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Jun 11, 2014 - 2:10 PM
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Hurdy Gurdy
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Two Underwater Monster films scored by Jerry Goldsmith, separated by about 10 years, I think.
Both films generally considered rubbish or below-par, but not without some entertainment value or merits to be had by some/many.
Both had quite short(ish) original CD releases at the time of the films' release (= not complete), but now Intrada have fixed half of the problem.
Both scores are largely orchestral with Goldsmith's customary synth bubbles and farts added to the mix, although the latter, as befitted the era, is more computer programmed-sounding.
Anyway, in a one-on-one contest, which score is your favourite (or the best...or both)?
Let the Plunder Games begin! 
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Leviathan has one of Goldsmith's great end titles.
Yep, I definitely agree with that. I always really liked this great Goldsmith score.
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Wasn't Christopher Young slated to do DEEP RISING? Does anyone know anything about this?
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Both "LEVIATHAN" and "DEEP RISING" represent lesser works by JG.
I'm not saying they're bad by any means, but they're lesser works: less creative, less refined, less interesting, less important than so many others.
Now, before the devoted disciples close in to flame me, I'm not dissing ANYONE's enjoyment and if you're as prolific as Jerry Goldsmith was, it's a cinch that not everything will be "PATTON", which I personally think is his most perfect creation.
In other words: it's not a hate comment to say, "Not everything is a classic." So don't stone me.
Since I own "LEVIATHAN" and would probably purchase an Intrada expansion of it, but I chose to pass on "DEEP RISING" both times it's been out, I guess I've made my choice as "LEVIATHAN".
I do have some time for "LEVIATHAN". I haven't been moved to purchase "DEEP RISING". I think the latter is fine for Jerry's most devoted, but right now I think superior scores like "ALTERED STATES" and the upcoming "EMPIRE OF THE SUN" are more important for me. I might come back to "DEEP RISING" if there's a lull in the release schedules.
But, like I said above, don't hate me. There's plenty of people to support "DEEP RISING".
Cheers
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It must be a curse to be a genius as Goldsmith was because everyone seems to expect a new monument from you every time you pick up the paintbrush. So what if some of these scores don't share the stratosphere with so many of his other masterworks? Sometimes the objective is just to do what the material deserves or requires and that's all.
I suspect this is a reaction to my post, so let me comment:
I totally agree!!!
And that's why I don't feel the need to purchase everything that comes out. The good ones will suffice.
Please don't think I was "complaining" that "DEEP RISING" isn't a masterpiece. If you are indeed reacting to my post, if you read again I hope you'll see I wasn't.
Cheers
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