Poltergeist [Soundtrack, Original recording remastered, Extra tracks]

Jerry Goldsmith | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 4, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 4, 1982
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack, Original recording remastered, Extra tracks
• Label: Rhino / Warner
• ASIN: B0000033ZB
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,046 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Star Spangled Banner [#]

2. Calling/The Neighborhood (Main Title) [#]

3. Tree [#][Outtake]

4. Clown/They're Here/Broken Glass/The Hole/TV Peopl [Outtake]

5. Twisted Abduction [#]

6. Contacting the Other Side [#]

7. The Light

8. Night Visitor/No Complaints [#]

9. It Knows What Scares You [#]

10. Rebirth

11. Night of the Beast [#]

12. Escape from Suburbia [#]

13. Carol Ann's Theme (End Title) [#]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A triumph of style and power., January 1, 2004

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Chadwick H. Saxelid "Bookworm" (Concord, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Poltergeist (Audio CD)

Jerry Goldsmith's score for Poltergeist is, arguably, one of THE greatest horror film scores of all time - right up there with Herrmann's score for Psycho and Williams for Jaws. Both haunting and soothing, etheral and chaotic, a listener does not know what will come out of the speakers next. This expanded edition, which contains more music than the first release did, is the very definition of ESSENTIAL. I give it my highest recommendation.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They're Heeeere! Goldsmith Is Heeere!!, March 7, 2006

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Luis M. Ramos "Soundtrack and Film Freak" (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Poltergeist (Audio CD)

Jerry Goldsmith has done it again: He freaks me out every time I hear his great composition for "Poltergeist". Let's face it: he gave me the chills with his scores for the Omen trilogy and "Alien". He knew how to make us wonder what mysterious things were lurking in the dark with the music he wrote for horror films.
In spite of the lovely theme for Carol Anne, Goldsmith manipulated our fears with suspenseful moments , especially 'The Tree', 'Night Visitor/No Complaints', and 'It Knows What Scares You'. Tension is also felt with tracks like 'Twisted Abduction' and 'Rebirth', which is one of the finest thrilling moments in this work. Of course, let's not forget the action as the Freeling family tries to escape their haunted house, as Goldsmith makes us join the runaway in the tracks 'Night Of The Beast' and 'Escape From Suburbia'. In general, Goldsmith knew how to scare our wits with his unique understanding of the horror medium.
It's a good thing that Rhino released this expanded edition of one of Jerry Goldsmith's most eloquent, yet creepiest, works. This album should not be looked over.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!!! Absolutely Perfect!!!, February 2, 2002

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Varese Fan (Sunny FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poltergeist (Audio CD)

I never owned the original album, so I can't compare the two. However, I looked it up on Soundtrack.net, and I couldn't believe there was less than 40 mins. on it! Thank goodness for Rhino Records! They have not only restored and re-mastered this score with perfect pristine sound, but they have included every single note heard in the film, and much much more! Almost 70 mins. of music!

I can see why Jerry Goldsmith was nominated for this one! It is not only powerful and effective in the movie, but it is also wonderful as a listen-alone experience. The powerful choir during "Twisted Abduction" will enchant you as much as the brass stings (a frequent Goldsmith trademark) and the strings will sweep you into a world of your own! "The Light" is a very beautiful track in which Dr. Lesh (played by the wonderful Beatrice Straight) explains the concept of the light that the spirits must go through. The spectacular string effects will leave you breathless and begging for more. Another cue I would highly recommend is the "They're Here" cue. When the hand comes through the TV, it will make you jump. You just don't know exactly when that trombone is going to snap at your ears! Then comes the swirling strings as the poltergeist burns as hole through the bedroom wall and shakes the room.

If you are a Goldsmith fan, then this is essential to your collection. No question about it! Every cue on this CD will have you pressing the "Skip Back" button many times!