I'm sorry, 21st century generations, you will never get to appreciate the fantastic movie soundtrack compositions by Jerry Goldsmith that we had the privilege to witness in the 90s classics. The ending scene when they set Arthur's corpse ablaze and the corresponding music give me literal goosebumps every time I watch it.
The ending was magnificent with Goldsmith's outstanding soundtrack playing as the knights stood with their swords raised (in the sign of the cross) near the shore line while they watch the moving pyre in which King Arthur's body resided float away into the sea.
Amazing!!!...still listening this wonderfull epic music!!! I saw the film maybe 25 times....and still love it....this soundtrack is one of the best. Goldsmith was an star....as today are John Williams and Hans Zimmer. ....Repose in Peace Sir Sean Connery and other amazing actor in this film: Ben Cross (Malagant), November 1, 2020
I remember there being a big buzz around this movie at the time because it was partly filmed in my homeland of Wales. People back then joked that this Arthurian film was pure fantasy: "AS IF she would leave Sean Connery for Richard Gere."
@@alyssawoodman Many years ago I overheard two young girls talking about this movie. One had already seen it and was describing it to her friend. That little girl was so taken with the romance and chivalry depicted in the film that she could hardly contain herself. There is something about the Arthurian legends that resonates powerfully with us, in part I think because it depicts the way life should be, full of courage, honor, and romance.
Goldsmith was one of the old guard of film composers like Ennio Morricone and John Barry. People seem to praise Hans Zimmer to the moon but most of his best work is done by collaboration, and much of his more recent work is just loud noise rather than music.
Sean Connery's pony-tail in 'Medicine Man' was inspired by Goldsmith's. There is a credit somewhere in the film's end credits about Goldsmith being a hair consultant. This is not a joke. Connery mentioned it around the time filming wrapped up.
This movie had a lot of problems (the costumes, for one thing, looked like something out of a rennaisance fair), but a few things really stood out. - Obviously, this soundtrack, frankly it deserved a more successful movie. - Sean Connery as Arthur gets three or four absolutely brilliant piece of dialogue "There is a peace that can be found only on the other side of war, and if that war should come, I will fight it!" "A man who fears nothing is a man who loves nothing, and if a man loves nothing, what joy is there in his life? I may be wrong...." -The bit in the finale when Arthur goes down on one knee, and you think he is going to surrender, and suddenly he jumps up and cries "Fight!" took me completely by surprise as a child, and it is still awesome now. - Ben Cross totally chews the scenery as Malagant. Clearly just having the time of his life!
Let's also not forget Julia Ormond's acting. She infused the film with flawless acting, herself. I felt everything through her, through and through. Incredible
Bro, I couldn't agree more with you, you listed a lot of things where I have the same opinion. I also loved it when I was 13 at my Birthday, the Music at 3:25 when Lancelot rides with Guinevere is an incredibly beautiful theme. The Action of Goldsmith is straight, powerful. He is my favourite of the "big four" (Barry, Goldsmith, Morricone, Williams) of filmmusic. No one could score more Genres you know, I would have love to hear HIS Lord of the Rings 😂🥲 f.a.. You know, I love the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Howard Shore was very lyrical, a very intelligent, monumental Score, the extended Version of the Score is really awesome. I love John Williams, is he the best of them all? I can't say, but Howard Shore had to win against the first Harry Potter, there is no doubt. Not easy to explain, I just think the Music should have had more blood, the harmonies of Shore just don't get me sometimes, Goldsmith is very special at that point and First Knight has so many good tracks, themes. I love to use it for Skyrim f.a. Example: The Urukhai Theme (?), powerful at when the camera goes down the Orthanc to the 'Mines of Isengard' is good with the Metal Hammer Part in the Music from smithing and the "deep horns" (Dadadaaa...dadadam) Then: Goldsmith, 13th Warrior, Viking Heads The "Deep Horns" Dadam..daaadam..dadadada(fast😂) then again. At least when I compare it I think at Viking Heads: woh woh woh, this is something different. But the Music of Shore, I really love it and respect it. Goldsmith, I just love the man, it's sad he could not live longer, he had much more to say. If there is a heaven I hope he is there with Jimi, Bruce Lee, Kobe and my other heros.
