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The "boom-tssss" is one of the reasons why Williams is my fave He loves to get it in there whenever he can! One of my favourite boom-tssss's is the one we hear just before the reprisal of the flying(?) theme after the long bridge in Journey To The Island from JP.

I have the video of it

The sarcasm around here reeks of hypocrisy sometimes.

I suspect that many people around here will select option No.2, though they will secretly or subconsciously (selfishly) relate to option No.1 the most. The film should come before the score everytime. It is fundamental to all succesful scores.

The first one. I for one found this track fascinating. Its interesting to see how certain composers sculpt their work.

Damn, stopped just before it got good! That short film is the reason why Pixar is still the No.1 animation studio in the world.

In Rio Bravo he had a great co-star in Dean Martin. But thats not to say Wayne couldn't hold a movie on his own. Indeed The Shootist is his film from start to finish.

I'm sure he will grow on you in time.

Bah , what a jip. I'm going to bed :?

And also because it was and remains a text book example of blockbuster film making craft.

Argh shit. I've just realised in my stupid merry stupor that I read the latter part of the above comments totally wrong. Or rather I didn't read the "remarkable renaissance" part at all. :? After reading it properly, I couldn't agree more. My apologies. Skipping over posts is NEVER a good idea when you have been on wine since lunch. Boy do I feel dumb. Actually, I don't, I feel great! But please disregard my remarkably silly comments above. The downside is I've just wasted 10mins typing up another drunken response to an argument with by myself! What the hell, I'll post it anyway, please don't laugh Actually, I hope you do. "The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith may be movies which allow Williams to do what he does best, but the movies are hardly classics. Hence the reason why Williams isn't making the impact he once did, especially on the new ear. Thats what I'm talking about here. A film which inspires a newcomer to Williams is a great film indeed. And a great score with it. Williams hasn't scored a massively influential film since Jurassic Park." beerchug

Strange how you have kind of answered my response to you in another thread...

Utter nonsense! Sheer ridiculous utter nonsense! I could argue my point, but I've had a drink and I just can't be arsed. I can see how you may have taken my remark, but I think you may have gotten the wrong end of the stick. I know exactly where you are coming from and I utterly agree. Long story short: I was referring to the fact that Williams hasn't had a truly great movie to get his musical teeth into since perhaps Jurassic Park, when it comes to all-out full orchestral sweep. Sure, he's scored some superb movies since then, but none of these have required Williams to display his fully uncloaked orchestral might. Schindlers List, AI, Memoirs of Geisha etc may be worthy films in the eyes of many, but they didn't require the famed orchestration and thematics of something like SW:ESB and, as my example suggests, Jurassic Park. Forgive me if I make no sense - like I said, I've had a drink. But I know what I'm trying to say That is one of the most ridiculous statements I've ever read on this message board. Ditto. As a response to a post which clearly over exaggerates the truth of the matter.

Agreed. Though I largely disagree with your latter comments. Blame the movies, not the scores. Truely great scores serve truly great films and visa versa. Indy IV will hopefully see Williams return to what he's best at. Perhaps it will be his swan song, unwittingly.

Since you couldn't be arsed to check yourself: The Contest Kid and the Big Prize (1978) (TV) "A Taste for Blue Ribbons" (1973) TV Series "Johnny Staccato" ... aka Staccato (USA: short title) - The Shop of the Four Winds (1959) TV Episode (as Johnny Williams) .... Piano Player - The Naked Truth (1959) TV Episode (as Johnny Williams) .... Piano Player I have all of these appearances on my pc somewhere.

Except the Gladiator score is far superior to The Patriot, as a stand alone listen.

I'm probably gonna be destroyed for this, but that particular suite of music in one of my all time fave action cues. I like the fact that its so "cluttered", but I'd rather use the term "busy". Its a powerful and pumping piece of brass and percussion. The heroic theme that plays as Maximus leads the cavalry flank is one of the best powerhouse themes of recent years.

He's busy writing for the Superman Returns dvd menus.

Everyone used to talk about James Horner

Where are you?

I never thought that I'd have Scooby Doo popping into my head whilst posting here.

So maybe if I make a thread called "John Williams is utter shit" he will accidentally make it a sticky

What about when he jumped out of the Daily Planet window and changed.....in mid-air? Neil Hee hee.

The quest for the next Indy movie title starts here! Who knows, maybe that will be proven true too Indiana Jones And I Can't Be Arsed

Just listen to yourselves. The way some of you talk one would be forgiven for thinking that SR is an utter turkey. Well according to most reliable sources it isn't, not by a long shot. Aww what's the matter, did Superman not have his big bright RED cape on? Donner didn't make it? Williams didn't fancy it? Awwwww. Get over it. Fanboys.