scallenger 512 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Alright, before any of you think too far into this...This topic is not about discussion of being gay being right or wrong. It is not to be political or about morality at all. If you have a negative opinion toward gay people in any regard, it's real simple: do not post in this thread. It is not meant to be a debate thread.The topic is actually real simple: I am a gay film score fan, and was wondering if I was the only one out here on these forums. I feel no shame it letting it be known what I am, for to me it makes no difference. I'm just a nerdy guy who likes movies like Jurassic Park, loves film scores, goes to theme parks to ride the crazy rollercoasters, works at a video store, and hikes around national parks. I just also happen to like guys. However, on a side note, especially in case you aren't gay, could anyone shed light if any well-known film score composers are gay?This thread is merely for curiosity. Think of it as being as relevant as a thread on "Is anyone else here a girl?". Same principal. And hey, someone should put up a thread on that! If for some reason the mods feel the need to delete this thread, so be it. But please don't ban me for it. It is not meant to stir anything up. If anything, it is meant to shed more light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimwilson 268 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I could be wrong... but I seem to remember reading that Marc Shaiman was gay. Actually I might go so far as to suggest that his partner actually works with him as a lyricist at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,254 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 John Ottman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 59 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I am a gay film score fan, and was wondering if I was the only one out here on these forums. Nope, you are not. I am a fellow gay film score fan and glad to see you on the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I feel a MERGE coming on....Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 12 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I feel a MERGE coming on....GregSounds like code for something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,081 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Oh you've pretty much landed on the city of Gayville, Internet. Mansechs is the way to roll around this place. P.S. I'm not gay, not that I know of anyway. P.P.S. Welcome to Gayvi--err JWFan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 59 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 P.S. I'm not gay, not that I know of anywayThe quote of the week so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,081 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 You never know, I could be sleeper agent. One night during great sex with the wife I'll stop abruptly, and go....it's time to corrupt and destroy the universe and set fire to baby otters, all without ever having to leave my bedroom. I think it is a completely viable scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 59 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I think it is a completely viable scenario.I think you need more cheese sauce with your cauliflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,361 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 There are several here who are openly gay, and more then likely a few others that are not.I'm not gay, but I am festive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,249 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 However, on a side note, especially in case you aren't gay, could anyone shed light if any well-known film score composers are gay?It has been well documented that both Aaron Copland and (I think) Richard Addinsell, of Warsaw Concerto fame, were gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,081 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Want to know why Jerry Goldsmith was called "Golden Boy?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,361 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Please no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,777 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Don't forget John Corigliano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo 68 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I am a gay film score fan, and was wondering if I was the only one out here on these forums. Nope, you are not. I am a fellow gay film score fan and glad to see you on the boards.It seems there are at least three of us, then Please no! Don't worry; given the three wives he had this scenario is quite unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 12 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Harold Kloser, who replaced David Arnold as Roland Emmerich's composer, is gay and Roland's partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,361 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I...did not know that?What was Dean Devlin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 12 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I...did not know that?What was Dean Devlin?Devlin was Emmerich's producer. He left after Godzilla tanked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo 68 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I...did not know that?What was Dean Devlin?According to wikipedia he has a wife. So he is probably just his colleague and friend. Not that it matters.Devlin was Emmerich's producer. He left after Godzilla tankedSeems to be not quite true. He left after the Patriot, but is now working with Emmerich on a new script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 59 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Want to know why Jerry Goldsmith was called "Golden Boy?"Because he had golden balls? I thought Elmer Bernstein was called "Golden Boy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 51 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 However, on a side note, especially in case you aren't gay, could anyone shed light if any well-known film score composers are gay?Leonard Bernstein, if you count On the Waterfront. It seems like homosexuality is much more prevalent among modern art music composers than film composers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 340 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm definitely not, I've got a very beautiful girlfriend whom I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 512 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I am glad to know there are other gay members here. I thought there definitely would be, but you never know. After a certain California verdict I thought people would be starting to closet themselves and attempt to marry women in a vain attempt to be what is considered "normal" by everyone else.Was that a political remark? Maybe just a little... oops. But I did not know about Marc Shaiman and Kloser/Emmerich being gay. Very interesting!I'm actually writing a very crazy sci fi/action/adventure/fantasy/horror story right now that I actually intend to have a sort of "gay undertone", where, at the end, it is a nod that two of the main characters are going to stick with each other through all the crazy insanity to the end. Here is hoping that I can create a enjoyable story and characters in a action adventure setting while introducing just a notion that the main characters are gay and end up together. Sneak it under the mainstream's nose. Now I just have to hope I somehow make it into the buisness and art of it all... lol. I'm definitely not, I've got a very beautiful girlfriend whom I love.Which is great as well! If I think I know what you may be intending, it is that liking film scores, to some breed of people, is considered a "gay" thing. Which is indeed preposterous. I guess some people think that because some call film scores "whimsical" and "pretty". Which they are not always anyway! Heh, how un-educated people can be, right? Like all gay people MUST like whimsical and pretty things. My favorite scores are usually the most intense and horrifying ones, for example. Like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom... that is one of my favorite scores, and mostly for it's elements of horror mixed with the heroism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,361 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 But I did not know about Marc ShaimanThat's why he now works on broadway.BTW, King Mark also is not gay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 