options

Bula

Here is the place to access sole information of my person, my interests and maybe yours (to be) ...

As a friendly Communications buff, you can email, chat, IPhone, CuSeeME, fax, phone, or just write me. Hello in action (Quicktime 70k), or play more Real Videos.

A link for you to peruse is The Hans Zimmer Worship Page. You can read my rantings at the Message Board there. I also frequent Film Score Daily, Filmtracks' Reviews and MacWeek.

Real Media of the moment:	Firestorm - 3 unreleased cues by J. Peter Robinson
	Prince Of Egypt - the trailer and web solo from Hans
	Two Bits - 2 pleasant Carter Burwell unreleased cues
	Hunt For Red October - the unreleased End Titles by Basil Poledouris
	The Glimmer Man - 3 unreleased cues by Trevor Rabin
	White Squall - more of Jeff Rona's brilliance
	Our Man Harry - sampling of Whole Wide World, Smilla's Sense Of Snow, The Borrowers, The Replacement Killers
	Chicago Hope - the 2 themes and 2 Jeff Rona clips - smooth
	Mr. And Mrs. Loving - an amazing Branford Marsalis accompaniment
	Anastasia - a song medley and David Newman's Finale

---

Interesting articles for now:	Please email me if you read these articles, so I know I'm not wasting my time updating them, thanks! Zarticles - missives about Hans and the gang.
	The more things change ... Mac lives
	101 top tips for Mac oooh boy
	Moto's PowerPC chips hit new highs Macs still rule
	Viruses make a comeback on Mac we need to support some software
	FEATURE: Hollywood stars envisioned for Simon Bolivar role just do it
	REVIEW/FILM: 'Ever After' retells 'Cinderella' with an edge (George Fenton scores)
	'Ryan' prints are MIA for opening night oops
	BART: Lucas, Coppola keep to the present future history
	REVIEW/MUSIC: Chicago, Hall & Oates revive great sounds good bands
	REVIEW/FILM: Disney recycles 1961 hit with 'Parent Trap' (Alan Silvestri scores)
	Can't We All Get Along? that's right
	Irish Dancer Michael Flatley bows out in style tap tap
	`Saving Private Ryan' Tops at Box and the score?
	MGM, Sony prepare to battle over Bond play the music
	REVIEW/FILM: 'Mafia!' spoofs gangster movies (Gianni Frizzelli scores)
	REVIEW/FILM: Jackson, Spacey give 'Negotiator' sparks (Graeme Revell scores)
	REVIEW/FILM: 'Disturbing Behavior' sloppy, cliche-ridden (Mark Snow scores with overkill)
	HEAT: Antonio Banderas Going From Black Mask to White ole
	Apple: "Disagreements" with MS kick em
	FEATURE: Spielberg, a goofy kid with a flare for movies good boy
	ARCHERD: Spielberg salutes the men of D-Day war stuff
	Zarticles - missives about Hans and the gang.

---

As you can gather, I am a so-called fan of movie composer, Hans Zimmer. His works include Power Of One, The Rock, Broken Arrow, Crimson Tide, The Lion King , Backdraft and Rainman to name just a few of the (50) I have. You can view a list of scores, and listen to some samples at Media Ventures where he is now based. A list of his entire filmography can be found here.

One of his 1996 projects was Tony Scott's Tristar Pictures movie, The Fan . Despite poor reviews and slow box office, I get good juice from the soundtrack score!

Columbia Classics also had the privilege of Hans working on Whole Wide World that year. The European scene also had a re-visit on Nic Roeg's Two Deaths. His last project for 1996 was the new Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston-starrer, The Preacher's Wife by Penny Marshall. His major 1997 assignment was The Peacemaker, while his current achievement is As Good As It Gets!

For mucho more & up-to-date info, click

Really, I just appreciate his music; he does have a lot of help as well. I am sure that you may come to understand my appreciation of his talent, like many others in this world (we do exist) - it takes a little patience and relaxation ...

However, I do have a normal (but eventful, albeit unusual) life...lol.

I grew up in the tropical Pacific Island group of Fiji, with a Catholic upbringing, and became a 'saved' Christian before leaving home on my recent study/travel experience. Visit Tracey for some inspiration! See Our Daily Bread for daily devotions. On a spiritual note, I've come to enjoy Touched By An Angel. On the music side, the WOW compilation series is recommended!

