[Ceana]

As an author I find inspiration in many things. Film soundtracks are such an inspiration to me. The various movements are written to generate a certain "feeling" be it a battle scene or the background music to a conversation between a father and his daughter. One of my favorite film composers has always been Elmer Bernstein. His music has increased my enjoyment of many films. Who can forget the rousing theme from "The Magnificent Seven" or the simple beauty of "To Kill a Mocking Bird." Mr. Bernstein wrote amazing scores for movies like "The Ten Commandments" and "West Side Story." His last movie score was "The Gangs of New York" which quite frankly is the only thing good about it. IMHO.

Why am I posting this? Elmer Bernstein died yesterday at the age of 82 and I just wanted to say something about it. Why post it here? His haunting music from "To Kill a Mocking Bird" is what I listen to when I write my Elves. Because of that, it just seemed right to post this among you. I'm going to miss Elmer, but I'll remember him whenever I hear his music. My Elves will remember too.

Thanks for letting me say this.

Ceana