King Mark 3,625 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Just wondering. He had a Japanese fan club he even composed a theme for And there's a ton of JW compilations with Japanese orchestras... JW also conducted concerts a few times there too.. Josh500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Any japanese fans here? Is it answering your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nick1Ø66 4,689 Posted April 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2018 53 minutes ago, King Mark said: How big is John Williams in Japan? Depends on what he eats I guess. Sushi isn't very fattening. Cerebral Cortex, WilliamsStarShip2282, bollemanneke and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Well I've heard that things are easy when you're big in Japan... Oh, when you're big in Japan. Tonight. thx99 and Sharkissimo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 He's like Godzilla over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 They're flexible. Pearl Harbor didn't work out, so they got him a tapedeck. Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I got Williams’ autograph after a concert in ‘99. I remember there was a woman in front me who had flown in from Japan to see him. She was in tears and she gave him a gift. She had him sign some sheet music or scores or something like that. I don’t know how big he is in Japan but she sure was a passionate fan. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,436 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 When I was in Japan last year, I went to quite a few record stores, and saw a big display of just John Williams CDs, plus the Spielberg/Williams III CD (which was then newly released) at a listening station - I posted pics of these in another thread. I also saw a ton of Star Wars merch everywhere, and a ton of people wearing Star Wars t-shirts, so I'm sure those scores at least are appreciated much like they are in the US and elsewhere. Generally, there's a huge appetite in Japan for both local and international pop culture, including American music, classical music, Hollywood, etc. so it makes sense that Williams has a fan club, exclusive recordings, and such. The scale of this pop cultural appreciation kind of has to be seen to be believed. Some artists do enjoy more popularity in Japan than in their home countries, and lots of older albums get Japan-exclusive remasters and rereleases. This is true across many different genres, but very much includes classical and film music. I think it's safe to say he's even more popular in Japan than in most other parts of the world. Jurassic Shark and Josh500 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Japan and China's economy are the two biggest in the world, and the biggest it's ever been in history. There's a huge appetite both in China and Japan for all sorts of art, consumer products, entertainment etc. from all over the world (and not just John Williams related stuff). Meanwhile the US economy, based on endless nonsense wars and out-of-control spending and debt, is sinking fast. A third of Americans are on some sort of social benefits like food stamps. In this kind of toxic atmosphere, fewer and fewer Americans are interested in (or can afford) art, consumer products, entertainment, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,469 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 "Big in Japan" is an expression for a reason. Lots of artists who perhaps didn't succeed in their own country or in the western world, have become huge hits in Japan. Of course, Williams is big all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,030 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 9 hours ago, King Mark said: Just wondering. He had a Japanese fan club he even composed a theme for Yeah, I remember that site. Is it still up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 11 hours ago, King Mark said: Just wondering. He had a Japanese fan club he even composed a theme for And there's a ton of JW compilations with Japanese orchestras... JW also conducted concerts a few times there too.. The best sounding version of the E.T. OST is the Japanese Audiophile one. Jaws also got a Japanese Quadrophonic release over there. Josh500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just now, Stefancos said: The best sounding version of the E.T. OST is the Japanese Audiophile one. Jaws also got a Japanese Quadrophonic release over there. Do you have these? Are these still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I have the CD release that use the same masters as the Japanese Audiophile LP release yes. And the DVDA bootleg of Jaws Quadrophonic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 11 hours ago, Stefancos said: I have the CD release that use the same masters as the Japanese Audiophile LP release yes. Where did you get this? Online? Is this still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 And spacecamp c.d. was only released in Japan initially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 And Japan often has its very own, way cooler CD covers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 For the top one, why is everything in English but for The Last Jedi in Asian gibberish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 9 hours ago, Josh500 said: Where did you get this? Online? Is this still available? It pops up on eBay every now and then. 2 hours ago, Woj said: For the top one, why is everything in English but for The Last Jedi in Asian gibberish? Racism! Josh500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 43 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Racism! I don't think this is conscious racism. It's just ignorance and stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 22 hours ago, Stefancos said: The best sounding version of the E.T. OST is the Japanese Audiophile one. Jaws also got a Japanese Quadrophonic release over there. I don't know how they do it but Japan always has to best audiophile remasters. It's like they have better ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 High Resolution music has been a big deal in Japan for the past few years. Maybe that's why. Fewer and fewer people buy the ipods and other cheap mp3 players. Those who can afford it buy the High Resolution digital music players, from Sony, Astell & Kern, Onkyo, etc. The difference in sound quality is noticeable and (for audiophiles, at least) jaw-dropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,030 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I don't know how they do it but Japan always has to best audiophile remasters. It's like they have better ears. It's a known fact that for remasters of classical music the Japanese branches don't always work with the best available master material. I don't know if it's because of laziness, economy, or if the western branches are holding back. I once read an article suggesting the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: It's like they have better ears. They don't have better ears. But they appreciate sound quality more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 They have better ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,030 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 And larger noses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Josh500 said: I don't think this is conscious racism. It's just ignorance and stupidity. No, it was a deliberately racist joke that amused me before turning in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, Woj said: No, it was a deliberately racist joke that amused me before turning in. Well, not everybody is dumb enough to boast about being a racist. Congrats! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I'm a racist, I don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 21 hours ago, Margo Channing said: I'm a racist, I don't care. I know you are. Feels better to let it all out, doesn't it? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 How big is John Williams in Japan? About 7 1/2 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Richard said: How big is John Williams in Japan? About 7 1/2 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted April 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2018 Does anyone have that photo of Williams sporting Heartwood in his pants? Asking for a friend. WilliamsStarShip2282, Not Mr. Big and Jilal 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 No, I'm sure he's human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamsStarShip2282 308 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 On 4/15/2018 at 12:50 AM, King Mark said: Just wondering. He had a Japanese fan club he even composed a theme for And there's a ton of JW compilations with Japanese orchestras... JW also conducted concerts a few times there too.. What is the piece he composed for the fan club? On 4/19/2018 at 6:54 PM, Sharky said: Does anyone have that photo of Williams sporting Heartwood in his pants? Asking for a friend. you mean this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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