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Indeed. So, can anyone quite peg style characteristics to Debney? Has he been consistent enough? It similar to Alan Silvestri for me at this point. I am not entirely sure how to recognize them (though I have successfully identifies Silvestri in the past a few times without having heard the music previously). Any way to identify Debney? ~Conor

The Hunt For Red October. ~Conor

OK. Well, I can edit the post, delete it, or leave it, whatever will save this board from a locking, since that would defeat my aim of supporting the guy. ~Conor

Well, I suppose that some would believe so, but that seems a bit of a theological and religious discussion, doesn't it? I do feel like the distinction should be made, though, because I see a big difference in claiming God did something or Mary did. It is much more common (for Catholics) to claim Mary's intervention, rendering it less of a self-promotion and more of a participation in the faith of the Church with all other Catholics around the world. Does this count as religion or is it psychology? ~Conor

I think that Debney is wicked cool! The Passion and Dreamer are very important scores to me. For the record, it was not God whom he credits, but Mary from whom he suspects he was given assistance. ~Conor

"Across The Stars." Just came at a distinctive time in my life, I guess. I remember when I first heard it, previewed months before I was able to purchase a recording, then I went to Ireland with my family and had it in my head. I just like it. Of course, the whole Episode I score is important to me, too, again because of the time in my life and the way I discovered it (on the classical radio station, of all places). What about the "Throne Room" theme? Not the Force theme, but the Elgar/Pomp And Circumstance one? I might have voted for that. ~Conor

I found it! It's in "Inside The Bubble City" at around 2:19! Listen; it's wicked pretty. Anyone know what theme it is? ~Conor

I thought it was wicked effective, even to the point where, if I were to forget my faith, it was even compelling... sort of.... I also enjoy listening to it separately, especially whichever part has the female voices in octave melody as well as the "CheValiers de Sangreal". ~Conor

Yeah, I have music going through my head constantly. I am always surprised that most of the people I know don't. The music always changes, but it is always going on. I'll whistle, hum, or even sing it, but I try not to sing the classical vocal stuff because I am not a vocal major here at college. I leave that to those people who aren't embarrassed about singing opera at the top of their lungs in as operatic a voice as possible. I stick to what I know. ~Conor

Sub Zero. I say this for all of the same reasons as in the first post. They all point to the coolest composer in my book. Granted, my version of cool does not jive with pop culture's, but do I care? No! Sub Zero on the coolness scale; infinity on the awesome scale! ~Conor

Yeah, I think it's when the medichlorians are mentioned. I may be very wrong about that, though. It's been a while since I've seen it. I am almost certain that that Euphonium (or French Horn) part is somewhere in there, on the UE CD. ~Conor

On a related note, does anyone know where that euphonium solo is on the CD when, I think, Qui-Gon is talking with Anakin about those nano/micro thingys. (Major mode: Do, Re-Do-Ti-Do Sol Re, Fa-Me-Re-Me...) Anyone know what I am talking about? ~Conor

I sent my email. Is it too late? Well, if it's not, then I hope by bringing this email back to the top, more will see it, right? ~Conor

"Mary Goes To Jesus" makes me well-up pretty good, especially in the context of the film (The Passion Of The Christ). David Maslanka's "7th Symphony" has some great goosebump moments, especially in the first movement at 4:35 when the "sails are set loose and the ship sets out" (the image the conductor used when rehearsing it), and also in the last movement at about 5:00 when everything has built up and is suddenly released in a restatement of the most powerful theme of the piece. It seems like all of these have emotional value outside of their sources, which are specific to my experience of them. The first piece I ever felt emotion from was "Down Once More...Track Down This Murderer" from the original London cast recording of The Phantom Of The Opera, especially everything after Christine's choice at the climax. ~Conor

Jurassic Park and An Unfinished Life. They both have had the largest impact on my life. Many films have had an impact on me or are just up there in my favorites for various other, simpler reasons, but ultimately, these two take the cake. ~Conor

I think that a cartoon Parsifal would be the perfect animated film ~Conor

I really enjoyed that. Wonderful transitions, I enjoyed the clashing juxtaposition of the grand music to the scary footage in the Jurassic Park segment, and I thought that the POTC was very well-done and fitting, but I must say that the Star Trek Generations portion was what really got to me the most. It just made me marvel at how powerful movie music and the movies for which they are written can be. Great work, welshslider! ~Conor

Just like our song "America." Really, it's the British Anthem with our own American lyrics instead. I bet that didn't make the Redcoats happy... ~Conor

Well, I thought that you meant the whole Olympic Fanfare And Theme that includes Bugler's Dream. I think both Bugler's Dream and Summon The Heroes are the most effective cue themes because they are both so distinctively and instantly recognizable when the Olympics are on. I do still keep my vote for Summon though, as an overall composition. Leonard Bernstein... Happy Birthday! He is missed ~Conor

Yup... The piece I'm talking about is one he did for DS9. The orchestral suite of it is quiiittttttee beautiful. Actually, wasn't that TNG? That was my impression, at least. Chattaway has also done some band pieces, or at least a band I was in sight-read a piece that he had written, and it wasn't for Star Trek. As I recall, though, it was somewhat difficult, but pleasing, I think. As for the Legends Of The Fall arrangement, I think it is very good, especially if you did it entirely by ear. I can see where you changed it to fit the needs of your instrumentation and performers. Very nice work. ~Conor

Summon The Heroes! ~Conor

Snakes On A Plane. ~Conor

I am much more enthralled with all three. I recognize what everyone says is horrible about JPIII, but it has Alan Grant, so it is totally redeemed in my book. Seriously, though, there is something about the whole series that I love. It's not just about movies for me. Maybe that's sad, but I love all of them. I anticipate loving JPIV, no matter the popular opinion of it's quality, just for the fact that it's a Jurassic Park movie. ~Conor

Well, I have the first three on VHS (all good quality still). Actually, my sister and I bought my parents our first DVD player the same Christmas that my parents gave me JPIII on VHS. I already had the other two on tape. So, I'm perfectly content with those for now, and then I will get the entire box set of all four DVDs, plus whatever bonus features they provide. I have no problem waiting for Jurassic Park. I waited almost seven years of my life for the first one, now I can wait another seven. By the way, IMDB lists Keira Knightly as the only cast member (rumored) for JPIV. Anyone notice this? ~Conor

Who here is waiting for Jurassic Park 4 to come out on DVD before buying any one of the other DVDs or the box set? I'm waiting, at least until I hear that they will not make the movie. Then I'll well up and buy the box set of three. ~Conor