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dgoldwas Goldmember	http://us.imdb.com/Name?Davis,+Loran+Alan Okay, now I'm all for Loran promoting his stuff, but to get the IMDb to list him as the composer on projects that he's obviously NOT involved in... well, that just seems a bit much to me. Dan
posted 07-28-2002 10:59 AM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	(we're hoping Dan is now busy searching for all past threads that "dis" the IMDB as a crock when it comes to reliability) I do agree though. Hell, I've never heard of Loran Alan Davis, yet there's more bio material on "Poochy" (we had a dog named Poochy once) than most. Written by Narol Nalasivad, a very close friend, I guess! Eh, if it's accurate, I can't wait to see the credits for M:I 3: Music by Poochy (maybe it will be a little edgier to say "Music by the Pooch") Heheh. Sunday morning funnies. Good grief, as one pooch's owner often says.
posted 07-28-2002 11:13 AM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	I have to be fair, though. Are there sound clips of this guy's work anywhere?
posted 07-28-2002 11:18 AM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	Wait a minute. Narol Nalasivad is Loran Alan Davis BACKWARDS. This is a friggin farce. Forget about the request for sound clips. Someone take this guy out of town and Deliverance on him. The internet's a lot of fun. Thanks for reading the "PeterK figures it out" column. Published here with each and every mention of "Pooch" on the web.
posted 07-28-2002 11:21 AM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	Peter, I'm constantly posting re: the inaccuracy of the imdb. And I know these listings are not true, which is why I posted here to begin with. Go back and re-read my post. My "issue" was with the tactic of abusing the IMDb to promote one's self. Not that the IMDb was inaccurate. But your "Poochy" comments are hella-funny. Dan [Message edited by dgoldwas on 07-28-2002]
posted 07-28-2002 11:22 AM PT (US)

Kosh Goldmember	Ok, everyone, hold on to your belly: excerpts from the Great, the One and Only Loran Alan Davis' bio, as written by a very close friend of his, Narol Nalasivad (wink wink). * Nickname Poochy (hi hi hi... I know Peter saw it... I just wanted to make sure everyone saw it. It's Poochy Davis, everyone!) * Award-Winning Composer and Conductor * Loran displayed a unique habit of improvising on keyboards before he was ten. (Well, ain't he the little Mozart!) * Recently, Loran returned to college after twenty years to complete B.A. degrees in a demanding ten majors! (Yes, Poochy's multitasking too!) * Despite his incredible academic and research responsibilities, Loran continues to compose. (Oh my God! Women of this world, what are you waiting for! Date the Pooch while he's still available!!) * His specialty, of course, is composing dramatic orchestral film music. (The Pooch would never go comedy! Noooo!) * Media Enterprises, a media firm that produces his compositions and those of his very talented wife, Lorie. (Ha! Screwed ladies! This Pooch is married!) * Loran hopes to reach his goal of scoring major Hollywood productions while continuing his research and educating the public to the wonders of music and the role it plays in film. (LOL) * In addition to his wife, Loran has two sisters and a brother; and a son, Matthew, from his first marriage. (And that's when his wife realized what kind of egotistical pooch her husband was and left him! Bam! Divorced Poochy!) * Loran's wife, Lorie, is a distant descendent of the famous outlaw Jesse James. (ROTFLMAO!!!) Loran "Poochy" Davis, ladies and gentlemen! A good round of applause!!!! Thank you, The Pooch Lover [Message edited by Kosh on 07-28-2002]
posted 07-28-2002 11:32 AM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	Dan, shush. Jokes don't need all that.... now get busy and write your IMDB biography under the name NAD RESSAWDLOG. Nad!! I think there's a new nickname stirring? Eeeks....
posted 07-28-2002 11:32 AM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	Well, don't forget you can get all the info here: http://www.loran-alan-davis.com/ Clicking on his list of projects, however, just takes you to the (wholely accurate) IMDb page.... Dan
posted 07-28-2002 11:36 AM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	Thanks, Nad! I'm sorry...... It will stop there. Retep
posted 07-28-2002 11:38 AM PT (US)

jonathan_little Goldmember	See what Loran Alan Davis had to say about his projects listed at the IMDB. (FSM Board)
posted 07-28-2002 12:20 PM PT (US)

