Ave Satani
Jerry Goldsmith, Crisis
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Written by: JERRY GOLDSMITH
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15 facts about this song
Composer"Ave Satani" is composed by Jerry Goldsmith, an American composer and conductor who is well known for his work in film and television scoring.
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Grammy WinnerThe song is famously known to have won an Academy Award for "Best Original Score" in 1976.
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Part of a movie soundtrackThe song is part of the movie soundtrack for "The Omen," released in 1976.
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Title meaningThe title "Ave Satani" translates to "Hail Satan" in English.
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Musical arrangementThe song is composed in an inversion of a typical church or cathedral chant and is sung in Latin.
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Soundtrack Success"Ave Satani" helped make the soundtrack for "The Omen" one of the most successful and memorable horror movie scores ever.
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Choir InvolvementThe song features a choir who sings the Satanic verses which contributes to its haunting effect.
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Latin LyricsThe lyrics in Latin are tributes to the Satanic Mass, but Goldsmith has used incorrect Latin phraseology in this song.
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Spectrum of emotionsDespite its eerie undertones, "Ave Satani" is often celebrated for its ability to convey a wide spectrum of emotions, which displays Goldsmith's artistic depth as a composer.
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Not an initial successDespite its success now, ‘Ave Satani’ wasn't a commercial success at the time of its release. The recognition and appreciation grew over time.
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Grammy nominationAside from winning an Academy Award, the song was also nominated for "Best Original Song" in 1977 at the Grammy Awards.
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Goldsmith's BestMany fans and critics consider the song to be among the best in Goldsmith's nearly five-decade-long career.
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Parodies"Ave Satani" became so well-known that it has been parodied in other films and TV series, like in the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Predator".
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OrchestrationThe song used high strings, bassoons, horns, and a choir to create a dark, ominous sound.
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Theme of 'The Omen'More than just a song, ‘Ave Satani’ served as the main theme of 'The Omen', remaining integral to the storyline and overall ambiance of the horror film.
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