Music to wash one's dishes to.

[swashbuckler332]

This genesis of this project was a conversation with melancthe, in which she mentioned that listening to "Building the Crate" from Chicken Run was one of the few things that could cut through the tedium of washing dishes. It occurred to me that there are several cues I could think of offhand that had that same sort of "can do" aspect to them. In fact,

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[revolos55]

The mix looks intersting. And your description of track 14 made me giggle ;)

[swashbuckler332]

"Lets go get der Sherriff uv Nuttinham now!"

[ehowton]

As usual, your liner notes really make the mix.

Though I've seen Zulu it was a long time ago, and I have zero recollection of the score, but I grew up with John Barry and can't think of anything offhand of his I didn't like.

I never knew where the track names to Batman Begins came from, but having purchased that score and The Da Vinci Code around the same time, I just assumed his use of Latin was a Zimmerism.

Red Route 1 is one of my favorite all-time tracks, and its inclusion here speaks volumes to me about some of the tracks I am not familiar with. So many of your other choices make this sound like a very exciting listen. With all this build-up, however, I may have to go move a mountain when I'm done.

Of course choosing an avatar in which to respond was a feat itself - Chronologically, I wanted to use my 'Drop Ship' but with each passing film I found something which would fit in just as smoothly. I settled on first-come, first-serve.

[swashbuckler332]

No, the "Drop Ship" icon is perfect. While the piece from Zulu serves as a good opening, it is that track which sets the bar for the album as a whole.

[swashbuckler332]

Speaking of Zulu... what did you think?

[ehowton]

The one thing I remember about the film (having seen it eleven years ago now) was the sheer discipline of the troops, and the overwhelmingly British-ness of the commanding officers (having worked for the Royal Air Force at one time I can say that it wasn't exaggerated).

"We're about to be slaughtered no matter what we do."
"Right-O."
"Let's get to it then."

[glenniebun]

Of course "St. Crispin's Day" is on there! "The Exodus" is a very good selection also.

This looks like an excellent mix--may I have a copy too, please?

[swashbuckler332]

Sure... what was the last thing I had sent you?

"St. Crispin's Day" was almost cut, actually, because of how much less active it seemed than the other tracks. But, of course, structure is everything, and it was the perfect way to introduce the endgame for the album.

[glenniebun]

Last September you sent me your Star Wars/Star Trek/The Omen mixes. As long as I'm making a request, I'd really appreciate the Space Opera/Invaders/Out trilogy too.

Interesting. When you first mentioned the idea for this mix I figured "St. Crispin's Day" would be included, since you've talked about the scene many times and its spirit certainly qualifies.

[swashbuckler332]

Just to qualify, the Star Wars discs you have are the "30th Anniversary Editions," yes? And The Omen has "The Birthmark" on it towards the end?

Well, "St. Crispin's Day" was one of the tracks I was initially including, and I had ripped it but was having trouble finding a place for it on the album. Like I said, structuring the album was difficult, but once I did, it became airtight.

[marinshellstone]

ooh, I'm excited. I usually wash dishes to the tune of NPR podcasts, but this is much better. :)

[wardlejew]

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