Popular Post Cumulonimbus 22 Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2017 So not favorite score, not favorite cue, just the melody! I think we can safely say that John Williams is one of the most creative minds of the 20th century (debatably topped by for instance Rachmaninoff) in composing melodies and definitely is the most creative of the 21st century up until now. For me, it would be Fawkes the phoenix. SafeUnderHill, Arpy, Joni Wiljami and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 The Flying Theme from E.T. (strictly as heard in the original score). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Double Trouble or Short Round's Theme Disco Stu and bollemanneke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Probably the two-part JP theme. But it's terribly difficult. It could also be some of his 'religious sound' compositions, as I like to call them. Stuff like "Angela's Prayer", "The Face of Pan" etc. artguy360 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 ...or the Holy Grail Theme. bollemanneke and Cerebral Cortex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name 60 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Voldemort's Theme. It is like Darth Vader's Theme but much more... claustrophobic/less bombastic? Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_vader 533 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Imperial March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Loert 2,509 Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2017 This takes the cake for me: aviazn, Dixon Hill, Taikomochi and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Yes, that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aviazn 273 Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2017 For me, it's a tie between E.T. and me… …and the theme from Omaha Beach in SPR. Not Hymn to the Fallen, the other one. Just something about how simple it is in construction, how stately it unfolds, and the aching suspensions. fuhrsy31, artguy360 and nightscape94 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Cerebral Cortex 3,357 Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2017 That's a very tough question to answer. If I had a gun held to my head and was forced to answer, I think it might be this or the march from Raiders, but there are easily 10 other ones that could take the #1 spot as well. fuhrsy31, SafeUnderHill and Disco Stu 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igger6 894 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 This is impossible, of course, but I also really really really love "Fawkes." That and Born on the Fourth of July are the two that are the most goosebumpingly beautiful to me. But as CC said, give me five minutes and I'll list five more. Also, I never heard "Omaha Beach" until today. Wonders never cease. Thanks for posting that! aviazn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMaestraX 106 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Kinda love hauntingly & delicately The Book Thief theme! 🌠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Anakin's theme fuhrsy31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt S. 492 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 My favorite melody has always been the theme from the throne room scene of Star Wars that leads into the end credits. The fuller, brass-led version that appears in the concert version of Throne Room & Finale really kicks ass. Too bad it's a one-off theme that doesn't appear in full anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 All time: Raiders March At the Moment: Joey's theme from War Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artguy360 1,842 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 The Face of Pan is truly sublime. The harp intro with the soft strings in the background before the flute takes center stage with the main melody. It is effortless and yet achingly beautiful. Cumulonimbus and Disco Stu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 JW's greatest theme? THE IMPERAL MARCH. My favourite JW theme? Probably the lovely piece of work that snakes all the way through THE BALLROOM SCENE. Sublime. aj_vader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 There are so many great scores, cues, and melodies I like to single out that are "below the surface" to show people how deep and rich Williams' oeuvre is, but when it comes right down to it if I'm being completely honest my favorite score is E.T., my favorite cue is "The Rescue/The Bike Chase/The Departure" (or whatever soundtrack track names you want to give them) from E.T. and my favorite melody is the "chase" theme (never really seen any consensus on what to call it) especially the end credits piano performance of it, but all the permutations/developments of the melody in "Looking for E.T." (Bait for E.T.) and "The Escape" are perfect. Actual perfection. IT DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS 22 hours ago, Cerebral Cortex said: That's a very tough question to answer. If I had a gun held to my head and was forced to answer, I think it might be this or the march from Raiders, but there are easily 10 other ones that could take the #1 spot as well. I recently got a book of Harry Potter music arranged for trumpet students and I have to say this is my favorite of all the pieces to play. Just a gorgeous melody. TheUlyssesian and aviazn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 It's nearly impossible to pick one, so I narrowed it down to two: Force Theme and the friendship theme from E.T. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,630 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 If I did this honestly, there would be a 30-way tie for first place. I will say that the main theme from Far and Away stays in my head for days after hearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I really don't have a favorite melody of his, but the Force theme is definitely of Williams' best compositions. Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc 758 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 14 hours ago, Tom said: If I did this honestly, there would be a 30-way tie for first place. I will say that the main theme from Far and Away stays in my head for days after hearing it. Yeah, definitely too many to list, choosing just one is no easy task ! E.T. would be an obvious choice for me but I also absolutely adore this one from War Horse : nightscape94 and oierem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I wonder why Williams never again went with the higher pitched strings in future concert arrangements/recordings of his E.T. Flying Theme. They're sheer magic in the original score. They make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,334 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Impossible to answer... The Irish theme in Far and Away (first theme in OST track 01)... The Holy Grail... Shortround's theme (hummed that one in the shower last night)... Parade of the Slave Children... Raiders March (B phrase), Star of Bethlehem... Every one of his themes that I know is great, I can't choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 It's impossible to choose a favorite melody, but this is an absolutely terrific one that I haven't seen mentioned yet: justaguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Han Solo and the Princess. Sir Hilary Bray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Right now I'd say either Han Solo and the Princess or Princess Leia's Theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH 768 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Oof. It's a toss up between Something for Susan and the main theme from Jane Eyre. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy 2,372 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Rey's Theme, anyone? Taikomochi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,249 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 On 5/9/2017 at 1:11 PM, Tom said: If I did this honestly, there would be a 30-way tie for first place. Kind of how I'm feeling right now... Dunno how to pick one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 The Force Theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1_freeze 131 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 The Force Theme (See my signature ) Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 14 hours ago, MikeH said: Oof. It's a toss up between Something for Susan and the main theme from Jane Eyre. Oh, yeah! You're talking my language! JANE EYRE? That's a classic, but not many people would choose SFS. Kudos, dude. MikeH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,343 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 "Charlie, take my word for it! Don't look back! Swim, Charlie, swim! C'mon, Charlie! SWIM!" Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 On 5/10/2017 at 3:50 AM, Marc said: ...but I also absolutely adore this one from War Horse : Every theme in War Horse is great. Will and Marc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igger6 894 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 @MikeH What's "Something For Susan"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,630 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, igger6 said: @MikeH What's "Something For Susan"? A somewhat trashy early 70s Russ Meyer film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 1. Main theme from Hook 2. Theme from Jurassic Park 3. Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter 4. Theme from Sabrina 5. Dracula Main Title 6. County Galway from Far and Away 7. Theme from Schindler's List 8. Luke and Leia 9. Secondary theme from Pops on the March 10. Theme from Superman Smeltington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I don't think I've ever known a person who likes the Sabrina score that much (not saying it's bad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It's a nice little score for what it is. No idea how it cracks the top 5, but, to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I just have a weakness for JWs piano writing in this score. It's really Rachmaninoff with some jazz touches...closest to a JW piano concerto movement as we might get (Snowy's theme is a good second). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,822 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Schindler's List theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,472 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Is it just me who do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,509 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Did Williams write that? I hear shades of CMIYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,472 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Any Star Wars fan in the room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,270 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Lol "Tales of a Jedi Knight"? Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Bespin said: Any Star Wars fan in the room? STAR WARS? What's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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