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Scott Oscar® Winner	It's late. I'm upset. I can't sleep. So, now that I got that out of the way... When you drive...if you drive...what type of music do you listen to most. Is it the driving force of Zimmer? The unregular rythims of Goldsmith? The smooth pounding of Williams? The four notes of Horner? The excitement of Arnold? Tell me, tell me...I wanna know. ...now if I could just sleep...but...ahhhhhhhh...teenagers...God's punishment to us all... I'm rambling, aren't I? Yep, I am...hmmm... Scott
posted 02-25-2001 03:27 AM PT (US)

jonathan axworthy unregistered	quote: Originally posted by Scott: It's late. I'm upset. I can't sleep. So, now that I got that out of the way... When you drive...if you drive...what type of music do you listen to most. Is it the driving force of Zimmer? The unregular rythims of Goldsmith? The smooth pounding of Williams? The four notes of Horner? The excitement of Arnold? Tell me, tell me...I wanna know. ...now if I could just sleep...but...ahhhhhhhh...teenagers...God's punishment to us all... I'm rambling, aren't I? Yep, I am...hmmm... Scott Hi Scott, Mostly the music of my idol, Miklos Rozsa, but my method of choosing what to play in the car, is to take at random, a selection of cds, record them to cassette tape, and play the tapes to death. I don't have a CD player in the car, cos it would cost too much, and I'm not really in favour of the idea anyway. And have had disquieting reports from friends who DO have in-car systems, of damage being how-so-ever caused to their CDs. But this raises another question too. Do YOU find it a distraction, having music playing while you're travelling? Are you for or against? Me? I HAVE to have music, don't like the silence, and actually find it an aid to concentration, particularly on long journeys. Jonathan
posted 02-25-2001 03:56 AM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Oscar® Winner	I have a driver's license, but no car (I didn't drive a car since I made the license...). I'd guess listening to Philip Glass' Koyaanisqatsi could be pretty dangerous, though.
posted 02-25-2001 04:50 AM PT (US)

Timmer Oscar® Winner	I usually use old compilation tapes, Poledouris's Nuclear Scam is a favourite when it comes on. Pat Metheny is also a driving pleasure. Why was 6 scared of 7?...because 7 8 9 Sorry about the lame joke Scotty, hope your not upset anymore
posted 02-25-2001 05:55 AM PT (US)

jonathan_little Oscar® Winner	I've been making up a few "mix CDs" of my favorite film music to play in the car. I just take my favorite tracks/track fragments and crossfade them together... I kinda feel like George Lucas! NP: Ransom (The Terrorists) - Jerry
posted 02-25-2001 06:21 AM PT (US)

John F Oscar® Winner	Driving is my favorite way to listen to music- having an apartment doesn't really let you let loose on the stereo... I love making composer compilation cdr's to keep in the truck. Alan Silvestri is a great composer to listen too... when listening to a mix of his themes it makes such a great compilation. Zimmer is another great- I have this awesome cd which has: Peacemaker Thelma and Louise- desert chase Days of Thunder Chill Factor-end credits Rock Black Rain Green Card Power of One and of course, nothing beats a great James Bond compilation... who doesn't like those driving disco chase rythms from FYEO?? John F NP:RAISE THE TITANIC
posted 02-25-2001 07:04 AM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Oscar® Winner	Nothing beats Mark Mancina's score to Speed, especially in heavy traffic that is moving!!!!!!!!
posted 02-25-2001 10:01 AM PT (US)

Hasta Oscar® Winner	Except Speed 2
posted 02-25-2001 10:18 AM PT (US)

BMikeJ Oscar® Winner	I've always been partial to Goldsmith in the car. Nothing beats driving to great scores lke... The Wind And The Lion (Lord Of The Rift, nuff said?) Capricorn One/Outland The Challenge (the last 3 cues, you don't want to be in the car with me or on the road AROUND me...) Contract On Cherry Street Night Crossing Star Trek: The Motion Picture And from Elmer Bernstein, Great Escape or Magnificent 7. His River Crossing cue from Zulu Dawn. Mein Gott... I also love driving to Dr. Rozsa's historical stuff, like Ben Hur, Julius Caesar, or Ivanhoe. My favorite Rozsa cue to drive to, by far, is still Fight For Calahara.
posted 02-25-2001 10:42 AM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	If you are at your wit's end, needing to unwind and not be jarred to death by something that would only fuel your anger, check out John Barry. I'd recommend his scores from: Across the Sea of Time Out of Africa High Road to China Somewhere in Time My Life and his non-film music album: The Beyondness of Things. -Jeron
posted 02-25-2001 10:48 AM PT (US)

