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Posted 01 August 2012 - 07:00 AM
Tommy Pearson is interviewing John Williams for ClassicFM on Thursday (LA Time), and ClassicFM are inviting their Facebook fans to submit questions. Go for it!
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 07:42 AM
Great!!
"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 August 2012 - 07:42 AM
Thanks so much for the heads up!!!!
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 08:19 AM
I've just submitted a couple of small questions 
"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 August 2012 - 10:43 AM
Good ones Maurizio. The ones I would ask were basically put by this fellow David Kay... But some very good ones overall. Though some of them, the more well informed fan would already know the answer 
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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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Posted 01 August 2012 - 11:30 AM
Decent little station this, even if they do play far too many piano concertos for my tastes. Saturday evenings is when they play movie stuff.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 12:54 PM
Question submitted! Thanks for the heads up!
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 02:53 PM
Questions submitted - but I'll bet they won't ask questions from uber fans because frankly, we are asking very detailed questions that few care to know (and I do hope I'm wrong). Does anyone know how to actually hear the interview or when it will be broadcast?
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 04:15 PM
Yeah, they'll probably pick mostly the "fun" ones. I definitely don't think they're going to ask him something like "What do you think of people who look down on your compositions?", but I hope they ask him about his thoughts on current film music...if he's even paying much attention. I know he's said he doesn't really watch movies much.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 05:31 PM
Hopefully they will include some not too in depth questions suggested from our members.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 05:37 PM
I think this interview will be a little more in-depth than the typical "What was your favorite film to compose for, which is the most meaningful, etc." Definitely looking forward to it and I like the fact they're taking questions from fans.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 05:57 PM
My question would be why did he suddenly stop conducting film music concerts with LSO years ago, and apparently won't do it again ... 
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 06:08 PM
I like how once we started asking questions most of the "what's your favorite film score" questions that have already been answered time and time again stopped coming. It's like these people realized they were way out of their league. 
Anywho, I really hope Mr. Pearson asks some of our questions.
Anywho, I really hope Mr. Pearson asks some of our questions.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 06:24 PM
I just hope to God he doesn't ask what it's like to work with Spieberg.
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"Where there any funny or significant incidents that happened directly after your first viewing of Schindler's List?"
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Why have you never performed Han Solo and the Princess in concert?
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 10:10 PM
My question would be why did he suddenly stop conducting film music concerts with LSO years ago, and apparently won't do it again ...
He finds long distance travelling too uncomfortable.
Tommy's questions will be very good, worry not. Hopefully he'll use some of those good ones posted on the link. I doubt the 'Thomas & the King' one will make the cut though.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 11:50 PM
Tim, do you have any idea what time on Thursday the interview will be broadcast?
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 12:44 AM
Where's the fucking film version of The Never-Feast, old man?!
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 04:33 AM
Where's the fucking film version of The Never-Feast, old man?!
I can see you taking him by the collar of his turtleneck and yelling that to his face.
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 11:13 AM
So is this being broadcast today, or merely recorded today and broadcast another time?
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 11:45 AM
My question would be why did he suddenly stop conducting film music concerts with LSO years ago, and apparently won't do it again ...
He finds long distance travelling too uncomfortable.
So this has actually been officially announced (by JW or his agent)? Must've missed it ...
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 12:43 PM
Where's the fucking film version of The Never-Feast, old man?!
i read that, and then looked at his avatar.
And the mental image that came to my mind should never have come!
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 12:49 PM
My question would be why did he suddenly stop conducting film music concerts with LSO years ago, and apparently won't do it again ...
He finds long distance travelling too uncomfortable.
So this has actually been officially announced (by JW or his agent)? Must've missed it ...
It has never been "officially" announced, but yep, this is the reason why he hasn't left the US soil since 2005.
"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 02 August 2012 - 12:52 PM
bah, excuses... new york is just 1000 km closer from LA than from London...
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Has this been aired yet then? Interested to hear the interview.
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Posted 03 August 2012 - 02:18 PM
Tommy Pearson says on Facebook:
"Hi everyone - thank you so much for all your questions. I was able to put about 5 of them to John Williams in yesterday's interview. Of course, I can't promise how many of them will make it into the final edit but I hope you'll listen out for the programme later this month - Williams is a fascinating and charming guest, talking about his extraordinary and unparalleled career."
Yay!
"Hi everyone - thank you so much for all your questions. I was able to put about 5 of them to John Williams in yesterday's interview. Of course, I can't promise how many of them will make it into the final edit but I hope you'll listen out for the programme later this month - Williams is a fascinating and charming guest, talking about his extraordinary and unparalleled career."
Yay!
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Posted 07 August 2012 - 03:05 PM
please somebody,
can u upload the link to interview? I am interested in !!!! thanks
can u upload the link to interview? I am interested in !!!!
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Posted 07 August 2012 - 07:16 PM
As far as I know the interview hasn't been aired yet. Does anybody know if there's anyway of knowing beforehand?
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Posted 14 August 2012 - 11:04 PM
The air date is August 27th (UK Bank Holiday) between 8 and 10pm (BST). I'm looking forward to it and hopefully a JWFan question will be answered.
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Posted 15 August 2012 - 08:29 AM
Thanks for the update! Can't wait to hear it.
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Posted 22 August 2012 - 03:06 PM
Here's some more info on Monday's interview and broadcast if you're interested:
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Posted 22 August 2012 - 03:28 PM
Can't wait for this and for Horner interview as well.
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Posted 22 August 2012 - 03:37 PM
Looking forward to this, I'm sure it will be great.
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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 22 August 2012 - 07:32 PM
Ditto.Looking forward to this, I'm sure it will be great.
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Posted 22 August 2012 - 10:36 PM
Damn, I just saw this and posted a question before I realized it was three weeks ago. Doh!! Deleted it upon discovery.
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 10:58 PM
Awesome, I cannot wait!
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Posted 24 August 2012 - 10:05 AM
A few more info about the upcoming interview:
http://www.classicfm...sive-interview/
EDIT: there's also a podcast with a short preview:
http://www.classicfm...24-august-2012/
http://www.classicfm...sive-interview/
EDIT: there's also a podcast with a short preview:
http://www.classicfm...24-august-2012/
"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 24 August 2012 - 04:07 PM
Two hours long this is gonna be! Time for lots of talk with Williams.
Must forget to listen.
Must forget to listen.
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