I watched the film again last night and while it's pretty enjoyable as an action thriller the finale is kind of an anti climax. You have these great action set pieces with the plane crash and the cemetary scene in the first and second acts but the third act finale is just this lame wrestling match in the cargo hold of a ship and the subsequent bad guy reveal. I think Goldsmiths score really reflects that, and it's forced to shoot it's load way to early, running out of steam and anything of substance to work with.
Well, that's an inherent problem with stories constructed from a series of "top this" action sequences, instead of being a narrative founded in real characterizations and conflict.
It's not as if I think U.S. MARSHALS was particularly good. But would you rather have had this picture be yet another from the '90s that climaxed with a "lame wrestling match" atop a skyscraper, ending with a screaming fall to the sidewalk below -- and underscored by a cue titled "Final Confrontation?"
I watched the film again last night and while it's pretty enjoyable as an action thriller the finale is kind of an anti climax. You have these great action set pieces with the plane crash and the cemetary scene in the first and second acts but the third act finale is just this lame wrestling match in the cargo hold of a ship and the subsequent bad guy reveal. I think Goldsmiths score really reflects that, and it's forced to shoot it's load way to early, running out of steam and anything of substance to work with.
To be fair, Goldsmith did counter this by introducing a major new action motif which gives the final fight a renewed vigour.
Received my copy today. With the shitty Naxos packaging, the jewel case was smashed. Thank goodnes it worked as a fuse & protected both the CD and the booklet.
To be fair, Goldsmith did counter this by introducing a major new action motif which gives the final fight a renewed vigour.
Dont get me wrong. I love the score. But for me its just missing that "One More Ass To Kick" penultimate cue that Goldsmith was always so good at, that the film didn't allow for.
Dude. Now that I have this disc, my whole life from now on will be one big Marshal party!
I’ve listened to it twice now and it is absolutely perfect in every way. I honestly couldn’t have asked for more.
The sound quality is incredible. I’ve listened to Sinking Plane practically every day for years (it’s one of my favorite cues ever) and hearing it on this set - unbelievable clarity and depth. I’m hearing synth that I never noticed before.
And the new, extended “Eyes on the City” is so damn cool.
Also - kudos to Varese by presenting each and every track individually, without cross fades or segues.
“Up the Stairs” “Into the Building” “Mark and Royce Fight” “Ship Fight” are just a few of the unreleased highlights.
Just ordered this about half an hour ago along with The Haunting and Air Force One. That's going to be a whole lotta Goldsmith when that order arrives!
The sleazy City Hall style trumpet in 'The Humidor' just played & stood out. The overall edgy mood throws back to his 60s edgy style....just with new gear, bigger bands & keyboards! I mean the general feel...yes, I know the writing is streamlined...
Listening to this again (for the 20th time today) and it’s amazing to me how “Almost Down” was not written for the train jump scene. It fits so perfectly.
Also - the last 30 seconds of Funeral Ambush - omfg
Listening to this again (for the 20th time today) and it’s amazing to me how “Almost Down” was not written for the train jump scene. It fits so perfectly.
Also - the last 30 seconds of Funeral Ambush - omfg
Haha, still at it?!?! You da MAN, man!
It is a great expansion. Those rapid fire snares in the last couple of acts give me chills, without fail.
Listening to this again (for the 20th time today) and it’s amazing to me how “Almost Down” was not written for the train jump scene. It fits so perfectly.
Also - the last 30 seconds of Funeral Ambush - omfg
Enjoying what you've wanted for the longest time! Happy for you!
I love the raging snare drum rolls in the cue "Up The Stairs". This rapid fire snare drum figure does show up elsewhere, such as "Front Gate", but they get a longer workout in this previously unreleased cue.
That percussionist definitely got a workout in those sessions. I really miss that kind of action music.
Still waiting for mine to get here!
Does this release list who the performers were? I don't have my copy yet...
I love the raging snare drum rolls in the cue "Up The Stairs". This rapid fire snare drum figure does show up elsewhere, such as "Front Gate", but they get a longer workout in this previously unreleased cue.
That percussionist definitely got a workout in those sessions. I really miss that kind of action music.
Still waiting for mine to get here!
Does this release list who the performers were? I don't have my copy yet...
Yes it does. All 800 of em! Two pages worth!!
Sessions were over Jan & Feb so it's one if those 800 person ensembles...but spread over many dates.
I love the raging snare drum rolls in the cue "Up The Stairs". This rapid fire snare drum figure does show up elsewhere, such as "Front Gate", but they get a longer workout in this previously unreleased cue.
That percussionist definitely got a workout in those sessions. I really miss that kind of action music.
Still waiting for mine to get here!
Does this release list who the performers were? I don't have my copy yet...
Yep!
Good booklet too. Just finished reading it.
This is the single greatest compact disc ever produced by humans in the history of mankind.
I know a lot of folk describe this score as pedestrian and 'Goldsmith by numbers" but that main theme is quiet the earworm. I'm humming those 6 notes all the time. Ive always thought of Sinking Plane as like the ground assault cousin to Executive Decision's Initiating Approach.
This is the single greatest compact disc ever produced by humans in the history of mankind.
I totally agree with you!!
So happy to see so many excited fans for this one. I have been pushing for this to be a reality for years dating back to the beginnings of the CD club. Peter pushed during his time at VS as well. So happy I got to work on it with Cary to finally see it come to fruition (Goldsmith is special to me, one of my favorite composers). Props to Bruce Botnick, Neil S. Bulk, Jimmy Hole and Daniel Schweiger as well for their hard work.
This is what it is all about. Getting great music to fans.