Jack Oscar® Winner	You could always reach back for some classics to drive by, such as Peter Gunn or Bullitt.
posted 02-25-2001 11:53 AM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by jonathan axworthy: But this raises another question too. Do YOU find it a distraction, having music playing while you're travelling? Are you for or against Hey Jonathan, first off, my system consists of copying the newest cds I get onto tape and listeing to them in the car , at least twice,(I drive a lot). I also make compilations of several cds. So, all in all I have like 20 tapes in the car that go through the loop. New ones get added all the time, others get retired until they find new life in a compilation. So, I really never know what music I am popping in, kinda keeps the suspense going, especially in LA traffic. Now on to your question, I find music while travelling to be part of my survival stragety. I hate driving without music. Heck, when I fly, I take my scores with me. Sometimes, actually quite often, I play anything from N'Sync to Slipknot. That ususally occurs when I am taking my nieces and nephews from or to school or other places..like the zoo (wish they would stay there). After all, I do expose them to scores, but I don't want to them to wind up behind bars for killing their uncle (although, some of them are doing a good job trying). The 11 year one can now recognize James Newton Howard, knows when the Patriot is playing, love Mighty Joe Young and wanted to know a cd that wasn't even a score: Freedom by Michael W. Smith. The other 16 year old often asks me if I know a particular score...like the other day when he asked if I had Gladiator. He loves the score...(Andre, don't you dare say anything... ). So, yes, it is essential for me. Let me put it actually this way...having no music is much more of a distraction to me. Besides, playing my scores loud and long, is one way to keep my aunts quite whenever I drive them around...because I am telling you...they can talk, and talk.... Scott
posted 02-25-2001 12:01 PM PT (US)

JJH Oscar® Winner	being upset, the last thing I wanna do when I get in my car is listen to John Barry. at home maybe, but not in the car. we don't want Scott to go to sleep at the wheel. when I'm in my car and mad at the world, which is often these days, I go with a U2 CD called Pop. why? cause MOFO is somehow therapeutic, and gets out my aggression. Just crank that puppy up, and drive about 80 mph down I-15. the rest of the songs are pretty good, too. NP -- Joe Versus the Volcano, Delerue
posted 02-25-2001 12:05 PM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Timmer: Why was 6 scared of 7?...because 7 8 9 Sorry about the lame joke Scotty, hope your not upset anymore Thanks Timmer, I am still upset, but this will stay for a while, but I do appreciate the joke. I'll try it on my littel neph. The older ones will just look at me...I'm sure. Being upset has nothing to do with this board by the way, it has to do with a family member. I just hope when these teenagers grow up and have their own kids, they get one just like them. I'll be laughing myself to sleep then... You know, I really believe teenagers are a curse from the big Guy. I mean really, all logic and normalcy like goes right out the door. They wind up stupid for a few years, turn 20 something and somehow, somewhere use their brain again. To the teenagers on this board...I am only talking about my kids. Not you guys. SO DON'T YELL AT ME! Scott
posted 02-25-2001 12:07 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Oscar® Winner	If they yell at you I'll yell right back. Scott, you need upbeat music bro, I think that "Tarzan" should be said here too. That is the only CD that can get me in a better mood, EVER. Anytime I am down, I just press "Disc 1" on my head unit and on comes "Tarzan." "Son of Man" is a great freeway song too. --Brian Writer & Film/Video Editor NP: Family Man Danny Elfman (****)
posted 02-25-2001 12:29 PM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	Interesting Kyp. I am actually playing Born to be wild, which has similar percussions to it as Tarzan. But Tarzan will be the next one to be played. Thanks, great idea. Scott
posted 02-25-2001 02:17 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Well, if you ask me, Jeron's idea is just stupid. Who does that guy think he is? I mean, gimme a break?! John BARRY?! He must be REALLY strange to enjoy Barry while driving. What a retard. Jeron, if you're reading, go jump in the lake.
posted 02-25-2001 03:20 PM PT (US)

Jack Oscar® Winner	I'm sure Jeron meant BARRY Manilow. Go easy on him, he's still recovering from Mad Cow disease.
posted 02-25-2001 03:57 PM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Oscar® Winner	Bastard. NP: Rambo - First Blood Part II (Jerry Goldsmith)
posted 02-25-2001 03:57 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	LOL, Jack... Barry Manilow... hmmmm... nope, I meant John Barry. And who is the Jeron fellow anyway?
posted 02-25-2001 04:46 PM PT (US)

