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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Jurassic Shark in This is what John Williams actually wrote for the piano parts in Star Wars' Throne Room and End Title   
    Nope.
     
    I want my 8:13 back. The most pointless study ever.
     
    Edit: I couldn't make it through but my post is more dramatic this way
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from ChrisAfonso in The Five Sacred Trees aka Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra   
    Was just about to post that performance. I liked it. That conductor just leaded us last week. 
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Brando in April Fools 2023   
    I didn't click it🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from JTN in John Williams: Unpopular Opinions   
    TLJ is the best film(and music) of all sequels and prequels. Fits the last comments and the title of this thread. 
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Manakin Skywalker in April Fools 2023   
    I didn't click it🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to artguy360 in John Williams: Unpopular Opinions   
    I agree and I actually like TLJ. But it has no singular narrative thrust that JW could write a theme for or an important new relationship to write a theme for. I love the score for TLJ, but its highlights are all set pieces, not new themes.
     
    In a way, I feel the same about TPM, but in that case the originality and energy of the music was so much greater.
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to Richard Penna in John Williams: Unpopular Opinions   
    The score does nothing new whatsoever, but what it does do - painting a picture of rural England - it does it well.
     
    That said, I think the more sugary or tragic bits are Williams going OTT - I could never stand Death of Topthorn.
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to Naïve Old Fart in John Williams: Unpopular Opinions   
    WAR HORSE: boring film, and boring score.
    Both try too hard, and both do absolutely nothing, for me.
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to Incanus in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    I just came back from the the second concert and it was brilliant! Great selection of music in the programme and great solos and soloists.
     
    And one of the most rousing versions of the Star Wars Main Title I have ever heard as an encore! Wow!
     
    @Joni WiljamiPasi, thank you for your fantastic performances and if you could pass my warmest thanks to the entire orchestra that would be great! You were all excellent!  
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to igger6 in John Williams conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra March 24, 2023   
    Nope! Raiders, too! Unbelievable show, more to say later, but for now, let’s see what the night brings! (Skip to 1:04)
     
     
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to wickerman in John Williams conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra March 24, 2023   
    Program is here: https://cso.org/experience/article/13224/program-book-an-evening-with-john-williams-ma
     
    music by john williams:
     
    Olympic Fanfare and Theme
    Suite from Far and Away
    Three Selections from Harry Potter:
    Hedwig’s Theme Fawkes the Phoenix Harry’s Wondrous World Theme from Born on the Fourth of July (Esteban Batallán, trumpet)
    Adventures on Earth from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
     
    intermission
     
    Of Grit and Glory
    Theme from Jurassic Park
    Helena’s Theme from Indiana Jones 5
    The Duel from The Adventures of Tintin
    Theme from Sabrina (Robert Chen, violin)
    Three Selections from Star Wars:
    Scherzo for X-Wings from The Force Awakens Obi-Wan Throne Room Finale from A New Hope
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to Incanus in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    I just came back from the 1st concert and it was as excellent as I expected it to be. The orchestra was in great form and performed with enthusiasm and energy. And indeed as with any Williams concert, the whole orchestra (and especially the brass section) get a proper workout and it is always a delight to see the intricacies of Williams' orchestrations when watching the orchestra live. What a terrific night!  
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Incanus in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    Or such dose will give any brass player a Type 1 lip-paralysis.
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from crocodile in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    Or such dose will give any brass player a Type 1 lip-paralysis.
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Incanus in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    I'm not sure but last time it was the 90-piece choir of Vaskivuori high school. Probably them and they were good. 😎
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Hook85 in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    Yes, the third concert is with the choir.
     
    And I told the orchestra manager that there is a mistake, he is not that young!
     
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to Incanus in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    This is fantastic news!  
     
    I have never heard of any orchestra performing those. Such a shame I can't make it to the last concert.
     
    I am certainly attending the first two concerts but alas I can't make it to the last one as I am away from Helsinki that weekend. If only I had heard about this festival sooner I might have changed my plans.
     
    I was at the previous John Williams concert this orchestra gave in 2021 and it was fantastic. Seven Years in Tibet was one of the highlights then but the whole concert programme and performances were excellent (some of the pieces are repeated in these concerts as well).  
     
    Looking forward to hearing you play Pasi!  
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Incanus in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    Yes, the third concert is with the choir.
     
    And I told the orchestra manager that there is a mistake, he is not that young!
     
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Incanus in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    I am performing in these concerts😎
     
    Unfortunately there are few changes in the program, for some reason The Asteroid Field and The Forest Battle were left out of that third concert. Never played those, so sad!😭😍
     
    Wonderful program in any case.
     
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    Joni Wiljami reacted to igger6 in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    If adventure has a name, it must be Mr. Chips! 🤣
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Smeltington in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    I am performing in these concerts😎
     
    Unfortunately there are few changes in the program, for some reason The Asteroid Field and The Forest Battle were left out of that third concert. Never played those, so sad!😭😍
     
    Wonderful program in any case.
     
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from rough cut in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    I am performing in these concerts😎
     
    Unfortunately there are few changes in the program, for some reason The Asteroid Field and The Forest Battle were left out of that third concert. Never played those, so sad!😭😍
     
    Wonderful program in any case.
     
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    Joni Wiljami got a reaction from Hook85 in John Williams - Across the Years Festival - from March 18th to April 1st 2023 (Helsinki, Finland)   
    I am performing in these concerts😎
     
    Unfortunately there are few changes in the program, for some reason The Asteroid Field and The Forest Battle were left out of that third concert. Never played those, so sad!😭😍
     
    Wonderful program in any case.
     
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