Goldsmith Conducts Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith's 'Goldsmith Conducts Goldsmith' is a captivating compilation that showcases the renowned composer's most iconic works. Released on 1 January 2001 by Silva Screen Records Ltd, this 1 hour and 11 minute album is a treasure trove of cinematic and television soundtracks.

The album kicks off with a series of tracks from 'The Blue Max', including the 'Overture', 'First Flight', 'The Bridge', 'The Attack', and 'Finale', demonstrating Goldsmith's mastery of evocative scoring. A 'Television Themes Medley' follows, featuring themes from 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.', 'Doctor Kildare', 'Room 222', 'The Waltons', and 'Barnaby Jones', highlighting Goldsmith's versatility in crafting memorable television themes.

The album also includes the 'Main Theme' from 'Masada', a 'Suite' from 'Gremlins', and a 'Motion Picture Themes Medley' that brings together themes from 'The Sand Pebbles', 'Chinatown', 'A Patch Of Blue', 'Poltergeist', 'Papillon', and 'The Wind And The Lion'. Additionally, Goldsmith's scores for 'Macarthur & Patton', 'Lionheart', and 'Legend' are represented, with 'The Generals Suite', 'Robert's Theme', and 'Faerie Dance / Re-united' respectively.

As a collection of soundtrack compositions, 'Goldsmith Conducts Goldsmith' is a must-listen for fans of the genre and the composer himself. With its wide range of themes and scores, this album is a testament to Jerry Goldsmith's innovative and influential approach to film and television music.