The Russia House, Jerry Goldsmith, Music CD

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The Russia House


1	Katya 3:59
2	Introductions 3:14
3	The Conversation 4:16
4	Training 2:03
5	Katya and Barley 2:34
6	First Name, Yakov 2:55
7	Bon Voyage 2:14
8	The Meeting 4:01
9	I'm with You/What Is This Thing Called Love 2:42
10	Alone in the World / Patti Austin 4:12
11	The Gift 2:36
12	Full Marks 2:30
13	Barley's Love 3:27
14	My Only Country 4:37
15	Crossing Over 4:15
16	The Deal 4:11
17	The Family Arrives 7:38

Editorial Reviews

In large part a reworking of Jerry Goldsmith's rejected score for the sci-fi thriller Alien Nation, The Russia House proves a far more potent effort than its mongrel pedigree may suggest. Despite the film's Soviet Union setting, Goldsmith largely eschews Russian musical conventions in favor of a taut, suspenseful approach utterly American in its orientation. Combining sleek electronics with a jazz trio led by saxophonist Branford Marsalis, the composer creates a series of mysterious, archly sophisticated themes simmering with tension. In short, with The Russia House Goldsmith effectively updates the classic espionage formula for the digital era, composing a score as vital and innovative as any in his long and distinguished career. It's an unexpected and under-recognized masterpiece. Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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The Russia House


1	Katya 3:59
2	Introductions 3:14
3	The Conversation 4:16
4	Training 2:03
5	Katya and Barley 2:34
6	First Name, Yakov 2:55
7	Bon Voyage 2:14
8	The Meeting 4:01
9	I'm with You/What Is This Thing Called Love 2:42
10	Alone in the World / Patti Austin 4:12
11	The Gift 2:36
12	Full Marks 2:30
13	Barley's Love 3:27
14	My Only Country 4:37
15	Crossing Over 4:15
16	The Deal 4:11
17	The Family Arrives 7:38

All Music Guide

In large part a reworking of Jerry Goldsmith's rejected score for the sci-fi thriller Alien Nation, The Russia House proves a far more potent effort than its mongrel pedigree may suggest. Despite the film's Soviet Union setting, Goldsmith largely eschews Russian musical conventions in favor of a taut, suspenseful approach utterly American in its orientation. Combining sleek electronics with a jazz trio led by saxophonist Branford Marsalis, the composer creates a series of mysterious, archly sophisticated themes simmering with tension. In short, with The Russia House Goldsmith effectively updates the classic espionage formula for the digital era, composing a score as vital and innovative as any in his long and distinguished career. It's an unexpected and under-recognized masterpiece. Jason Ankeny

Product Details

Format: CD
Release Date: 12/13/1990
Label: MCA UK
Catalog No.: 10136
UPC: 008811013622
Sales Rank: 26,344

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Jerry Goldsmith		Primary Artist, Conductor
Patti Austin		Track Performer
Billy Childs		Piano
John Patitucci		Bass
Tony Dumas		Bass
Michael Lang		Piano
Branford Marsalis		Saxophone
Ralph Penland		Drums

Technical Credits
Jerry Goldsmith		Composer, Producer
Jeremy Lubbock		Producer
Alan Bergman		Producer
Marilyn Bergman		Producer
Richard Kraft		Contributor
Branford Marsalis		Producer
Arthur Morton		Orchestration
Sandy DeCrescent		Contributor
Lois Carruth		Contributor