Jerry Goldsmith

Born: Feb 10, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA

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Died: Jul 21, 2004 in Beverly Hills, CA

Genre: Other, Classical

Biography: For over four decades, Jerry Goldsmith ranked among the film and television industry's most highly-regarded and prolific composers; at the peak of his activity during the 1960s, he was estimated to have scored an average of about six films annually. Born in Los Angeles on February 10, 1929, Goldsmith ...Read full biography

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Capricorn One [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Released: 1978

Label: Collectors' Choice Music

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Although the film in question is largely forgotten, Jerry Goldsmith's music for the sci-fi opus Capricorn One looms as arguably the most influential and imitated action score of the late 20th century. ...Read full review

Poltergeist [Rhino]

Released: 1997

Label: Rhino

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It's heeeeere...! Bless Rhino for this expanded release of Poltergeist, because it includes some of Jerry Goldsmith's best underscore work, ranging from a metallic arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner" ...Read full review

More Jerry Goldsmith albums: Main Albums (154), Compilations (28), Singles & EPs (1), Others (2)

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