Jerry Goldsmith Soundtracks & Film Scores

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.

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Jerry Goldsmith (1929–2004)

Twilight Zone: The Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

U.S. Marshals

Under Fire

U.S. Marshals: The Deluxe Edition (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Vanishing

Varèse Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration

Varèse Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration (Volume 2)

Varèse Sarabande A 30th Anniversary Celebration

Varèse Sarabande: A 30th Anniversary Celebration (A Chronicle of Great Film Music 2003-2008)

Varèse Sarabande: A 35th Anniversary Celebration

Von Ryan's Express / The Detective

Warlock

Warlock

Warlock (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Warlock (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Warning Shot (Music from the Motion Picture) / Si Zentner Plays Music From The Original Motion Picture Score Of Warning Shot And Other Themes By Jerry Goldsmith

The Wind and the Lion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Wind and the Lion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)