alphanguy74
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Of course that wasn't remotely like the tune that became a radio hit
(Gosh Selby was handsome back then)I had no idea Andy Williams recorded a vocal version of that! but then again, he also did the same with the theme to "Love Story" and released it as a single, and had some chart action. His version of Quentin's theme was never released as a single, and i'm glad... the instrumental is by far the best. But then, I cream myself for any song with alot of harpsichord. The intsrumental version went to number 13 on the billboard chart in late 69.
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Johnny Weir responds to critics with calm, classy demeanor
By Maggie Hendricks
Last week, American figure skater Johnny Weir was the subject of controversial statements made by Australian and Canadian television commentators who took a swipe at his manhood as he skated to a sixth-place finish.
This week, Weir addressed the criticisms at a news conference, joking that he grew out his beard just to prove his manhood.
Joking aside, though, Weir answered questions about the commentators' critiques with class and grace. He did not ask for an apology; instead he championed free speech and said that he wouldn't want these men fired.
"I hope more kids can grow up the same way that I did and more kids can feel the freedom that I feel to be themselves and to express themselves," Weir said.
Weir has been the subject of criticism for much of his career. His jokes about illegal drugs drew the ire of the conservative skating establishment, and the use of fur in his costume for the U.S. championships angered animal-rights activists.
The criticisms must have given Weir a thick skin. He has shown nothing but a calm face and responded in good humor to those who tried to tear him down.
Nice way to handle it, but I read somewhere that isn't "officially" out, is this true?
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Easy...NEVER.
There is a CD release of the closing theme from 1998(?). That, IMO, is way better than that crappy non-synthed version. I can do without the haunting piano bridge.
Oh, Gosh... synth is never better than real instruments, unless it's in a new age or disco/dance song. The Piano part is the best part of the DOOL original theme. Realistically, it would sound a TON better if they had to original master, and you heard it in non-compressed, full stereo... the difference would be like the leap from AM radio to your Stereo system at home. But here's a tune that I don't think has been posted in here, and is one of may favorites... and if I'm not mistaken, it just may be the ONLY piece of soap opera background music that was released as a single, and made it into the billboard top 20!!
From Dark Shadows:
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Have we got NEWS FOR YOU!!!
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Tonight I'm listening to another great disco tune from 1975. Ralph Carter (Yes, Michael form "Good Times"!) "When You're Young And In Love:
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My good friend Stephanie Campbell did a great interview with legendary record industry mixer Tom Moulton, responsible for the mixes of so many legendary disco hits, and the inventor of the 12 inch single. Interesting interview !:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stephaniecolleen/2010/02/14/the-legendary-mixmaster-tom-moulton
This is one of my favorite dance mixes by Tom, the dance mix of Grace Jones' "I Need a Man" from 1977:
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Seriously, some of you guys actually like Britney Spears? Don't you all feel her voice (what little there is) sounds over-processed and overwhelmed by the production? and what about that whiny tone quality she has. doesn't that grate on the nerves?
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I'm falling in love with another new discovery of mine from the 70's, Richard Barnes:
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This song barely squeaked into the UK top 40, but DAMN if he and it aren't GORGEOUS. This song kind of reminds of early Bee Gees hits.
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LOL Why would I like huim? The funniest was the revelation that in his press profile all interviewers were told to not ask about his sexuality. And then he came out as "bi". LOL Puhleeze!
:lol: Yeah, right. I thought we'd moved past the "bi" thing sticking your toes in the water stuff. I know anytime I had a man tell me he was "bi" I told him to back the hell up and leave me alone! I'm listening to glistening orchestral soul today, Ronnie Dyson "If You Let Me Make Love To You (Then Why Can't I Touch You)" Sylph, you'll love the strings in this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6VcUbY_M1M
This song was from the broadway show "Salvation". the show wans't a huge hit, but this song was, going to number 8 in the spring of 1970.
