Notes from above the ultimate life – mark mckenzie recording date: thursday, september 12, 2011

NOTES FROM ABOVE THE ULTIMATE LIFE – MARK MCKENZIE

RECORDING DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

GUEST: MARK MCKENZIE (PHONE)

PHONE: [phone]

HOSTS: TOM LOEWE & SISTER SARAH BURDICK

FOR BROADCAST: SEPTEMBER 15, 18 & 21, 2013

RIGHTS ALL BMI

CONTACT: WWW.MARKMCKENZIE.ORG

CD Track Song Title Time Details Air Time

The Ultimate Life 1 As Long as You are Alive 2:39 In Full 00:00

I will be Too

The Gift of Family
The Ultimate Life 2 I Love You Mama 2:10 In Full

The Ultimate Life 4 Being Laughed at 1:16 In Full

The Gift of Dreams
The Ultimate Life 5 The Golden List 1:27 In Full

The Gift of Gratitude
The Ultimate Life 6 Eager Beaver 2:49 Full/Fade

The Gift of Work
INTERMISSION

The Ultimate Life 14 Stinkin’ Rich 1:58 In Full 30:00

The Gift of Money

The Ultimate Life 7 Shared Dreams 2:06 In Full

The Gift of Friendship

The Ultimate Life 8 A Leader of Men 1:14 In Full

The Gift of Learning
The Ultimate Life 11 Facing Failure 2:47 In Full

The Gift of Problems

The Ultimate Life 20 Life’s Greatest Fortunes are 2:12 Full/Fade

the Ones Closest to You

MARK McKENZIE
Mark McKenzie has studied composition with such well-known composers as Pierre Boulez, Witold Lutoslawski, and Morten Lauridsen.
Mark is best known for his work in film where, over the years, he has orchestrated the scores for about 70 films. He became a close associate with the legendary Academy Award Winning composer Jerry Goldsmith, and assisted with orchestration and composition duties on Goldsmith’s final 7 films. 
McKenzie has assisted other composers as well such as John Barry, Danny Elfman, Mark Isham, John Powell, Marc Shaiman, Alan Silvestri, and John Williams. His orchestrations for these composers are available on over 65 soundtracks including the Academy Award winning DANCES WITH WOLVES, Academy nominated MEN IN BLACK, GOODWILL HUNTING, and THE PATRIOT, and blockbusters such as SPIDERMAN I&II, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, BATMAN RETURNS, ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN, A FEW GOOD MEN, NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and LILO AND STITCH.
Mark’s own award-winning original scores have a distinctive musical voice that is (quote) “expressive and diverse.” Directors speak of Mark’s incredibly stirring themes using words like: “timeless,” “epic,” and “intensely human.” The Los Angeles Times, Daily Variety, and numerous film music magazines and websites often mention Mark’s gift for “ravishing melodies” -- describing his music as: “magical, majestic, soul-stirring, full of celebration, power, and deep emotion.”
His seventeen original scores are available on compact disc through Intrada Records, Varese Sarabande Records, Warner Bros’ Word Records and for digital download on itunes and amazon.com. Outside of film, Mark’s music has also been utilized on the Olympics, the Academy Awards, and Disney World,
Mark’s a member of The Motion Picture Academy, The Television Academy, The Society of Composers and Lyricists, and the BMI performing rights organization. 

OPENING:
TL : WELCOME TO NOTES FROM ABOVE, THE PROGRAM THAT EXPLORES THE INTERSECTION OF MUSIC AND FAITH…
MY NAME IS TOM LOEWE…
SSB AND I’M SISTER SARAH BURDICK…
TL: …AND WE JUST HEARD THE BEAUTIFUL OPENING TRACK TO A NEW FILM ENTITLED THE GREAT MIRACLE, WHICH WILL BE RELEASED IN DECEMBER OF THIS YEAR. THE GREAT MIRACLE IS A FILM THAT EXPLORES THE HEALING AND SALVATIONAL POWER OF THE CATHOLIC MASS, AND THE MUSIC – WHICH WE WILL FEATURE TODAY– IS BY ONE OF HOLLYWOOD’S GREAT FILM COMPOSERS, MARK McKENZIE – WHO IS OUR GUEST TODAY ON NOTES FROM ABOVE.
BEFORE WE BRING MARK ON, I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE MUSIC WE’RE GOING TO HEAR TODAY IS ONE OF THE FINEST CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITIONS THAT I’VE HEARD IN MY 12 YEARS AS CO-HOST OF NOTES FROM ABOVE – THIS IS A STUNNING WORK OF ART. BUT BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER, LET ME TELL YOU A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MARK MCKENZIE (READ BIO)
SSB: WELOME MARK, IT’S A GREAT HONOR TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY ON NOTES FROM ABOVE…