Ep. 73 - Jerry Goldsmith's 'The Mummy'
It's Halloween!
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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Music, 16-Jun-2021
With another spectacular cue by Jerry Goldsmith this week, we are featuring "Imhotep" from the 1999 film, "The Mummy". This cue is one of our favorites and highlights such a dynamic sequence ranging from adventure, tenderness, and tragic loss. There is also very extensive brass and percussion elements with work very well with what unfolds on-screen. Enjoy!
Listen to the score https://open.spotify.com/album/5npe6B2eEGqG4g6jYk71Kb?si=6uyPNVZXSTyTsSJDST_lDQ&dl_branch=1
Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/the-mummy-1999/
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