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Yes, but there are so many words I'll never use again, and who am I to use such elaborate words? John Williams? Besides, it's going to take me forever to finish the book. I don't know if I'll even live that long. Again, I'm not John Williams.

Jokes aside, I started reading it yesterday, and it's not easy reading in English. I do understand the content and context, but some of the depth seems to be lost and looking up words (even on the ereader) interrupts the flow of reading. Hence the question: what are the sales figures in general (out of curiosity), and will there be any translations? (e.g., German)

I finally received a new token and managed to authorize everything properly and will start reading tonight. Basically, I prefer the hard copy cover over the ebook cover.

I also received my hard copy 2-3 weeks ago, but I haven't been able to start reading it because of our little twins. I then additionally bought a digital version so I can read it in bed next to the kids. It was my first Adobe Digital Edition protected book, and, unfortunately, I messed up authorizing it properly. Now I can only read it on my PC and am waiting for a new token from the bookstore... So close, yet so far

Not sure if this was posted before, but there is a lenghty video of Williams' appearance after the piano concerto: https://www.facebook.com/csongor.bx/videos/1415096936434932/

I have no medical training, but I have to repeat others: eyes don't lie. I mean, look closely at this eyes... And did anyone take the trouble to take a close look at his hand and mouth? I'm deeply concerned, but wish him all the best of course. On the other hand, Jennifer, Joseph, and John himself look just fantastic.

Blu Ray to be released on 12th July according to German Amazon site https://www.amazon.de/John-Williams-Tokyo-Blu-Ray/dp/B0D1YQL2KD Same for Audio CD https://www.amazon.de/John-Williams-Tokyo/dp/B0D1LQXX36 Did they move the publishing date?

Thanks for the info - order placed (with shipping costs exceeding item costs...) At least, Disney finally did their homework and got things right as "In order for everyone to enjoy the magic, this item is limited to 1 per customer."

Just out of curiosity: I assume the Academy members are not allowed to sell such FYC content. Is it legitimate to sell the estate?

Thank you for this post, Sandor. Time flies like an arrow, and it's about 30 years for myself after seeing "Born on the 4th of July" in cinema and falling in love with the wonderful Trumpet Solo and String Sound. Shortly after I got a copy of Star Wars on Tape and realized that this was the same composer. The journey started from there, living in a small town in Austria without an adequat CD-shop for Film Music, and - of course - no internet. About 1 - 2 years later I went to Paris with some friends and visited the "Virgin Megastore" at the Champs-Elysees. I was in heaven I spent too much money there (for me beeing about 16 years old) and took about 10 CDs home by train... Since then, I saw JW live in Tanglewood in 2003 and in Vienna in 2020 and could not imagine a life without the music of this genius. BTW, not sure if I got this right... Is there anything special about "Goodbye, Mr. Chips"?

As Grubinger ended his career this year, I think it's rather safe to say that there won't be a "Percussion Concerto" from JW... And it's also safe to reveal Martin Grubinger as the "secret source". Since the concert did not take place in Vienna, it was rescheduled for a premiere at the "Waldbuehne" with Berlin Philharmonic. Be that as it may: unfortunately I don't know why it didn't come to a performance in the end.

Sounds great!

Hi there, our orchestra is doing a concert with music of John Williams and we would like to do a video projection of photos of the maestro and/or movie stills (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Schindlers List). Is there a ressource where to find such photos that one is allowed to use for a official concert, ideally at low cost or no cost at all. Any hint is welcome, thanks! All best, Alawill

Sounds fair.

What was the original price of the limited LP-set?