> Richard Strauss wrote an oppera called The rose knight and John Williams
> used a track for the rouge city scene. Does anybody know the name of the
> track ?
I think John Williams was also inspired by the music of
> Richard Robbins.
thanks.

Richard Robbins, the composer behind "Remains of the Day" - great comparision! Yes, he undoubtely "borrowed" some from his hypnotic, pulsating style, especially in opening wonderful "The Mecha World". There are also to be hear some inspirations by Philip Glass if You'll listen closely to rhythms of "The Mecha World" and "Abandoned in the Woods". This score is masterpiece.