JOHN WILLIAMS Fan Network

La-La Land Records Reissues John Williams’ JANE EYRE

15 May 2012, 9:36 pm

Next Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1 PM PST La-La Land Records is releasing 3 new titles – 2 recent video games scores and 1 classic score by John Williams

JANE EYRE
MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS
LLLCD 1214
LIMITED EDITION OF 2000 UNITS
Retail Price: $19.98

REISSUE PRODUCED BY LUKAS KENDALL
MASTERED BY DOUG SCHWARTZ AT MULLHOLLAND MUSIC
LINER NOTES BY JEFF ELDRIDGE
ART DIRECTION BY JIM TITUS

La La Land Records and Capitol Records are proud to reissue one of John Williams greatest scores, JANE EYRE, from the 1971 film starring George C Scott and Susannah York. For this CD reissue engineer Doug Schwartz worked from the ¼” 2 track stereo album masters from the Capitol EMI vault. The stunning 24 page booklet by Jim Titus features in depth liner notes by Williams historian Jeff Eldridge as well as reprints the notes from the original LP package. Sadly the complete recorded score has been lost to the ages and all that has survived is the LP masters. The tracks are identical to previous releases, but the sound has been greatly improved and Jim’s packaging is worth the price alone! While not the “definitive edition” we had hoped for, this release sure packs a wallop! If you never owned this score now is the time to pick it up!

This title goes on sale next Tuesday, May 22 at 1 pm at www.lalalandrecords.com and other fine online stores.

Discuss this topic in our forums

Filed under Miscellaneous.

Comments Off

Williams to Conduct ‘Tintin’, ‘War Horse’, ‘Fenway Fanfare’ in Boston

3 May 2012, 8:05 am

From BSO.org:

The orchestra welcomes Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams to the podium, June 1 and 2, for Film Night, a favorite program for Symphony Hall audiences each year. Mr. Williams, the highly acclaimed composer and conductor behind blockbuster films such as Jaws, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, celebrates his 80th birthday in 2012. Continue reading ‘Williams to Conduct ‘Tintin’, ‘War Horse’, ‘Fenway Fanfare’ in Boston’ »

Filed under Concert Works, The Adventures of Tintin, War Horse.

Comments Off

Joel Goldsmith, 1957-2012

30 April 2012, 8:37 am

Composer Joel Goldsmith, the son of legendary Jerry Goldsmith, has passed away at the age of 54. He was the main composer for the TV series Stargate SG-1 and its spin-offs, and had collaborated with his father during the 80s and 90s.

Continue reading ‘Joel Goldsmith, 1957-2012’ »

Filed under Miscellaneous.

Comments Off

Tanglewood’s 75th Anniversary Gala to be Broadcasted Nationally

26 April 2012, 8:18 am

PBS will cover Tanglewood’s 75th Anniversary Gala featuring John Williams, Keith Lockhart, and Andris Nelsons as part of its “Great Performances” series for airing on Aug. 10. Additionally, the BSO has just announced plans to stream performances from Boston and Tanglewood on bso.org - More details at The Berkshire Eagle

Filed under Events.

Comments Off

JWFAN Update: Score Analyses, Reviews, Cue Lists and More

21 April 2012, 8:13 pm

Major update at JWFAN! We have added more than 100 pages, many of which were available on previous incarnations of the site, containing score analyses, cue lists, album reviews, interviews and much more. The following sections have been revamped and updated to reflect the new additions:

Continue reading ‘JWFAN Update: Score Analyses, Reviews, Cue Lists and More’ »

Filed under JWFan.

Comments Off

John Williams, Boston Pops Perform ‘Fanfare for Fenway’ in Tribute to Park’s 100th Anniversary (Video)

21 April 2012, 1:10 pm

On Friday April 20, John Williams and the Boston Pops premiered “Fanfare for Fenway” as part of the Red Sox commemoration of their 100th year in Fenway’s Park. The Pops conducted by Keith Lochart also performed Williams’ arrangement of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Hymn for New England.”

You can watch the Fanfare’s performance in the videos below.

‘Fanfare for Fenway’ World Premiere - Stereo

‘Fanfare for Fenway’ World Premiere - Mono
(Extended introduction, different angles)

Discuss this topic in our forums

Filed under Concert Works, Events, Selected News, Videos.

Comments Off

Williams Talks Fenway, Red Sox

18 April 2012, 3:52 pm

As the guy behind the themes from “Jaws,” “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones,” John Williams isn’t your ordinary Red Sox fan. In fact, to get in on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park, the Academy and Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor wrote “Fanfare for Fenway,” which will be performed by the Boston Pops at the 100th anniversary ceremony on Friday night. Every living Red Sox player has been invited to attend the festivities and the game (against — who else? — the Yankees). We caught up with Williams to hear about his fandom and latest composition. – Full article at ESPN.com

Discuss this topic in our forums

Filed under Concert Works, Interviews, Selected News.

Comments Off

Steven Spielberg’s ‘JAWS’ Coming to Blu-ray August 14

11 April 2012, 9:34 pm

PRESS RELEASE:

ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER STEVEN SPIELBERG’S ICONIC SUMMER CLASSIC COMES TO BLU-RAY™ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, DIGITALLY REMASTERED & FULLY RESTORED IN HONOR OF UNIVERSAL’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

ON AUGUST 14TH, OWN THE BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK WITH DVD, DIGITAL COPY, ULTRAVIOLET™ & OVER 4 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING AN ALL-NEW DOCUMENTARY “THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING”

Continue reading ‘Steven Spielberg’s ‘JAWS’ Coming to Blu-ray August 14’ »

Filed under DVD & Blu-ray, Releases, Videos, Williams/Spielberg.

Comments Off

Williams’ ‘Time Tunnel’ Track Re-recording on ‘Titanic’ Compilation

11 April 2012, 9:34 pm

Buysoundtrax Records has released the compilation album Titanic: An Epic Musical Voyage, featuring selections from James Horner’s Titanic, John Barry’s Raise the Titanic, and Howard Blake’s SOS Titanic, among others. The album includes the John Williams composition “Titanic Trot”, which appeared in the pilot episode for Time Tunnel ”Rendezvous with Yesterday” (1966). This is the first time that music from The Time Tunnel has been recorded apart from the original soundtracks. – Full details and sound clips at www.buysoundtrax.com

Filed under Miscellaneous.

Comments Off