Kosh Goldmember	LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my God! I haven't seen a guy more full of sh*t than this Pooch fella!!!!!! Could he be any phonier?????? Could he??? Oh my God!! Kosh (who just can't believe the morons of this world)
posted 07-28-2002 12:31 PM PT (US)

Dinko Goldmember	Wonder if Yllek Retep will soon get copies of LAD's MI3 score CDs. I can't wait to order that one.
posted 07-28-2002 12:35 PM PT (US)

Kosh Goldmember	Hey! I heard Loran Alan Davis was booked for SPIDER-MAN 2!! Yeah! Ain't that exciting? He's currently talking with Tobey Maguire on the approach he's going to take with the scoring. Apparently, Raimi wasn't too happy with Elfman's crap, so they went with a rising composer, our very own Poocher! It should be announced on the IMDb very soon, as well the opening of Davis' very own edgy studio, THE POOCHTORCH FLATS, and maybe, if everything goes well, in three years, a bigger, bolder studio called MEDIA POOCHY. I just can't wait to get my hands on a real MP score!!!!! AAAHHH!!! Kosh (giggling like a little schoolgirl)
posted 07-28-2002 01:02 PM PT (US)

Kosh Goldmember	Guys, if you REALLY want to laugh your butt off, please do follow this hilarious thread here: http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.asp?threadID=9522&forumID=1 As mentionned before, this is where it all started, and it's only beginning :) I haven't seen comedy this funny since Robin Williams in his prime :) This Pooch fellow is just a riot! Watch him pluck his strings as he talks about his mother on chemo and his disabled wife! See him impersonate fake identities to reply in compassion to all the vile people of this world attacking his credentials! Watch as he doesn't score all those blockbusters and ends up in his mom's basement for the rest of his life, eating Kraft Dinner and playing with his Moog! This guy is divine! I love him :) Keep up the comedy, bro! We love you all, and Jesus loves you too! Kosh
posted 07-28-2002 05:04 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Goldmember	Can I change the show now please? --BC NW: Ocean's 11
posted 07-28-2002 05:08 PM PT (US)

jonathan_little Goldmember	Hmm, seems somebody is ignoring my posts. I'm very skeptical. I guess I've seen one too many "psychological experiments" on my favorite film music message boards. Why the hell would Loran be listed under a composer of War of the Worlds (2004) on July 28, 2002 when the damn credits only contain H.G. Wells, the director and two producers in addition to his name? Come on?! It seems a bit early in the game to be thinking about music. Call this a personal attack if you want. I don't know how else to classify it.
posted 07-28-2002 05:38 PM PT (US)

jonathan_little Goldmember	Oh by the way Peter, you've got another nutcase about to sue you. Maybe I'll be named in the lawsuit for doubting him, too.
posted 07-28-2002 05:45 PM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	Man, if this guy is going to sue anyone, he better go after that punk Narol Nalasivad. If it weren't for Nalasivad (hmm... Croatian?), Kosh wouldn't have had so much fun.
posted 07-28-2002 06:23 PM PT (US)

Kevin Goldmember	Looks like we've got someone else to make fun of besides the "F-man" no. Cool! But did you all know that I've been hired to do a photo exhibit of "The Composers of the 21st Century?" I'll be talking to all the current composers, and doing their portraits. I'd better get my info stuff up in IMDB fast!!! Kevin
posted 07-28-2002 07:52 PM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	I wonder if he'll sue anyone who gives his scores a negative review? Dan
posted 07-28-2002 08:05 PM PT (US)

Hornerfan Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by dgoldwas: I wonder if he'll sue anyone who gives his scores a negative review? Dan Heh, that's pretty funny. I guess I won't write any reviews of his work at Cinemusic, then. By the way, Dan, if you do get in touch with either Lightstorm or Cruise/Wagner tomorrow, could you possibly post a message as to what they said? Thanks, Mike
posted 07-28-2002 09:00 PM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by Hornerfan: By the way, Dan, if you do get in touch with either Lightstorm or Cruise/Wagner tomorrow, could you possibly post a message as to what they said? You betcha! Dan
posted 07-28-2002 10:47 PM PT (US)

Dinko Goldmember	Most interesting thing about this story is: Ford is right when he calls so many people 'fanboys'. Look at how little it takes to create a frenzy on two of the biggest soundtrack message boards. And all of it because someone claims to compose a score for a movie. Wonder what non-soundtrack-whackos on the street would say about this story. Maybe they care more about what coffee flavour is coming next month to a Starbucks� near you...
posted 07-29-2002 06:11 AM PT (US)

