Soundtrack Quiz

by Douglas Wood

The following is a cool letter/submission I received in the email box recently -- have fun! -LK

Dear Lukas,

You know of me (albeit probably vaguely) as a subscriber (to both the most wonderful magazine in the world and all those brilliant classic scores). I have written several brief notes to you; but now I am compelled to say more.

Since the late 50's I have loved film and film music. It all started with Miklos Rozsa and Ben Hur and has not stopped since. In the 70's I digressed briefly for a sojourn through progressive rock, but by 1980 I was back where I belonged musically-film scores. Since then I have become totally devoted. Now, mainly due to FSM and your web site, I have become completely immersed in what I find to be the most wonderful and satisfying of all the 20th century art forms. I am completely intrigued and extremely fascinated by the dialogue carried on both in the magazine and on the web site. It is heartwarming to know that there are quite a few other nut cases (sorry, people) out there who share this exhilirating addiction we have, which is looked upon in some quarters as a rather strange and eccentric occupation.... who gives a damn!

We love detail, trivia and accuracy; and we pride ourselves in our knowledge and complete love of this art. We are also known to be highly opinionated creatures.

It is for these reasons I thought I would commence my correspondence with you in an unusual and fun way:

An End-of-Summer Quiz...

10 questions to baffle and frustrate you all!!!

Here goes and I hope you all have fun... ...

1). Both Halle Berry and Will Smith shared the help of a certain composer recently. Can you name him and say how?

2). What do the scores for INSTINCT, VIRUS and STAR WARS EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE have in common?

3). 'HONEY', 'SEMANTICS', and 'UNDERWATER ESCAPE' are all cues from which current score album?

4). Who had his 65th birthday on June 26th this summer?

5). Which gentleman was credited with the "UNCLE MARTIN THEME" on 'MY FAVOURITE MARTIAN'?

6). What is JAMSHIED SHARIFI'S claim to fame this summer!?

7). What do John Barry, Graeme Revell and Wojciech Kilar have in common?

8). What number do Max Steiner, Arthur Morton and Jerry Goldsmith find lucky and why?

9). Who has a production deal with Dreamworks Pictures as 'REMOTE CONTROL PRODUCTION'?

10). In addition to Marc Shaiman's work on 'SOUTH PARK:BIGGER, LONGER AND UNCUT' another film score composer donated his voice (and it's not Isaac Hayes). Do you know who?

And that's it.

No prizes, just instant access to the Film Music Buff Hall-of-Fame! Enjoy.. answers in a week's time or maybe there is someone out there who can do it for me before then.

1). Both Halle Berry and Will Smith shared the help of a certain composer recently. Can you mame him and say how?.... . Elmer Bernstein, having composed the music for both Wild Wild West and Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (The HBO film)

2). What do the scores for INSTINCT, VIRUS and STAR WARS EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE have in common?.... . They were all recorded and mixed by Shawn Murphy.

3). 'HONEY', 'SEMANTICS', and 'UNDERWATER ESCAPE' are all cues from which current score album?.... . The 13th Warrior.

4). Who had his 65th birthday on June 26th this summer?.... . Dave Grusin.

5). Which gentleman was credited with the "UNCLE MARTIN THEME" on 'MY FAVOURITE MARTIAN'.... . Danny Elfman.

6). What is JAMSHIED SHARIFI'S claim to fame this summer!?.... . He composed the music from 'MUPPETS FROM SPACE'.

7). What do John Barry, Graeme Revell and Wojciech Kolar have in common?.... . The Kraft Benjamin Agency.

8). What number do Max Steiner, Arthur Morton and Jerry Goldsmith find lucky and why?.... . 13 (Max Steiner composed the music for THIRTEEN WOMEN, Arthur Morton composed the music for THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR and Jerry Golsmith composed the music for THE 13TH WARRIOR).

9). Who has a production deal with Dreamworks Pictures as 'REMOTE CONTROL PRODUCTIONS'.... . Hans Zimmer.

10). In addition to Marc Shaiman's work on 'SOUTH PARK:BIGGER LONGER AND UNCUT' another film score composer donated his voice (and it's not Isaac Hayes). Do you know who?.... . Stewart Copeland.

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