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dantoris Oscar® Winner	Just thought I'd comment on how Mulan-inspired the score of last night's rerun of Walker, Texas Ranger was. There appeared to be a heavy influence of Mulan in that episode (something about a diplomat's son using diplomatic immunity to carry out drug smuggling). Remember that sort of electronic sound from Mulan that, I guess, was the motif for the little cricket? That was spread all over the episode, and I also noticed some pieces that sounded like Waterworld. It was actually a pretty damn good score, probably the best I've ever heard from the series. Just an observation.
posted 06-25-2000 09:32 PM PT (US)

Boris Oscar® Winner	Sorry, dantoris. I avoid Chuck Norris at every opportunity.
posted 06-25-2000 09:49 PM PT (US)

dantoris Oscar® Winner	I had a feeling this would lead to something like this with the first post.
posted 06-25-2000 09:50 PM PT (US)

H Rocco Oscar® Winner	I didn't see this episode, but my best guess is that the "electronic" sound is one that the composer owns in his own studio ... just as Goldsmith admits that the only synth effects he uses anymore are those readily available from the corner computer store. I doubt it's practical for TV composers to work too hard on creating "new" sounds. I remember hearing an old, long-forgotten 1990s show scored by Gil Melle, and he liberally quoted the "stinger" electronic sound that Goldsmith had just lathered all over LEVIATHAN and CRIMINAL LAW. Soooo, Boris, ya don't like Chuck? Who DO ya like, Steve SEAGAL? At least Norris has managed to eke out a long and steady and RELATIVELY respectable career for nearly THREE DECADES now ... NP: URBAN LEGEND (Chris Young promo)
posted 06-25-2000 09:56 PM PT (US)

Boris Oscar® Winner	quote: At least Norris has managed to eke out a long and steady and RELATIVELY respectable career for nearly THREE DECADES now I have no ill wish for Mr. Norris, Rocco. I'm delighted that he has been successful, as I rejoice for anyone who finds success. It is an elusive thing, and I cheer those who have been fortunate enough to embrace it, and live in its many blessings. However, the man cannot act his way out of a paper bag, wet OR dry, and I steadfastly refuse to watch any further exhibitions of his regular attempts to do so. Let his paid acting coaches labor with this heavy load. Until I'm receiving payment as well, I shall not partake of these bitter waters.
posted 06-25-2000 10:12 PM PT (US)

dantoris Oscar® Winner	What I find funny is how all the TV critics said Walker would never last, that it was "the most violent show on television" and wouldn't last before the year (1994) was out. And look - six years later, and it's still going strong. Course, I'm tuning in more regularly now that I can get Nia Peebles in my living room every Saturday night. [This message has been edited by dantoris (edited 25 June 2000).]
posted 06-25-2000 10:35 PM PT (US)

Ford A. Thaxton Oscar® Winner	Who scored the episode your talking about? Did you notice who was credited? Ford A. Thaxton
posted 06-25-2000 10:47 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	Do Richard Band and Chris Stone still compose for the show? I might start watching it just for their sake...
posted 06-25-2000 11:04 PM PT (US)

John C Winfrey Oscar® Winner	Boris isn't alone on this. I avoid Norris also. Quit watching anything with him years ago. I have only watched one episode of Walker since it has been on. The one where he got married and dealt with the hijacker recently. Best, John.
posted 06-26-2000 04:54 AM PT (US)

Al Oscar® Winner	Boris no like Norris. There's something catchy about that. NP: Goldsmith's "The Omen"
posted 06-26-2000 12:16 PM PT (US)

pietari Oscar® Winner	I try to avoid Norris as much as possible, I mean, just look at him. Has anyone seen that TV-Shop commercial where he´s trying to sell some muscle builder or something. That is absolutely hilarious, it´s the best thing he´s ever done. It´s so crap it´s cool NP-Hideaway complete ***/***
posted 06-26-2000 01:03 PM PT (US)

dantoris Oscar® Winner	Ford - I don't know who scored it. I came into the episode just after it had started, but I would assume they have the same composer all the time.
posted 06-26-2000 03:44 PM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by pietari: Has anyone seen that TV-Shop commercial where he´s trying to sell some muscle builder or something. That is absolutely hilarious, it´s the best thing he´s ever done. It´s so crap it´s cool Hehe, that one keeps running on Austrian and German TV channels all the time. NP: Cutthroat Island (Debney)
posted 06-26-2000 05:26 PM PT (US)

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