Gosh, I loved this movie! I know it's considered a "bad movie" but I always enjoyed it as a real-world version of the Arthurian legend. Excalibur will always be my favorite though. The soundtrack however is a MASTERPIECE! But should we expect anything less from the always fantastic maestro Goldsmith?
The score is beautiful and perfectly suited to the story. As others here say, "the final scene gives me goosebumps." About this being a "bad" movie. Nonsense. It was a time when critics were hard on handsome actors. "They" pretended to hate Troy in the same era with Brad Pitt perfectly cast as Achilles.
Another request, another knight-movie (last weeks one was "Excalibur"), another story around the myth of King Arthur. Finding this picture not too exciting as Excalibur, this one has surely some memorable moments. What stays is the score, composed by the great Jerry Goldsmith. Jerry certainly has given his best, you will hear. A fantastic score for a good movie. Enjoy!
Absolutely amazing score! He uses horns and trombones sections in unique ways, very rough and powerful! Only American musicians can play in that way! Wonderful relationship with Alexander Courage, one of the most remarkable orchestrators in Hollywood!
@@MrRbjunior83 This is incredible piece of information. I deeply appreciate people that have such an intimate knowledge of the goings on behind music itself.
Gere was miss-cast, but he does genuinely try during the film. He's older than the part was obviously written for and he's too modern a personality. I still like his quiet scenes and when he is playing conflicted.
I have always considered this a fluff movie compared to, say, Excalibur. But the soundtrack came up on the automated playlist following Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves. Blimey. Was I blown out of the water. This is glorious. Comparable in parts to the Conan The Barbarian soundtrack.
25 years ago, we were hoping for another 'The Wind And The Lion' from Goldsmith. 'First Knight' didn't meet that expectation, but it is one of Goldsmith's best 1990's scores. Goldsmith had adapted his scoring techniques after 'Total Recall' to fit more with the studio mandates about film music at that time. And an English legend is more somber and subdued than a Morocco based adventure story. Also, Goldsmith had one month to compose and record the entire score. I still love hearing music like this that looks back with respect to composers like Alfred Newman.
Listening to the music alone I hear some similarities with the Jerry Goldsmith Star Trek, especially First Contact and Insurrection. Wonderful music from a wonderful era of movies.
Firstly, First Knight is one of my all-time favourite movies and a go-to at any time. Secondly, I've never seen Out of Africa (shocker!) BUT there is a chord early in the Theme from Out of Africa by John Barry, which sounds remarkably like the opening chords of The Kiss. Has anyone else noticed, and is there a reason, e.g. did they work together at some point, or is it just happenstance?
their is a great and ancient mystery to king arthur and camelot...is its mystical and ancient truths as the once and future king...i tell u truly he is a great master of destiny that is alive in well in the earth having lived thru many incarnations.....the master is El Morya....take this as u will...amen
Seriously the 90s had some great underrated gem movies, this being one of them.
true 100%
I'm sorry, 21st century generations, you will never get to appreciate the fantastic movie soundtrack compositions by Jerry Goldsmith that we had the privilege to witness in the 90s classics. The ending scene when they set Arthur's corpse ablaze and the corresponding music give me literal goosebumps every time I watch it.
90s is far too new to me. I was born in 2005 and I can take in the soundtrack only up to 1969 !
The ending was magnificent with Goldsmith's outstanding soundtrack playing as the knights stood with their swords raised (in the sign of the cross) near the shore line while they watch the moving pyre in which King Arthur's body resided float away into the sea.
Meravigliosa Colonna sonora di questo straordinario film
Amazing!!!...still listening this wonderfull epic music!!! I saw the film maybe 25 times....and still love it....this soundtrack is one of the best. Goldsmith was an star....as today are John Williams and Hans Zimmer. ....Repose in Peace Sir Sean Connery and other amazing actor in this film: Ben Cross (Malagant), November 1, 2020
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I remember there being a big buzz around this movie at the time because it was partly filmed in my homeland of Wales. People back then joked that this Arthurian film was pure fantasy: "AS IF she would leave Sean Connery for Richard Gere."
I think they said that about Richard Harris too (Camelot)
This is the movie that made me fall in love with Richard Gere and those puppy dog eyes
LOLOL
@@alyssawoodman Many years ago I overheard two young girls talking about this movie. One had already seen it and was describing it to her friend. That little girl was so taken with the romance and chivalry depicted in the film that she could hardly contain herself. There is something about the Arthurian legends that resonates powerfully with us, in part I think because it depicts the way life should be, full of courage, honor, and romance.
