Christus Apollo, concert works by Jerry Goldsmith

bpewien · Last edited by bpewien on Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:24 am; edited 1 time in total

Since I doubt this would find its place at SST, it surely would perfectly fit this station as a worthy addition.
(If you think it would also be good for SST, why not?)
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Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004) was - as you all for sure know - a famous composer for filmmusic, but also he wrote some concert works, which aren't easy to be heard today since there are very few recordings of them available or known.

Goldsmith himself produced a CD with the London Symphony Orchestra in 2002, where he conducted the following pieces of his:

Music for Orchestra
Christus Apollo, cantata for narrator, mezzo-soprano, chorus & orchestra
Fireworks, A Celebration of Los Angeles, for orchestra

Amazon-Link including audiosamples.

Except for "Fireworks", which was written in 1999, the other pieces were composed in the late 60ies.
Goldsmith used the 12-tone composition technique and other serialistic techniques like he also did in his infamous score for "Planet of the Apes" (1968) or in parts of "Logan's Run" (1976) or "Alien" (1979).
In the "Christus Apollo"-cantata you can actually feel how this piece will later lead to "The Omen" (1976), which brought Jerry Goldsmith the one and (shame on Hollywood) only Oscar he's ever won.
Of course for unexperienced listeners it may be a tough listen at first, but actually this kind of music ain't "modern" anymore in todays composing reception, which doesn't say it is bad music - quite the opposite!

I'd say it is a worthy addition for every musical station, whether it ends up at AFM or SST. Smile

Here are some Reviews (click)of the CD.
This album is also available as an SACD.

So what do you say?

I have this CD myself and it's a really good one... Smile

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"If our music survives, which I have no doubt it will, then it will because it is good!"
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SiriusCreations · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:42 am Post subject:

Oh absolutely, that man was a genius and there can never be enough music of him! (YES!!!!)
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bpewien · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:56 am Post subject:

*bumps thread* So? Any more votes for good old Jerry? Rolling Eyes

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weaponlordzero · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:

Wow! I never knew about the classical works from him! I vote yes!
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Techo · Cadet 1 Joined: Feb 23, 2008 Posts: 1

Another vote Jerry. Cool find bpewien!

Pesadelo · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:30 am Post subject:

bpe: yesss
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bpewien · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject:

So, since everybody said yes... is there a decision by the bosses yet? Smile

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"If our music survives, which I have no doubt it will, then it will because it is good!"
Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004), composer

Luther_III · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject:

I voted yes, but mainly because it's Goldsmith.

Mr. Green

bpewien · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:24 pm Post subject:

I just realised it got added... wow, I got slow on things Wink

Thank you so much for adding this! Very Happy

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"If our music survives, which I have no doubt it will, then it will because it is good!"
Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004), composer

Saffron · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject:

You are welcome Smile

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der_wichtig · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

YESSSS!