King Mark 3,624 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Is that the Marvel Fanfare guy?Wait is that JW with no glasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,266 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Getty ready in my hotel now, leaving for the show in a little bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 481 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Have fun! I had a great time. It sold out yesterday, so prepare for a crowd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,266 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The concert's at Intermission now, and the first half was fantastic. Probably the best JW concert I've seen in years. Jurassic Park and Geisha were performed really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,624 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Was the tempo of JP like the OST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 There's a video posted above--sounds very fast, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 481 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Looks like that Jurassic Park performance video went private for some reason (I downloaded it in 1080p though before it was changed). But here is another one I found, but is just part of it: And here is "Tango" And Seth MacFarlane singing "Everybody Needs A Best Friend", from Ted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,034 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My roommate surprised me with tickets for my birthday. Fantastic concert! It's a pity Jurassic Park always gets sped up like that, but it was still a blast. So much incredible music, and the children performing "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" looked positively delighted to be there, which made it all the more enjoyable. I will say that I noticed the maestro himself looking (and especially sounding) older. I almost felt sorry for the guy as we cheered him through the four encores. But then again, he still comes alive while conducting. Looks just like he does in those films of the ESB recording sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My roommate surprised me with tickets for my birthday. Fantastic concert! It's a pity Jurassic Park always gets sped up like that, but it was still a blast. So much incredible music, and the children performing "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" looked positively delighted to be there, which made it all the more enjoyable.I will say that I noticed the maestro himself looking (and especially sounding) older. I almost felt sorry for the guy as we cheered him through the four encores. But then again, he still comes alive while conducting. Looks just like he does in those films of the ESB recording sessions.Interestingly Williams apparently likes the faster rendition of the JP theme for some reason or other even though it deprives it of some of that hymn solemnity it would really benefit from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Isnt he required by law to play it faster because if he doesnt it resembles another piece of music too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,242 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Now that would be funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The sped-up Theme From Jurassic Park is the Williams equivalent of Goldsmith's altered Star Trek theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrat598 0 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 First time post: I saw the movie theme program in the 90's at the Davies Symphony Hall after the recent renovation. it was the most memorable concert I ever attended.I appreciate the nod to film makers, choreographers, dancers, athletes, etc. I was hoping for more JW movie themes though. The SF setlist was much more movie oriented. Judging by the comments I heard in the audience, many were also expecting more as well. It was still exhilarating to see JW healthy and doing what he does best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,242 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,792 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 lets face it, the slow JP theme is the fault of artie kane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 627 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks for all the videos, everyone! What did Williams say when he spoke to the audience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 lets face it, the slow JP theme is the fault of artie kane! Good for Artie Kane. It is probably one of those things JW wanted to perform faster but the film tied him to a slower performance. But this fast version sounds like the orchestra is just trying to get it out of the way so they can leave early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,266 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Assuming it worked (I haven't checked yet), I recorded all of Williams talking on my phone. I'll transcribe it all and post my thoughts on the concert as soon as I have a chance. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 604 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 That'd be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 627 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks! I'm mostly curious if he talked about any of his upcoming film related projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmManiac79 6 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Fantastic night! Loved the whole show (MacFarlane part being the only lull), and was surprised and delighted with the multiple encores.My 2 favorite parts involved the choir-"Call of the Champions" and "Dry Your Tears, Afrika". Before, I just thought those pieces were "okay"...but now - holy crap-those performances blew me away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Very cool that he played his arrangement of Varsity Drag. Might be the oldest piece of JW music he's ever conducted in concert? At least in the last few decades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,266 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hey just conducted that a few months ago in Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinspace 8 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I seem to recall the reason jurassic park was sped up was due to some lawsuit which allows him /or anyone to conduct it in concert but at that IMHO awful speed.It also sounds better with a choir, synth or otherwise. I still go back to the original recording the live performances are so so. The melody after all is very simple and almost too repetitive. It is such a nostalgic piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does anybody have a source for that lawsuit claim? Seems like a really weird way to settle that type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,034 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yeah, I still have a really hard time believing that one, though I've heard it a number of times over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,266 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I must be the only one who thought the tempo was fine *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,242 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 A.R. Rahman with our "film music guru" at the Hollywood Bowl backstage.https://www.facebook.com/arrahman/photos/a.10151911212826720.1073741826.63441126719/10152324486096720/?type=1&theater KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Did JW ever have his picture taken with Ilaiyaraaja? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 A.R. Rahman with our "film music guru" at the Hollywood Bowl backstage.Shouldn't it be "John Williams with film music guru A.R. Rahman"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Rahman did tell John Williams that the "Indian" he composed for TOD was both cliched and culturally offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Kali maaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm not Indian, and I was offended by the Indian music in TOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 So where are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Khalistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,266 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Second pic this week of glasses-less Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 True! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm sure he had a glass of wine before he took that pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,624 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Here's John Williams conducting the JP Main Theme at the proper OST speed ( also disproves it's slower on the OST because he didn't conduct it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,034 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Here's John Williams conducting the JP Main Theme at the proper OST speed ( also disproves it's slower on the OST because he didn't conduct it) Even so, it's clear he originally intended for it to be taken at exactly the tempo heard on the OST - after all, the cues that use that theme were written to precisely match the timing of the film. It's not an exaggeration to say that Williams probably picked the tempo before he wrote the melody itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinspace 8 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yeah, that Boston performance sounds right. To my ears it sounds much better this way leaves space between all the 8th notes... I'm sure tempo would have been the first thing on his mind when composing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaya 9 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hey everyone, I compiled some footage that I shot from the concert. Hope you enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpWWRaIaXAk Muad'Dib and Omen II 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,453 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hey everyone, I compiled some footage that I shot from the concert. Hope you enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpWWRaIaXAkThanks for that. What an experience that must have been for MacFarlane, being the huge Williams buff that he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 481 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The video got muted by YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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