Jerry Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor whose five-decade career made him one of the most versatile and influential voices in film music. From avant-garde experiments to sweeping orchestral adventure, his scores helped define the sound of science fiction, horror, and action cinema.
Born Jerrald King Goldsmith on February 10, 1929 in Los Angeles, he studied piano with Jakob Gimpel and composition at the University of Southern California, where he was influenced by Miklós Rózsa. He began his career writing for CBS radio and television before moving into feature films in the late 1950s.
Across more than 200 film and television scores, Goldsmith continually pushed the boundaries of the orchestra. His atonal, percussion-driven score for Planet of the Apes (US, 1968) reimagined what film music could be, while Patton (US, 1970), Chinatown (US, 1974), Alien (US, 1979), Poltergeist (US, 1982), Total Recall (US, 1990), and L.A. Confidential (US, 1997) showcased his extraordinary range. His main theme for Star Trek: The Motion Picture (US, 1979) later became the signature melody of Star Trek: The Next Generation (US, 1987).
Nominated for eighteen Academy Awards, Goldsmith won a single competitive Oscar — for his choral horror score to The Omen (US, 1976) and its unforgettable Ave Satani. He also received five Emmy Awards and numerous Golden Globe nominations. He died on July 21, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California, leaving a body of work that continues to influence composers today.
Further reading: Jerry Goldsmith on Wikipedia.
Shamus (Original Music From The Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2021-06-01
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 469
1xCD (Album) / 11 Tracks / 25:28 m:s
Shock Treatment / Fate is the Hunter
United States / 2013-03-19
Intrada ISC 237
1xCD (Album) / 30 Tracks / 54:18 m:s
Small Soldiers: The Deluxe Edition (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2018-06-18
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club) VCL 0618 1185
1xCD (Album) / 36 Tracks / 75:42 m:s
The Spiral Road
United States / 2010-03-01
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club) VCL 0310 1105
1xCD (Album) / 34 Tracks / 65:04 m:s
Stagecoach / The Loner
United States / 2012-06-26
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1215
1xCD (Album)
Stagecoach & The Loner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 1998-05
Film Score Monthly (Silver Age Classics) FSMCD Vol. 1 No. 1
1xCD (Album) / 15 Tracks / 45:02 m:s
Star Trek Collection: The Final Frontier
David Bell
United States / 2022-04-05
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1591
4xCD (Album) / 91 Tracks / 307:54 m:s
Star Trek: First Contact (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 1996-12-17
GNP Crescendo GNPD 8052
1xCD (Album) / 13 Tracks / 50:45 m:s
Star Trek: First Contact (Complete Motion Picture Score)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2012-04-03
GNP Crescendo GNPD 8079
1xCD (Album) / 29 Tracks / 73:13 m:s
Star Trek: Insurrection
United States / 1998
GNP Crescendo GNPD 8059
1xCD (Album) / 11 Tracks / 42:49 m:s
Star Trek: Insurrection (Music From the Motion Picture - Expanded Collector's Edition)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2013-08-06
GNP Crescendo GNPD 8082
1xCD (Album) / 25 Tracks / 79:05 m:s
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
United States / 1999-01-26
Columbia C2K 66134
2xCD (Album) / 18 Tracks / 64:44 m:s
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
United States / 1990-10-25
Columbia CK 36334
1xCD (Album)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (Music from the Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2022-04-05
Paramount Music
Digital (Album) / 25 Tracks / 86:18 m:s
Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (Music from the Motion Picture)
Variant: Starship Enterprise Silver Nugget & Transporter Tri-Color Stripe Variant
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2023-09-08
Enjoy The Ride Records ETR142
2xLP (Album) / 25 Tracks
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Music From The Motion Picture)
United States / 2017-03-14
La-La Land Records LLLLP 2003
2xLP (Album) / 24 Tracks / 83:33 m:s
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Music From The Original Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2012-06-05
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1207
3xCD (Album) / 65 Tracks / 221:03 m:s
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Remastered And Expanded Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2022-02-22
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1579
2xCD (Album) / 44 Tracks / 155:52 m:s
Star Trek: Nemesis: The Deluxe Edition (Music From The Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2013-12-09
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club) VCL 1213 1143
2xCD (Album) / 46 Tracks / 115:09 m:s
Star Trek: Nemesis (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2002-11-26
Varèse Sarabande 302 066 412 2
1xCD (Album) / 14 Tracks / 48:06 m:s
Star Trek: Nemesis (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
Germany / 2002-11-26
Colosseum Schallplatten CVS 6412.2
1xCD (Album) / 14 Tracks / 48:06 m:s
Star Trek: Nemesis (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
Germany / 2003-06-16
Colosseum Schallplatten VSD 6430
1xSACD (Album) / 14 Tracks / 48:06 m:s
Star Trek: Nemesis (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2003-02-25
Varèse Sarabande 302 066 430 2
1xSACD (Album) / 14 Tracks / 48:06 m:s
Star Trek: Nemesis (Music From The Motion Picture)
Variant: Green Thalaron Matrix Vinyl Variant
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2018-09-14
Varèse Sarabande 302 061 143 5
2xLP (Album) / 32 Tracks / 84:54 m:s
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Part I & II (Original Television Soundtrack - Expanded Collector's Edition)
Ron Jones
United States / 2013-05-20
GNP Crescendo GNPD 8083
1xCD (Album) / 21 Tracks / 54:28 m:s