album · August 1, 1999
The 13th Warrior – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Varese SarabandeSee this day
jazzclassical
This 1999 album features Jerry Goldsmith's score for the John McTiernan film "The 13th Warrior," a score that blends orchestral power with ethnic instrumentation to capture the brutality and scope of the Viking epic. It stands as one of his final major orchestral works before his passing.
- The album was released by Varese Sarabande on August 1, 1999, coinciding with the film's theatrical release.
- Goldsmith's score was noted for its ambitious use of a large orchestra and a choir, alongside authentic Old Norse pronunciation in some vocal passages.
- Despite the film's mixed critical reception, the score itself was praised by fans and critics for its epic sweep and thematic depth.
Jerry Goldsmith was an American composer, born in Los Angeles, who scored over 200 films and television shows, working across a wide range of genres. He was a significant figure in film music, known for his innovative and often dramatic scores, with a career spanning over five decades.
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