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<div>Thanks for the headsup, Mark! That's gotta be exciting for you. Don't think I'd see the movie without knowing this info, as it's not exactly my cup o' tea...but now I have a good reason to check it out.<SPAN contentEditable=false style="DISPLAY: inline-block"></SPAN></div>
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-----Original Message-----<br>
From: schecter@pacbell.net<br>
To: pianotech@ptg.org<br>
Sent: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:33 AM<br>
Subject: Zodiac score - orchestra and solo piano<br>
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<div class=AOLPlainTextBody id=AOLMsgPart_0_b5ad4584-6694-4045-9db2-c8aa1981bef7>Hi, all. <br>
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Well, I've seen Zodiac now, and I can finally breathe again. Living in <br>
the Bay Area, where the real story took place, we've been inundated with <br>
press about the movie. I don't know if it's been as prominently hyped <br>
elsewhere, but it's playing everywhere around here. (I'm based in Oakland, which didn't really figure in to the story.) <br>
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The score, composed by David Shire, was recorded at Skywalker Sound, <br>
where I maintain the pianos, a Bluthner concert grand, and a Yamaha <br>
CFIIIS. The CFIIIS is used throughout the score, both in ensemble with <br>
the orchestra, and especially thrilling for me, in several meaty solo <br>
piano cues, including the end credits. All piano parts were performed by <br>
the composer. <br>
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I thought the movie was really well done, with excellent acting, fine <br>
cinematography, and plenty of suspense, even if you think you already <br>
know the outcome. Lots of shots of San Francisco, various bridges, and <br>
locales around the Bay. Now that I've heard it, I'll have to go back and <br>
watch it again! (Warning: there is some graphic violence.) <br>
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In case any of you all get out to see the movie, I would be very <br>
interested to hear any comments, criticisms and reactions you might <br>
have to anything regarding the instrument, the recording, or the <br>
composition by David Shire and how it worked to underscore the drama. <br>
Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it! <br>
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-Mark Schecter <br>
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