James Phillips Minimember	Looks like I was suckered into Loran Alan Davis's bullsh*t ego trip along with the first enthusiastic members acknowledging his thread. I first became leery when I saw his name on Imbd listing so many top projects way ahead of actual start dates. Unless your John Williams working for Spielberg, or Herrmann working with Hitchock, the composer is usually the last one signed on to the project. But one last question, why would he do this unless he was already signed to a contract, or received a letter of intent from the producers?
posted 07-29-2002 05:48 PM PT (US)

Kevin Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by James Phillips: why would he do this unless he was already signed to a contract, or received a letter of intent from the producers? Umm... insanity? Low self-esteem? Remember, the internet is the place to hide your real identity. There used to be an old saying "believe half of what you hear and none of what you read." It's now added "2% of what's on the internet." Or as my university psyche professor would say, "a pathetic cry for attention."
posted 07-29-2002 06:00 PM PT (US)

scorecentral Minimember	I don't know Loran, but I do question these so called projects he is working on, or going to be working on. War of the Worlds? Huh? There are more vaporware projects listed then, than any. -Joe
posted 07-29-2002 08:16 PM PT (US)

Dinko Goldmember	D2: The Mighty Poster strikes again. http://www.scorereviews.com/forum/thread.asp?id=350
posted 07-30-2002 06:19 AM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	I guess the IMDb got wise: http://us.imdb.com/Name?Davis,+Loran+Alan Dan
posted 08-01-2002 06:24 PM PT (US)

Jeron Goldmember	That's interesting... I thought he was standing by what he said?
posted 08-01-2002 06:50 PM PT (US)

mtodd Goldmember	This whole episode was so bizarre. I can't help thinking someone hijacked L.A.D's address and was playing whacked games. Mark
posted 08-01-2002 06:57 PM PT (US)

jonathan_little Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by dgoldwas: I guess the IMDb got wise: http://us.imdb.com/Name?Davis,+Loran+Alan Dan LOL
posted 08-01-2002 07:59 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Goldmember	I agree Mr. Little --Bri
posted 08-01-2002 10:04 PM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: That's interesting... I thought he was standing by what he said? Well, that's what he said. Obviously cooler heads prevailed. Dan
posted 08-02-2002 07:05 AM PT (US)

Hornerfan Goldmember	HAHA! According to IMDB, BOTH Loran and Cliff Martinez are scoring Solaris for Soderbergh! All of this is too much, especially since Loran has "Daniel2" sticking up for him now over at Filmtracks. This is so freaking sad. By the way, Dan, where's the status update on the phone calls you were supposed to be making? Mike
posted 08-02-2002 01:19 PM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by Hornerfan: By the way, Dan, where's the status update on the phone calls you were supposed to be making? heh. Been too busy with work, but I have a few "feelers" out right now - but nothing has turned up yet.... Dan
posted 08-02-2002 02:09 PM PT (US)

Jeron Goldmember	Eh, it's over, right? No need to beat a dead horse... Jeron
posted 08-02-2002 03:06 PM PT (US)

Kevin Goldmember	But it's not dead until we destroy this heretic! He must pay for his crimes! And since he has someone like D2 on his side, we know he's a fake. He's worse than one of thoose Trek fans who still ive in their parents' basements.
posted 08-02-2002 03:20 PM PT (US)

dgoldwas Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: Eh, it's over, right? No need to beat a dead horse... Oh, I'm not beating anything, Jeron.... just waiting and watching. And if some small tidbit of info comes in of interest, no harm in sharing it. After all, he stil maintains he's doing those projects, even after he apologized for threatening to sue. Dan
posted 08-02-2002 04:53 PM PT (US)

Jeron Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by Kevin: He's worse than one of thoose Trek fans who still ive in their parents' basements. Hey! Watch out... I know a couple of those... :P Of course, they are still in college. Jeron
posted 08-02-2002 04:53 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Goldmember	quote: Originally posted by Kevin: But it's not dead until we destroy this heretic! He must pay for his crimes! And since he has someone like D2 on his side, we know he's a fake. He's worse than one of thoose Trek fans who still ive in their parents' basements. Here here! I'll go get the torches...cue the angry mob music --Brian [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 08-02-2002]
posted 08-02-2002 06:01 PM PT (US)

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