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First Blood (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Jerry Goldsmith

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One of Goldsmith's Quintessential Scores.

One of Jerry Goldsmith's definitive "masculine" scores, First Blood transports the listener into the body of John Rambo, a disoriented Vietnam vet who only "wanted something to eat." Composed in 1982, this is the first in a trilogy of post-apocalyptic films that continue to be held in high regard and close to the hearts of those who love Goldsmith's legendary talent. For First Blood, Goldsmith composed a solitary theme that perfectly underscores Rambo's sense of longing and eventual self-exile. The first track, "Home Coming", states this theme very simply, performed by solo trumpet, guitar, and eventually sweepingly lavish strings. The peaceful, personal nature of this theme doesn't last, as the next track, "Escape Route," barges in with one of Goldsmith's most famous motifs, a recurring five-note electronic passage that often signifies a sense of stealth and urgency. This mood is carried in variation all the way up to "Hanging On," where this motif is taken at slightly different pace, accompanied by hints of an anxious orchestra that continues to build before eventually exploding into full Goldsmith symphonia. Sure enough, the orchestra lets loose in the next track, "Mountain Hunt." Fans of Total Recall will feel right at home. Posing as probably one of the most powerful and tense tracks on the album, Goldsmith begins with his five-note motif (now played by full orchestra), building up to a climax where Goldsmith's trumpet/guitar theme is transformed into a fully orchestral climactic moment that turns the musical canvas into complete chaos. It's highly energetic, and it morphs into hair-raising tension, complete with high strings and unexpected outbursts of bombast only Jerry Goldsmith could write. The listener is provided a short break during "My Town," but then is dragged back into Rambo's chaotic search for peace in "The Razor." It all culminates in an exciting but seemingly unfinished conclusion in "Over the Cliff." "It's A Long Road (Instrumental Version)" gives Goldsmith's main title theme the full, orchestral treatment it seems to have been searching for throughout the entire score. All of the thematic ideas are brought together in this wonderful track, not only bringing closure to our journey, but also ending it on a very satisfying note. This was originally meant for play over the End Credits, but was replaced with a pop version accompanied by Dan Hill's enjoyable vocal performance (track 12). Goldsmith's score is merely the beginning of what the dedicated listener is in store for when exploring the world of Rambo. His music for First Blood continues in a similar but progressive fashion in Rambo 2 and 3, based on the ideas he set in motion here with this original score. He not only expands on these ideas, but also pushes them to a new level through an evolution that parallels with that of Rambo's character throughout the continuing storyline. While I recommend all three as a complete and exhilarating listening experience, First Blood is the perfect place to start.

Haunting and Gripping Score

Don't listen to the negative reviews, this score is beautifull, it starts out simple and builds to a wonderfull climax. From the haunting guitars in the beginning to rich orchestra that builds as the action increases.

always perfect from jerry

jerry does yet another great job.

Biography

Born: February 10, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre: Soundtrack

Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s

For over four decades, Jerry Goldsmith ranked among the film and television industry's most highly-regarded and prolific composers; at the peak of his activity during the 1960s, he was estimated to have scored an average of about six films annually. Born in Los Angeles on February 10, 1929, Goldsmith studied music at the University of South Carolina, and after accepting a job as an office clerk at CBS television later graduated to the network's music department in 1950. There he composed themes for...
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