April 2007 Archives
I used to use the blog to rant a lot. I might sometime still. But today I just wanted to share something small that I appreciated.
I called up this online store that I just ordered some software on to ask them when the software I ordered would be available (finding out after placing the order that it's not in stock / backordered).
I never spoke to a customer service rep. I was on hold and in queue as is typical when you call customer service. But instead of annoying music or even semi-decent music... they had stand up comedy playing. Jerry Seinfeld. So I'm sitting there on hold just laughing. Awesome idea! I mean, what better of a way is there to get your customers in a good mood for whatever conversation they want to have with you? Or even to diffuse the suckiness of being on hold? I'd call up and hold just to listen, hehe. So yeah. After enjoying Jerry for a few minutes I just thought "I'll just e-mail them my question", and hung up with a smile.
I so appreciate the little things in life.
Ahh, I love my 80's childhood. A few months ago I got talking to Dan about the pan pipe music in the Karate Kid II forum, and started searching for the score online. Turns out it was never released on CD, though I think you could find some music from the first movie online. Disappointing, to say the least.
Then a few weeks back I stumbled across this on one of the film score sites I visit from time to time-- Varese Sarabande released a limited collector's edition of all 4 soundtracks! (only 2500 made). You know, it's been so long since I watched those movies that I think I was too young to truly appreciate how awesome the music from those movies is. I don't even think I've seen Karate Kid 3 and 4, but even the music from the first two would be worth it.
Ahh, I remember the days when for Halloween I'd wear my karate pajamas and we'd make a bandana to be like Daniel-san. This music is awesome-- it's great film music and has the bonus of all this nostalgia!
(I really do need to start up a blog just for film music. Gah.)
