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.
The Alien Trilogy
United States / 1996-09-15
Varèse Sarabande VSD 5753
1xCD (Album) / 13 Tracks / 51:47 m:s
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Michael Linn
United States / 2009-07-28
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1099
1xCD (Album) / 12 Tracks / 33:04 m:s
Along Came a Spider (Music From The Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2001-04-03
Varèse Sarabande 302 066 238 2
1xCD (Album) / 9 Tracks / 35:02 m:s
Along Came A Spider: The Deluxe Edition (Music From The Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2021-03-19
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club)
1xCD (Album) / 27 Tracks / 66:10 m:s
Along Came a Spider (Music From The Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
Germany / 2003-04-03
Colosseum Schallplatten CVS 6238.2
1xCD (Album) / 9 Tracks / 35:02 m:s
Amazing Stories: Anthology Two (Original Television Soundtrack)
Various Artists
United States / 2006-08-15
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 34
2xCD (Album) / 84 Tracks / 151:26 m:s
Archer (Music from the Television Series) / Warning Shot (Music from the Motion Picture)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2019-02-15
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1490
1xCD (Album) / 37 Tracks / 57:07 m:s
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2008-04-08
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 62
1xCD (Album) / 16 Tracks / 52:19 m:s
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2018-05-15
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 403
1xCD (Album) / 22 Tracks / 65:14 m:s
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2020-05-15
Walt Disney Records D003612725
Digital (Album) / 22 Tracks / 65:51 m:s
Bad Girls (Expanded Original Motion Picture Score)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2011-06-21
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1169
1xCD (Album) / 26 Tracks / 60:12 m:s
Bandolero! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2013-05-07
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1256
1xCD (Album) / 28 Tracks / 77:27 m:s
Bandolero! (Original Sound Track)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 1993
Intrada VJF 5003D
1xCD (Album) / 10 Tracks / 27:44 m:s
Basic Instinct
Belgium / 2004-05-01
Prometheus Records XPCD 154
1xCD (Album) / 26 Tracks / 73:06 m:s
Basic Instinct
United States / 1992-03-17
Varèse Sarabande VSD 5360
1xCD (Album) / 10 Tracks / 44:06 m:s
Basic Instinct (Expanded Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
Spain / 2015-10-21
Quartet Records QR203
2xCD (Album)
Basic Instinct (Expanded Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
Spain / 2021-09-10
Quartet Records QR460
2xCD (Album) / 36 Tracks / 125:22 m:s
The Blue Max
United States / 2010-01-19
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 120
1xCD (Album) / 30 Tracks / 63:06 m:s
The Blue Max
United States / 2014-02-25
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1296
2xCD (Album) / 53 Tracks / 119:28 m:s
The Boys from Brazil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2008-09-23
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 75
2xCD (Album) / 29 Tracks / 109:36 m:s
Breakheart Pass
United States / 2006-05-04
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1044
1xCD (Album) / 17 Tracks / 45:59 m:s
Breakheart Pass
United States / 2013-04-15
Kritzerland
1xCD (Album)
The Brotherhood of the Bell / A Step Out of Line
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2010-09-14
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 145
1xCD (Album) / 34 Tracks / 58:57 m:s
The 'Burbs (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 1992
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club) VCL 9201.10
1xCD (Album) / 13 Tracks / 30:34 m:s
The 'Burbs: The Deluxe Edition
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2007-07-02
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club) VCL 0707 1063
1xCD (Album) / 33 Tracks / 61:59 m:s