Thursday, April 10, 2014

A To Z Challenge: Independence Day "End Titles"


For my first A to Z Challenge ever, I'm highlighting a favorite track from various science fiction and fantasy movies, games, and TV shows. Feel free to press play and listen while you visit other A to Z participants.

Often considered Roland Emmerich's best film (and David Arnold's best score), Independence Day took the concept of alien invasion to a new level with 15 mile-wide ships that can wipe out a metropolis in a single blow. It demonstrated how powerful the human race can be if we would unite ourselves to a common purpose. How about it, folks?


There will be a new track tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by!

I'm David, and "that's what I call a close encounter ..."
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30 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 10, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Patriotic piece.
    And then they brought us Godzilla, and it was all downhill from there...

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  2. Crystal CollierApril 10, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    I saw this movie about 8 times in the first two weeks it was out on tape. Seriously. I think I have the the thing memorized. It's the only thing everyone was watching, and I sit back and start quoting lines while everyone enjoyed it for the first time. It does have an excellent sound track though.

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  3. The Silver FoxApril 10, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Good choice for I! And thanks for visiting my blog, too!

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  4. DayDreamerApril 10, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    If the world would unite in a common purpose how powerful we would be. Great film, 'welcome to Earth', always makes me laugh.

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  5. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 10, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Hi David - yes if the world would unite in a compassionate, caring, considerate way .. life would be bliss and so much easier. I never say Independence Day - I thought about it though .. cheers Hilary

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  6. Chrys FeyApril 10, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    I love Independence Day! I can recite nearly the whole thing word for word. haha

    Maybe we need an alien invasion to unite us . . . although I wouldn't want 15 mile-wide ships to wipe us out. Eek! :P

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  7. Jean Katherine BaldridgeApril 10, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    I just got chills. You know how some people have a favorite blanket? My husband Jim puts this film on every single night when it is time for us to go to sleep. Or when HE thinks it is time for us to go to sleep. !!! When it is over, he wakes up and turns it on again. This goes on all night long. It has been around 7-8 years now...I loved this movie for years ... but now? It is as if it is a part of my total LIFE. I know all the music and think it contributes greatly...except: wow are the credits long at the end!!! :)

    jean

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  8. ilimaApril 10, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Hello boys...I'm baaaack! Great flick.

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  9. MysteryApril 10, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Oh, how I watched and watched this one when it came out. The ships were fantastically ominous. :)

    The Immarcescible Word

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  10. debi o'neilleApril 10, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Loved the music, love the soundtrack. Yesterday I listened to your music for quite a while as I commented on blogs. It made the day very do-able. :-) I'm doing the same today.
    Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com

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  11. RobinApril 10, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Good one David! I need to do like Debi and visit you first, just allow the music to play while I blog hop.

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  12. JakApril 10, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    I still love this movie to this day! I think it falls under that category of being able to watch it at any time. I also reference this movie a lot. To me, it's a classic!

    Oddly enough, I've barely paid much attention to the soundtrack, and back in the day that is about all I would buy. Movie soundtracks.

    Thanks for sharing this!

    Jak at The Cryton Chronicles & Dreams in the Shade of Ink

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  13. Kate LarkindaleApril 10, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Independence Day is my partner's favorite film...

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  14. the little princessApril 10, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    that is so true....the strength of unity is enormous, and when people unite, nothing is really impossible! this movie had a lot of take home messages and i loved it for that....thanks for sharing the music!

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  15. Teresa CypherApril 10, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    I watched it again just the day before yesterday. Great movie. One of Will Smith's best ever! All good acting. Nice choice!

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  16. Andrew LeonApril 10, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    You know, that movie made my 10 worst movies ever list.

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  17. Leslie S. RoseApril 10, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Here's a giggle for you - I own Independence Day on Laser Disk.

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  18. Wendy Tyler RyanApril 10, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Stargate is my favorite Roland Emmerich film and that goes for the score too.

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  19. J E OneilApril 10, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    As a movie, Independence Day is, shall we say, not the best, but I enjoy it anyway. The music is great, though.

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  20. D.G. HudsonApril 10, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    I liked Independence Day. We must have a common purpose to unite and overshadow individual wants. I liked the interactions between T.L Jones and Will Smith. I just hope we don't make our last stand in a casino. . .near area 51.

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  21. LuAnn @ BackPorchervationsApril 10, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    I make my family be quiet and listen to the President's pre-flight speech every time we see this movie! *lol*

    LuAnn Braley
    AJ's Hooligans @AtoZChallenge
    Back Porchervations

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  22. Liz BlockerApril 10, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    You know, it's really fun to have these songs playing in the background as I make my blog rounds :)

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  23. Roland D. YeomansApril 10, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    Fun coincidence: I am listening to this track on Pandora.com! It was a great movie and better soundtrack. I often listen to this as I write. Thanks

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  24. Patricia StolteyApril 10, 2014 at 9:23 PM









    I liked this movie....


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  25. SittieCatesApril 11, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    This movie is so cool. My cousin loves this, too.

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  26. Miranda HardyApril 11, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    I enjoyed that movie, even though I know others didn't. Have a great weekend David.

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  27. JerraleaApril 11, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    I don't know anything about science fiction, but I do believe that when united it's unbelievable what people can accomplish.

    Happy A-Zing!

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  28. Stephanie FarisApril 11, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I remember seeing that movie at the theater. They don't seem to make movies of that scope these days... Maybe it's just that I'm getting older and I don't enjoy them like I did in my 20s!

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  29. Laura ClipsonApril 11, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    I love this film, and the soundtrack is awesome too.

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  30. NicoleApril 14, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Man, I love this movie! My brother and I watched it all the time growing up. Will Smith's humor never gets old. ;)

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