I think Williams has proven he can conduct his own music the best.
Gerhardt's Star Wars is better than Williams'.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 02:25 PM
Gerhardt's Star Wars is better than Williams'.
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That's debatable to say the least.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 02:45 PM
I enjoy Erich Kunzel's version of the SpaceCamp end credits more than the original. It sounds even more Williamsy than Williams' own conducted version.
I think Gerhardt's Star Wars and especially Empire Strikes Back live up to Williams' original scores. This is true of the Utah Symphony Star Wars Trilogy as well. I personally wouldn't say they're better, but they're actually worth a damn. Feel free to disregard most other recordings.
I think Gerhardt's Star Wars and especially Empire Strikes Back live up to Williams' original scores. This is true of the Utah Symphony Star Wars Trilogy as well. I personally wouldn't say they're better, but they're actually worth a damn. Feel free to disregard most other recordings.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 03:42 PM
I think Charles Gerhardt's recordings have come really close to John, especially his ROTJ.
Edit:Didn't see the above before posting.
Edit:Didn't see the above before posting.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 05:33 PM
That's debatable to say the least.
Of course it is. And as a strong believer in the reinterpretability of orchestral music (or any other kind of music that doesn't rely on so much post production that it cannot be performed live), I generally like the fact that different performances and recordings can have different strengths. Especially in the case of film music, where the (too) sacred original recording is fueled but at the same time limited by the timings of the film. Few so-called re-recordings, especially by different artists than the OST, can match the original recording, but I attribute that mostly to budgetary confines.
That said, the thing that always astounds me about Gerhardt's Star Wars (the first one; I find ROTJ very good but not up to this, and I've always found his ESB rather weak) is that it's very faithful to the original yet manages to combine that with the atmosphere and indulgence of a concert performance. The sweeping parts of the score have never sounded quite as sweeping elsewhere.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 06:34 PM
I agree about Kunzel's SpaceCamp. I also think his Theme from the Lost World is superior to Williams', although I haven't heard Williams conduct that specific arrangement. It could also be that the orchestra is better.
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Now That version is MUCH too fast.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:02 PM
Kunzels Lost World theme lacks some instruments and is played too fast. There sadly is no real good high quality recording of Williams Lost World concert arrangement...
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Well.....I wouldnt say that....Sadly there is no real good high quality recording of Williams Lost World concert arrangement...
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:08 PM
But it is true. The best high quality arrangement i know of is from a spanish concert and its not bad but far from Williams own conducted version he did with the LSO (which sadly only exists in extremely crappy, ear hurting quality).
What would i give if someone had this LSO version of the Lost World theme in high quality...
What would i give if someone had this LSO version of the Lost World theme in high quality...
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:11 PM
And pretty much every Williams-conducted "Theme from Jurassic Park" since has been too fast.
I prefer it that way, I get bored less quickly.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:14 PM
The Kunzel versions mentioned are punchier. I think it's that Kunzel wanted them faster and more energetic.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:15 PM
Another recent Williams compilation by the Cottbus Philharmonic:
http://www.amazon.co...WY8/ref=mb_oe_o
Nice (little odd though) to see a lot of HP.CoS Tracks on there.Are those HalLeonard Signature Editions? Could the be any different than the OST Tracks? Also nice to have an alternate recording of the Liberty Fanfare.
Most likely they are the Signature Editions. Every single piece on the compilation is also available as a published score in the SE series. Flying Theme for sure (the SE score has glockenspiel parts accidentally written into the harp/piano parts instead, and the flute solo near the end of the piece is changed to piccolo - exactly as played on this album).
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The Kunzel versions mentioned are punchier. I think it's that Kunzel wanted them faster and more energetic.
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I really like Zubin Mehta's Close Encounters.
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 03:21 PM
Another recent Williams compilation by the Cottbus Philharmonic:
http://www.amazon.co...WY8/ref=mb_oe_o
Nice (little odd though) to see a lot of HP.CoS Tracks on there.Are those HalLeonard Signature Editions? Could the be any different than the OST Tracks? Also nice to have an alternate recording of the Liberty Fanfare.
