| How do you rate the "Rocky" movies? |
| "I love them all!" |
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9% |
[ 1 ] |
| "Great concept, but too many sequels!" |
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18% |
[ 2 ] |
| "Bill Conti's themesong made 'Rocky'!" |
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18% |
[ 2 ] |
| "I have never been a 'Rocky' fan!" |
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54% |
[ 6 ] |
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| Total Votes : 11 |
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Topic: "Gonna Fly Now" (Rocky Themesong) |
Tay Joslin
From:
Clarksvillle, Tennessee USA
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Posted 4 Mar 2009 8:24 am |
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I realize that this epic themesong
features no steel guitar, but I
absolutely love it! It is probably
the greatest work-out song of all
time! Bill Conti is a genius that
is seldom recognized for his superb
contributions to the movie industry.
OPEN FOR DISCUSSION/DEBATE.
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Laid-back Country picker with a laid-back Country mind; don't let the suit and tie fool you. |
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Barry Blackwood
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Posted 4 Mar 2009 9:18 am
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| Bill Conti is a genius that is seldom recognized for his superb contributions to the movie industry. |
Seldom recognized by the rabble, possibly, but hardly unrecognized by the industry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Conti |
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Tay Joslin
From:
Clarksvillle, Tennessee USA
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Posted 4 Mar 2009 10:06 am
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Perhaps you have a point, Barry.
My opinion is based on the fact
that Bill Conti is seldom seen
on stage receiving awards and
giving acceptance speeches.
I am sure that he wins, but
he is rarely shown on television
(heavy editing).
Upon reading your link to wikipedia,
I realized that I failed to mention
that he was also the genius behind the
fantastic score of "The Right Stuff".
Some of the best numbers I recall from
high school band were Bill Conti
compositions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvEnIkz82A0 (audio only)
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Laid-back Country picker with a laid-back Country mind; don't let the suit and tie fool you. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Mar 2009 2:33 am
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It is probably the greatest work-out song of all
time! |
Aren't you forgetting "Let's Get Physical"? 
Seriously, Conti's very good, but I really prefer Lalo Schifrin for his film and TV work. It's far more identifiable, and never soggy "pop-like" (as is Conti's "For Your Eyes Only"). Lalo's most known is probably the 5/4 "Mission Impossible" theme, but his work in the "Dirty Harry" and "Bullitt" films is also primo, IMHO.
But, back to the topic...BEST WORKOUT SONG?
I like "Maniac" (the Michael Sembello song from Flashdance), though I prefer the more edgy Firewind version. |
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Tay Joslin
From:
Clarksvillle, Tennessee USA
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Posted 5 Mar 2009 5:39 pm
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You have quite the machismo
if you can admit that you
work-out to any song from
"Flashdance", Donny! 
Shall I buy you a new cd? |
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