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John C Winfrey Standard Userer	How many of you noticed that on Bidens bio they had Williams music from Born on the Fourth score and for the finale at the DNC it sounded a lot like T Rabins National Treasure Book 2 score. J.
posted 08-29-2008 05:52 PM PT (US)

Oakenshield Non-Standard Userer	I missed the Williams piece but I did hear them play Rabin's REMEMBER THE TITANS at the end. [Message edited by Oakenshield on 08-29-2008]
posted 08-29-2008 06:06 PM PT (US)

Marc Flake Standard Userer	AND the Republicans played the theme from "Rudy" when McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running mate. That's what I call good taste in music.
posted 08-31-2008 12:53 PM PT (US)

jonathan_little Standard Userer	I'm sure Jerry was rolling over in his grave.
posted 08-31-2008 12:54 PM PT (US)

Scorro Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Marc Flake: AND the Republicans played the theme from "Rudy" when McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running mate. That's what I call good taste in music. or "Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)" would have worked too.
posted 09-03-2008 10:39 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Scorro: or "Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)" would have worked too. Also, I was thinking of Zimmer's rising and screeching Joker theme, "Why So Serious?" Rudy's speech was vomit inducing.
posted 09-03-2008 11:22 PM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	If only we could all be as eloquent as Senator Biden.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TBNeNHHXEY
posted 09-04-2008 07:06 AM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	Pretty funny. We all sound stupid when we're drunk. Anyway, I don't like either camp, so go figure.
posted 09-04-2008 11:43 AM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by sean: Rudy's speech was vomit inducing. Yeah, but Sean, did you know that he single-handily saved Gotham . . . er, New York City from the venomous grasps of the Joker (aka Bin Laden)?!
posted 09-04-2008 10:27 PM PT (US)

Marc Flake Standard Userer	Well, I make a remark about the use of music by one of this board's favorite composers in a widely seen event and the liberals can do nothing but make derogatory remarks that have nothing to do with the appreciation of movie music. Instead these "liberal-thinking" commenters take the opportunity to degrade and insult the political beliefs of people who don't think the way they do. Well pardon me for being different and thinking different from most of the other people on this board. I guarantee you will not read posts from me insulting you or what you believe in. If you want to get into a reasoned political debate, there's a place for it on this board and the "Movie Soundtracks Forum" isn't it. That said, I was glad to hear "Rudy" once again playing in the Republican Convention finale last night. I think it is entirely appropriate. [Message edited by Marc Flake on 09-05-2008]
posted 09-05-2008 08:40 AM PT (US)

Scorro Standard Userer	I always thought "Imperial March" by Williams was a nicely written piece of music.
posted 09-05-2008 08:50 AM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Marc Flake: Well, I make a remark about the use of music by one of this board's favorite composers in a widely seen event and the liberals can do nothing but make asinine and derogatory remarks that have nothing to do with the appreciation of movie music. Instead these "liberal-thinking" commenters take the opportunity to degrade and insult the political beliefs of people who don't think the way they do. Well pardon me for being different and thinking different from most of the other people on this board. I guarantee you will not read posts from me insulting you or what you believe in. If you want to get into a reasoned political debate, there's a place for it on this board and the "Movie Soundtracks Forum" isn't it. That said, I was glad to hear "Rudy" once again playing in the Republican Convention finale last night. I think it is entirely appropriate. Don't worry Marc, I've got your back! The Rudy theme fit much more nicely in the convention, in my not so humble opinion.
posted 09-05-2008 09:00 AM PT (US)

jonathan_little Standard Userer	Marc, you're not thinking different... You're (apparently) not thinking at all!
posted 09-05-2008 03:15 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	Marc: BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Go cry in the corner.
posted 09-05-2008 03:28 PM PT (US)

Marc Flake Standard Userer	I rest my case.
posted 09-05-2008 04:06 PM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	Marc, don't let the likes of Sean get to you. You know he's a secret member of code pink.
posted 09-05-2008 04:22 PM PT (US)

Al Standard Userer	It does show "good taste in music," and I'm always thrilled to hear Jerry's music live on, but I'm pretty sure it's not "entirely appropriate." Jerry's music was written for an underdog story, not a story about blatant political pandering. Palin should've walked out to the theme from Northern Exposure, since the campaign so obviously wants to play up that 'cutsie-pie mooseburger' side of her.
posted 09-05-2008 05:03 PM PT (US)