Most likely they are the Signature Editions. Every single piece on the compilation is also available as a published score in the SE series. Flying Theme for sure (the SE score has glockenspiel parts accidentally written into the harp/piano parts instead, and the flute solo near the end of the piece is changed to piccolo - exactly as played on this album).
ive noticed that about the SE scores. "The Mission" has four measures missing at the very end, which i find strange. sometimes i see him use the SE scores during concerts minues all the mistakes and alterations of course
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 04:17 PM
Sadly, it's been known that the Signature editions have occasional errors. When Williams did his Bassoon Concerto "Five Sacred Trees" with the Chicago Symphony, he and the soloist, who was using the Signature edition score, uncovered a number of errors, and the scores were recalled by Hal Leonard.
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"Ah yes, the Olympics. The quadrennial event where composer John Williams collects a hefty royalty check from NBC."
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 07:03 PM
Sadly, it's been known that the Signature editions have occasional errors. When Williams did his Bassoon Concerto "Five Sacred Trees" with the Chicago Symphony, he and the soloist, who was using the Signature edition score, uncovered a number of errors, and the scores were recalled by Hal Leonard.
strange isnt it, that there would be SO many mistakes in scores, especially published by Hal Leonard. They are supposed to check those things meticulously.
also Miguel, do you know his shoe size?
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also Miguel, do you know his shoe size?
I know, but he told it to me in secret, so I'm really not in liberty to discuss it
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"I owe a tremendous debt of gratitute do John Williams. Without his music, Superman's powers are greatly deminished. Believe me, if you try to fly without that theme, you go nowhere... one step, two steps and... down!" -- Christopher Reeve, May 1993
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"I owe a tremendous debt of gratitute do John Williams. Without his music, Superman's powers are greatly deminished. Believe me, if you try to fly without that theme, you go nowhere... one step, two steps and... down!" -- Christopher Reeve, May 1993
"John Williams will go down as one of the greatest composers." -- Leonard Slatkin, american conductor
"Ah yes, the Olympics. The quadrennial event where composer John Williams collects a hefty royalty check from NBC."
"Music is not a luxury but a necessity" - Robert Shaw
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Albert Einstein
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do you go to all of his concerts?
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do you go to all of his concerts?
Haven't had the honor so far, don't think I'll ever have.
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"I owe a tremendous debt of gratitute do John Williams. Without his music, Superman's powers are greatly deminished. Believe me, if you try to fly without that theme, you go nowhere... one step, two steps and... down!" -- Christopher Reeve, May 1993
"John Williams will go down as one of the greatest composers." -- Leonard Slatkin, american conductor
"Ah yes, the Olympics. The quadrennial event where composer John Williams collects a hefty royalty check from NBC."
"Music is not a luxury but a necessity" - Robert Shaw
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Albert Einstein
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"I owe a tremendous debt of gratitute do John Williams. Without his music, Superman's powers are greatly deminished. Believe me, if you try to fly without that theme, you go nowhere... one step, two steps and... down!" -- Christopher Reeve, May 1993
"John Williams will go down as one of the greatest composers." -- Leonard Slatkin, american conductor
"Ah yes, the Olympics. The quadrennial event where composer John Williams collects a hefty royalty check from NBC."
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"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Albert Einstein
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I notice that track 05, Adventures on Earth from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (9:47) shares the exact duration of the track from 'The Spielberg/Williams Collaboration' album released by SONY in 1991, so I'd guess it's the same track.
Which is a shame because IMO this was a disappointing rendition, with timing all over the place. Out of interest, would anyone know if this Adventures On Earth concert arrangement was put to disc elsewhere?
Which is a shame because IMO this was a disappointing rendition, with timing all over the place. Out of interest, would anyone know if this Adventures On Earth concert arrangement was put to disc elsewhere?
