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“The Human Spark” with Alan Alda – PBS

After countless years on this planet – a new human burst upon the scene, apparently unannounced.

It was us. What is the nature of human uniqueness? Where did the Human Spark ignite, and when? And perhaps most tantalizingly, why?

In a three-part PBS series, Alan Alda takes these questions personally, visiting with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participating directly in many experiments – including the detailed examination of his own brain.

Watch the trailer here.

Watch Part 1 HERE
Watch Part 2 HERE
Watch Part 3 HERE

Opening Tease
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“Ancient Skulls”
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“Forest Primeval”
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“Wandering”
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The Everglades used to span from Lake Okeechobee in central Florida all the way down to Florida Bay. Now only 25% of the historic Everglades remains. The visitor’s center,and the film featured there, shows how incredibly precious this fading resource truly is.

“Everglades Energy”
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“A Real Tour”
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“Everglades Evening”
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“Everglades Close”
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The Power of Forgiveness is a dramatic documentary film for PBS that takes an honest look at the intensity of human anger and grief.It is a collection of seven short stories that profile some of the most dramatic transgressions imaginable, and explores the role forgiveness holds in various faith traditions and examines how the scientific community is now measuring the physical and mental benefits of letting go of grief and resentment.

Watch the film HERE
Watch the trailer HERE

“Vietnamese Monk”
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“Ireland Rising”
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“The Garden”
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“Closing Credits”
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Jazzy TV Spot for Emirates Airlines

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“Korean War Stories” – PBS – National Emmy Winner

Hosted by Walter Cronkite, Korean War Stories allows veterans to share their memories of a very difficult and brutal war. Not only does it tell the story of the war and its effect on the men and women who fought, but it also shows how these veterans sacrificed and effort helped stabilize America and the world during the early years of the Cold War. This documentary won the Emmy for Best Historical Documentary.

Watch the film on PBS

Opening Theme
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“Battle”
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“Frozen War”
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“Unbelievable Aftermath”
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“Remembering”
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“Water Blues, Green Solutions” – PBS

“Water Blues, Green Solutions” – PBS

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Hosted by Majora Carter, this PBS Special explores the ways in which everyday people can have a dramatic impact in saving our planet. The music score features country, blues, and even 70’s funk.

Watch the film HERE

“Water Blues Open”
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“Pedal Steel”
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“Dry Desert”
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“70’s Funk – Sort of…”
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“After The Hoedown”
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“Country Avenue”
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“Coming On Out”
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“Twelve-Bar Swing”
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This 90-minute PBS film highlights the beginnings of what is now the State of North Carolina, from the years when thousands of Native-Americans prospered, through the first visitors and the “Lost Colony,” early colonial development and growth in the 17th and 18th centuries, followed by the horrors of warfare against the once-powerful Tuscarora. It is truly the story of North Carolina’s -and America’s – beginnings.

Watch the film HERE.

“Indian Dawn”
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“Fall Morning”
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“Eve of Battle”
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Click here to see the film.

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“Epilog”

“Epilog”

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Summing up the amazing story of the British in the earliest days of World War II
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“Architects”

“Architects”

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Cross-cultural driving theme
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“Zinc Is More Than You May Think!”

“Zinc Is More Than You May Think!”

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Don’t laugh. An original piece for the Zinc Council (no kidding!), this job gave me a chance to write big band music, using 18 musicians from Air Force Airmen of Note, plus live strings. A lot of fun to compose and record!
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“Late Night Study”

“Late Night Study”

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Harvard students and their determination. Piano, upright bass, cymbals
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