Album Notes

Ask Not is a rare and compelling exploration of the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The film exposes the tangled political battles that led to the discriminatory law, and profiles charismatic young activists determined to abolish it. As wars in the Middle East rage on, Ask Not reveals personal stories of gay Americans who serve in combat under a veil of secrecy. Music score by composer Norman Arnold captures the underlying tension and conflict inherent in the film. The combination of traditional string writing balanced with a percussive underpinning provides a nuanced palette of sound. Ask Not follows Arnold's score for acclaimed war documentary "The War Tapes". Reviewed Los Angeles, April 08