Une magnifique partition à la fois épique, mélodieuse et grandiose.
Once AGIAN I watched "First Knight". Even the first bars of this music brings back the tears. So much missing from todays movies---the MUSIC is #1
Goldsmith was one of the old guard of film composers like Ennio Morricone and John Barry.
People seem to praise Hans Zimmer to the moon but most of his best work is done by collaboration, and much of his more recent work is just loud noise rather than music.
A great goldsmith masterpiece!!! Genius of all times!!! Wonderful music score!!!
Here's a first for you: the photograph of Jerry is fantastic. I loved men's hair styles back then.
Sean Connery's pony-tail in 'Medicine Man' was inspired by Goldsmith's. There is a credit somewhere in the film's end credits about Goldsmith being a hair consultant. This is not a joke. Connery mentioned it around the time filming wrapped up.
That first track - Legend of Camelot - majestic!!
Such an awesome underrated movie. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
This movie had a lot of problems (the costumes, for one thing, looked like something out of a rennaisance fair), but a few things really stood out.
- Obviously, this soundtrack, frankly it deserved a more successful movie.
- Sean Connery as Arthur gets three or four absolutely brilliant piece of dialogue "There is a peace that can be found only on the other side of war, and if that war should come, I will fight it!"
"A man who fears nothing is a man who loves nothing, and if a man loves nothing, what joy is there in his life? I may be wrong...."
-The bit in the finale when Arthur goes down on one knee, and you think he is going to surrender, and suddenly he jumps up and cries "Fight!" took me completely by surprise as a child, and it is still awesome now.
- Ben Cross totally chews the scenery as Malagant. Clearly just having the time of his life!
Let's also not forget Julia Ormond's acting. She infused the film with flawless acting, herself. I felt everything through her, through and through. Incredible
Bro, I couldn't agree more with you, you listed a lot of things where I have the same opinion.
I also loved it when I was 13 at my Birthday, the Music at 3:25 when Lancelot rides with Guinevere is an incredibly beautiful theme.
The Action of Goldsmith is straight, powerful. He is my favourite of the "big four" (Barry, Goldsmith, Morricone, Williams) of filmmusic.
No one could score more Genres you know, I would have love to hear HIS Lord of the Rings 😂🥲 f.a..
You know, I love the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Howard Shore was very lyrical, a very intelligent, monumental Score, the extended Version of the Score is really awesome.
I love John Williams, is he the best of them all? I can't say, but Howard Shore had to win against the first Harry Potter, there is no doubt. Not easy to explain, I just think the Music should have had more blood, the harmonies of Shore just don't get me sometimes, Goldsmith is very special at that point and First Knight has so many good tracks, themes. I love to use it for Skyrim f.a.
Example:
The Urukhai Theme (?), powerful at when the camera goes down the Orthanc to the 'Mines of Isengard' is good with the Metal Hammer Part in the Music from smithing and the "deep horns" (Dadadaaa...dadadam)
Then:
Goldsmith, 13th Warrior, Viking Heads
The "Deep Horns"
Dadam..daaadam..dadadada(fast😂) then again.
At least when I compare it I think at Viking Heads: woh woh woh, this is something different. But the Music of Shore, I really love it and respect it. Goldsmith, I just love the man, it's sad he could not live longer, he had much more to say. If there is a heaven I hope he is there with Jimi, Bruce Lee, Kobe and my other heros.
Ahhhhhh I love this comment!!!
@@alyssawoodman
Which one are you talking about?
Yours and the original :) I LOVE this movie :)
Will be forever. ❤️
13:49 🎶 😍😢😌
Gosh, I loved this movie! I know it's considered a "bad movie" but I always enjoyed it as a real-world version of the Arthurian legend. Excalibur will always be my favorite though. The soundtrack however is a MASTERPIECE! But should we expect anything less from the always fantastic maestro Goldsmith?
This is my favorite of all time!!!
And mine.
Good movie, great soundtrack
I've never seen the film, but the score is fantastic.
The score is beautiful and perfectly suited to the story. As others here say, "the final scene gives me goosebumps." About this being a "bad" movie. Nonsense. It was a time when critics were hard on handsome actors. "They" pretended to hate Troy in the same era with Brad Pitt perfectly cast as Achilles.
