The Mummy score (1999)

A look back at The Mummy score

During 1999, a remake to the old Mummy movie was released to the theaters. This new movie used top of the line CGI work and a wisecracking script. One of the things that stood out the most was Jerry Goldsmith’s amazing score to the film. Just like the 13^th Warrior, Goldsmith was able to fuse Middle Eastern drums and strings with the Western style of music. Only someone as skillful as Goldsmith could pull this off. (Also, listen to the score to Congo for an African fusion).

The sweeping score was a call back to Goldsmith’s earlier work, while also using some interesting new synthetic elements in the music as well. The score worked within the film. While The 13^th Warrior is a better score, his work here shouldn’t be overlooked.

However, Jerry Goldsmith was not happy with the actual film. He made it clear in many interviews that he hated the film and distanced himself from the movie. With this major falling out with the makers of The Mummy, the producers brought in a different composer for the second film, Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future).

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