General Knowledge Quiz

[GRALISTAIR]

Did she die in 2001?

No- way before that

I think that the image is connected with 2001 A Space Odyssey, but I can't find any connection between it and Natalie Wood!

I am at the same point - definitely 2001 A Space Odyssey - Stanley Kubrick but can not think of any connection between that and Natalie Wood

 

[nlogax]

Time for a clue?

Doesn't necessarily have to be Kubrick.

 

[EbbwJunction1]

I admit that I've looked again at t'Internet, and I'll offer Arthur C Clarke, who co-wrote the screenplay (with Stanley Kubrick) for 2001 A Space Odyssey and was a lifelong proponent of space travel.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

But still begs the question of how it is related to Natalie Wood.

 

[EbbwJunction1]

But still begs the question of how it is related to Natalie Wood.

Yes, I missed that, didn't I ....? It's probably because I haven't a clue!!

 

[nlogax]

I can see this question running for a while unless someone has a brainstorm to figure it out.

 

[SuspectUsual]

Was she filming a sci-fi film when she died?

 

[nlogax]

You're getting closer. It's the name of a person I'm looking for.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

I can see this question running for a while unless someone has a brainstorm to figure it out.

Why do I feel you have cleverly given a massive clue? She supposedly had an affair with Christopher Walken which allegedly pissed of Wagner - was she caught flirting on the boat and hence the suspicious circumstances. of her death. Brainstrom has an incredibly similar plot to 2001 Space Odyssey

 

[nlogax]

Don't think I can give any more clues without effectively giving the game away..but you're so close.

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Thanks to Mr Pedia, I think that the connection is Douglas Trumbull who contributed to, or was responsible for, the special photographic effects of 2001: A Space Odyssey and directed Brainstorm.

If it isn't ….. this time, I really do give up!!

 

[nlogax]

Thanks to Mr Pedia, I think that the connection is Douglas Trumbull who contributed to, or was responsible for, the special photographic effects of 2001: A Space Odyssey and directed Brainstorm.

If it isn't ….. this time, I really do give up!!

Bingo! I was beginning to fear no-one would get it. The floor is all yours..

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Thank you, although as I say, Mr W Pedia was a great help!!

The Beatles Concerto is an instrumental musical medley of tunes from songs by The Beatles, recorded in 1979. Can you tell me the two well known composers who were involved in the project, together with any of the tunes fifteen tunes that are included on the album?

 

[MotCO]

John Williams and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Hey Jude.

 

[EbbwJunction1]

John Williams and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Hey Jude.

Neither of these two composers were involved, but Hey Jude was one of the tunes; thanks.

 

[MotCO]

Neither of these two composers were involved, but Hey Jude was one of the tunes; thanks.

Elton John and Gerry Rafferty

 

[MotCO]

Paul Simon and Richard Rogers

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Elton John and Gerry Rafferty

Paul Simon and Richard Rogers

No, none of those, sorry.

 

[MotCO]

Burt Bacharach

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Burt Bacharach

No, not him, either.

I'll give you some clues tomorrow morning if no-one gets anything.

 

[xotGD]

Let's try the too obvious: John Lennon and Paul McCartney?

 

[MotCO]

Carl Davis (husband of Jean Bogt, and presumably a Liverpool connection)?

 

[MotCO]

Carl Davis (husband of Jean Bogt, and presumably a Liverpool connection)?

And sticking with Carls, how about Carl Orff and Karl Jenkinson? Or how about Andre Previn?

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Let's try the too obvious: John Lennon and Paul McCartney?

Carl Davis (husband of Jean Bogt, and presumably a Liverpool connection)?

And sticking with Carls, how about Carl Orff and Karl Jenkinson? Or how about Andre Previn?

None of those, I'm afraid, so here's a couple of clues for you.

The original recording from 1979 was arranged by the first composer, and included the interpretation and performance of two concert pianists (there's a bonus if you can get them, as well) as well as accompaniment from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The composer is best known for his film scores, although one of them is used every year for a very different activity.

The actual work, though, dates from 1977, when it was composed by someone who is much better known as a composer of choral works. These are seen as principally carols, although he's been responsible for much more than just those works.

Finally, here are the initials of some of the works included in the Concerto: SLY; Y; HT&E; TL≀ LitSWD; MSH; AHDK .... any thoughts?

 

[MotCO]

Henri Mancini, Mantovani, Tony Hatch, Richard Rogers, Keith Mansfield? The Long & Winding Road, Yesterday, A Hard Day's (K)Night, Here There and Everywhere

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Henri Mancini, Mantovani, Tony Hatch? The Long & Winding Road, Yesterday, A Hard Day's (K)Night, Here There and Everywhere

None of the composers, but the titles are all correct; thanks.

 

[xotGD]

John Barry?

 

[EbbwJunction1]

John Barry?

He's not the right one, but you're not too far away from the first composer.

 

[MotCO]

None of the composers, but the titles are all correct; thanks.

Ennio Morricone?

 

[MotCO]

Howard Goodall?