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Jeron Oscar® Winner	Okay... going on a Howard frenzy... Tell me what's good and what's not so good. Direct from the Intrada catalog: Devil's Advocate TVT 8140 15.99 The Fugitive Elektra 61592 9.99 Grand Canyon Milan 35762 11.99 Junior Varese 5558 16.99 Outbreak Varese 5599 16.99 A Perfect Murder Varese 5946 15.99 Primal Fear Milan 35716 15.99 Space Jam Atlantic 82979 (Score Album) 16.99 I already have Waterworld, The Postman, Dave, and the My Best Friend's Wedding score promo. Thanks! Jeron
posted 08-23-1999 12:16 PM PT (US)

Norman McCay Oscar® Winner	Once again, I get to advertise the much underrated Grand Canyon....I can't praise it enough. Watch the movie while you are at it!
posted 08-23-1999 12:19 PM PT (US)

lucchung Oscar® Winner	If you don't have Wyatt Earp, that would be the next score to buy. Outbreak would be next on the list. Many people like The Fugitive but I personally sold my copy. Grand Canyon is an interesting, jazz/pop type of JNH score with a very small orchestra assembly popping up only occasionally; something atypical of him so it might not be for everyone. I do personally like it. I don't find other scores you listed interesting. Luc
posted 08-23-1999 12:32 PM PT (US)

Scorro Oscar® Winner	Jeron, As mainstream JNH scores, look for these. Three are OOP, but can be found on a regular basis at ebay. Alive The Man In The Moon Restoration Wyatt Earp Also, here's a JNH devoted website: http://members.aol.com/smandshipa/JNH/newtego.htm Sorry, doesn't really answer your question, but we help as we can...
posted 08-23-1999 12:42 PM PT (US)

Widescreen Oscar® Winner	Jeron, For the deals Intrada's giving, The Fugitive and Grand Canyon are great buys for the music involved.
posted 08-23-1999 12:44 PM PT (US)

Al Oscar® Winner	Glad to hear that you have Dave. So my number one Howard pick is scratched off the list. Next, if you can find it, get Alive. It is so beautiful. It comes HIGHLY recommended. Devil's Advocate has no actual theme. If you can get past that, the horror music is superb. There is a huge choral moment towards the end that is great. but then again.. no theme. I'd pick this one up used. Outbreak is better than Devil's Advocate. It does have a cool rhythm-based main title, but the most impressive piece in the score is in the last track. After the action builds for minutes. it bursts into a fast and furious climax of octave leaping strings and loud brass. Skip A Perfect Murder. It's mostly atmospheric music. Primal Fear doesn't have much, but it does have a simple but cool theme that you will either like or find repetitive. I do like the theme, but the score as a whole is rather unimpressive. Pick it up used if you can. Space Jam is fun. It has hints of a lot of Howard scores. It's very unpredictable and moves from idea to idea very fast so you don't have much time to enjoy what's there. I would pick this one up, it has some great moments and really is quite addictive. Hope this helps!
posted 08-23-1999 12:54 PM PT (US)

Jack Oscar® Winner	I'll put my vote in for Grand Canyon and The Fugitive. Both are interesting scores. I'm hoping to pick up The Sixth Sense this week.
posted 08-23-1999 02:43 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Oscar® Winner	Personally I would wait untell Tuesday when "The Sixth Sense" comes out. --Crono/Kyp Writer/Director/Producer NP: Hook: John Williams (***/***)
posted 08-23-1999 04:14 PM PT (US)

robin4 Oscar® Winner	I would say that Fugitive is the best on the list, although Wyatt Earp is better. Outbreak is also very good. The others I have not heard.
posted 08-23-1999 07:07 PM PT (US)

Audacity Oscar® Winner	Jeron, I bought Grand Canyon based on Norman's recommendation and I absolutely Love it. I can't believe I over-looked this awesome score, from my favorite comoposer no less. Also get The Fugutive and Outbreak, great scores. Audacity N.P. Star Trek: First Contact (Goldsmith)*****
posted 08-24-1999 05:16 AM PT (US)

Dan Brecher Oscar® Winner	Not heard Grand Canyon, hmmm.....Love Fuguitive and Outbreak though. Dan (UK)
posted 08-24-1999 09:48 AM PT (US)

Ethan unregistered	I have about every JNH score out there. You might want to also check out FLATLINERS/FALLING DOWN. That score was the first time I noticed his style. I agree with previous notice about WYAAT EARP -- a definate must have. FLATLINERS is out of print but you can probably find a promo.
posted 08-24-1999 06:51 PM PT (US)

Scorro Oscar® Winner	If you haven't put in your Intrada order yet, take a look at Mark McKenzie's "Frank And Jesse" for $3.99 I bought this score recently (for a bit more) and it is excellent.
posted 08-24-1999 11:13 PM PT (US)

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