JacksonElmore

what are some examples of powell's best work that you consider better than williams? (Not asking in a combative way at all)

The thing I love about the jaggedness of Her playing is that Williams loves it. I honestly would not have expected that musical pairing, and it provides even more diversity into his taste and his writing. Also seeing Williams gush over anybody makes whatever the thing is worth it

We’re on the same page my friend . I also agree about mutters style, especially when she does try to slow down and be “emotional” it seems very...fake. Also, atrocious interviewer! But I suppose that isn’t her job lol. I thoroughly enjoyed her in the Tintin piece. I think that is a great piece where she really fits

Understandable criticism. I suppose I was reacting rather harshly because outside of these forums most people unfortunately do not understand that live symphonic music isn't designed to replicate an idealistic blueprint. Besides MAJOR flubs (Like the SW main title one from this concert), the spontaneity of a live orchestra is part of what makes it beautiful for me, similarly to jazz. My overwhelmingly positive reaction to this concert comes from A) The AMAZING sound the brass section is able to conjure, the overall sound quality of it all and B) How this performance compares as a whole to seeing many other orchestra's adjust to williams' approach much, much worse. apart from that, when it comes to mutter, she is an amazing performer and I really dig her shit I just REALLY wish we could have gotten the original arrangement of hedwigs theme conducted by John in such great quality by such a great sounding orchestra. Really appreciate her artistry but for my own selfish and irrational reasons I would have loved to hear that piece the way it originally belonged. Anyway, absolutely can't wait for this DVD and hope it is going to be available on itunes to buy, so I don't have to RIP it

has anybody recorded the stream? I saw it but didn't record, (Except for Flight to Neverland) really hoping somebody had their wits about themselves more than I...

^ if you’ve ever heard live orchestra performances, they are not supposed to sound like even tempo’d perfectly timed Mathematical equations Like the record labels insist on during an official OST. Live performances allow room for tempo changes, and allow Williams to feel out the room and each change of tempo is based on what he thinks fits best in the program. If ur going from listening on Spotify to watching a live performance and expecting “perfection” in that way, you’re not at all understanding symphonic music

@Jay is there a track by track analysis of themes for rise of skywalker yet? Similarly formatted to how you had done it for the rest of the movies?

was the "first order motif" or whatever people called it used at all in rise of skywalker? in the description for the album written by Neil Yung he says "Balancing light and dark side themes, the appropriate fear and dread are amplified by the skillful usage of the Emperor's associated motifs, "The Imperial March," Kylo Ren's theme, and the ominous First Order theme ("Prologue," "Journey to Exegol," and "Join Me").

As I said, the best performance of the piece I’ve ever seen!

Oh....yes. I must admit I never got around to checking out that album Here’s flight to neverland. Ignore the text From my aunt lol... IMG_0872.MP4

WOW!!! just watched the stream. holy shit. Great performance through and through. Best live performance of Flight To Neverland I've ever heard. Close Encounters was amazing, such precision. Dartmoor 1912 was brilliant as well...Very bizarre arrangement of hedwigs theme but boy, Anne-Sophie Mutter is INSANE on that violin. The orchestra is alive during this entire show

I second the question, has anybody successfully watched the stream? My US credit card doesn’t work lol. also, I’m surprised that the video edition of the program doesn’t look like it will be available on digital services (iTunes). Does anybody think there is any chance it will turn up?

came here from jj arbams liner notes on ROS. What is the knights of ren motif? I definitely know the music but must have falsely labeled it as something else...

For anyone who became a fan of morricone’s Over the top 70’s-80’s contemporary romance sound.... probably the most morricone thing ever.

john Williams wrote my childhood, but Ennio morricone wrote my heart. This has been my favorite melody of all time since I was 8 years old. I’m so sad today

Is the history of the ring Theme even on the OST?

I think this album is the second best of the sequel trilogy just in terms of presentation. The Last Jedi is almost impossible to sit through as the force theme is relied on so heavily in almost every track in the first half. I think that important music IS missing from the album, but just in terms of the listening experience of the three, I'd say this is right behind the force awakens

not sure if its been mentioned but finn's confession was tracked in during the scene where him and that other ex. stormtrooper girl were talking about their past

Its not in the film, and it has a concert ending. So Id say it’s an alternate cue (that is infinitely better than the underscore that was used) that he added an ending to, and perhaps modified the structure for. So....yes? Idk

Yeah it’s completely cut. Super disappointing. FYC is super accurate for new material that was used. Love the OST though!

The Speeder Chase isn't in the film, an alternate cue is used. The Anthem of evil is used only in underscore. Title track theme is used very well though, and brings proper emotions to already powerful scenes. The score is good, idk how i feel about how its used though.

they filmed multiple different beginnings to the movie. No doubt in my mind the one that made the soundtrack was williams favorite one, at least musically.

I would love to see him do the speeder chase with that concert ending. Apart from the title track, he could do anthem of evil with just instrumentation but I doubt he would. End credits seems like an obvious yes, especially since it has such a direct opening.

I swear to god this is a reprise of another part of the score but i can't find it for the life of me right now. section from 3:57-4:09

I don't think i've ever heard Williams start a Concert Suite Theme cold open (Except for Jaws) like he does with both of the new themes. Both of them start directly with the motif, no introduction or anything. Seems like he's just cuttin' right to the good shit, cool technique.