Wales (UK) was my first other home for 2 years (making trips to Italy and Canada), then Australia for 5 more years (making a trip to New Zealand, and the USA), the USA again for 9 months, and now I'm back in Fiji (for a few years) to work. Have just started as a TV presenter, and gone commercial with my webmastering as IMC.

I attended the University of South Australia, where I learned web publishing (as part of a Communications degree). I am proud to have also attended the United World College of the Atlantic aka AC, which allowed a few of us to be crazy . I have been on the Net since January, 1996; and you can view my résumé here.

One of the ways I supported myself, was by offering my services as a Home Entertainment (AV) Consultant at Myer Grace Bros on weekends with Theo Bellas. I am quite happy to help people with solving their audio-visual and musical wants; I use and recommend Yamaha Audio (used to sell 'em!).

Here's a mug to keep you going ...

Dumb and Dumber (To the extreme)
aka Yums and T, aka S. Goose and Crazy (sounds like) ...
From Fiji discovering in Australia.

Here's a report on Fiji, by Vendela interviewed by Letterman.

T happens to be Mr. Boombastic, sort of fantastic, but really was my flatmate. lol....aka room-mate, not quite dorm-mate, shared my flat/apartment. As part of sharing, I taught him how to cook, and he is now Master chef!!! lol. Now, it's back to Fiji for a new chapter in life.

Tony's taste in music stems in reggae (which the stars of The Fan, Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes, are fans of), and preferences include Lucky Dube and Bob Marley. He is an avid rugby , and volleyball player not unlike myself.

Apart from researching movies daily at Reuters, and collecting soundtrack scores, I have appreciation for vocal musicians such as Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan and Tara MacLean. Other female artists such as Enya, Sissel and Loreena McKeenitt also catch my attention. This field includes veterans Clannad. On another note, Alison Krauss, and Donna Lewis have caught my ear. Almost forgot to include cool African music...Johhny Clegg & Savuka, Miriam Makeba and others sure do keep me moving, especially African scores. I like a touch of World Music, and Jazz as well, the legends, and Mark Isham for one. I'm partial to a few opera pieces as well, and the standard classical pieces. Port wine is a good combination on a winter's night...or a tropical rainy day.

In slight contrast to the movie composers I adore, like James Newton Howard - Howinfo, Mark Mancina - Mancinfo, Sam Cardon - Cardinfo, and Alan Williams - Willinfo, instrumentalists such as Yanni and John Tesh are part of my collection.

On a 'musical' note, and an Irish flavour, let the Lord Of The Dance phenomenon engulf you. The talent of Michael Flatley is showcased in a unique display of theatre and music; the presence of Anne Dudley is felt! Start tapping with this groovy cue by Ronan Hardiman.

Update yourself with The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 heard on Adelaide's SAFM. And talking about funny, visit Zimmer fan Andrew's Page. Featured on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' was Grier/Greer Barnes - an astounding stand-up comic with great impersonations! Recently, Adam Sandler & Damon Wayans spoofed the most previously overplayed song on radio in Bulletproof. And here's a hilarious take on the Horner/Dion song Fiji-style, My Heart Will Grog On (Bilibili Mix).

Here are some eclectic sounds that I appreciate from David Sanborn and his Bang Bang , Nova Nova with their sublime Tones , Geoff Smith, Ottmar Liebert, the Hilliard Ensemble featuring Norway's Jan Gabarek on saxaphone, Sigma from Secret Garden - a lilting blend of Irish violins, against Norwegian soundscapes, Jeff & Joan Beal's A Child Is Born , and get Clubbed To Death with Rob D!

These are just a few of many artists I follow and collect, from different genres. This initial list is a fragment of my diverse interests, and should not polarise your impressions. If you can't wait, be informed with these upcoming releases in the USA.

Ambience, percussion, solo trumpet, solo piano, unique vocals = passion for me.

FAQs!

What is yumbiosis?	Who is a pashmonger?
What is a yumbo?	Who/what are Zoodles?
What is a wootie?	What is a paradog?
What are 'abberations'?	What do people do that dogs don't?
Who is a 'pooftah'?	Where did 'Hush Puppie' emanate from?
What is kissmeosis?	What is a Zimmerite?
What is lol?	What is smelloricious?