Yes, it’s always been my favorite as well from I was a kid. This one and the mission impossible theme. I still get chills listening to them till this day.
The first part reminds me the theme from Conan The Barbarian. When you hear both of them, you know something epic is about to happen. You can feel power, vengeance and greatness, all in one. Live long to Jerry Goldsmith and Basilli Poledouris.
I remember watching this movie for the first time in the theater....i didnt read any previews and was unprepared...when this score kicked in, i knew that this movie would be an exceptional experience.
Not sure if there is a name to the percussive instrument or if it is just to piece of wood being used, but the whole thing rests on that performers shoulders. If he misses a beat or doesn't tap hard enough you'll hear it loud and clear. Well done to that man.
Amazing harmony when all instruments amalgamate and represented in a collective effort; it spells out true love to the ears and soul. Jerry's work is matchless...
"Okay, I'd like to announce our instrument players! Tina! Jeffrey! Mikey! Mary! And...Last but not least,EVERYBODY GIVE A BIG HAND TO,THAT GUY!!! (The guy hitting those...stick...thingys together)
I love the touch of “Conan the Barbarian” to the opening of the song, as though Goldsmith is literally communicating with the French horns and violins “this is an Arnold movie”.
Sometimes when I go out into the street or into a building I feel like Douglas Quaid. It is such a strange, menacing, confusing, fascinating and intimidating world out there.
Very well done. I've read that Mr. Goldsmith rejected the first orchestra he was asked to record the score with because they were not bellicose enough for the music. This one did fine.
When I was very young I would've ranked Williams and Horner at the very top too. Now that I've extensively listened to all three composers' repertoire I can honestly say that Jerry Goldsmith ranks among the very top of the list. He's versatility and innovation is incredible. John Williams even says that Goldsmith had a gift of manipulating musical timbers that is so unique. Listening to Planet of the Apes to Patton to Chinatown to The Omen to Star Trek: The Motion Picture to Gremlins to Rambo: First Blood to Basic Instinct to Rudy to Mulan you can't think they came from the same composer.
Matthew Pittard John Williams is my childhood composer while Jerry Goldsmith is my adulthood composer (and that's coming from someone who only discovered Goldsmith 9 years ago)
Well, it's faster then the original but live performances are often faster then studio recordings to get some extra drive. IMHO the theme works perfectly also at this tempo. It would be boring if it would be just a 1:1 recreation of the original recording, wouldn't you agree?
Verdaderamente un clásico un aplauso a todos y felicitaciones a toda la orquesta que son grandes profesionales y a su director. Saludos cordiales Víctor de Venado Tuerto Sta Fe Argentina.
Remember going to the "gymnasium for assembly"? A group of about 100 high schoolers would sit on the "bleachers" and listen to the "Band" class. If I knew back then that they would grow up to play this kind of music I would have signed up with those "nerds". I can't believe I missed such a GOLDEN opportunity. I now LOVE orchestrations. If I only knew...
This was definitely the conductors favorite song and movie and I don't blame him I listen to this before I go to sleep it's so relaxing. And if anybody screwed up they were gonna get the biggest fine ever. Great video 👍👍
I actually recorded it from the movie credits to put it on my Walkman to start my 8km jogging routine. It worked well and still recommend it. I later moved on to swimming...but I recall and get nostalgic
Its totally false that Jerry (or Paul) wanted to paid homage to Basil Poledouris. Jerry never was inspired by that theme or Basil, and Jerry concept and composition was original indeed. Yes, all people thinks about the tempo and rhythm, but are very diferent and sounds diferent except for the use of horns at the beginning. That style was used by Jerry Goldsmith for The Wind And The Lion (1975) directed by John Millius!! (Conan is from 1982).
@@RaymondKarlVeasey75 Thats not the real story about that. Yeah, im eye to eye with you about there is not shame about what composer was inspired by another, but in this case, that is not true. Sorry about that...
@@GregVDIt Is Also Wise To Pay Homage To One's Wisdom & Know When You Are Bested. If You Choose To Verbally Spar With Me Then You Should Choose More Wisely, Instead Of Tracking Me Down On Some Obscure RU-vid Video. Especially When You Are Incorrect. You Are Trying To Fight With Me For The Sake Of Fighting. Now, Shush & Listen To The Music.
@@RaymondKarlVeasey75 Im wise, and a by the way, i met Jerry Goldsmith and Robert Townson (best friend and producer of Jerry's soundtracks) and they said (you can find that in Jerrys interviews and books) that Jerry composed the main theme with no homage to other compositions. Yeah, lot of people think about that, but Robert wrote about that and there was no intention. FYI Goldsmith usually invited his friends (composers) for dinners in his home, like Bernstein, Poledouris and Williams and (maybe) contributed and share their ideas. Who knows, maybe Poledouris main theme for Conan was inpired by some ideas of Goldsmiths composition for The Wind And The Lion (both directed by John Millius). Anyway, yeah...listen music, im not trying to convice or fight with anybody, but some "gossips" are not true, my friend.
