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Knowing you, Colin, you probably haven't even seen the movies. However, you bear a slight resemblance to David Tennant, so you're okay in my book. Just answering an indirect question indirectly. Colin Thomson

Neil Why, thank you! You really are too kind. I certainly don't deserve that sort of generosity. Colin Thomson, who has seen all of the Star Wars movies

Am I the only one here who compares the A New Hope (I call it that just for Joey and Mark and everyone else's sake) Tatooine fluff music with the Attack of the Clones love fluff music? Neither seem to move the the story forward musically (and I know I will get persecuted for saying that), and neither really offer too much fascinating compositional or orchestrational material. Neither do a great job of incorporating themes or developmental sections. I think they are about equal in terms of musical interest. All right, fire at will. Colin Thomson

Thanks for clarifying that. Colin Thomson

What can I say? It is extremely practical to call it A New Hope. It sounds kinda silly to say "I like Star Wars, but Star Wars is by far my favorite. Colin Thomson no its extremely practical and efficient to call it Star Wars, anyone with half a brain knows that only one of these 6 movies is just Star Wars. Oh, now I understand. Colin Thomson

What can I say? It is extremely practical to call it A New Hope. It sounds kinda silly to say "I like Star Wars, but Star Wars is by far my favorite. Colin Thomson

Oh, I forgot that the force theme appeared on it. Ok, make that three awesome themes. I know compared to the whole body of soundtracks, it has got to be very top. I just can't help but compare it with other Star Wars. And just so people know where I stand, my favorite Star Wars soundtracks, in order, are: 1. Empire Strikes Back 2. Revenge of the Sith 3. The Phantom Menace 4. Return of the Jedi 5. A New Hope (Star Wars) 6. Attack of the Clones I know that that is not the approved connoisseur of Star Wars music listing, but, hey, I can't help what I like. Colin Thomson

4.5 Out of Star Wars scores, it would only get a 4, but total, I can up it .5. Certainly an excellent album, with two awesome themes: Luke's (Main Titles) and Lea's. My two problems are, #1 - All of the Tatooine music, really ends up boring me, and #2 the recording quality sounds pinnched and tight, like it was recorded in a small room with not very good equipment, and the result is that the loud exciting parts often hurt the ears. Of course, it started it all, so it gets a little extra credit there. But how 'bout this to stir up controversy: Second worst Star Wars score (with the worst being Attack of the Clones). Colin Thomson

Ok, I am officially out of my mind excited. I don't have any of the old Indy soundtracks, so I just listen to the on youtube every once in a while, and survive the quality until they rerelease them. So where is the map room quote on the new soundtrack clips? Colin Thomson

please o please explain this comment Someone asked why so many people around here don't like Hercules. That seemed like the best explanation, because (and I am not an authority on the subject) it seems to me that the music in Hercules is perhaps better then much black gospel music I have heard. I just don't choose to listen to it much, because that is not a style I appreciate. It doesn't mean it is a bad style, it is just not one I choose to listen to a great deal. Thus, many members here do not like Hercules. Colin Thomson

OK, thanks very much. Colin Thomson

I thought I had heard somewhere that Robin Williams did the voice of the narrator at the beginning of Aladdin, but IMDB says "Bruce Adler... Narrator / Merchant (singing voice)". Does this mean that Robin Williams only did the speaking voice, or did he not have anything to do with the narrator? Thanks. Colin Thomson

Thanks. The only real reason that I called it 'Story' was because: #1 the melody that is played 3 times at the beginning and 3 times with variations at the end kept on sounding like the storyteller at the beginning and end, and acting as a bookend that way, and, #2 I couldn't come up with any better titles So the story itself is very undefined. It begins with melancholy and depression, moves into a type of march using the chase motive from later, but it is more lighthearted, with lighter textures and the piccolo especially making it lighter. This is a sort of way of moving past the depressed feeling. As if another character has entered and created a spark of adventure. Soon danger takes over, and the chase then begins. After the danger motive is used to switch from the diminshed 7nth chords to major tonic key of C that I started in, I use the trumpet to reprise the storyteller theme. Something like that. But I have always had a hard time defining my music. Colin Thomson

Here is a piece I have written. The mix is not completely finnished, but I would love to get your thoughts on it. I have been trying to get professional opinions on it, but thought it might be a good idea to get some views from a purely listening music fan's prespective (and, of course, any professionals here are welcome to comment). And don't be nice; I want to know what you really think. For now, the title is "The Story". I have never been good at titles. Here is the link: http://www.badongo.com/file/8993794 Colin Thomson Just after posting I realized that I needed to tweak the last few seconds a little. So here is the new but only slightly different version: http://www.badongo.com/file/9005714 Colin Thomson

And what is The Majestyk Media Score Archive? Colin Thomson

Great post. Maybe even perfect. Colin Thomson

Shortest track (that can count for a song): "Will Power" by dc Talk 0:14 Longest track: "Faust" by Franz Liszt 31:41 Most played doesn't really count for me, because I have a tendency to erase the play count on tracks that I don't want to be as high as they are. And a couple of months ago I accidentally erased all plays from every track. Having said that, "Journey to the Island" by John Williams, 33 plays. Colin Thomson

I just thought it would be interesting to find out the total number of tracks people had on iTunes, or Windows Media Player, or whatever you use to play your music on your computer. At the moment, my number is: 2,787 tracks, takes up 12.54 GB of space, and would take 8 days, 15 hours, 47 minutes and 37 seconds to play through th whole thing. I'm sure most folks around here have much more impressive numbers. Care to share? Colin Thomson

For me, it was Gettysburg by Randy Edelman. At the time, I didn't realize how thick, synthesized and homophonic it sounded. All I wanted were the melodies, and they meant a lot to me. Still do. From there, I got Gods and Generals, and then I think I started on the Star Wars series. My admiration for John Williams came from those scores, and has only grown since that time. It has probably been about 3 years since I got Gettysburg, so I am a newcomer. Colin Thomson

I think no matter what age I was, I would have a very hard time remembering any particulars after as many many projects he has done. I left a half-way finnished piece alone for a few months, and it took a bit of looking through for me to remember what I was doing when I went to pick it up again. And I'm only 18. Colin Thomson

they weren't film composers and to be honest I like John's music better, I don't get the comparison between film music and classical music, they are not the same, Oh, I didn't see the film part of you original post. Ok, well, that opinion as at least plausible. Colin Thomson

Are you just looking for a fight? I would be happy to oblige. Shall we talk Beethoven? Colin Thomson, who is derailing a thread, but for a perfectly noble reason. Oh, and let me say on the Goldsmith topic: Franz Liszt and some other pianist once had a "piano duel" of sorts, in which I believe the popular opinion at the time was that the other pianist won. Funny thing though, I can't remember what the pianists name was... Time will tell. Colin Thomson

Very nice show. I had not heard of it until now, and am very glad to have found it. In the little bit that I have listened to, you don't seem to mention track titles. Why is this? Or do you usually, and you just didn't for the one I got to listen to? Anyway, love the show. Keep up the good work. Colin Thomson

Zimmer today, Menken tomorrow.

I might be going to the Boston concert, but I am not sure. I might not be sure for a while. Does anyone know how fast these tickets go? How long do I have before I have to buy? I know the sooner the better, but I really con't commit yet. So, any help on how long before these things usually sell out? And I am beside myself at the idea of being there for the Indy 4 premiere. Colin Thomson