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Time to shower you with obscure girl group goodness. The POPPIES, lead by Dorothy Moore (Who had a huge soul hit in the late 70's with "Misty Blue")singing "Lullaby Of Love" on Hoss Allen's show "The Beat!!!" produced at WFAA in Dallas, Texas:
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Doesn't look too good, either. When are we gonna get a FULL STEREO Cd release of the full length original theme? I want a CLEAR, CLEAN release of this version of the theme:
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Now, WHO remember this one hit by Louie Louie. He originally played Madonna's boyfriend in the Borderline video... and then got his own record deal. I used to have a full size POSTER of him!
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This is one from a few years ago which I really liked alot. i think it's the only hit song I can think of in at least 25 years that's had a harpsichord as the predominant instrument:
And this another late 90's song I really liked alot:
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So, alpha, do you listen to Lady GaGa?
Yes, I do occasionaly. I like some of her stuff, but I wouldn't go so far as to call myself a fan or anything. the only modern group I'm really a fan of is this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP3JBmZPKdE
and although it's 10 years old at this point:
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And I've also been grooving to this one tonight. A perennial favorite of mine, and every other dance hall floozy:
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I'm having a SAW attack tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGVjLS4EAII
And although it's not SAW, it's from that same time period.. this song always rocked my world, Yazz and the Plastic Population:
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This is another dance song I just LOVE, German singer but sung in English:
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The cue at 7:25 is another one from the movie soundtrack that was used all over the place on Y&R... and one of the few that has been used in the last 10 years:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=widx3Dtp4Pg
Now in this clip... the piece that begins at :58 is another frequently used one that was primarily used with Hasselhoff's Snapper, but not exclusively:
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This is ANOTHER piece that is SORELY SORELY missed on this show today. It's another Winn/Todd/McGinnis piece... the one that starts at 3:30. such BEAUTIFULLY shot scenes!! And although this clips starts out with "Lost Hope", the piece that begins at 3:30 was a STAPLE for so many many years. Damn I miss it. Looking at these productions values in these scenes it makes you realize how far this show has fallen:
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I believe so, SFK. But not only the theme, as you know.... but Y&R utilized several other pieces from that movie's soundtrack as background music. The insturmental version of the title song was used quite often... a re-recorded version of the title song was even used during Colleen's death.
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Here's another one of my favorite pieces from Winn/McGinnis/Todd... and notice how much NICER Diamont looks WITHOUT his chest waxed! He would be a perfect specimen if he just had a package:
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Here's the original movie version of the Y&R theme before there even WAS a Y&R. Now, this movie version was used on the show during really BIG watershed moments. This is a version they need to pull out NOW every once in a while:
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He may not own the rights to any of the music he composed for those shows, which is why he left it off the resume.
I love how he will claim Trinity, some one season disaster, over his long lasting work on GH(that was just as good as anything in primetime).
That's no reason for him to leave it off his resume'. he's just ashamed about a daytime credit, that's obvious. And 9 times out of 10, when it comes to soap scores, composers don't own the rights. On TV, when a composer scores a show, it's almost always a "Work for hire" contract, where the show itself retains all rights to the music. This does not happen, of course, when shows use pop music within the body of the show, or if they use pieces from places like the Chappell music library.
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Wow... someone's actually came out with a dance tune recently which I LIKE... it's a re-working of the original song by the Flirtations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6K0V7ijguo
This is the original:
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(Gosh Selby was handsome back then)
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Soap Opera Background Music Thread
in Discuss The Soaps
Posted · Edited by alphanguy74
Yes, I agree... those recent new Patty cues were pretty good. I also thought the Paris stuff was executed well... I just think that with a 40 percent budget cut, it's time to END all new background compositions, and use what you have. theyv'e got a CRAPLOAD of stuff. The only exception I felt was warranted was the song they wrote for Maitland. That was appropriate, and the best surprise in a decade.