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seafarer62 · 12-12-2008, 10:56 PM

Answers to Geo Steve:

1. I meant two thumbs "up", not out. Whoops.

2. I think tickets were $7.50/each. At the Minnesota Science Musuem, you can pay just to watch the Omnitheater film. There is a price break if you do the Museum/Film combo.

3. The conservation officer is the working hero in the film. I hate to spoil the film for those who would like to see it. But there is a very emotional connection between the Conservation Officer and an individual fish. Fascinating example of how wonderous the natives of this lake truly are.

I think Gordon's involvement is just allowing the rights to the song to be used. The song is so tied in to Lake Superior, the melody and the lake have joined in the mind of many. Gordon has a loyal following in Minnesota and the producers of the film were very savvy using the song to remind baby boomers of that night 33 years ago. The song has so many meanings: Geography, History, Meteorology, Technology, Indian legends, Business Dealings, Bonds among the co-workers on the ship, Religion, Mortality, and those left behind. Probably are a few more I could have mentioned. Mixing all this into a 6 minutes song was complete genius and inspiration.

Hope all Corfid members get a chance to see it.

John/Minnesota

12-12-2008, 10:56 PM	#5
seafarer62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Forest Lake, MN USA Posts: 286	Re: Mysteries of the Great Lakes Answers to Geo Steve: 1. I meant two thumbs "up", not out. Whoops. 2. I think tickets were $7.50/each. At the Minnesota Science Musuem, you can pay just to watch the Omnitheater film. There is a price break if you do the Museum/Film combo. 3. The conservation officer is the working hero in the film. I hate to spoil the film for those who would like to see it. But there is a very emotional connection between the Conservation Officer and an individual fish. Fascinating example of how wonderous the natives of this lake truly are. I think Gordon's involvement is just allowing the rights to the song to be used. The song is so tied in to Lake Superior, the melody and the lake have joined in the mind of many. Gordon has a loyal following in Minnesota and the producers of the film were very savvy using the song to remind baby boomers of that night 33 years ago. The song has so many meanings: Geography, History, Meteorology, Technology, Indian legends, Business Dealings, Bonds among the co-workers on the ship, Religion, Mortality, and those left behind. Probably are a few more I could have mentioned. Mixing all this into a 6 minutes song was complete genius and inspiration. Hope all Corfid members get a chance to see it. John/Minnesota