CAPRICORN ONE - Goldsmith's Mission to Mars

By Randall Larson     August 01, 2005

Intrada Records has released for the first time ever the complete score of Jerry Goldsmith's action-oriented score for CAPRICORN ONE, Peter Hyams' 1978 political thriller about a cover up over an aborted Mars mission.

Goldsmith's legendary action score was previously issued as impressive but truncated 36-minute re-recording made in Europe. Intrada proudly presents the entire score taken from the original session masters made at MGM.

As recorded for film, Goldsmith originals offer totally different listening experience: greater complexity, expansion of rhythmic ideas, more orchestral detail - plus numerous sequences not included in re-recording. Unique film editing of action scenes gives "pause and effect" feel. Goldsmith mirrors pace with "start and stop" action set pieces. "Break Out" remains crown jewel of his action career.

As re-recorded for the European LP, the music is rewrite, edited, and condenses - sustained ideas are abbreviated, action cues aborted. The original film version offers a dramatically different experience. Towering above all is greater dynamic range and presence of justifiably famous low brass ostinato. A notable and previously unavailable highlight consists of a brief but imposing trombone/tuba figure for the initial appearance of killer helicopters that menace the heroes.

Through combined efforts of film licensor, American Federation of Musicians and Intrada, this special limited CD presentation offers complete score in dynamic stereo plus detailed liner notes by Jeff Bond, and dramatic graphics by Joe Sikoryak. The release is limited to only 3000 copies.

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