Why We Honor Them
For a restless curiosity that carried him from science fiction to intimate drama without ever sounding like anyone but himself.
Biography
There was once a debate about who was the greater composer of a generation, Jerry Goldsmith or John Williams. At the time of these discussions, there was a wide gap between the two, with most proclaiming Williams the easy victor. That gap has closed considerably in hindsight.
Bringing a certain bravura to the films he scored, Jerry Goldsmith was a legendary composer who inevitably made the movies he worked on better because of his musical voice. From broad, sweeping themes to electric action music to the soft touch of a memorable romance, Jerry was versatile enough to deliver it all, both within the films themselves and, remarkably, in equal measure as a standalone listening experience.
Hall of Scores recognizes Jerry Goldsmith for the musical experiences he has given us, experiences that only grow more meaningful with the passage of time. There will never be another like him.
