On this day in music history - The Legend of Johnny Cash, by Johnny Cash (2005):

The Legend of Johnny Cash

Album by Johnny Cash,

released October 25, 2005.

Track list:

Cry! Cry! Cry!; Hey, Porter; Folsom Prison Blues; I Walk the Line; Get Rhythm; Big River; Guess Things Happen That Way; Ring Of Fire; Jackson; A Boy Named Sue (live); Sunday Morning Coming Down (live); Man In Black; One Piece at a Time; Highwayman; The Wanderer; Delia’s Gone; Rusty Cage; I’ve Been Everywhere; Give My Love to Rose; The Man Comes Around (early take); Hurt.

On this day in movie history - The Proposition (2005):

The Proposition

directed by John Hillcoat,

written by Nick Cave,

was released in Australia on October 6, 2005.
Music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

Cast:

Richard Wilson, Noah Taylor, Jeremy Madrona, Jae Mamuyac, Guy Pearce, Mick Roughan, Shane Watt, Ray Winstone, Robert Morgan, David Gulpilil, Bryan Probets, Oliver Ackland, Danny Huston, David Vallon, Daniel Parker, Carl Rush, Gary Waddell, Iain Gardiner, Emily Watson, Bogdan Koca, Sue Dwyer, Lance Medlin, John Hurt, David Wenham, Rodney Boschman, Boris Brkic, Ned Rose, Leah Purcell, Tom Budge, Tommy Lewis, Ralph Cotterill, Max Age, Jerry Solomon.

On this day in movie history - Serenity (2005):

Serenity

directed and written by Joss Whedon,

based on the 2002 series Firefly by Joss Whedon,

was released in the United States on September 30, 2005.
Music by David Newman.

Cast:

Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Ron Glass, Chiwetel Ejiofor, David Krumholtz, Michael Hitchcock, Sarah Paulson, Yan Feldman, Rafael Feldman, Nectar Rose, Tamara Taylor, Glenn Howerton, Hunter Ansley Wryn, Logan O'Brien, Erik Erotas, Demetra Raven, Jessica Huang, Marley McClean, Scott Kinworthy, Erik Weiner, Conor O'Brien, Peter James Smith, Weston Nathanson, Carrie 'CeCe' Cline, Chuck O'Neil, Amy Wieczorek, Tristan Jarred, Elaine Mani Lee, Terrence Hardy, Brian O'Hare, Ryan Tasz, Colin Patrick Lynch, Terrell Tilford, Joshua Michael Kwiat, Mischa Pfister, Antonio Rufino, Bobby Silva, David Sobolov, Linda Wang, Joss Whedon, Rick Williamson, Mark Winn.

On this day in music history - Sacred Songs, by Renée Fleming (2005):

Sacred Songs

Album by Renée Fleming,

released September 27, 2005.

Track list:

Ave Maria; Jesu bleibet meine Freude; Dank sei dir, Herr; Ave Maria, D839; Laudamus te; Panis Angelicus; Air: “He shall feed his Flock”; Simple Song; Pie Jesu; Domine Deus; Laudate Dominum omnes gentes; Air: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion; Abends will ich schlafen gehn; L’Adieu des bergers; Mariä Wiegenlied, Op.76/52; Amazing Grace.

On this day in music history - Mahler: Symphony No. 4; Berg: Sieben frühe Lieder, by Renée Fleming ... (2005):

Mahler: Symphony No. 4; Berg: Sieben frühe Lieder

Album by Renée Fleming, Claudio Abbado and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,

released September 26, 2005.

Track list:

Mahler: Symphony No. 4 - II. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast (Live); Mahler: Symphony No. 4 - III. Ruhevoll, poco adagio (Live); Mahler: Symphony No. 4 - IV. Wir geniessen die Himmlischen Freuden. Sehr behaglich (Live); Berg: 7 frühe Lieder (1928 Orch. Version) - No. 1, Nacht (Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2005); Berg: 7 frühe Lieder (1928 Orch. Version) - No. 2, Schilflied (Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2005); Berg: 7 frühe Lieder (1928 Orch. Version) - No. 3, Die Nachtigall (Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2005); Berg: 7 frühe Lieder (1928 Orch. Version) - No. 4, Traumgekrönt (Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2005); Berg: 7 frühe Lieder (1928 Orch. Version) - No. 5, Im Zimmer (Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2005); Berg: 7 frühe Lieder (1928 Orch. Version) - No. 6, Liebesode (Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2005); Berg: 7 frühe Lieder (1928 Orch. Version) - No. 7, Sommertage (Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2005).

On this day in movie history - A History of Violence (2005):

A History of Violence

directed by David Cronenberg,

written by Josh Olson,

was released in the United States on September 23, 2005.
Based on the graphic novel written by John Wagner and illustrated by Vince Locke.
Music by Howard Shore.

