Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 4:36(using the Zubin Mehta version here because I love the faster tempo)Is there anything better than this? Is there a purer example of what makes Williams Williams? Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Can't say I dig the faster tempo, but I really love the part at 4:42 (especially the brass blasts underneath the main melody). Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 627 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 This piece always gives me goosebumps. I'm not sure about a purer example, but there are many cues in E.T. that makes Williams Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHall 30 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Zubin Mehta's version is really energetic. Sounds great. I am not sure if there is one particular cue or line within a cue that makes Williams Williams. There are so many wonderful moments - in Jurassic Park, for example, the second part of track 4 "Journey to the Island," when the characters are approaching the island in the helicopter - for me that is as good as it gets. I think on the whole his scores for dramas are somewhat less Williams-sy, though. As much as I enjoy "Born on the Fourth of July" and "The Book Thief" I do not think they approach the greatness in his action/adventure Lucas/Spielberg stuff. Except for "Earthquake." LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattris 416 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Can't say I dig the faster tempo, but I really love the part at 4:42 (especially the brass blasts underneath the main melody).I dig the faster tempo... and the timpani & snare drum that help punctuate the brass. Masterful writing from Williams... and superb performances from the L.A. musicians. This was one of the first recordings of the full Star Wars Suite, and for me, its the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Takes my breath away every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I think on the whole his scores for dramas are somewhat less Williams-sy, though.Waiting for TGP's, Sharky's or pub's inevitable response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I think on the whole his scores for dramas are somewhat less Williams-sy, though. Waiting for TGP's, Sharky's or pub's inevitable response... Not taking the bait this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Must...resist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 That album looks neat. Maybe I'll put it on my wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Is Zubin Mehta's version better than Gerhardt's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I don't know anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerebral Cortex 3,357 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 And you'll never have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattris 416 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Is Zubin Mehta's version better than Gerhardt's?Without a doubt - yes. Compare them yourself. Mehta's recording is superior in nearly every way. If I'm not mistaken, these were the first two recordings of the full Star Wars Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Mehta's recording, while respectable lacks the awesome power of the Gerhardt recording. apparently Mehta didnt think much of the score and recorded it because of popular demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Is Mentha's version different from Mehta's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I didn't realize he had a different name in Cosmadutch. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Different name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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