Reply to: RE>(idm) In defense of Orbital (was
seconded - and i would also like to add that i just joined this list and aimee's
reply is the first mail i opened - i like this list already if these are the
sort of debates going on - cheers
iain
ps. even if they only did it for the money would it mean "selling out"? and,
secondly, "the sinner" (b-side) is very good imho.
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Date: 3/18/97 4:16 PM
To: Iain Newton
From: Aimee Merritt
Orbital have been wanting to make soundtracks for years and have
repeatedly said so in interviews. If they were offered the Saint, why
shouldn't they take it? Just because it's a Hollywood film? Since they are
so enamored with John Barry's music, I'm sure the prospect of making a
spy theme was what appealed to them rather than the enormous wads
of cash that they're undoubtedly earning. Selling out usually implies doing
something solely for monetary reward instead of for personal
gratification. By this logic, Orbital are far from selling out-- they are
finally
getting to do what they've wanted to do for some time.