The Chairman: Soundtrack from the 20th Century-Fox Motion Picture (Original Soundtrack) (CD)
In 1969, as Cold War tensions simmered, Jerry Goldsmith composed the score for 'The Chairman', a spy thriller starring Gregory Peck. Known for his genre-spanning versatility, Goldsmith had already impressed Hollywood with scores for 'Planet of the Apes' and 'The Sand Pebbles'. This film presented a unique challenge: blending Western orchestration with Eastern musical motifs to reflect the story's geopolitical intrigue. This masterful score fuses Western orchestration with ancient Eastern influences, creating a soundscape as tense and intricate as the film's Cold War espionage. Bold, innovative, and rich in cultural texture, it remains a striking testament to Goldsmith's fearless approach to film music.
Tracklist:
- Main Title: "The Chairman"
- Goodbye for Now
- The Fence
- The Tour
- Soong Chu
- Fire Fight
- The World That Only Lovers See ("Love Theme")
- The Red Guard
- Hathaway's Farewell
- A Late Visitor
- Escape
- End Title
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.
In 1969, as Cold War tensions simmered, Jerry Goldsmith composed the score for 'The Chairman', a spy thriller starring Gregory Peck. Known for his genre-spanning versatility, Goldsmith had already impressed Hollywood with scores for 'Planet of the Apes' and 'The Sand Pebbles'. This film presented a unique challenge: blending Western orchestration with Eastern musical motifs to reflect the story's geopolitical intrigue. This masterful score fuses Western orchestration with ancient Eastern influences, creating a soundscape as tense and intricate as the film's Cold War espionage. Bold, innovative, and rich in cultural texture, it remains a striking testament to Goldsmith's fearless approach to film music.
Tracklist:
- Main Title: "The Chairman"
- Goodbye for Now
- The Fence
- The Tour
- Soong Chu
- Fire Fight
- The World That Only Lovers See ("Love Theme")
- The Red Guard
- Hathaway's Farewell
- A Late Visitor
- Escape
- End Title
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.