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| Author: | Roger Feigelson [ Mon May 16, 2011 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
INTRADA Announces: CITY OF FEAR Composed and Conducted by JERRY GOLDSMITH INTRADA Special Collection Volume 170 Intrada's release of Jerry Goldsmith's score for the 1959 Columbia Pictures motion picture City of Fear marks the appearance of his earliest film score on CD. For this film noir thriller, Goldsmith's music supplies the sensation of an alien, poisonous force constantly at work, and the inevitable drumbeat of suspense that drives the narrative. Goldsmith’s music is highly illustrative, “hitting” specific actions and plot points with an orchestra devoid of violins and violas, giving the score a brutal, unsentimental quality. City Of Fear a perfect, modernistic film noir score: cold, unsettling, and bursting with potential violence Although an early score for Goldsmith, it features such familiar devices as the striking of chimes in unison with muted trumpets, the extensive use of wooden xylophone during rhythmic passages, the cuica (a Brazilian friction drum) and numerous metallic percussion effects, rhythmic ostinatos that drive action cues, melodic ideas being built from short motifs and significant passages for the composer’s favored solo trumpet. These and other beloved Goldsmith signatures were introduced in City Of Fear and anticipate his use of similar devices a few years later in The Satan Bug. For this premiere release of Jerry Goldsmith’s second motion picture score, Intrada had access to the ¼˝ full-track (mono) session tapes made in August of 1958, courtesy The tapes contained virtually every cue Goldsmith recorded with the exception of the last few seconds of “The Search” and one other brief cue (“Motel”). This latter cue had to be transferred from the music & effects-only tracks, which happily contained minimal effects with the music getting prominence. City of Fear opens on a lonely road outside Los Angeles, an ambulance containing escaped convict Vince Ryker (Vince Edwards) and a dying accomplice races along in the aftermath of a violent heist. Ryker is convinced he’s landed “a pound of 100% pure snow”—but the metal cylinder he killed for actually contains radioactive Cobalt 60. As he struggles to find a buyer for the stash Ryker gradually succumbs to the substance’s radioactivity, and begins to endanger everyone around him. Police and a radioactivity expert lead a manhunt for the criminal, eventually cordoning off Los Angeles itself to prevent him from escaping. INTRADA Special Collection Vol. 170 Retail Price: $19.99 AVAILABLE NOW For track listing and sound samples, please visit http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.7063/.f |
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| Author: | WorkingWithKnives [ Mon May 16, 2011 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Very nice! Definitely ordered! |
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| Author: | Pablo [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
I'm on a serious budget crunch right now, but had to pounce on this one. Ordered. |
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| Author: | SchiffyM [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Fascinating! Can't go wrong with early Goldsmith. Very excited about this one! |
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| Author: | Azella [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Now that is beautiful artwork. I've ordered this out of support for both Jerry and Intrada. |
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| Author: | Basil [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Ordered as well! |
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| Author: | WorkingWithKnives [ Mon May 16, 2011 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Where the heck is RM Eastman on this one? Probably hasn't recovered from the shock. |
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| Author: | John Takis [ Mon May 16, 2011 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Always felt bad that I never picked up STUDS LONIGAN when I had the chance. This one's ordered immediately! Thanks, guys! |
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| Author: | EUGENE IEMOLA [ Mon May 16, 2011 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
I have no more money this month for food or gas and the mortgage was due on the 15th, but I ordered this in a snap!
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| Author: | darthcubby [ Mon May 16, 2011 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Absolutely gobsmacked that this is being released! I knew it was his first but I'd never gotten to hear any of it. If the samples are any indication it sounds to be a terrific listen! Ordered and looking forward to it's arrival very, very much! Cheers! Harry |
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| Author: | RM Eastman [ Mon May 16, 2011 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
| Author: | GoblinScore [ Mon May 16, 2011 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Very cool score, and the film isn't half bad for a B-programmer - doesn't overstay it's welcome and the score is featured very well. Joe Bob says check it out - I taped it off TCM years ago. Good show boys, I'm all over this one, can't wait to see whatcha done with it! |
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| Author: | davidinberkeley [ Tue May 17, 2011 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
The sound samples and description of the plot make me want to see the film! Thanks for putting this out, Intrada. I've added another title to my next order! |
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| Author: | JGOnline [ Tue May 17, 2011 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Excellent news! Nice to see Intrada give this early effort from the great composer a proper release. A miracle to hear that it survived considering the obscure nature of the film and the age. Well done to all and thanks. |
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| Author: | Michael McMahan [ Tue May 17, 2011 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith's CITY OF FEAR |
Samples sound terrific. Can't wait to give it a spin. Thanks for another great release guys! |
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