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My only comment based just on the header of this thread...
DUH?
Ford A. Thaxton
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Aug 7, 2014 - 1:11 PM
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LeHah
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Herrmann referred to Previn as "that jazz boy".
Let us keep some things in mind:
First off, like it or not, Herrmann (possibly more than any other composer whos worked in film) earned the right to bitch. Immensely talented, endlessly frustrated, always put-upon - Herrmann reminds me of another overly talented person a lot of people hate for similar reasons: Harlan Ellison.
Secondly, let us also take note that Previn's temperament isn't always kind, either. Snooty may be the best way to describe it. I find him very talented and wish he did more music for films but, man, any time someone talks about film music to him, it seems like you're asking him to roll his eyes back as far as he can.
Third - and this is from that Herrmann DVD, and told by David Raksin - "Benny" was known for running his mouth behind people's backs. It irked some and not others (Raksin shrugs his shoulders and laughed as he tells the story) but Herrmann was definitely opinionated, which distanced himself from others. ("Your understanding of music is as narrow as your tie" comes to mind suddenly) But when he was caught out for his opinions, he distanced himself from that person. He seemed to be a very strong person with an individual's temperament - but also really wanted to be accepted and loved amongst his others. That may also explain all his ex-wives!
I don't think Bernard was ever "jealous" of anyone save, perhaps, their greater popularity and not their greater talent. I can see him being a little PO'd that someone like Mancini getting a lot of work for writing "pop" scores, but not because Mancini was a better composer.
Herrmann's attitude definitely got in the way of his career but he was also "right to" be that way, considering his colossal talent.
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My only comment based just on the header of this thread...
DUH?
Ford A. Thaxton
Hi Ford,
I do not know you from Adam (and I am probably not too familiar with Adam either) but I would like to ask you a simple and honest question. Why do you so often reply to other members' comments and queries with such a disdainful and condescending tone? At times it is almost impossible not to respond to a comment with some irritation and impatience. However, this inclination seems to permeate the better part of your comments.
I am taking a risk that you will respond to me in kind but I am willing to take that chance to get a sincere reply. Thanks.
Because it's a DUMB ASS question to start with.
Artists have EGOS....
Some bigger then others.
Did you ever see "Amadeus"
Nuff said.
Ford A. Thaxton
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My only comment based just on the header of this thread...
DUH?
Ford A. Thaxton
Hi Ford,
I do not know you from Adam (and I am probably not too familiar with Adam either) but I would like to ask you a simple and honest question. Why do you so often reply to other members' comments and queries with such a disdainful and condescending tone? At times it is almost impossible not to respond to a comment with some irritation and impatience. However, this inclination seems to permeate the better part of your comments.
I am taking a risk that you will respond to me in kind but I am willing to take that chance to get a sincere reply. Thanks.
Well, this was a COLOSSAL waste of time eh? Lol!
Why yes, yes it was. 
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The only reason to go on the record about not liking Williams Star Wars score, given its success, is jealously.
I disagree. There are many reasons one might go on record about not liking something. The most obvious one is that you don't like it.
Cheers
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The only reason to go on the record about not liking Williams Star Wars score, given its success, is jealously.
I disagree. There are many reasons one might go on record about not liking something. The most obvious one is that you don't like it.
Cheers
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