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In the year the CD is supposed to die, this is one that deserves a quick painful death.
OH God, Joe is posting again, someone hand me my pills!
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"You're not John Conner, I saw you die, said Kyle". "I was only injured, replied John". "No, your injuries were too severe, you died. Look at you, where are your injuries? You're, you're a Terminator." "Kyle, its still me, yes my body was beyond repair, but my essence is here." He points to his head. "No John". Kyle raised his pulse rifle and aimed it at John but before he could fire, John fired first. Knocked to the ground Kyle looked up at the Terminator in the form of the man he once idolized. All hope was lost. "If you kill me how will you ever be born?" "Thats a good question Kyle, all this time we've focus on Sarah, on John, when had we known the it was you we should have targeted all along." John pointed his rifle at Kyle's face. "The resistance is finished, the battle is won. We the machines are the victors, salvation is ours." Kyle never heard the second shot.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 10:55 PM
In the year the CD is supposed to die, this is one that deserves a quick painful death.
thoought this was a fan page....?
also im sure im wrong about this....but how can sony just rehash everything? they dont own all of those recordings, and sabrina has only been recorded once, unless they use the pearlman version
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 11:08 PM
I personally wasn't expecting anything timed with Williams' 80th birthday. Maybe a cake from the Boston Pops, but not CD releases.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 11:23 PM
I personally wasn't expecting anything timed with Williams' 80th birthday. Maybe a cake from the Boston Pops, but not CD releases.
I was expecting something, but wasnt sure. I know hes a real hot item with the pops this year
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from the amazon site (also update with picture):
Editorial Reviews
In honor of the 80th Birthday of one of America's most distinctive and beloved musical voices, Sony Classical is proud to announce the release of John Williams A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute. With instantly recognizable themes from some of the biggest movie blockbusters in recent memory, the album is a celebration of John Williams' stellar career. The collection is hand-picked by Williams and contains his personal favorites from film and television music, concert works and festive occasion pieces. Of special note is the previously unreleased recording of Williams' joyous "Happy Birthday Variations."
In a career spanning almost six decades, John Williams has composed some of the most popular film scores in the history of motion pictures; the Star Wars series, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List, the first three Harry Potter films and many more. Winner of twenty-one Grammy® Awards, four Golden Globe awards and five Academy Awards®, Williams is easily the most successful composer working in film today. Starting with the theme from Jaws through his latest score for the critically acclaimed War Horse, John Williams A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute is a collection of brilliant music from one of America's most brilliant composers.
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In honor of the 80th Birthday of one of America's most distinctive and beloved musical voices, Sony Classical is proud to announce the release of John Williams A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute. With instantly recognizable themes from some of the biggest movie blockbusters in recent memory, the album is a celebration of John Williams' stellar career. The collection is hand-picked by Williams and contains his personal favorites from film and television music, concert works and festive occasion pieces. Of special note is the previously unreleased recording of Williams' joyous "Happy Birthday Variations."
In a career spanning almost six decades, John Williams has composed some of the most popular film scores in the history of motion pictures; the Star Wars series, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List, the first three Harry Potter films and many more. Winner of twenty-one Grammy® Awards, four Golden Globe awards and five Academy Awards®, Williams is easily the most successful composer working in film today. Starting with the theme from Jaws through his latest score for the critically acclaimed War Horse, John Williams A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute is a collection of brilliant music from one of America's most brilliant composers.
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Oh, cool to see a list of some of John Williams' personal favorites. I'm sure commercial factors were also a factor in making the track list, so I wouldn't consider this a definitive list of JW's favorites, but I think we can say that JW is particularly proud of everything on this CD.
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Of special note is the previously unreleased recording of Williams' joyous "Happy Birthday Variations."
These guys are funny .Buy his c.d.! It contains ONE track you don't already have!
And then they wonder why people pirate stuff.
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Cover art:
"It's still baffling to me. I sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper and do my best... The remarkable thing is that my music is heard by billions of people." --John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
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Someone likes his picture while conducting the Chicago Symphony...
