Goldsmith once said that the role of a film composer was to score the emotion, not the visuals, and this Oscar-nominated horror masterwork demonstrates that philosophy perfectly. Although the ghostly Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg film brings the scares, Goldsmith looked beyond that to score the underlying love between the Freeling family that comes under threat from the supernatural scourge. The result is a powerful score that mixes tender lyricism in the form of Carol Anne’s Theme with some of the most complex and compelling material of Goldsmith’s career, a score that brilliantly pinballs between shock and awe. An enduring masterpiece in the composer’s impressive oeuvre.
240 pages. 9×12 inches. Paperbound, printed in U.S.A.
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Erik Z. (verified owner) –
Again, a perfectly edited score. Thanks to Omni Publishing for this amazing work. And infinite respect to Jerry Goldsmith for this incredible soundtrack!
Tim Hare (verified owner) –
Such a fabulous score from the incomparable Jerry Goldsmith. Omni Music Publishing is the gift that keeps on giving
David C (verified owner) –
One of the finest scores of the ’80s are any era. Layered, symphonic and drawing from Goldsmith’s incredibly wealth of music knowledge. A masterpiece. A must-have