512 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 But I did not know about Marc ShaimanThat's why he now works on broadway.Guess that explains his involvement with "Hairspray". He did the scores for the "Addams Family" and "Addams Family Values", didn't he? I love those scores, especially for the 2nd one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,361 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 He's by all acounts a decent composer. But he's not been doing a lot of films of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Although I do believe that Ross is not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 59 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm definitely not, I've got a very beautiful girlfriend whom I love.Then why are you here? We have yet to see a photo of this beautiful woman of yours. Entice us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 512 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm definitely not, I've got a very beautiful girlfriend whom I love.Then why are you here? We have yet to see a photo of this beautiful woman of yours. Entice us.LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 8,461 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Kloser certainly slept his way to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 12 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Want to know why Jerry Goldsmith was called "Golden Boy?"Because he had golden balls? I thought Elmer Bernstein was called "Golden Boy".No, Elmer was known as "The Wrong Bernstein" and JG was called "Gorgeous" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,254 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Harold Kloser, who replaced David Arnold as Roland Emmerich's composer, is gay and Roland's partner.Isn't that the situation with Bryan Singer and John Ottman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 12 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 But I did not know about Marc ShaimanBTW, King Mark also is not gay....Thanks for clearing that one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,106 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Actually you will find that most members are open about their sexuality. FSM has a large amount of open members, to include the board's moderator.There's no need to hide it from other members, we're all friends here for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 340 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm definitely not, I've got a very beautiful girlfriend whom I love.Then why are you here? We have yet to see a photo of this beautiful woman of yours. Entice us.Very well if you insist, I'll humor you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 12 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Harold Kloser, who replaced David Arnold as Roland Emmerich's composer, is gay and Roland's partner.Isn't that the situation with Bryan Singer and John Ottman?There's a flute joke in there I'm just going to leave alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,044 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you, Williamsfan301. And to respond to this thread's question: Yes, I am a happy John Williams fan. Oh wait, you are using "gay" as "homosexual" ( I still want to know why people do that!). "No" is the answer, then. But thank you for feeling comfortable enough to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo 68 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you, Williamsfan301. And to respond to this thread's question: Yes, I am a happy John Williams fan. Oh wait, you are using "gay" as "homosexual" ( I still want to know why people do that!). "No" is the answer, then. But thank you for feeling comfortable enough to share.It was done more or less deliberately by homosexuals to get away from terms such as "queer", which some considered derogatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 512 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you, Williamsfan301. And to respond to this thread's question: Yes, I am a happy John Williams fan. Oh wait, you are using "gay" as "homosexual" ( I still want to know why people do that!). "No" is the answer, then. But thank you for feeling comfortable enough to share.Lol I used the word "gay" because "homosexual" sounds a bit too... oh what's the word... scientific? And of course most of the other words describing people like me are usually in a negative connotation (hell, even "gay" is being used as a synonym for "stupid" by teenagers these days, in the States anyways). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,044 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you, Williamsfan301. And to respond to this thread's question: Yes, I am a happy John Williams fan. Oh wait, you are using "gay" as "homosexual" ( I still want to know why people do that!). "No" is the answer, then. But thank you for feeling comfortable enough to share. "Gay" is being used as a synonym for "stupid" by teenagers these days, in the States anyways.You speak the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 340 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Got to remember back in the 50's and such the word "gay" was the term happy. I mostly use the word "gay" for the term stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 512 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I mostly use the word "gay" for the term stupid.That's the nicest thing I have heard all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 340 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Well what I meant by that....here example, Like if I heard something on TV that was stupid or something happened during a conversation on msn and msn shut down for some reason and I'll say, "Oh that's gay". Not to be derogatory or anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,044 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 EDIT: (Oh, you changed your name!)I know: the original connotation was the one that I have been taught to use, and thus my confusion when the word "gay" is associated with "homosexual", "stupid" , or who knows what else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 340 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 EDIT: (Oh, you changed your name!)Ya I had Marc (Breathmask) change it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,254 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 "Gay" is mostly used in such examples that Trent gave. But the thing is, even if you don't mean anything by it, it's still derogatory. I end up using it like that now and again, but I try not to. I actually started seeing commercials about it. If you say it when MSN shuts down, Trent, you're using it to describe something negative. I'm not trying to lecture you or anything but a good "Sh*t!" or "F*ck!" works just the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you, Williamsfan301. And to respond to this thread's question: Yes, I am a happy John Williams fan. Oh wait, you are using "gay" as "homosexual" ( I still want to know why people do that!). "No" is the answer, then. But thank you for feeling comfortable enough to share.Lol I used the word "gay" because "homosexual" sounds a bit too... oh what's the word... scientific? And of course most of the other words describing people like me are usually in a negative connotation (hell, even "gay" is being used as a synonym for "stupid" by teenagers these days, in the States anyways).In certain context, the word "gay" has become the modern equivalent of the "n-word." Which really is a shame and embarrassment to those who wield it so.I have prided myself in never using the word "gay" as an insult.Well what I meant by that....here example, Like if I heard something on TV that was stupid or something happened during a conversation on msn and msn shut down for some reason and I'll say, "Oh that's gay". Not to be derogatory or anything like that.That would be completely derogatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 8,461 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Bloody poofters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 "Right, I shall now read the facutly rules:Rule 1- No poofters!Rule 2- There is to be no mistreating of the abbos in any way at all!...If there's anyone watching.Rule 3- No poofters!Rule 4- I don't want to catch anyone this term not drinking.Rule 5- No poofters!Rule 6- There is no...rule 6.Rule 7- No poofters!Right, that concludes the reading of the rules. Bruce!" Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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