Although I liked the movie, this isn't a JUST MOVIES posting. I only want your comments on the score.

Of course, if the movie ruins the score for you, then you can say that, but I don't think that will be the case.

My intent here is to get the attention of music producers who frequent this message board so that one of them will realize he or she can make some money off producing this soundtrack. Or, if possible, maybe Carter Burwell will send me a CDR copy on the side (I promise I won't allow any copying of my copy, Mr. Burwell!).

(You may also vote on whether the Little Richard version of the "Star Spangled Banner" be included in the release.)

pretty please? I'm asking nicely. don't make me go to the black market....

NP -- Bach, transcribed for orchestra, Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, baby!!

I know there are a lot of good NEW movies out there on movie screens, but pick this one up for the weekend's rental.

Burwell's score was so perfect, when in the hell will the academy start to recognize good music.

During the big hockey game, I kept thinking how much the music would enhance a gladiatorial arena scene...and, of course, set me to thinking all the wrong thoughts I don't want to think about "Gladiator."

I loved "Mystery, Alaska" and the score is fantastic.

but the question remains:
Burwell is referred to, I think in the Gods & Monstersliner notes actually, as someone who prefers to score smaller films.
Would he have done Gladiator ?

I think it is the best of 1999, but that's only from one listening experience -- in Dolby Digital at the theater.

I'll have to listen to it several times to see how it stands up against my other 1999 favorites, GALAXY QUEST, THE MUMMY, THE THIRTEENTH WARRIOR and THE PHANTOM MENACE.

<<but the question remains:
Burwell is referred to, I think in the Gods & Monstersliner notes actually, as someone who prefers to score smaller films.
Would he have done Gladiator ?
>>

I believe Alex North also preferred the smaller films. But along came "Spartacus".... : )

But take time to rent and listen to the music of MYSTERY ALASKA.

You won't regret it -- except you might get as frustrated as I have that this score has not been released.

I thought the movie could have been more than it was, but the score was very good indeed.

Mr Burwell, please.
gimme gimme gimme.

Nothing new is out in theaters except a lame Martin Lawrence comedy. And there's nothing but reruns on TV.

This weekend would be a good time to go out and rent MYSTERY ALASKA and check out one of the best scores (if not THE best score) of 1999.

Marc