Cast:

Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Kyle Schmid, Sumela Kay, Gerry Quigley, Deborah Drakeford, Heidi Hayes, Aidan Devine, Bill MacDonald, Michelle McCree, Ian Matthews, R.D. Reid, Morgan Kelly, Martha Reilly, Jason Barbeck, Bruce Beaton, Neven Pajkic, Brendan Connor, Nick Antonacci, John Watson, Don Allison, Brittany Payer, Mitch Boughs, April Mullen, George King, Shawn Campbell, Stephen Arbuckle, Connor Price, Jacob Rolfe, Evan Rose, Michael Stevens.

On this day in music history - Have a Nice Day, by Bon Jovi (2005):

Have a Nice Day

Album by Bon Jovi,

released September 20, 2005.

Track list:

Have a Nice Day; I Want to Be Loved; Welcome to Wherever You Are; Who Says You Can’t Go Home; Last Man Standing; Bells of Freedom; Wildflower; Last Cigarette; I Am; Complicated; Novocaine; Story of My Life; Who Says You Can’t Go Home.

On this day in music history - B.B. King & Friends: 80, by B.B. King (2005):

B.B. King & Friends: 80

Album by B.B. King,
released September 13, 2005.

Track list:

Early in the Morning, by Van Morrison; Tired of Your Jive, by Billy Gibbons; The Thrill Is Gone, by Eric Clapton; Need Your Love So Bad, by Sheryl Crow; Ain’t Nobody Home, by Daryl Hall & John Oates, Daryl Hall; Hummingbird, by John Mayer; All Over Again, by Mark Knopfler; Drivin’ Wheel, by Glenn Frey; There Must Be a Better World Somewhere, by Gloria Estefan; Never Make Your Move Too Soon, by Roger Daltrey; Funny How Time Slips Away, by Bobby Bland; Rock This House, by Elton John.

On this day in music history - Opera Proibita by Cecilia Bartoli (2005):

Opera Proibita

Album by Cecilia Bartoli,

released September 12, 2005.

Track list:

All'arme si accesi guerrieri (Aria dell Pace); Mentre io godo (Aria della Speranza); Un pensiero nemico di pace; Vanne pentita a piangere; Sparga il senso lascivo veleno; Caldo Sangue; Come nembo che fugge col vento; Ecco negl'orti tuoi...Che dolce simpatico; Qui resta...L'alta Roma; Lascia la spina cogli la rosa; Ahi qual cordoglio...Doppio affetto; Si piangete pupille dolente; Ahi quanto cieca...Come foco allo splendore; Disserratevi oh porte d'Averno; Notte funesta...Ferma l'ali.

On this day in music history - Daphne, by Renée Fleming (2005):

Daphne

Album by Renée Fleming,

released September 12, 2005.

Music by Richard Strauss.

Track list:

Orchestereinleitung - “Kleontes!” / “Adrast”; Leb wohl du Tag; Leukippos, du?; Daphne! / “Mutter!” / “Wir warten dein”; Ei, so fliegt sie vorbei; Seid ihr um mich, der Hirten alle?; Ich grüße dich, weiser, erfahrener Fischer; Was führt dich her im niedern Gewande?; Nicht wollen die Götter; Dieser Kuß - dies Umarmen; Allüberall blüht Dionysos; Trinke, du Tochter!; Furchtbare Schmach dem Gotte!; Zu dir nun, Knabe!; Jeden heiligen Morgen; Was blendet so...Ich komme - ich komme; Unheilvolle Daphne!; Was erblicke ich?; Daphnes Verwandlung “Ich komme - ich komme”; Mondlichtmusik.

On this day in movie history - The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005):

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

directed by Scott Derrickson,

written by Scott Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman,

based on the book The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel by Felicitas D. Goodman,

was released in the United States on September 9, 2005.
Music by Christopher Young.
Inspired by the true 1975 Anneliese Michel case.

Cast:

Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Carpenter, Colm Feore, Joshua Close, Kenneth Welsh, Duncan Fraser, JR Bourne, Mary Beth Hurt, Henry Czerny, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Steve Archer, Arlene Belcastro, David Berner, Mary Black, Julian Christopher, Aaron Douglas, Lorena Gale, George Gordon, Iris Graham, Taylor Hill, Chelah Horsdal, John Innes, Jeff Johnson, Michael Jonsson, Katie Keating, Terence Kelly, Darrin Maharaj, Ryan McDonald, Marilyn Norry, Joanna Piros, Marsha Regis, Bobby Stewart, Clay St. Thomas, Cory Lee, Liduina Vanderspek, Andrew Wheeler, Ally Warren.

On this day in movie history - The Prophecy: Forsaken (2005):

The Prophecy: Forsaken

directed and written by Joel Soisson,

based on a story by John Sullivan,

was released in the United States on September 6, 2005.
Music by Joseph LoDuca.

Cast:

Kari Wuhrer, Daria Ciobanu, John Light, Jason Scott Lee, Tony Todd, Boris Petroff, Georgia Nica, Nicu Constantin, Vasilescu Valentin, Adrian Pavlovschi, George Grigore, Adriana Butoi, Smaranda Popescu, Mihai Verbi Chi, Dan Sandulescu, Alin Cristea, Cristian Iacob, Constantin Barbulescu, Jason London, Dicu Aurel.

