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The Other - Deluxe Edition From Varese CD Club

Varese Sarabande announce the deluxe edition version of the 1972 chiller score to The Other, now a complete presentation. Varese released a suite, with The Mephisto Waltz, back in 1997. The Twilight Time Blu-ray featured the score isolated in 2013 but now we have the official CD and Digital release restored, mixed and mastered by Chris Malone. Due September 27th.

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Kickstarter Funded and Stretch Goal Score Funded!

Leigh Phillips' Kickstarter to fund a recording of two rare, lost and unreleased 70s Goldsmith scores has been achieved! Pursuit and Crawlspace will be recorded in the near future, due 2025.

To sweeten the deal a stretch goal has been added and is now funded to record the equally rare CBS Playhouse episode from 1968 - The People Next Door. A drama about a family dealing with their child's drug addiction. Goldsmith wrote a piece that became his inspiration for his legendary Chinatown theme but there is more to the 16 minute score suite than that.

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New Goldsmith Kickstarter Launched From Leigh Phillips: Crawlspace and Pursuit!

Leigh Phillips has launched a new Jerry Goldsmith Kickstarter recording project of two unreleased 70s TV movie scores. During this period the composer oddly found himself working on a lot of TV projects alongside theatrical films.

First up is the psychological chiller Crawlspace about a childless couple who discover a troubled young man living in the 'crawlspace' of their home. They adopt him and attempt to help him rejoin society with tragic results. Goldsmith provides an unsettling and touching dramatic score with a particularly poignant main theme.

Then the first collaboration with writer and director Michael Crichton - Pursuit (based on his book Binary). The thriller is a race against time for the authorities to find a deranged bomber planning to release a deadly nerve agent in a city about to host a political convention. Goldsmith provided an infectious 70s 'mod' score with a wonderfully meandering main theme highlighting piano. If the Kickstarter is oversubscribed, there will be a stretch goal for a third short Goldsmith score.

Lend your support on the Kickstarter launch page.

Watch Leigh conduct the Prague Philharmonic of the Crawlspace main theme and also download the track for free! Read more at Leigh Phillips' Facebook Page.

 

Intrada's Douglass Fake Has Passed Away

Intrada Records has reported the sad news that Douglass Fake has passed away on July 13 at the age of 72 after a period of illness. He was a much loved figure in the world of film and television soundtrack production and especially to soundtrack fans who have been buying Intrada records and CDs ever since the amazing Intrada Records label launched in 1985 with the release of Basil Poledouris' score to Red Dawn.

Of course Intrada and Douglass Fake are synonymous with releasing albums by the great Jerry Goldsmith, his favourite composer. Their first was the expensive and ambitious Poltergeist II album in 1986. They followed this up with the incredible first release of Disney's Night Crossing, an equally ambitious release. Another highlight was a full score album to Rambo III, after fans were left dejected by a short score and song album released at the time of the film. The label would go on to release a jaw dropping 85 of the composer's scores (to date) along with a new recording of the composer's first film score Black Patch in 2023.

Goldsmith and Fake became good friends and he worked with the composer to re-record two important scores, Islands in The Stream and Rio Conchos, as well as the prologue to The Agony And The Ecstasy. A musician and composer himself, he was able to fascinate and excite humble soundtrack fans with his musical knowledge, experience and understanding of working in the industry alongside his magical ability to present the music in the best possible way. He became a father of film music to his loyal customers who have been buying Intrada albums over the many decades. Doug's contribution will be remembered forever and the brilliance of his art and craft will always be there to see and hear.

Rest in peace Douglass Fake.

Jerry Goldsmith and Douglass Fake working on the Night Crossing album at Goldsmith's home.
(Photo Karl Scott)

Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Read the Intrada Obituary

Intrada Announce General Electric Theater CD!

Intrada has released a CD compilation of Leigh Phillips' stunning Jerry Goldsmith General Electric Theater scores, including the Autumn Love library music. The music was released digitally over the last two years and was funded by Goldsmith fans on Kickstarter. This CD version contains the same music but allows those who prefer a collectable CD over digital files to enjoy the music in their preferred format and of course features printed booklet.

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Papillon Expanded CD Reissued!

Quartet Records' 2017 complete score presentation of Jerry Goldsmith's popular and acclaimed score for the classic 1973 film Papillon has been re-issued by the label. The original release was limited due to the studio license available at the time and not surprisingly sold out quickly. This version is exactly the same as the original release and presents the score in a definitive presentation with previously missing music and film versions, as well as source music and alternates.

Order now from Quartet Records.

Jerry Goldsmith Companion Digital Update and French Goldsmith Books

The Jerry Goldsmith Companion digital versions have been updated with corrections provided by fans over recent months. The printing of the books has suffered delays but could start shipping to fans in July.

