Compiling film themes into a consistently engaging listen has never been easy. Sony has really pulled it off on The Classic Score though, drawing together a genuinely impressive playlist from multiple labels and artists. Its success is in part down to the ear of whoever compiled it, but it's also a fantastic reminder that film music has by no means grown stale while embracing the 21st ...
Recorded at Abbey Road, The Film Music of Jerry Goldsmith is conducted by the composer himself. The disc's programme is similar to those given by Goldsmith at his regular London concerts. Things get off to a disappointing start with Star Trek: The Motion Picture, momentary pauses/fades robbing the piece of its original exuberant glory. This is followed by an 18-minute medley which ...