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July 15, 2023 NEWS UPDATE
NOW SOLD OUT . . . they're gone! SIMIANS & SERIALISM Expanded Second Edition and LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! SIMIANS & SERIALISM returns in a new, Expanded Second Edition! Pithikos Entertainment is proud to present the EXPANDED SECOND EDITION of the acclaimed book SIMIANS & SERIALISM—the first comprehensive history and analysis of Jerry Goldsmith’s landmark score to Arthur P. Jacobs’ production of Franklin J. Schaffner’s film PLANET OF THE APES. In SIMIANS & SERIALISM, composer Jerry Goldsmith’s extensive use of Arnold Schoenberg’s twelve-tone technique throughout his film score to PLANET OF THE APES is decoded and deconstructed. Comprehensive analysis of every cue brings to light the strong influences of composers Béla Bartók, Alban Berg, Ernst Krenek, Maurice Ravel, Aaron Copland and Modest Mussorgsky. In the EXPANDED SECOND EDITION of SIMIANS & SERIALISM, author John O’Callaghan returns to the serial landscape of PLANET OF THE APES and probes deeper into Jerry Goldsmith’s masterpiece with exciting new discoveries. Illustrated with a generous collection of 110 figures that include excepts from Goldsmith’s sketches, diagrams and historical data, this edition also debuts a brand-new, in-depth analysis of Goldsmith’s score to ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES and a history and examination of Leonard Rosenman’s score to BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES. Framed with all new research on the production and release of the classic 1968 sci-fi film and its four sequels, SIMIANS & SERIALISM reveals a rich production background and includes fascinating, unknown details making this book an indispensable volume for any fan of Jerry Goldsmith, PLANET OF THE APES, film music or movie history. |
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July 15, 2023 NEWS UPDATE
NOW SOLD OUT! LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! By JOHN O'CALLAGHAN AFTER 50 YEARS, FANS OF PLANET OF THE APES STILL HAVE QUESTIONS! Ever wonder what became of those giant Scarecrows? How about those oak trees Taylor saw at the top of that mesa? Do you want to know what was shot and not used? Want the dirt on shots planned but not filmed? In LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! author John O’Callaghan answers these questions by sharing his life-long journey to find the exact filming locations for Franklin J. Schaffner’s classic 1968 film, PLANET OF THE APES—including the recent discovery that several key sites in the badlands of Utah haven’t been touched by Man (or Ape) since the crew finished shooting in 1967. Incredible discoveries and previously unknown research about the work of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner provide clarity and humor to the history before, during and after the three-month shoot of PLANET OF THE APES. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! features a wealth of more than 150 color photos. A must-have volume for every fan of PLANET OF THE APES or the history of film production. |
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June 12, 2021 NEWS Music Written For The Film PLANET OF THE APES is now available as a Digital Download! Since the original release CD has Sold Out (with no plans to repress) Pithikos Entertainment is proud to present Music Written For The Film PLANET OF THE APES in Hi-Res 24/88.2 FLAC & ALAC formats. The download package makes available the entire CD program in its original recording format, 24-bit/88.2kHz. It also includes expanded liner notes with fascinating details on Goldsmith's landmark score and a new photo layout. |
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PURGATORY-Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Music Composed by JOHN O'CALLAGHAN, Performed by CHROMA LIMITED EDITION-200 INDIVIDUALLY SIGNED & NUMBERED LP SETS For fans of scores of the low-budget thriller genre and collectors of audiophile-grade vinyl, Pithikos Entertainment presents a Limited Edition release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to the 2008 indie film Purgatory. This release is 200 individually numbered LPs (with Certificate of Authenticity and 4-page booklet) that includes 40 minutes of music composed by John O'Callaghan and performed by Chroma. The exciting and sensitive score to Purgatory is a blend of large orchestra, mixed choir, classic synthesizers and state-of-the-art softsynths. The original 24-bit/96kHz multi-tracks were remixed specifically for this release and the master disc was cut using the Teldec/Neumann Direct Metal Mastering process. This package also includes a Download Code to give listeners access to Lossless, Hi-Res 24/96 audio files (including 2 Bonus Tracks) for playback on their digital devices, plus a CDr of the album. Order your copy today while supplies last! ***Also Available Separately as a Lossless, Hi-Res 24/96 Download |
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April 10, 2017