The French crowd funded book by Yves Desrichard, including a separate book on Goldsmith soundtrack releases, is also close to publication and will have a launch party on the 22nd in Paris with book signing and Star Trek The Motion Picture screening. Read the update on Total Trax.

Full Score Books due for Air Force One, The Burbs' and The Mummy

Omni Music Publishing has announced new full score books for Jerry Goldsmith's scores from Air Force One and The Burbs' while Neumation Music has announced The Mummy.

Jerry Goldsmith Concert Japan August

Jerry Goldsmith tribute concert in Tokyo, Japan for Saturday August 17th.Doors open at 16:00 Start at 17:00 Scheduled to end at 8:00 PM. Venue is the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. The concert will feature music from “Star Trek First Contact", "Gremlins", "Air Force One", "Total Recall", and "Alien".

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Jerry Goldsmith Companion Digital Editions Now Available!

Jeff Bond's two volume examination of Jerry Goldsmith's career is now available as digital versions! The much anticipated books announced last year and were enthusiastically crowd funded by Goldsmith fans on Kickstarter. The physical books are due in the next few months and have been delayed due to issues with printing services. But backers can now at least read the books and enjoy a chronological look at Jerry Goldsmith's career from the very beginning to his passing in 2004.

Kickstarter backers should have received emails with Drop Box links. If not check your Kickstarter account.

Final General Electric Theater Scores And Autumn Love!

Leigh Phillips' final masterful reconstructions and recordings, with the Prague Philharmonic orchestra, are now available to Kickstarter backers. The CBS Library music selection titled Autumn Love is also included but was available to backers recently on the occasion of Jerry Goldsmith's birthday. This beautiful selection of mood music is typically Goldsmith providing unseen warmth tinged with longing and sadness. The selection of cues play very well together as one suite.



Leigh's final two General Electric Theater scores - My Dark Days and The Committeeman offer fans the chance to discover two contrasting works from Jerry Goldsmith - My Dark Days is a two part anti-communist drama while The Committeeman has a depression era setting and an Italian-American father hoping to become a local Committeeman, to improve standing and income. My Dark Days features a menacing score with a sombre and chilling theme as an ex-spy living a normal life is targeted by Communists. While The Committeeman is the lighter score with a spirited Italian theme often heard for Mandolin and Accordion along with a particularly warm rendition of the theme for strings.

The high quality audio files come with cover artwork and detailed notes on the episodes and music courtesy of Yavar Moradi of The Goldsmith Odyssey.

Kickstarter backers should have their email links to download the files.

Thank you Leigh Phillips for this amazing series of reconstructions and recordings. Congratulations to the wonderful musicians for bringing these fascinating early Goldsmith scores to life.

Inchon 3CD Set Returns With Improved Sound!

Intrada announce a surprise new and improved release of Jerry Goldsmith's score to the 1982 war drama Inchon. The epic movie failed miserably at the box office and has never been seen since the film's short theatrical run and the odd US TV appearance. The film is really only remembered for Jerry Goldsmith's powerful and emotive score.

For a flop like Inchon the film has received a lot of attention over the years. Regency first released the soundtrack album LP in 1982. Intrada released a composer approved expanded soundtrack album in 1988. Then in 2006 they released a 2 CD presentation of album and expanded score, followed by a reissue in 2013. In 2020 Intrada released what appeared to be the definitive 3 CD set featuring album, expanded release and the unedited full score, plus extras. Each version received some sonic improvements, utilising the many tapes available to the label. But for what surely will be the final presentation Intrada reviewed and selected the 1/4” safeties for the first time, which were stereo mixes made and stored simply as backups. These ironically proved to be the best sounding of all! Intrada were also able to include a few additional early print takes and alternates that were previously unreleased to this new set. Inchon remains a popular score amongst JG fans and regularly sells out, so this new set should prove to be popular for those who have missed out previously and for those who are keen to hear it in the best possible way.

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Mike Ross-Trevor Has Passed Away

Mike Ross-Trevor, recording engineer on so many of Jerry Goldsmith's 80s and 90s scores, has passed away due to Pancreatic Cancer on January 2nd 2024. He had recently celebrated his birthday in late December and spent Christmas with his family and friends.

Mike recorded a number of important scores for Jerry Goldsmith over the years including his stunning work on Rambo 2, Medicine Man (his personal favourite) and The Mummy. He travelled with Goldsmith to Hungary in the late 80s to record popular scores Hoosiers, featuring a mix of synthesisers and orchestra, as well as a 3rd Rambo film, Franklin J Schaffner's last film with Goldsmith, Lionheart and a new recording of Goldsmith's favourite 1977 score Islands In the Stream. Mike was friendly and supportive of film music fans, fascinated by his contribution and his work with Jerry. He will be very much missed. Rest in Peace Mike.

Read more about his recording contributions on IMDB and an enjoyable interview with Mike here. Mike was also interviewed on the Goldsmith Odyssey podcast last year and earlier with Cinematic Radio.