[JLE] Yes, but how many people know it primarily as the Strauss, even the ones who know that's where it came from?

Well, me and Watty for a start... ;-) I've never even watched 2001. Nor, in fact, read the book.

I also knew it was Also Sprach, but since Raak said 'Film music' I replied with the title of the film. On a related note (maybe) it impressed me that 'classical' music was used for that film. Nothing dates a film so much as its soundtrack when a contemporary score is used - even more so when it tries to sound 'futuristic' - so it was a smart decision to choose something timeless, I think.

I heard the choice of music was more-or-less accidental though - something about that they just used Strauss as a test soundtrack but it seemed to fit so they used it for the final film.

I guess we need an appropriate swan song. This is the best I can think of.

Deee daah daah daah dee dah
Deee daah daah daah dee dah
Deee dah-di deeee dah-di dahh di dah dahhh
Deee daah daah daah di dah
Deee daah daah daah didi dada
Deee dah-di deeee dah-di dahh di dah dahhh

(key change, continues)