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The Chairman: Soundtrack from the 20th Century-Fox Motion Picture (Original Soundtrack) [CD]

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Description

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:

  1. Main Title: "The Chairman"
  2. Goodbye for Now
  3. The Fence
  4. The Tour
  5. Soong Chu
  6. Fire Fight
  7. The World That Only Lovers See ("Love Theme")
  8. The Red Guard
  9. Hathaway's Farewell
  10. A Late Visitor
  11. Escape
  12. End Title

UPC: 741869400852
Label: Good Time
Release Date: 5.16.25
Format: CD