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Why Handel?

posted 14 years ago by LCShackley
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The first two musical pieces on the soundtrack are taken from Handel's MESSIAH.

Can anyone figure out a logical reason for this? Or was it just another 60s 'tweak' at tradition?

[–] TabbyS 14 years ago

Because it's shamelessly easy to mock God for fame and money.

Either that, or because of their respect and reverence for our God and His generous gift of grace.

Tabby S.

[–] LCShackley 14 years ago

My guess is you were right the first time.

[–] TabbyS 14 years ago

Wikipedia cited Paul Mazursky as an atheist.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Mazursky

My guess is that there's absolutely no correlation between not showing any love for our God, lack of respect for those whose work honors Him, and being an atheist.

Tabby S.

[–] PretoriaDZ 14 years ago

When people make a great discovery or receive something unexpected, they sometimes shout "Hallelujah!" That's what I took the music to depict, the "insights" that were taking place at the Institute. Personally, I think all that stuff is a bunch of granola and a very poor substitute for a personal relationship with God, but to use the vernacular, everyone is free to do their own thing.

[–] Rheli 10 years ago

I was wondering too. Theorizing that probably either because it's akin to a religious experience or because Handel doesn't get any royalties.

[–] CoriSCapnSkip (1562) 5 years ago

No idea but loved what they did with the drums there.