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"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" -- Theme Music

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcx3WFDw6z8]

This haunting piece was composed by Alex North (1910-1991), who wrote the music for more than 50 films during the nearly 40 years he worked in Hollywood.

The American composer was nominated for an Academy Award 15 times (including Best Original Music Score in 1967 for [i]Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?[/i]), but never won a competitive Oscar. However, in 1986, he became the first composer to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Academy.

Presented by Quincy Jones, the Academy Honorary Award was given to North "in recognition of his brilliant artistry in the creation of memorable music for a host of distinguished motion pictures".

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Vivaci

Such an intense and intriguing piece of music, Pah. You always pay attention to music, and enjoy the intricacies thereof.

I went and looked up Alex North, and he’s composed music for such iconic movies like Cleopatra and a Streetcar named Desire! 😻Thanks for sharing this...Mr North certainly deserves the recognition.

I’m watching the movie [i][b][i]Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf [/i][/b][/i]now...I hope it’s not a horror 😬

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci Thank you, my dear. He certainly deserves the recognition, and to be long-remembered for his brilliant work.

Well now. It kind of is a horror story. 😱 😅

Vivaci

@Rutterman You’re 18 hours too late!!! I literally watched for 2 hours waiting for the story to not be a horror...😖🤭

Even ffwded a few times in my sleep...😅 but that mood emoji on your comment is exactly how must’ve looked last night...that face with my heart in my hands...terrified! 😆

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci It's a very intense drama, and a fascinating one too. Never a dull moment. 😬

Vivaci

@Rutterman I’m going to strangle you! 😩

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci Haha. Why? It's a great film. Now you can strike viewing it off your bucket list. 🤪

Vivaci

@Rutterman I’m not watching such movies alone...you either be next to me, or warn me beforehand. It’s definitely a morbid mindfuck! 🤕

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci Well hell's bells. I didn't tell you to go watch the film. 😅

Vivaci

😅 Nah...but you know I will if you mention it! @Rutterman

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci Look on the bright side. The Benny Hill spoof, "Who's Afraid of Virgin Wool?", will make much more sense now that you've seen the movie. 😀

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVb5EBSNKTw&list=LL&index=1]

George: "Men like me don't grow on trees, you know."
Martha: "No, they SWING from them!"

🤣 🤣

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Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci You're veddy, veddy welcome, Miz. Thought you'd appreciate this. 😄 😘

Did you notice how much he actually sounded like Richard Burton? Pretty impressive.

Vivaci

@Rutterman heehee...I did indeed. Always love your surprises...😄🥰💗

Yup...truly impressive! I loved how he began the script with that iconic snack munching grumpy husband look. 😅 Nailed it to the T! 🤭

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci Hahaha. He was a brilliant comedian. I wish he was still around. 😞

Vivaci

Yup! That slapstick comedy is what I miss these days. I think Joan Sims also worked with him, right? @Rutterman

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci I'm not sure. She might have.

Vivaci

@Rutterman I’m sure he’s running around the Heavens angels wrecking up hell and cheeky humor there too...😜😈

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Vivaci Oh yeah, no doubt. 😇 😈