tannhauser

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Little_Town_of_Bethlehem

http://www.howardshore.com/howard-shore-three-concerts-at-radio-france/#.X4_lztBKhPY  What a feast!

Haven’t read the whole thread so apologies if it’s been already discussed. But what’s with that big fat dominant 7th chord in the brass at 0:34 in Adventures on Earth!? It’s usually a major 7th right?

Haven’t read the whole thread so apologies if it’s been already discussed. But what’s with that big fat dominant 7th chord in the brass at 0:34 in Adventures on Earth!? It’s usually a major 7th right?

He can call it West Bank Story!

"We exchanged emails"
 
What!?

Agreed.  It's my absolute favourite musical, but I'm not a great fan of the film version.  There's lots to improve upon, and I'm confident that they will with this one!

It's up there for me too - love this musical.  I also love the idea of having an updated version that will stand up better in my classroom when I show this to kids.  As great as the original film is, it LOOKS dated to their eyes.

December 18, 2020 seems so far away!  This is my most anticipated upcoming film by far.

He can call it West Bank Story!

Actually, Middle Earth has never existed.
 

The Jurassic Park track is available to listen to on Amazon Music
 
Wow, I like this a lot more than the recent LSO recording.  Probably says something about the difference in quality of the conductor for each release.

Sorry to tout my own thing here, but there are a couple of new feature articles which I hope you will enjoy:
 
An in-depth look at Williams' love affair with concert band music and his own contribution to one of America's greatest musical heritage
https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2019/02/01/a-new-march-king/
 
A few words with violinist Gil Shaham, who talks about his relationship with the music of John Williams:
https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2019/01/30/a-few-words-with-gil-shaham/
 
Coming soon on the website more exclusive interviews and contents.

Brainstorming some potential track titles for JW
 
Scherzo for Maracas and Orchestra
Mambo! for Harp
Sharks Cage Fugue
Maria’s Theme 
Somewhere (NOT in my memory)

Why is she playing the Cunegonde theme from Bernstein’s Candide?

Update: The podcast is available on iTunes and Spotify. It is also on the Podbean app, so there are plenty of places for you to hear the show and subscribe. Next episode online Wednesday!

The trailer cue is now available to listen to here!
 
 

Great point!  It's about time Williams did a Middle-Earth score 😉 
 
Thank you.  I can't deny that HS is one of my biggest influences as a composer, and for this trailer score, there are certainly some of his trademarks present, with the choral elements, divisi high strings and minor third relations.  I hope to steer away from this style somewhat when it comes to the actual score however.

John Williams is still alive!
 
Nice score, btw. It sounds very much like Howard Shore, which I guess is what you were aiming at.

Hey this looks interesting. Looking forward to more info on this!

Hello folks,
 
Was going to put this in the Composer’s Thread, but I really want to bring the film to your attention and not just the score!
 
Fog on the Barrow Downs is a new Tolkien “fan film” which is currently in post production. “Fan Film” really sells it short I feel, as the quality and passion that has gone into this film is extremely impressive. It’s an original story set in Middle Earth, written and directed by my friend Patrick Robinson, who is also undertaking acting, costume and prop design, cinematography, sound design and visual effects and almost everything else. 
 
I will be composing the score, and have written the cue for this trailer.  I told him he really needed a better composer than me, but he’s quite insistent that they’re all dead!
 
Without further ado, here it is!
 
 
 
I hope this whets your appetite for an interesting little excursion into Middle Earth!

Hello folks,
 
Was going to put this in the Composer’s Thread, but I really want to bring the film to your attention and not just the score!
 
Fog on the Barrow Downs is a new Tolkien “fan film” which is currently in post production. “Fan Film” really sells it short I feel, as the quality and passion that has gone into this film is extremely impressive. It’s an original story set in Middle Earth, written and directed by my friend Patrick Robinson, who is also undertaking acting, costume and prop design, cinematography, sound design and visual effects and almost everything else. 
 
I will be composing the score, and have written the cue for this trailer.  I told him he really needed a better composer than me, but he’s quite insistent that they’re all dead!
 
Without further ado, here it is!
 
 
 
I hope this whets your appetite for an interesting little excursion into Middle Earth!

I hope Williams doesn’t retire after Episodr IX but I also hope he doesn’t waste his valuable remaining time on this tripe.

Some choral music!  I did some settings of Shakespeare Sonnets earlier this year, making a selection of 4 which relate to the seasons of the year.  Linking to the set, but if you open each one individually you'll get the text in the description.
 
https://soundcloud.com/peterclarkecomposer/sets/natures-changing-course
 

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