Jerry Goldsmith’s debut, ‘At 20th Century Fox (CD 3)’, does not fit easily into one genre. While no new Jerry Goldsmith album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 2004 tour in Asia. Self-described as Soundtrack with lots of words, Jerry Goldsmith comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Enjoy the show.
Deadfall (from The Edge) is a romantic if not formulaic ditty. The Edge (from The Edge) is excellent and different song. Meet Eddie (from Chain Reactio…) is a cool, simple song by Jerry Goldsmith at the top of his game. The song Ice Chase (from Chain Reaction…) ending is my favorite… so catchy! In Main Title (from Magic) the music gets its power. Corky’s Retreat (from Magic) is an upbeat song with a constant snare hit. This is the most melodic ambitious and satisfying track in At 20th Century Fox (CD 3). One listen to the sheer beauty of Main Title (from The Other) was all I needed. The Brothers (from The Other) is worth the money. The Flight (from The Other) is a great song for a cosy night in when it’s cold and wintry outside. Main Title (from The Mephisto Waltz) had me crying as I was able to relate so well. A Night In Mexico (from The Mephisto Waltz) catches attention immediately, In End Title (from The Mephisto W…) Jerry Goldsmith is at his best. It’s a great pleasure to listen to Ave Satani (from The Omen) from the beginning to the end. Jerry Goldsmith is one of artists that allow his songs like The New Ambassador (from The O…) to stand on their own and be heard. Once The Killer Storm (from The Omen) gets in your head, it will NEVER leave. Main Title (from The Omen II:…) as well as many of songs is a short story in miniature. Runaway Train (from The Omen I…) is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day. The Hunt (from The Omen III: The Final Conflict) is simple, dignified and effective, Jerry Goldsmith refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. One of the more genuine-sounding songs is The Final Conflict (from The Omen III: The Final Conflict).
At 20th Century Fox (CD 3) CD


