The Greatest Good Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.10/10 from 19 votes
Tags: united states forest service
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Synopsis

Part One: The Fight for Conservation In an era of unchecked exploitation, a new breed of leaders emerges with radical ideas about adopting practices that benefit the greatest portion of the population.

Part Two: Building the System In its early decades, the U.S. Forest Service had to invent the tools and policies needed to manage public lands. Natural and social disasters including catastrophic fires and the Great Depression had a powerful influence on the young agency.

Part Three: Boom! World War II transformed the nation, as well as the U.S. Forest Service. The agency shifted from a stewardship role, caring for the land, to the role of production, fulfilling postwar demands. This was the time when the multiple use concept was put into action, and also the time when conflicts began to develop among competing interests.

Part Four: The Greatest Good? With a more outspoken public and increased environmental activism challenging the interests of logging and ranching communities, the Forest Service found it difficult to determine the greatest good. A new scientific understanding of ecosystems helped form a vision for public land management that continues to evolve and guide the U.S. Forest Service.

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Play Title Artist
The Greatest Good
This Is Me
The Greatest Show
Rewrite The Stars
A Million Dreams
A Million Dreams (Reprise)
Come Alive
The Other Side
Never Enough
Tightrope
Never Enough (Reprise)
From Now On
A Million Dreams - Reprise
Come Alive (with Years & Years and Jess Glynne)
The Other Side (with MAX & Ty Dolla $ign)

User reviews

Kenneth Garcia
2/10

Additionally, I felt that the music failed to reflect the dynamic evolution of the U.S. Forest Service as described in Part Two. The soundtrack did not effectively convey the challenges faced by the agency during natural disasters and the Great Depression. It missed the opportunity to create a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Michelle Moore
10/10

In Part Two, the music beautifully reflects the challenges faced by the U.S. Forest Service in building a system to manage public lands. The soundscape evokes the struggles and innovations of the agency during times of natural disasters and economic turmoil.

Melissa Wilson
6/10

The music in The Greatest Good skillfully reflects the challenges faced by the U.S. Forest Service in building a system to manage public lands during times of natural and social disasters. The soundtrack effectively conveys the agency's struggles and triumphs in inventing tools and policies to navigate through difficult times.

Emily Martin
10/10

The transformation of the U.S. Forest Service during World War II in Part Three is expertly portrayed through the soundtrack. The shift from stewardship to production, and the conflicts that arose, are conveyed through the dynamic and evolving music, capturing the essence of a changing era.

Nancy Young
7/10

The use of different musical styles and instruments throughout the soundtrack adds depth and emotion to the storytelling, enhancing the viewer's connection to the struggles and triumphs of the characters involved in the conservation movement. The music truly elevates the viewing experience and makes the documentary even more engaging and memorable.

Donald King
6/10

The soundtrack of The Greatest Good masterfully portrays the transformation of the U.S. Forest Service during World War II, capturing the shift from stewardship to production and the conflicts that arose among competing interests. The music effectively conveys the complexities of managing public lands during a time of increased environmental activism and shifting priorities.

Daniel Taylor
8/10

The soundtrack of The Greatest Good effectively captures the essence of each era portrayed in the documentary, from the fight for conservation to the challenges faced by the U.S. Forest Service. The music helps to set the tone and immerse the viewer in the historical context of each part.

Laura Williams
5/10

The soundtrack of The Greatest Good effectively captures the spirit of conservation and the fight for environmental protection during a time of unchecked exploitation. The music conveys a sense of urgency and determination that resonates with the radical ideas of the emerging leaders.

Kenneth Johnson
10/10

The soundtrack of The Greatest Good perfectly captures the era of conservationism and radical ideas in Part One. The music conveys a sense of urgency and determination that aligns perfectly with the theme of fighting for the greater good.

Emily Walker
3/10

I found the soundtrack of The Greatest Good to be quite underwhelming. The music did not effectively capture the intensity and passion of the fight for conservation depicted in Part One. It lacked the emotional depth needed to convey the struggles and triumphs of the leaders pushing for change.