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Wow. This is GOLD. I never wanted it to end. Some very interesting alternate dialogue and orchestral performances from Empire. Thank you very much for the link.
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(and scores).
Unless we're talking about Jaws, ha! Thanks for the laugh, Thor. Needed it.
DH
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The BBC also did an excellent documentary a few years later, called "Personal Notes: John Williams" which consisted of Andre Previn interviewing Mr. Williams, with acompanying film clips.
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THE RIVER WILD is certainly a mediocre Goldsmith score by any standard.
Defend one, actually. But with respect to the fundamental standard in film music--complementariness--The River Wild excels. Jerry's score, in individual scenes and across them [pay attention Williams fans], is superb. Extremely well-thought out in concept and execution, with innovative, signature orchestration. It may not be anything exceptional in Goldsmith's oeuvre, but that's only because his bar--which this score meets--is so high. I know you're fond of complaining that certain Goldsmith scores are only highly regarded because Jerry Goldsmith was the person who composed them; in contrast, I'd contend that Goldsmith scores like The River Wild aren't more highly regarded because Jerry Goldsmith was the person who composed them. We can get so accustomed to the brilliance of his artistry that we fail to appreciate it.
Dan
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Sep 10, 2007 - 7:33 AM
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THE RIVER WILD is certainly a mediocre Goldsmith score by any standard.
Defend one, actually. But with respect to the fundamental standard in film music--complementariness--The River Wild excels. Jerry's score, in individual scenes and across them [pay attention Williams fans], is superb. Extremely well-thought out in concept and execution, with innovative, signature orchestration. It may not be anything exceptional in Goldsmith's oeuvre, but that's only because his bar--which this score meets--is so high. I know you're fond of complaining that certain Goldsmith scores are only highly regarded because Jerry Goldsmith was the person who composed them; in contrast, I'd contend that Goldsmith scores like The River Wild aren't more highly regarded because Jerry Goldsmith was the person who composed them. We can get so accustomed to the brilliance of his artistry that we fail to appreciate it.
Dan
Many scores are given undue attention and praise only because they're by a Goldsmith or a Williams. While I have no particular ill-will agains THE RIVER WILD, I know that it is one of my least listened to Goldsmith scores, and that it was totally effective, yet not particularly notable in the film. I'm sure that there are many scores that are composed just as well that you don't pay any heed because it's not by Goldsmith.
And, aside from that, let me unnecessarily note that your opinions on Williams vs. Goldsmith are always good for a laugh. It's good to know that there is still some insanity out there, people who still dare to be anally wrong-headed in this PC world.
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