Marc Flake Standard Userer	To me, the music conveys the spirit of a feisty Irishman -- John McCain. I think it is more his theme than Saracuda's. In a way, this is an underdog story. McCain has a lot to overcome and will have a very difficult time winning. The use of the "Rudy" theme at the finale was more appropriate than for the announcement of Palin. It would be interesting to find out why it was picked. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that McCain is a Goldsmith fan. [Message edited by Marc Flake on 09-05-2008]
posted 09-05-2008 07:01 PM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Al: It does show "good taste in music," and I'm always thrilled to hear Jerry's music live on, but I'm pretty sure it's not "entirely appropriate." Jerry's music was written for an underdog story, not a story about blatant political pandering. Palin should've walked out to the theme from Northern Exposure, since the campaign so obviously wants to play up that 'cutsie-pie mooseburger' side of her. Republicans are the underdog and now they're making a pretty good comeback. Obama should be at least 10 points ahead of McCain in the polls -- they're tied. No one can deny that the media has had a love affair with Obama, taking every opportunity to show him in the most positive light. Even negatives about Obama that would destroy a Republican's chance for the presidency are discarded and quashed by the media. Even more pathetic is that Obama has had a golden opportunity coming after the not-so-popular Bush presidency. With all these alignments, Obama should have this in the bag and Republicans shouldn't have a chance. There's more. The Republican party has been in disarray for quite a while. That's why they lost control of Congress. Enter Palin. You're dead wrong about the cutsie pie whatever remark -- the Republicans want to play up the "barracuda" side of her, which she did by pointedly refuting Obama's stupid comments. Palin, whether you like her or not, has already helped to unite the fractured conservative base and has helped make the Republican convention the most watched in history. So you have McCain -- who nearly had to drop out of running last summer -- coupled with a party who was on the fence about even liking McCain now tied in the polls with the Saint Barack Obama. This is an underdog story and a comeback story, and Jerry's music fit well during the convention.
posted 09-05-2008 07:07 PM PT (US)

NeoVoyager Standard Userer	How did I know when I saw the number of posts on this thread that it had devolved into partisan political arguments? Sigh...
posted 09-05-2008 07:26 PM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by NeoVoyager: *How did I know* when I saw the number of posts on this thread that it had devolved into partisan political arguments? Sigh...** Why not? It's all in good fun and film music still ties in.
posted 09-05-2008 07:57 PM PT (US)

Scorro Standard Userer	"the not-so-popular Bush presidency" Now there's the ultimate understatement. Why anyone would want a continuation of that mess by McCain is absurd, but then again so was the reelection of Bush 4 yrs ago. I belong to neither party nor support either candidate, but I do know bad news when I see it... and John McCain is exactly that. Play whatever music you want for the guy, it will not change bad policy. This is nothing more than just another battle for control & power, with precious little good in store for the general public. Primarily the next president gets to perform damage control in the wake of W. So play Rudy!
posted 09-05-2008 08:35 PM PT (US)

NeoVoyager Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Stargate: Why not? It's all in good fun and film music still ties in. You'll notice I had a "LOL" icon heading my message. You all are remaining very hospitable as well, so kudos for that.
posted 09-05-2008 10:20 PM PT (US)

NeoVoyager Standard Userer	quote: "the not-so-popular Bush presidency" I did chuckle when I read that.
posted 09-05-2008 10:27 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Stargate: Marc, don't let the likes of Sean get to you. You know he's a secret member of code pink. Uh, sorry, you're accusing me of being gay?
posted 09-06-2008 03:32 AM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	Lol, Sean, code pink are crazy old women who were interrupting the convention..you're obviously not associated with THAT which is why my comment was just in humor..sometimes it doesn't get across. I'm actually sorry I posted that..now anyone who searches "code pink" here will actually find a thread.
posted 09-06-2008 08:22 AM PT (US)

scoreguy16 Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Scorro: "the not-so-popular Bush presidency" Now there's the ultimate understatement. Why anyone would want a continuation of that mess by McCain is absurd, but then again so was the reelection of Bush 4 yrs ago. I belong to neither party nor support either candidate, but I do know bad news when I see it... and John McCain is exactly that. Play whatever music you want for the guy, it will not change bad policy. This is nothing more than just another battle for control & power, with precious little good in store for the general public. Primarily the next president gets to perform damage control in the wake of W. So play Rudy! Wow, you basically summed up exactly my thoughts... Well, and Rudy is appropriate since I picture this whole thing like a competition anyway. All these people are saying are simple things that everyone wants to hear to get elected. It's not as much about being the best person to represent the people, as it is a competition to be the next president. Which is where the trash talking and all the pointless crap comes in. Next time, I'd like to see the candidates tell us their plans, instead of going "this other person did this!" or "this other person did that! vote for me instead!!!" But I doubt that'll ever happen...
posted 09-06-2008 01:13 PM PT (US)

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