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"John Williams will go down as one of the greatest composers." -- Leonard Slatkin, american conductor
"Ah yes, the Olympics. The quadrennial event where composer John Williams collects a hefty royalty check from NBC."
"Music is not a luxury but a necessity" - Robert Shaw
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Albert Einstein
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"I owe a tremendous debt of gratitute do John Williams. Without his music, Superman's powers are greatly deminished. Believe me, if you try to fly without that theme, you go nowhere... one step, two steps and... down!" -- Christopher Reeve, May 1993
"John Williams will go down as one of the greatest composers." -- Leonard Slatkin, american conductor
"Ah yes, the Olympics. The quadrennial event where composer John Williams collects a hefty royalty check from NBC."
"Music is not a luxury but a necessity" - Robert Shaw
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Albert Einstein
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I think I was among the audience when that picture was taken in 2007
"It's still baffling to me. I sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper and do my best... The remarkable thing is that my music is heard by billions of people." --John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 01:36 PM
Well, while that description is a bit disconcerting, I'm holding out hope that Mutt and Harry Potter will be different recordings.
Of special note is the previously unreleased recording of Williams' joyous "Happy Birthday Variations."
These guys are funny .Buy his c.d.! It contains ONE track you don't already have!
And then they wonder why people pirate stuff.
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 01:40 PM
Well, while that description is a bit disconcerting, I'm holding out hope that Mutt and Harry Potter will be different recordings.
Of special note is the previously unreleased recording of Williams' joyous "Happy Birthday Variations."
These guys are funny .Buy his c.d.! It contains ONE track you don't already have!
And then they wonder why people pirate stuff.
Well the tracktimes iof each of these tracks is exactly the same as the Soundtracks Versions (allthough, they were released by different labels)
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Brink: I don't care if you have to cut off my hand, just don't leave me to die here!
Maggie Robbins: Don't be so dramatic Brink; nobody is going to cut off your hand.
Boston Low: Don't make promises you might not be able to keep Maggie
Brink: I don't care if you have to cut off my hand, just don't leave me to die here!
Maggie Robbins: Don't be so dramatic Brink; nobody is going to cut off your hand.
Boston Low: Don't make promises you might not be able to keep Maggie
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 01:42 PM
True, true. I'm not familiar with the Chicago recordings. When I've heard these pieces live, they've been pretty close to the album versions.
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 03:07 PM
JW on piano, Seiji Ozawa conducting. Very nice.
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Wow! I am seeing this for the first time too! I am impressed.
Did JW play this theme on the OS album, as well? Anybody know?
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 03:50 PM
Williams played the opening piano part on the soundtrack, as you see aerial footage of Long Island.
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 03:51 PM
Williams played the opening piano part on the soundtrack, as you see aerial footage of Long Island.
The first and last tracks on the OS album too?
I don't think those are the same recordings as the one you hear at the beginning of the movie...
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 03:52 PM
Yes, it should be JW on the OST as well. It was reported on a Boston Globe interview back then, if I remember well.
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"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
"Let me say, however, there is no "next" John Williams. Sadly, he is unique--- a figure who simultaneously embodies and transcends the music of all the masters of film music who preceded him (much like Brahms and Wagner of the Romantic era). He comes from a time when the craft of music in film was still one of the ear, heart and mind. Today, sadly, the craft is largely technical. Most composers do not conceive their music "inwardly" but rather at the computer--- and with rather limited skills, musically, at that. The inner spirit knows no boundaries--- our plastic abilities, sadly, do. John is a man of spirit, heart, intellect and soaring music." -- Conrad Pope about John Williams
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 03:53 PM
Great!
Although in that case I am inclined to believe that the orchestra and the piano were recorded separately and mixed later on... For if JW was playing the piano, who was conducting the orchestra?
Although in that case I am inclined to believe that the orchestra and the piano were recorded separately and mixed later on... For if JW was playing the piano, who was conducting the orchestra?
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