Meravigliosa Colonna Sonora di questo Straordinario film 💞🎼🎻🍀❤️
Stimmt, wunderbare Filmmusik.
Another request, another knight-movie (last weeks one was "Excalibur"), another story around the myth of King Arthur. Finding this picture not too exciting as Excalibur, this one has surely some memorable moments. What stays is the score, composed by the great Jerry Goldsmith. Jerry certainly has given his best, you will hear. A fantastic score for a good movie. Enjoy!
This soundtrack must have been an important inspiration on Howard Shore's Lord Of the rings movies.
Absolutely amazing score! He uses horns and trombones sections in unique ways, very rough and powerful! Only American musicians can play in that way! Wonderful relationship with Alexander Courage, one of the most remarkable orchestrators in Hollywood!
I’ve always been surprised how simple looks Jerry’s scores, and his unbelievable skills in the same time...
@@MrRbjunior83 This is incredible piece of information. I deeply appreciate people that have such an intimate knowledge of the goings on behind music itself.
mimosa27 This is a huge knowledge of all classical music and at the same time having own, unique style
He is a god. Epic level work. We have to respect it.
Notice where JG places the strings, his music is very stratified.
Sean and the actress were perfection - Gere no. But the movie was magical as any Arthurian film should be. Back when films had original scores
Gere was miss-cast, but he does genuinely try during the film. He's older than the part was obviously written for and he's too modern a personality. I still like his quiet scenes and when he is playing conflicted.
Sometimes I wonder how this movie would have been received if Mel Gibson had agreed to play the role of Lancelot and then made Braveheart…
I have always considered this a fluff movie compared to, say, Excalibur.
But the soundtrack came up on the automated playlist following
Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves.
Blimey. Was I blown out of the water. This is glorious. Comparable in parts to the Conan The Barbarian soundtrack.
25 years ago, we were hoping for another 'The Wind And The Lion' from Goldsmith. 'First Knight' didn't meet that expectation, but it is one of Goldsmith's best 1990's scores. Goldsmith had adapted his scoring techniques after 'Total Recall' to fit more with the studio mandates about film music at that time. And an English legend is more somber and subdued than a Morocco based adventure story. Also, Goldsmith had one month to compose and record the entire score. I still love hearing music like this that looks back with respect to composers like Alfred Newman.
Love Love Love this movie!!!
Listening to the music alone I hear some similarities with the Jerry Goldsmith Star Trek, especially First Contact and Insurrection. Wonderful music from a wonderful era of movies.
Same with Air Force One 1997
Filme esplêndido, trilha sonora maravilhosa aos ouvidos👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Firstly, First Knight is one of my all-time favourite movies and a go-to at any time. Secondly, I've never seen Out of Africa (shocker!) BUT there is a chord early in the Theme from Out of Africa by John Barry, which sounds remarkably like the opening chords of The Kiss. Has anyone else noticed, and is there a reason, e.g. did they work together at some point, or is it just happenstance?
Der Film irgendwie erinnert mich ans Wort "Spätheimkehrer". Aber diese perfekt komponierte Musik klingt echt ritterlich und tapfer.
كل الفيلم جميل جدا جدا جدا
This music reminds me of the first Thor movie
PLEASE PLAY THIS AND SOUND THEME OF CAST AWAY AND UNDERSTAND
V06112020. Descanse en paz Gran Actor Ben Cross.
busco las partituras de la banda sonora. ¿dónde podría comprarlas?
I take me hat off to. Sir Sean Connery thee best. We all miss him. But he is in a greater place. End of stoty
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I loved the score but Gere as Lancelot, didn't work, and Lancelot with physiological problems? No, no, no.
Not psychological problems. Just trauma. Trauma makes a person human. It makes a fearless, flawless knight a mere mortal.
A myth you call it.
Its. G. Rated.
Do you want your mind
Blown. Away.
El. Cid. The. Greatest. Knight. Who lived and died
In. Love. From. God.
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The music great, the movie average.
Good music, bad movie.
Terrible 1990s...
their is a great and ancient mystery to king arthur and camelot...is its mystical and ancient truths as the once and future king...i tell u truly he is a great master of destiny that is alive in well in the earth having lived thru many incarnations.....the master is El Morya....take this as u will...amen
That first track - Legend of Camelot - majestic!!