My father absolutely LOVES the score composition for Mermaids, and though it has not been officially released, he's been desperate for me to find it for him. I see you posted a (now) defunct YouTube link. Is there any chance you recall who the uploader is, maybe that way I can reach out to them and ask if they have it reuploaded somewhere so I can download it?
More than 20 years have passed since the death of the talented and not afraid to say genius composer Jack Nitzsche.
His music had a great influence on me. I often watch movies to which he composed music, trying to somehow enjoy his beautiful music, which, God knows why, has not yet been released!
My first acquaintance with Nitzsche's music was with The Jewel of the Nile (1985). Subsequently there were Revenge (1990), 9 1/2 weeks (1986), etc. I immediately fell in love with his music! Since then and to this day, Nitzsche is on my personal list of favorites. Like many other composers from the early 80's, he skillfully used the opportunity to work in the genre of electronic music, which of course I was very pleased! For example, I liked his ability to compose beautiful love themes and energetic driving-action music composed by mostly synthsysers that perfectly complements the plot of the film.
During his 30-year career as a film composer, Jack worked hard, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Having gone into detail about his filmography, namely since the 80's, I can say that there are enough of his scores, which were either not released at all, or need to be expanded (in my opinion). In the last 20 years, there have been only a few releases of his scores: Cutter's Way (1981), Revenge (1990) and The Jewel of the Nile (1985). It is very unfortunate that so little attention is paid to his work. Perhaps this is due to the fact that today his music was in not demand or a problem with the rights (or what could be the WORST TRAGEDY - the original recordings are lost or not found!). Again ... it's very sad. I would even say that Jack Nitzsche is perhaps one of the most underrated composers in Hollywood! I especially wanted to note his wonderful collaboration with Michael Hoenig, namely 9 1/2 weeks and the all-forgotten film The Last of the Finest (1990).
I would write a lot more about Nitzsche's work, but I won't bore of you ... (because I suspect there aren't many of his fans here). Be that as it may, I WOULD LIKE his scores to come out more actively! For me, this is an instant purchase !! By the way, I have repeatedly asked some labels about a possible release of 9 1/2 weeks (1986) but they obviously were not interested, or just ignored ... sorry ...
Although I love and am essentially interested in all of his scores, I would like to share my favorite Jack Nitzsche scores:
@TownTramp, The person who uploaded it was me. Youtube blocked my channel and I had to delete it. I have compiled suites from scores for informational and entertainment purposes only. From now on, I have no desire to do it again. If you write to me - I will be happy to help you: rudderovdiss1@gmail.com
I hope some label(s) will show respect and interest in Jack's work and release these scores.
Absolutely Ray. I'm currently listening to Starman. I remember watching the film at the cinema in 1985, and during the long end credits sequence thinking, 'this is great'
I'd love the soundtrack labels to release some of his work.
I hope some label(s) will show respect and interest in Jack's work and release these scores.
Absolutely Ray. I'm currently listening to Starman. I remember watching the film at the cinema in 1985, and during the long end credits sequence thinking, 'this is great'
I'd love the soundtrack labels to release some of his work.
Sadly (and again, like MANY OTHER film composers who aren't named John Williams or James Horner or Jerry Goldsmith or John Barry or Ennio Morricone), it seems he doesn't have a big enough fan base to justify the issuing of unreleased works of his. Even one of his biggest and most popular efforts - THE JEWEL OF THE NILE - was on reduced offer at LLL quite recently. It sucks, I know.
Sadly (and again, like MANY OTHER film composers who aren't named John Williams or James Horner or Jerry Goldsmith or John Barry or Ennio Morricone), it seems he doesn't have a big enough fan base to justify the issuing of unreleased works of his. Even one of his biggest and most popular efforts - THE JEWEL OF THE NILE - was on reduced offer at LLL quite recently. It sucks, I know.
There are labels that regularly release rather rare and obscure scores with a circulation of 500 copies. I'm interested in answers to the following questions: 1. Do Nietzsche's assessments fall into this category, 2. Will they cover the resources spent at all, 3. Whether the label has a direct interest in Nitzsche.
Most likely, only labels know the answers to these questions...
I hope some label(s) will show respect and interest in Jack's work and release these scores.
Absolutely Ray. I'm currently listening to Starman. I remember watching the film at the cinema in 1985, and during the long end credits sequence thinking, 'this is great'
I'd love the soundtrack labels to release some of his work.
Hello, Peter. This thread may not have your name in it but it has your name all over it:
