JWfangirl1992

Ah that's incredible that they played it last night. I really hope if I see Williams again in concert he will play something from Lincoln.
I saw the movie last night and I was in absolute awe (please bare in mind I am a history buff).
Daniel-Day Lewis was absolutely phenomenal in his portrayal of Lincoln. He showed the mental strength and brilliance of such a great man, but at the same time his gentle and kind heartedness with a peculiar sense of humor. There was not a dry eye by the end of it, especially not mine.
Although I was disappointed by the lack of music in the movie I definitely believe it was necessary. I love the way Williams very rarely scored a moment when Lincoln was talking. I believe this shows Williams true love for what he does and respect he has for the movies and the subject matter he scores. Any composer could have looked at this movie as a great Oscar opportunity and over done the score and made it absolutely beautiful but Williams did not. He knew this movie was about one of our greatest presidents who changed the course of history so he knew the soul focus of Lincoln's speeches needed to be on him.
Overall I knew this movie was going to be a magnus opus of Spielberg but I really do believe this may be Lewis' finest work to date. The great patriotism and respect of duty showed in this movie is something American politics lacks today.

I don't know why but I absolutely love this part of the Battle of Hoth in Empire, such a great climatic moment (4:01-4:23). I have not watched Empire in quite some time but I do believe this part is not in the actual movie itself, but I could be wrong.

One goosebumps moment that comes to mind right now is this part of Revenge of the Sith which is actually not on the OST (which kills me). Someone on youtube must agree with me on how great this moment is because they made a short video of just it. It kinda cuts off the beginning part that's not on the OST but you all get the idea.

Actually while I was looking for the last clip I was watching this video trying to find the right cue and watching it reminded me that this entire scene is a goosebumps moment for me. I know some people are not huge fans of the movie and the score (as compared to the original trilogy), however, I think that this is one of the best examples in the entire Star Wars Saga that shows Williams' brilliance in writing a piece that gives the scene the exact feel that Lucas wanted the audience to feel while watching it.

I know I have many others, however, Star Wars ones are only coming to mind right now.

I don't know why but I absolutely love this part of the Battle of Hoth in Empire, such a great climatic moment (4:01-4:23). I have not watched Empire in quite some time but I do believe this part is not in the actual movie itself, but I could be wrong.

One goosebumps moment that comes to mind right now is this part of Revenge of the Sith which is actually not on the OST (which kills me). Someone on youtube must agree with me on how great this moment is because they made a short video of just it. It kinda cuts off the beginning part that's not on the OST but you all get the idea.

Actually while I was looking for the last clip I was watching this video trying to find the right cue and watching it reminded me that this entire scene is a goosebumps moment for me. I know some people are not huge fans of the movie and the score (as compared to the original trilogy), however, I think that this is one of the best examples in the entire Star Wars Saga that shows Williams' brilliance in writing a piece that gives the scene the exact feel that Lucas wanted the audience to feel while watching it.

I know I have many others, however, Star Wars ones are only coming to mind right now.

I don't know why but I absolutely love this part of the Battle of Hoth in Empire, such a great climatic moment (4:01-4:23). I have not watched Empire in quite some time but I do believe this part is not in the actual movie itself, but I could be wrong.

One goosebumps moment that comes to mind right now is this part of Revenge of the Sith which is actually not on the OST (which kills me). Someone on youtube must agree with me on how great this moment is because they made a short video of just it. It kinda cuts off the beginning part that's not on the OST but you all get the idea.

Actually while I was looking for the last clip I was watching this video trying to find the right cue and watching it reminded me that this entire scene is a goosebumps moment for me. I know some people are not huge fans of the movie and the score (as compared to the original trilogy), however, I think that this is one of the best examples in the entire Star Wars Saga that shows Williams' brilliance in writing a piece that gives the scene the exact feel that Lucas wanted the audience to feel while watching it.

I know I have many others, however, Star Wars ones are only coming to mind right now.

Yes! I just got my BA, am currently teaching public school Latin, and start my Masters in September.

I ain't conducting shit! - John T. Williams
Karol

You bastard!

Just finished "Go Set a Watchman." I would say don't even bother reading it, but you have to so you can just be severely disappointed by it. It's not a bad read, but compared to To Kill a Mockingbird it's horrible.
Currently reading the Odyssey for a conference paper and a book about Cicero for "fun."

I really like AotC as compared to other overall film scores, but it's just not on the same level as the other Star Wars scores.
Sharky, I haven't listened to RotJ in quite some time, so I'll have to go back and look. I know I absolutely love the second CD of the Special Edition especially the Battle of Endor tracks. I want to say it's a few of the longer titled tracks (i.e The Emperor Arrives/The Death of Yoda/Obi-Wan's Revelation) where it'll start off in a lull and then would pick back up with the Death of Yoda, and then die back down with Obi-Wan's Revelation. I don't know whether or not that's the track I'm thinking of, I was just using that one in particular as an example. I'll go back and listen while I'm working on my paper tonight.

Even if he doesn't conduct his own concerts I would love more guest appearances. Did you guys watch Great Performances? Watching his reactions to all the praise the conductor was giving him was just so heart warming and you could tell he truly is such a humble man and truly loves what he does. Again, just having him conduct a few of his signature pieces at a concert would be absolutely wonderful. Of course I'm being completely selfish and his health is so much more important, but seeing him perform live in concert is just such an incredible experience I'd hate to see that end.

Invest 2000 euro in a trip to the US to see John Williams, then tell me that again!

I don't know why but I absolutely love this part of the Battle of Hoth in Empire, such a great climatic moment (4:01-4:23). I have not watched Empire in quite some time but I do believe this part is not in the actual movie itself, but I could be wrong.

One goosebumps moment that comes to mind right now is this part of Revenge of the Sith which is actually not on the OST (which kills me). Someone on youtube must agree with me on how great this moment is because they made a short video of just it. It kinda cuts off the beginning part that's not on the OST but you all get the idea.

Actually while I was looking for the last clip I was watching this video trying to find the right cue and watching it reminded me that this entire scene is a goosebumps moment for me. I know some people are not huge fans of the movie and the score (as compared to the original trilogy), however, I think that this is one of the best examples in the entire Star Wars Saga that shows Williams' brilliance in writing a piece that gives the scene the exact feel that Lucas wanted the audience to feel while watching it.

I know I have many others, however, Star Wars ones are only coming to mind right now.

I have way too many photos to post on here so here's the album on my Facebook, add me and then feel free to take a look!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151503947897252.1073741827.562447251&type=3&uploaded=26

Aha, better than Facebook. I created a photo bucket album with all of the best photos here.

http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/karatekiernan/library/Facebook/Summer%202014%203?sort=3&page=1

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Is this the "state the obvious" thread BloodBoal?

Aha, better than Facebook. I created a photo bucket album with all of the best photos here.

http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/karatekiernan/library/Facebook/Summer%202014%203?sort=3&page=1

Aha, better than Facebook. I created a photo bucket album with all of the best photos here.

http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/karatekiernan/library/Facebook/Summer%202014%203?sort=3&page=1

Its JW's theme underscoring my arrival to the New World.

Modest as always I see.
I hope it is titled in the vein of his 1970's scores like "Something for Stefan" or "The Arrival of Stefan and Concert Hall Fugue" or just "The Stefan Scene".

I'm seriously considering to attend these concerts. Any of you thinking the same?

JWfan regulations state there need to be at least 3 active members present to qualify as s official JWfan meeting.
Atleast one picture of the gathering must be posted, or submitted to a moderator for aproval.