Odyssey Interviews - Robert Townson Part 1

Robert Townson, the prolific soundtrack producer behind over 1400 releases over the course of his 30-plus years with film music label Varèse Sarabande, joins Yavar for a sprawling, candid conversation. In this first half, Townson talks about his start in the film music business, getting to know Jerry Goldsmith, working with Jerry on a variety of re-recordings, watching Jerry work under a tight deadline, Jerry’s friendships, and so much more! Enjoy, and stay tuned for part two of this can’t-miss discussion. This exciting release is (possibly) limited to the first 3,000 downloads, so click now!

• 00:00 - C2 Logo Fanfare
• 02:08 - Logan’s Run - The Monument
• 08:32 - The Omen III: The Final Conflict - The Hunt
• 15:08 - Lionheart - The Banner
• 27:18 - Total Recall - Rekall Commercial
• 33:36 - 2001: The Legendary Original Score - Moon Rocket Bus (Goldsmith conducting North)
• 39:54 - The Russia House - The Family Arrives
• 42:52 - Gremlins 2: The New Batch - Just You Wait
• 43:32 - S*P*Y*S - Main Title
• 56:46 - Tora! Tora! Tora! - Main Title
• 1:02:20 - The Illustrated Man - Main Title
• 1:05:30 - Damnation Alley - Main Title
• 1:08:43 - Patton - German Advance
• 1:11:20 - Out of Africa - I Had a Farm (Main Title) (McNeely conducting Barry)
• 1:15:01 - Air Force One - Mig Attack (McNeely)
• 1:18:57 - Air Force One - The Hijacking
• 1:23:20 - Mulan - Boo!
• 1:26:02 - Conan The Barbarian - Wifeing (Poledouris)
• 1:29:54 - Airplane! - Main Title (Bernstein)
• 1:30:51 - Music Box - Finale (Sarde)
• 1:32:48 - The Long, Hot Summer - Southern Belle (North)

Edited by Robert Townson and Jens.

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