Jack Oscar® Winner	Barry's THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS is one of my favorite trip cds and is good for a long drive. Also residing in my car right now is Arnold's SHAFT (2000) score, but you have to know somebody cool to get one of those. Jeron is the charismatic young leader of the Branch Goldsmithian cult down in Arlen, TX, where they also film KING OF THE HILL.
posted 02-25-2001 05:19 PM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	Now Playing: *TARZAN* Scott [Message edited by Scott on 02-25-2001] [Message edited by Scott on 02-25-2001] [Message edited by Scott on 02-25-2001] [Message edited by Scott on 02-25-2001]
posted 02-25-2001 06:33 PM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	ROFLOL! Here I write one of the shortest messages and I wind up editing it four times. Hahahhahah...really. Scott
posted 02-25-2001 06:39 PM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Oscar® Winner	We're all laughing on the inside Scott.....really.
posted 02-25-2001 06:51 PM PT (US)

Richard Oscar® Winner	That Jeron guy jives me the jim jams!
posted 02-25-2001 07:17 PM PT (US)

S Smith unregistered	Score-wise, I like Bernstein's "Magnificent Seven," and Safan's "Last Starfighter." Of course, "Danger Zone" from "Top Gun" is great to drive to. Non-scores, I'll go with "Bat Out of Hell" by Meatloaf, or if I just want to cruise, "Legend" by Bob Marley.
posted 02-25-2001 09:11 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Ya know Jack, I wish more people REALIZED that King of the Hill's "Arlen, TX" was based on "Garland" <<-- my home town. For the record, the portrayal of it is waaaay off! But I will set the record straight - yes, I admit, I am the Branch Goldsmithian cult leader. APPRECIATE TOTAL RECALL OR DIE! [Message edited by Jeron on 02-25-2001]
posted 02-25-2001 09:13 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Oscar® Winner	Oh bite me! We ALL know that the best cult in the US is my "X-Files Cult" It beats out your Goldsmith Cult any day! TARZAN RULES!!!!! --Bri Writer & Film/Video Editor [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 02-25-2001]
posted 02-25-2001 10:02 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Oh, and Rich? I'm happy to provide Jim Jams for you any time! Just remember to credit me if you use them else where.
posted 02-25-2001 10:04 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Brian, is there a reason why you insist on picking fights? Shaun Rutherford is my co-leader. He's experienced in the ways of the Chippendale Pai-woo. Don't make me angry... When Jeron gets angry, Shaun gets angry. And when Shaun gets angry, Pai-woo is all OVER your butt! Oh, and you can forget about your share of Jim Jams!! [Message edited by Jeron on 02-25-2001]
posted 02-25-2001 10:10 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Oscar® Winner	Jeron, just because your obsessed with the man doesn’t mean you have to recruit more people. You’re strange. --Bri Writer & Film/Video Editor [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 02-25-2001]
posted 02-25-2001 10:13 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Okay, well I suppose we all can see who has the more mature cult. I know when to stop arguing with the 12 year old. I have better things to do! Au revoir, Jeron [Message edited by Jeron on 02-26-2001]
posted 02-25-2001 10:16 PM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	Both of you go into either corner. Scott NP:Tarzan (man, I'm glad Kyp suggested that. Haven't listened to it in a looooong time. Great score, good songs. Cool)
posted 02-25-2001 10:32 PM PT (US)

Probable Oscar® Winner	What the hell-o is an 'or-ah-voi?' And don't give me any crap about French, or I'll get all 14th century on your ass-assin. Even for a Yank, that pronunciation (or representation thereof) is atrocious. Hey Scott, if they both go into either corner, then don't they stand a 50% chance of ending up in the same one? You don't want to cram them both into a corner, do you? Ira furor brevis est
posted 02-25-2001 11:05 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Oscar® Winner	12 years old, LOL that's funny Jer! --Brian Writer & Film/Video Editor
posted 02-25-2001 11:10 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Probable: That was Texan for French. I edited to read properly (just for you!)... happy? Jeron
posted 02-26-2001 12:02 AM PT (US)

Scott Oscar® Winner	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:</font><HR size=1>Originally posted by Probable: Hey Scott, if they both go into either corner, then don't they stand a 50% chance of ending up in the same one? You don't want to cram them both into a corner, do you?<HR size=1></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep, your right. So, Jeron you go stand at the right corner and Kyp, you go over to the left one and by all means, keep your hands to yourselves. Probable, better? Scott [Message edited by Scott on 02-26-2001]
posted 02-26-2001 11:21 AM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Scott, he'd probably answer you if you spelled his name correctly. It's Probable not Proabable.
posted 02-26-2001 12:19 PM PT (US)

Probable Oscar® Winner	Hell, call me Pablo brobala for all I care. As long as people keep editing their messages to please me, I'm happy.
posted 02-26-2001 10:40 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	LOL... Scott. You're so slick!
posted 02-26-2001 11:12 PM PT (US)

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