Hector J. Guzman 1 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 On the eve of this year´s concert at the Hollywood Bowl I wanted to repost something that made me laugh when I first read it.I recently found this review by Dan Goldwasser from a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and found myself laughing so hard! It's from the Friday concert. I was there for the Saturday concert (in 2000). The reviewer gets to the part when the program is supposed to be over, and...What?? That's it? No, not really - time for the encores! When Williams walked back out on stage, someone in the front shouted, "Superman!". Williams smiled, and proceeded to play Schindler's List. For the second encore, the same individual shouted, "Play Superman!". Williams smiled again, and made a comment about how since we all will miss the news, this next piece would be more appropriate. He then played the "Mission Theme", also known as the NBC Nightly News theme. When he came back out for his third encore, our friend in the front shouted, "For the love of God - play Superman!!", and the entire Hollywood Bowl audience laughed. As did Williams - for he was not to play Superman that night. Rather, he played the Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and it was good. And the audience was happy. Except for that one soul who wanted to hear Superman. I love that part! "For the Love of God -play Superman!"Hahahaha!!!! Oh, man! I now have misty eyes from laughing so hard! For the complete review click here.Hector´s memories of his first Williams concert Williams, arr. A Tribute to the Film Composer The Boston Pops Orchestra John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 This IS funny, because at the Philadelphia concert in July, I was shouting at JW to "play Superman!" I wasn't in the front row and JW couldn't have heard me, but I can feel this guys pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Has he ever played Superman?Justin -Who heard a snippet at the Pitts concert but would like to hear the full version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 He'll be playing two pieces from Superman in Chicago.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdog1 50 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I wonder why he doesn't play Superman often. Could it be because it wears out the brass section in a bad way? Doesn't translate well into concert? Curious.stewdog - misty eyed as well from laughing so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Everytime a sprint finishes in the World Championships Athletics that's being held now in Paris, they play the Star Wars Main Title, followed by the ending crashes of the TESB End Credits. Very cool indeed, but why not play Superman? It would be very fitting in finals, eh?- Marc John Williams Meeting E.T. from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (20th AE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCFKevin 0 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I would be PISSED OFF if I saw Williams in concert and Superman wasn't played. But I'd get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Superman will be an encore this weekend at the Hollywood Bowl concerts.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hale-Bopp 0 Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 He'll be playing two pieces from Superman in Chicago.NeilWhich particular night, do you know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 He'll be playing two pieces from Superman in Chicago.NeilWhich particular night, do you know??It's listed as part of the program for the November 28 concert. I believe you mentioned your birthday falling somewhere around the dates of the concerts? I hope you are able to get tickets!~Mari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector J. Guzman 1 Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 Superman was indeed played at the Hollywood Bowl. And it´s wonderful to hear it live. It was cheered when it started... and I did get to yell "Play Superman!", only I could not do it a third time... because they had already played it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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