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I'd say - "It's begun" I'd take a step back, pull out my baton (oo-er) John would say "Jerry has tought you well" A fight of Batons would ensue, in which several limbs of Johnny would be severed. As Johnny would be on the ground, armless and legless, i'd walk away. He'd say "Oh i see....running away aye?....you yellow b*****d" I'd stop in my tracks and say "You've got no arms you stupid b*****d" John would shout "Come back....i'll bite yer legs off"

We could say the same about John Williams. As far as i know, he was'nt there (very suprising). Does anyone know if Johnny has made an official annoucement regarding Jerry?

JGonline, posted this about Jerry's Memorial service. Sounds like it was a real meeting of famous film composers.

Strong opinion. But i can empathize with the dissapointment, Ocelot. I have to agree that the clip does'nt evoke that era of history at all. I was'nt there then. But, it's not the sound i would choose if writing a film. Vangelis can write some good film music. Some of his 1492 score is very suited to the scenes (unfortunately,few of those great cues made it to the commerically released soundtrack). But there were also one or two scenes where the music was completely and utterly wrong and out of place. The most striking is the scene where Colombus' ships leave Spain, and there is a wide shot of the ships in the sunset. The music in that scene has the famous theme, and it's utterly out of place and far too modern a sound for the scene. I will hold back total judgement on this Alexander score until i've seen the film. Afterall, we've only heard 3 minutes of something that may be a credits theme or something, that is'nt particular important. But if that's an actual cue from scenes, then it just sounds plain wrong and far too "Olympic" in style, for the story of Alexander. But,we shall see.

Bizzare , and Bad Luck

Certainly does sound like Voices. Almost like he's lifted the first track straight off his Voices Album and twisted it a bit. I'm a lover of Vangelis music, but the preview clip is a bad sign (imo) for what i'd hoped this score was going to be like. I have no idea what part of the film it's related to. But the story of Alexander is one of megalomania, destruction, and dark powers of self delusion. Not heroism and glory (everything this movie should NOT be). If it turns out to be such a movie, then i'll disown it as being hardly faithfull to the memory of all those cultures he eradicated and the people he murdered because of his megalomania. I agree with Alexcremer's term "shmaltz" for the clip. This movie and it's score should have nothing containing such ingredients if it's going to be faithfull to the story of Alexander. The preview track sounds faaaaar too upbeat and heroic (something this movie should NOT be under any circumstances) . I do hope the rest of the score (and the movie) is much darker and tragic than what i've heard so far. C'mon Vangelis and Oliver. Dont opt for hollywood heroism and good looks. Show the real Alexander. The murderer who eventually admitted that's all he was, as well as a megalomaniac. Dont make him a Cruise "Maverick".

A nice trio of video clips of a Jerry interview for everyone. He and the presenter discuss Superman, Magnificent Seven, and Wind & The Lion Great interview where Jerry is very upbeat and friendly, and has him composing on Piano http://goldsmithontcm.tripod.com

"A good composer does not imitate; he steals" - Igor Stravinsky "Musicians take all the liberties they can" - Ludwig van Beethoven

Some people are just too picky

RIP - Indy's sparring partner. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/t...dio/3903779.stm

GIVE HER ALL YOU'VE GOT,BOYS!!! http://www.geocities.com/jw_dontations/