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Jerry Goldsmith

One of the most gifted and prolific film composers of the 20th century, known for The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Planet of the Apes, and The Omen.
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Album Highlights

  • Capricorn One [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Jerry Goldsmith
    Capricorn One [Original …
  • Alien [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Jerry Goldsmith
    Alien [Original Motion …
  • The Omen [1976] [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Jerry Goldsmith
    The Omen [1976] [Origin …
  • Planet of the Apes [Original Soundtrack]
    Jerry Goldsmith
    Planet of the Apes [Ori …
  • Basic Instinct [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Jerry Goldsmith
    Basic Instinct [Origina …
  • Legend [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Jerry Goldsmith
    Legend [Original Motion …
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Artists Moods

  • Cerebral
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Artists Themes

  • Background Music
  • Imagination
  • Late Night
  • Other Times & Places
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  • Scary Music
  • War

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2000s

Born

February 10, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA

Died

July 21, 2004 in Beverly Hills, CA

Genre

Stage & Screen Classical

Styles

Film Music Original Score Soundtracks Spy Music Film Score

Also Known As

Jerrald King Goldsmith
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