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Patton (1970 Film): Also Featuring Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970 Film) (1997 Studio Recording) [Soundtrack]

Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Jerry Goldsmith
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  • Audio CD (July 29, 1997)
  • Original Release Date: July 29, 1997
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Varese Sarabande
  • ASIN: B00000150U
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,557 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. Main Title From Patton
2. Battle Ground
3. Cemetery
4. First Battle
5. Funeral
6. Hospital
7. No Assignment [From Patton]
8. German March
9. Entr'acte
10. Attack
11. German Advance
12. Eloquent Man
13. Pay-off
14. End Title
15. Main Title From Tora! Tora! Tora!
16. Pre-Flight
17. On the Way
18. Imperial Palace
19. End Title

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The collaboration between director Franklin J. Schaffner and composer Jerry Goldsmith produced several fantastic films and scores, but none have been more memorable than 1970's Patton. Goldsmith's grandiosely constructed marches and echoing trumpets express both the essence of the complex general as well as Schaffner's visual imagery. These trumpets find their way into nearly every part of the film's score, lending an aura of timelessness and invincibility to the conflicts that lay ahead. Even in "The Cemetery," they float beneath the heavy drums and light piccolos as testament to the sacrifice and memorial of death in combat. The score to Tora! Tora! Tora! embodies the invasion of Pearl Harbor as Goldsmith brings the sounds of the Japanese koto and wood blocks under the structure of a full Western symphony. Opposing instruments build up separately from one another as the fighting forces come closer to battle then blend at the climax of engagement. Swift and furious as well as cold and decisive, Goldsmith's score slowly lets the tension rise then swoops down to reflect scenes as shocking and surprising as the day itself. --James Stockstill

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars spectacular music for a war hero, March 4, 2000
In 1976 I bought this LP version of the original soundtrack. It was warped! But I managed to get it taped. The triplets that chills you at the start of a cue was done through an echo device. This LP version was a re-recording and not the actual film soundtrack which was released in 1999 through Film Score Monthly magazine. The LP version is the one to go for because it is fuller and conducted with great verve by Goldsmith himself.The actual soundtrack version has very sparse orchestration and does not do so well on first hearing. My first choice is the Tsunami label LP version which includes the opening fanfare before George C. Scott`s inspirational speech.It also includes the closing speech spoken so philosophically by Scott. Second choice would be the actual soundtrack and last the re-recording coupled with Tora Tora. Anyone know where I could get an intermediate piano version of the score or Patton March ? The sheet music I have is too simple ! The March is not only martial it is very fun to conduct.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for fans of the original score, January 18, 2001
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Don't buy this if you want a CD version of the original vinyl soundtrack. This is a new and somewhat different rendition of the score and it's missing George C. Scott's classic opening address to the troops and his closing statement. Also, in my opinion, some of the music isn't as good as the original.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good CD, only wish it contained original recordings., December 18, 1998
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I love the score from "Patton," however I was somewhat dissapointed that this CD didn't contain the original records. However, the music is excellent and as it is the only CD that contains the theme from "Patton," I don't have a choice! :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the reviews
This recording is better than the reviews that I read. I had read that this recording was a disappointing effort and that the original LP versions were superior. Read more
Published 14 months ago by albert tamayo

2.0 out of 5 stars Very poorly recorded
Yes, it is missing the George C. Scott dialogue, but I figured at least I could have the excellent film score. Unfortunately, the orchestra was very badly recorded. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Firelock1776

2.0 out of 5 stars Goldsmith's PATTON - Royal Scottish National Orchestra
If you're hunting for the PATTON score you know and love, this ain't it. Good music, as it goes, but lacks the energy and clarity of the theatrical release soundtrack. Read more
Published on February 26, 2008 by R. Potter

5.0 out of 5 stars Patton
I grew up listening to the original movie soundtrack of Patton. That was wonderful and that was what I was expecting. Read more
Published on December 20, 2007 by Gilbert Sarabia

1.0 out of 5 stars Please add the dialog!
Although this is a music soundtrack, the original audio tape version had the speeches on it (which I loved). Read more
Published on May 29, 2007 by Kevin M. DeVita

2.0 out of 5 stars Patton (1970 Film): Also Featuring Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970 Film) (1997 Studio Recording)
This is a great composition, but this recording is so quiet that one needs to turn the volume up all the way to heat the music at an appreciable level.
Published on July 21, 2006 by W. McLaughlin

4.0 out of 5 stars Very, very good and inspirational.
I enjoy the music from "Patton" as much as I enjoy the movie. A very good buy.
Published on July 5, 2006 by David Rost

5.0 out of 5 stars Patton: A Great American Classic
There are a LOT of recordings out on the market that contain some or all of Jerry Goldsmith's Patton score. Read more
Published on March 28, 2006 by elviswoman

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Music, poor transfer
There is something awe-inspiring in Jerry Goldsmith's score for Patton. The solo trumpet that heralds a triumphant march that is easily one of the most perfect for a film about... Read more
Published on March 7, 2005 by J. K. Moser

2.0 out of 5 stars There ARE alternatives
This recording suffers from bad mixing. There are 2 cds out on the market,with COMPLETE scores, much better than this one. Read more
Published on January 18, 2003

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