldsmith was quintessentially a blue collar worker only with the brain of a musical genius seems to be confirmed here, regardless of what music is recorded. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Absolutely fascinating to watch. Goldsmith seems to have a perfectionist side, but cordial and professional to the session players all the same. I liked his good-natured "Rudy's doing well? Maybe I'll get paid a bit more" aside in between sessions.Now I wish the same people who taped Goldsmith's sessions for The River Wild did one for Shirley Walker. I wonder how her scoring process differed from Goldsmith's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yeah, he always seemed like such an affable guy. Wish he were here.There's also a not-great quality video of him recording The Mephisto Waltz. I'll find it when I'm not on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Here you go - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 There's some brilliantly inventive noise collaging around the 14-minute mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The River Wild videos were fascinating!I'll check out the Mephisto Waltz ones as soon as I get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Happy birthday to Jerry Goldsmith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Indeed! Thank you for this one, which is appropriately stuck in my head today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 There's some brilliantly inventive noise collaging around the 14-minute mark. Gotta love the Lion's Roar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 For JG's birthday, I've been playing this non-stop. I think this is my new favorite: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwb 0 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Haven't seen anyone point it out, but in part 2 you can see Varese's own Robert Townson in the booth. He chats briefly with Jerry boasting how well the Rudy soundtrack is selling, saying it has been "doing really well since the video came out, like 500 a week". The maestro surprised jokingly saying back "That's great news, he may have to pay me some money.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I liked his good-natured "Rudy's doing well? Maybe I'll get paid a bit more" aside in between sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 What a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 He was. Funny enough, I listened to the Rudy soundtrack a few days ago.Maybe I should listen to it again in Goldsmith's memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think it must be a routine for veteran film composers but I absolutely love the calm and composed atmosphere of all these professionals who are as usual playing against the clock on the recording sessions and still JG and his team take such care in massaging the subtlest cue with the director and there is no hint of panic or nervousness. Just such calm professional problem solving. Really brilliant to watch professionals at work. And to think Spielberg must have cupboards full of JWs scoring session footage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think it must be a routine for veteran film composers but I absolutely love the calm and composed atmosphere of all these professionals who are as usual playing against the clock on the recording sessions and still JG and his team take such care in massaging the subtlest cue with the director and there is no hint of panic or nervousness. Just such calm professional problem solving. Really brilliant to watch professionals at work. I wish they were like that at my work. When they see a problem, they panic and start blaming each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 That seems to be the norm, though...not the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Also you guys might wanna check out Jerry Goldsmith's Lionheart recording sessions: That love theme is really quite exquisite.Reminds me of Across The Stars. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 That seems to be the norm, though...not the exception.Indeed. I want to introduce some modesty and calmness if I become leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 You want to become moderator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyML 82 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 While reading Filmtracks I stumbled upon a discussion where these two Youtube videos from Jerry Goldsmith's The River Wild recording sessions were linked.I've seen this before, too. Damn, I would pay full price to buy those documentaries instead of the actual movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 You want to become moderator?You couldn't pay me enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 The job comes with respect, veneration and sex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 In that order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 There's little to no women on JWFAN, Drax. Be careful what you wish for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 In that order?Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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