I was listening to a little "Lost in Space" action the other day, and in light of Al and Jer's suggestion (in another thread), associating his light hearted writing w/ Calvin and Hobbes, I thought about looking at Broughton's website again. Man, there's just not much there. As if I should be shocked, it's kinda been that way for a few years. I'm getting started (again) with web design myself (coming soon), and while I don't think I'll be doing any composer websites, it got me thinking about what might improve Bruce Broughton's site. I have a few ideas of my own, but I wanted to ask the moviemusic people and see what their input might be. Broughton’s a great composer, one of my personal favorites (thank you Lost in Space!). He’s someone who I think needs better exposure for his music. He deserves a better site! What would make it better? I personally would like to see more sound clips, a good biography, stuff on his concert work, Any thoughts on this?

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Originally posted by Crono/Kyp:
2 heads are better than 1...and 758 heads are better then 2.

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...and websites by committee tend not to work.

Shouldn't Jeron have been the one to ask for suggestions on the site he is building? (Or are you still speaking for him?)

Dan

And what's wrong with getting ideas from the "masses" pool? The more ideas, the better someone can pick the better ones and use them.

Back on topic.

--The Brian

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Originally posted by Crono/Kyp:
I have my own brain thank you very much.

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I never said you didn't.

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Back on topic.

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Right. I think Broughton's site should have rare audio clips, video footage, his own personal thoughts on his projects, and examples of sheet music. Kinda like Ottman's site.

Thanks Brian!

Jeron

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Originally posted by dgoldwas:
Right. I think Broughton's site should have rare audio clips, video footage, his own personal thoughts on his projects, and examples of sheet music. Kinda like Ottman's site.

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That's a good start, albeit pretty standard. Thanks! Ottman's site is a fantastic example of a content-rich resource. I really value input from guys like you, Ryan, Chris Coleman, etc. Though equally important are ideas from fans displaced from the web design scene.

Again, cool idea Brian. Thanks!

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Originally posted by Jeron:
That's a good start, albeit pretty standard.

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Actually Jeron, it's far from "standard" to have the composer as involved in discussing each project they've done on their website as Ottman has done.

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Originally posted by dgoldwas:
Actually Jeron, it's far from "standard" to have the composer as involved in discussing each project they've done on their website as Ottman has done.

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Well, I guess I meant those were suggestions I could've expected from you. Standard 'Dan' ideas (the ones you listed)! Which are good, just not anything I'm not already enriched by!

Far be it from me to classify the Ottman site on a pedastal less than it is worthy of sitting on.

Also, John Ottman and Bruce Broughton are pretty different people. John's enthusiasm to share his experiences with the world (good and bad!) is pretty darn unique in unto itself. I'm willing to bet there aren't TOO many composers out there who would be willing to do that.

It's great that John likes to do that, as it does add an edge to his site. But as you've already demonstrated, you don't need me to tell you that!

Jeron

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Originally posted by dgoldwas:
Brian, you know Jeron is working on redesigning his site, so feel free to toss any ideas his way.

Dan

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New design? About friggin' time!

Ideas...

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Originally posted by Jeron:
Well, I guess I meant those were suggestions I could've expected from you. Standard 'Dan' ideas (the ones you listed)! Which are good, just not anything I'm not already enriched by!

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Righto. Well, nice to know I enriched you somehow. (I also like your kindly-worded way of basically saying my opinion was not necessary.) I look forward to the end result in the next few months (or whenever it finally wraps up).

(And Kevin, please. I didn't say suggestions wouldn't be appropriate - but YOU try to design a website by committee, and tell me how it works out for ya.)

Dan

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Originally posted by dgoldwas:
(And Kevin, please. I didn't say suggestions wouldn't be appropriate - but YOU try to design a website by committee, and tell me how it works out for ya.)

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Again, this isn't design by committee. Snap outta that, dude. None of this is making my job any more difficult. Like I said, it's good to hear others' thoughts.

And Alex: LOL, if that's the reason, and I have the ability to help, you better believe I will. I do truly think a good website is a powerful promotional tool and can be quite helpful if executed and utilized properly.

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Originally posted by Jeron:
Again, this isn't design by committee.

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I never said this one was. My comment was a general one regarding the idea that 758 people making decisions tend not to work.

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None of this is making my job any more difficult.

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No, I'm sure it's difficult enough without any of this.

Dan

The MM is a website/store created by (a very large) committee. Sure, maybe only one or two people implemented the thing, but lots of suggestions from lots of people went into it. Mr goldwas, even you gave some praising comments about this site in the summer of 2000.... suggesting the catalog sucked completely. And now look.

I assume soundtracknet was not designed by committee, due to some fairly obvious reasons.

That said, which website sucks the most these days, moviemusic.com or soundtrack.net.com?

That is a rhetorical joke, for those who might have problems with it.

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Mr goldwas, even you gave some praising comments about this site in the summer of 2000.... suggesting the catalog sucked completely.

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Ah Peter. You're too stuck up to even write my name. Typical.

I challenge you to find my post where I said the catalog sucked "completely". Back then (since you LOVE digging up old dead and buried issues that you clearly never got over), I expressed my surprise at many of the soundtracks MISSING from your catalog.

But enough of that.

SoundtrackNet was not designed "by committee". It was designed by David Koran, so anything you have to say about the design of the site can be taken up with him - not me.

Moviemusic.com is a nice little store and message board community. I have no issues with it; if I did, I wouldn't bother to come here. SoundtrackNet is neither a store nor a message board. To compare the two would be like comparing apples and oranges.

If you have a problem with the thread not really being about "movie music" feel free to move it to another forum. Last I checked, you were still the moderator.

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Originally posted by PeterK:
Hi Dan! Dork!

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Yeah, that's mature.

I'm amazed anyone trusts you with a credit card.

Dan

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Originally posted by PeterK:
Quit sounding like a Ford Thaxton again, please.

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Ahhh - there it is. You still haven't gotten over that whole thing with Ford, eh? Talk about insecurity issues!

How about this - I leave you alone, and you leave me alone. And everyone can be happy without you acting like a weird cross between a 2nd grade teacher, and a 2nd grader.

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Originally posted by jonathanlittle: I think it's just that time of the month...

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All the more reason to invest in a new pair.

See, that's what I mean when I say I come here to get a laugh.