It's not impossible to conduct and play the piano at the same time (esp. in studio recordings with click tracks).
However, I guess Williams played only the piano solo part (i.e. the first 2 minutes), which probably has been recorded separately from the orchestral arrangement.
John Williams: A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute (Sony Classical CD releasing February 28th)
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"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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Cover art:
Gee, they couldn't remove the black behind Williams left eye-glasses...? Looks like a rush job (like the WH CD). What happened to the art designers at Sony...?
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 04:01 PM
Speaking of JW playing the piano, the last track on the Schindler's List album (the piano part) is so perfectly well-played, it blows my mind. Every nuance, every little pause, every little hit is perfect. Also, it's played rubato, which I really like. You couldn't play this piece any better, I am sure.
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Conductors appearing as soloists happens all the time. Just a couple of months ago, I attended an Andrew Litton performed/conducted concert, where he was the soloist on Gershwin's Rhapsody in blue.
Williams, in his many years with the BSO has appeared in this two capacities at once. The most recent case I recall was back in 2000, while performing and conducting the suite from Angela's Ashes.
Though, as mentioned above, it is likely that during the recording session, the piano was recorded separately.
Williams, in his many years with the BSO has appeared in this two capacities at once. The most recent case I recall was back in 2000, while performing and conducting the suite from Angela's Ashes.
Though, as mentioned above, it is likely that during the recording session, the piano was recorded separately.
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"John Williams will go down as one of the greatest composers." -- Leonard Slatkin, american conductor
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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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Conductors appearing as soloists? Joe Hisaishi's been doing it for years.
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My favorite conductor/perfomer is Christian Lindberg. Watching him play trombone and conduct with his slide at the same time is great fun.
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 03:07 PM
And the violinist in the concert master position directing the ensemble while playing was the norm for many years before conductors started to really appear.
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Amazon.com's tracklist reports that "Adventures of Mutt" and "Harry's Wondrous World" are taken from the original soundtrack recordings.
"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 01 February 2012 - 06:46 PM
Amazon.com's tracklist reports that "Adventures of Mutt" and "Harry's Wondrous World" are taken from the original soundtrack recordings.
No surprise there.
When the track times match to the second, it's highly unlikely they are different recordings...
Bummer.
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 06:57 PM
That is a bummer, I'm always hungry for new recordings.
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 05:29 PM
Samples are up on the amazon site. The happy birthday piece sounds pretty cool.
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 06:02 PM
At least it's confirmed it's the version we want
bootleg Recording>>>Send to recycle bin
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 06:55 PM
Awesome, can't wait to get this track.
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I love this. Cannot wait to get it.
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 07:39 PM
Awesome, thanks!
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Don't see the point of getting the cd when I have every track in my collection other than the Happy Birthday variations which I shall download.
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 09:27 PM
Can you purchase that one track by itself?
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Each track is album only on amazon. I'm going to wait to see if iTunes sells them each individually.
Can you purchase that one track by itself?
Of course!
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 09:37 PM
They are only listed that way now because the album isn't out yet. On Tuesday, you'll be able to buy them individually
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Ah, I see.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 12:51 AM
Look, I'm a massive JW fan. Yet, I'm still having trouble purchasing a CD for his version of "Happy Birthday". Is it really that good?
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Look, I'm a massive JW fan. Yet, I'm still having trouble purchasing a CD for his version of "Happy Birthday". Is it really that good?
have a listen to my video above.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 04:52 AM
Well it's one of those cues every "die hard" Williams fan has as a crap sounding bootleg and can't wait to get rid of
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Would the track ordered off iTunes be as good of quality as if I bought the physical CD? I'm not sure about the iTunes+ format...
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It would be a 256KBPS AAC rip of the album track.
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Look, I'm a massive JW fan. Yet, I'm still having trouble purchasing a CD for his version of "Happy Birthday". Is it really that good?
I didn't like it much before but now it's like a different piece.
I'm definitely going to buy this just for that one piece.
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 12:08 AM
I had it long ago, but deleted it shortly after pressing play.
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you never delete an unreleased JW piece
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Sounds like KM. Doesn't look like him.
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He is now more machine than man, twisted and craving complete scores.Sounds like KM. Doesn't look like him.
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He is now more machine than man, twisted and craving complete scores.
Sounds like KM. Doesn't look like him.
Wasn't he always like that? I think he just did a little polishing, thats all. These little things can make quite a difference you know...
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I am sure KM will start waving his arms around and shouting "Danger Will Robinson!" any day now to assimilate himself to his new avatar's form.
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 09:36 PM
Why is it still unavailable
It said 28th feb
It said 28th feb
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I dunno. Weird.
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They're up now!
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Hmm, it still says unavailable when I click on the link
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That's odd, did you try to the individual link for just Happy Birthday?
http://www.amazon.co...30575810&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.co...30575810&sr=8-3
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