On this day in movie history - Edmond (2005):

Edmond

directed by Stuart Gordon,

written by David Mamet,

based on the play by David Mamet,

was released at the Venice Film Festival in Italy on August 31, 2005.
Music by Bobby Johnston.

Cast:

William H. Macy, Frances Bay, Rebecca Pidgeon, Joe Mantegna, Denise Richards, Wendy Thompson, Vincent Guastaferro, Bai Ling, Matt Landers, Dulé Hill, Russell Hornsby, Aldis Hodge, Debi Mazar, Mena Suvari, Jeffrey Combs, Barry Cullison, George Wendt, Marcus Thomas, Lionel Mark Smith, Julia Stiles, Patricia Belcher, Wren T. Brown, Bruce A. Young, Dylan Walsh, Bokeem Woodbine, Jack Wallace, Michael Saad, Vanessa Born, Michael Calder, Mary Castro, Annette Harper, Elena Jovis, Steven Littles, Ryan March, Laurie Meghan Phelps, Blake Sherman, Patrick M. Strong, Saskia Vogel, Alexander von Roon.

On this day in movie history - Wolf Creek (2005):

Wolf Creek

directed and written by Greg McLean,

was released in Australia on July 23, 2005.
Inspired by the true Australian cases of Ivan Milat (1996) and Bradley Murdoch (2001).
Music by Frank Tétaz.

Cast:

John Jarratt, Cassandra Magrath, Kestie Morassi, Nathan Phillips, Gordon Poole, Guy O’Donnell, Phil Stevenson, Geoff Revell, Andy McPhee, Aaron Sterns, Michael Moody, Andrew Reimer, Vicki Reimer, Isabella Reimer, David Rock, Jenny Starvall, Guy Petersen, Paul Curran, Christian McMillan, Sean Gannon, Aaron J. March, Eddie White, Geoffrey Yu, Amy Schapel, Teresa Palmer, Bow Vayne, Renee Chomel, Noni Dunstone, John Henry Duncan, Chloe Gardner, Greg Sara, Renee Luna, Michael Soang, Niesha de Jong, Leesa Millhouse, Alex De Rosa, Darren Humphreys, Peter Alchin, Rory Walker, Jon Blaikie, Greg McLean, Jacob Francis Worrall.

On this day in movie history - War of the Worlds (movie & novel):

War of the Worlds

directed by Steven Spielberg,

written by Josh Friedman and David Koepp,

based on the novel The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells,

was released in the United States on June 29, 2005.
Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Music by John Williams.

Cast:

Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez, Lenny Venito, Lisa Ann Walter, Ann Robinson, Gene Barry, David Alan Basche, Roz Abrams, Michael Brownlee, Camillia Monet, Marlon Young, John Eddins, Peter Gerety, David Harbour, Miguel Antonio Ferrer, January LaVoy, Stephen Gevedon, Julie White, Marianne Ebert, Rafael Sardina, Amy Ryan, Erika LaVonn, Christopher Evan Welch, John Michael Bolger, Zoe Quist, Ana Maria Quintana, Lorelei Llee, Mark Manley, John Scurti, Becky Ann Baker, Mariann Mayberry, Jerry Walsh, Tommy Guiffre, Daniel Franzese, Ed Schiff, Ellen Barry, Amy Hohn, Dan Ziskie, David Conley, Daniel Eric Gold, Booker T. Washington, Eric Zuckerman, Daniel A. Jacobs, Asha R. Nanavati, Joaquin Perez-Campbell, Dendrie Taylor, James DuMont, Ben Ciaramello, Ricky Luna, Columbus Short, Kent Faulcon, Kevin Collins, Terry Thomas, Clay Bringhurst, Jorge-Luis Pallo, Suanne Spoke, Kirsten Nelson, Melody Garrett, Lauri Johnson, Takayo Fischer, Shanna Collins, Elizabeth Jayne Hong, Art Chudabala, Jeffrey Hutchinson, Dempsey Pappion, Chris Todd, Johnny Kastl, Juan Carlos Hernández, Bruce W. Derdoski Jr., John N. Morales.

Recommended reading:

The War of the Worlds

By H.G. Wells

First published 1898.

ISBN 10: 0451522761
ISBN 13: 9780451522764

Description:

No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man’s and yet as mortal as his own....

So begins The War of the Worlds, the science fiction classic that first proposed the possibility of intelligent life on other planets and has enthralled readers for generations. This compelling tale describes the Martian invasion of earth. When huge, tireless creatures land in England, complete chaos erupts. Using their fiery heat rays and crushing strength, the aliens just may succeed in silencing all opposition. Is life on earth doomed? Will mankind survive? A timeless view of a universe turned upside down, The War of the Worlds is an ingenious and imaginative look into the possibilities of the future and the secrets yet to be revealed.