Exciting New Book & CD Review plus Interview in AsturScore! Review of SIMIANS & SERIALISM and MUSIC WRITTEN FOR THE FILM PLANET OF THE APES CD plus extensive Q&A of John O'Callaghan, written by Oscar Salazar at AsturScore. AsturScore: Going Ape with John O'Callaghan |
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February 8, 2017
Interview of Author and Producer, John O'Callaghan Here's a link to the PLANET OF THE APES Fanzine “Simian Scrolls.” (free PDF download) Interview on Page 29. Special thanks to Dave Ballard and John Roche! SIMIAN SCROLLS |
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Praise & Reviews for SIMIANS & SERIALISM:
“SIMIANS & SERIALISM manages to be a comprehensive and enthusiastic journey through the complex process of composing and recording one of Jerry Goldsmith’s greatest scores.” —Robert Zeigler, Conductor of the BBC Orchestra “Planet of the Apes-Live” Concert “Your book is not only a fascinating and informative read but it is also a treasure trove of the countless behind-the-scenes goings-on which impact not only on the final film but also on the creative process along the way. I am absolutely certain that Jerry Goldsmith would have approved your work - in particular decoding his 12 tone matrix!” —Alasdair Malloy, Head Percussionist of the BBC Orchestra “Planet of the Apes-Live” Concert "SIMIANS & SERIALISM is a book like no other. Not only in scope and depth, but also in content and meaning...Each and every data about the production history comes from the original sources (memos, budgets and scores), bringing new light to misconceived ideas. Lots have been written about Planet of the Apes, both cinematically and musically, but never with such a laser focus eye on historical accuracy...The score analysis is a musical investigation, clear enough even for the non-musically trained. Along the way, the very pure essence of the score is distilled, to its pure core. And, with the Rosetta stone decoded, the score is reconstructed from its very primary elements..." —From the review by Oscar Salazar on AsturScore Read the complete review & interview “...Because of this book I now know Schoenberg’s rules of serialism in music can, if you are as good a composer as Mr. Goldsmith, produce melody, harmony and rhythm and still be totally serial. So already this book gets a shining review from me because it taught me something...One of the better books I’ve read on both films and film scoring in recent years and certainly a hearty recommendation from me.” —From the review posted on the Nuts4R2 blog. Read the complete review “...First of all, it's a nirvana for Jerry Goldsmith fans as a thorough examination of one of his landmark scores, broken down cue by cue, and explained in a way that's very accessible and understandable to those who do not possess a music degree (though NOT 'dumbed down' in any way)...” —From the review by Robert Hubbard on “GoodReads.com.” Read the complete review 
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Reviews & Award Nomination for
MUSIC WRITTEN FOR THE FILM PLANET OF THE APES: "The CD re-recording, MUSIC WRITTEN FOR THE FILM PLANET OF THE APES...The music by itself is the same masterpiece it has always been, but heard as never before, with pristine sound. Of course, it is not identical to the original recording (understood as that one heard in the film), though Jerry Goldsmith’s essence is there one hundred per cent...the original percussion appears in the CD, with a very real piano. For the first time ever, the listener is able to hear some of the cues as heard in the film, without the edits or alternates that plague most of the previous recordings. And, in the case of the bonus tracks, as they were originally intended by the composer." —From the review by Oscar Salazar on AsturScore Read the complete review & interview MUSIC WRITTEN FOR THE FILM PLANET OF THE APES Nominee In the 2016 Reel Music Awards Category of “New Recording of an Archival Score”: “The new recording of Jerry Goldsmith’s iconic score for Planet of the Apes is particularly notable for the use of the various percussion instruments that featured on the original motion picture soundtrack.” —From January 30, 2017 by Alan Rogers Read articles at Reel Music: The Nominations and Winners & Nominees “...John O’Callaghan, author of a well-regarded book on Goldsmith’s Apes score, opted to start from scratch...Perhaps most impressively, he rented out the same exotic percussion instruments used for the 1968 score sessions and recorded them acoustically...On the upside, we finally have a complete recording of the Planet of the Apes soundtrack, and it’s quite enjoyable...The alternate arrangements presented in the bonus tracks are fascinating, as are the liner notes (derived from O’Callaghan’s book, SIMIANS & SERIALISM). It’s an interesting companion to Goldsmith’s 1968 recording, but not a replacement for it (which its author acknowledges).” 3-out-of-4 —From the review by Earl Green, music writer at TheLogBook.com |