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Remembering Jerry Goldsmith on what would have been this gifted composer's 95th birthday. Steve
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Feb 10, 2024 - 7:28 AM
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CK
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And 44 years after he wrote that, they're stil dealing with rainstorms in SoCal. A lovely note, Steve, thank you for sharing it. 20 years ago this month, a number of people from Filmtracks journeyed to London to experience Jerry at the Barbican. Most unfortunately, he could not make it to London on the counsel of his doctors; the concert was conducted by Dirk Brossé, and a grand ol' time was had by all despite Jerry not being there. A few days after returning home, I wrote to him (through his agency, I believe), telling him about this meeting of friends from half the world on the occasion of the concert, and, on a more personal note, how his music for ST:TMP was among the very first pieces of film music to capture my ear and interest and launch this rather exclusive hobby. A few weeks later, I received the following in the mail:  Considering that Jerry would pass away only a few months later, both the concert experience with my friends and the autograph hold a very special place in my heart...and on my shelf, as it were.  A good weekend to all, Christian
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Thank you for sharing this, Steve. Your sincere reverence for film, scores and composers never ceases to move. Ditto. I agree with Howard. I'm always moved by your sharing with us. You are both very kind. Steve
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Yes, I attended that 2003 one (i think it was 03, not sure). Great concert. Love how he sent trumpeters to the back of the hall for Patton. Zero signing done at stage door after the concert (to be fair was a long concert and poor fellow looked exhausted at the end and left stage rather rapidly) but we were allowed to leave stamped addressed envelopes and my Patton cd arrived signed a few days later.
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Looking forward to the new physical copies of Jeff's book. Steve
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