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“The fact that certain composers have been able to create first-class music within the medium of film proves that film music can be as good as the composer is gifted.”

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Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith, an American film score composer, was born on February 10, 1929, in Los Angeles, United States. His music works are diverse, and he has composed music for many classic films such as '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Cleopatra'. Goldsmith's unique musical language and profound understanding of film music have had a profound impact on the art of film music. more

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