I can say that film music is not only a significant musical form in and of itself but that it has had profound influence in my personal life.

So much of this music has enriched me and has even helped me connect with other people. I remember sending a tape of various selections from my collection to a friend who replied after listening to it that she understood me better. Film music also helped me forge a bond with my late Father-in-law who came to love much of the stuff. A "secret weapon" tape of Goldsmith, Williams and Barry helped me establish myself as "Mister Sensitive Guy" with the lady who became my wife.

But beyond this, film music has affected and educated me in ways I can barely describe.

I gather from most of you that this is more than just music in the sense that it is a mere collection of sounds. I am really interested to hear how it has impacted your lives.

I'd be watching movies differently.

I would have never been to the Hollywood Bowl.

I would have never had the feeling of anitcipation while waiting for a score release.

A large segment of family and friends would have never learned to appreciate film music.

A large segment of family and friends would still believe I was insane.

I would have never met: Jeron, Aaron, Crono, Audacity, Selbulba, SFT, PeterK, Marc, and the rest of you wonderful people.

Yeah, I can safley say, film music HAS impacted my life in a big way.

Dave

- I compare filmmusic with classical music

- I'm really looking forward to certain books (especially fantasy, adventure and SF) getting filmed

- The fact that one of my favorite composers gets to score a big movie makes me feel happy

- My family and friends think I'm crazy

- I'm on the internet way too much

- My money knows one purpose besides food and shelter: soundtracks. Well, and the occaisional beers

- I've met several interesting people. I even met a guy (a friend now)in real life I first met at FSM.

- I practically listen scores all the time when I'm home, even when I go to bed

- I don't know what person is singing the song they're playing on the radio right now

- I'm writing this down

I think film music has a pretty big impact on my life. I don't know if it should stay this way. I can't imagine it beeing different.

Geez, I sound like a nerd.

SP - Bicenntenial Man (Horner)

It changed my life and saved my soul by showing me emotions that I didn't even know I had.

I consider the best film music to be one of the new homes for serious music, where many great works will arise (from composers like Baxter, who loved to work WITH film's demands, considering them as challenges, not restrictions); certainly as much or more so than the sterile world of "professional" academic writing.

First off "as most have also said" it impacted my wallet. But it really made be see
there are some very nice and generous people in this world, though sometimes it might not seem like it, who also helped me find other scores and music that over time changed my tastes, or improved them as it were.

And Second it made me think, I'd like some career in the business, though most likely in the production side, seeing as I do not have the talent to compose the music itself.