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It depends. One can argue silent films like 1924's Thief of Baghdad with an orchestral score composed by Mortimer Wilson to accompany the screenings beats it. But that was more like a ballet where the conductor was conducting the orchestral score to the film's scenes like they would where opera or ballet is accompanying the stage action. If you mean of modern scores intended purely for the scoring stage and not concert hall, then I think you're right it would be E.T. at the Shrine in 2002. That was a big deal then because it was kind of thought very difficult to pull off where now routinely done not only with major orchestras but by youth orchestras. Also, it was a bit frowned upon by major orchestras where now it's considered a very effective community engagement/profiteering option. You might enjoy this about orchestral scores that accompanied silent films: Restoring Original Orchestrations for Silent Film (nga.gov)

Ernest Bloch's 3 Jewish Poems. Some of it reminded me of JW. Like the sequence starting at 9:48 sounds very Williamsy to me.

Damn, that's insane! One orchestra playing all three in one day? That's like running the ironman marathon!

Had a great time seeing this yesterday. Orchestra and film were great and there were lots of kids in the audience who probably have never seen it before based on the gasps and "oohhhh's" at certain scenes. The music must have been crazy difficult! On the same night, the LA Phil played E.T. live to picture with Johnny in the audience!!! He went on stage for a bow to thunderous ovation after. Just imagine Jurassic Park and E.T. live to picture in one day! 399024842_870077184559164_5150928013439168529_n.mp4

He was my classmate and told me how much those projects meant to him. We literally talked about how big a fan he is.

Oh really?! I must have been at the 20th anniversary then where the cast read excerpts at E3. Jack Black was there too. I was probably the only person in the theater who never played the game but it was so unique to see something you worked on being adored by so many people!

One of the greatest and most influential soundtracks was Walt Disney's score for Fantasia (1940). It was the first soundtrack in surround sound and was conducted/arranged by Leopold Stokowski. The recordings were state of the art but the film was a flop. For some reason, Disney rereleased it in 1982 with a brand-new recording that had to be completely true to the original recording to line up to the animation. This re-release was conducted by wonderful conductor Irwin Kostel (West Side Story (1962), Marry Poppins (1964), Sound of Music (1965), etc.). My question is why did Disney feel the need to rerecord the seminal score of their most artistic venture where that recording had to completely conform to the existing animation and today is completely ignored compared to the original Leopold Stokowski version from 1940? What were they thinking? To me, both are excellent, but the Stokowski version is completely superior in interpretation and the technical advances between 1940 and 1982 are marginal since the 1940 recording was the pinnacle of what was then possible. This is very important to me because the 1982 recording soundtrack was my very first album purchased (at $3.99!) when I was a kid because the experience of seeing the 1982 film in a theater that my 4th grade class was forced to attend was mind blowing! I vividly remember that experience.

Hey, I orchestrated that! Must own it but don't have vinyl. 😘

Nice job! I love the ambition! Some of it reminded me of Shore's score for Lord of the Rings.

There is also this worth a listen. These are war trumpets, so not necessarily pleasant music such as celebratory or incidental music. There are quite a few recordings of pharaonic era music played on recreated instruments.

How'd you like it?

I paid for the expansion set of Forza Horizon 5 because I wanted to play that hotwheels game. After playing the Mexico race for hours, I can't play hotwheels game because it's locked. No explanation of what to do and it's driving me crazy so I'm requesting a refund. I don't understand why they sell expansion games that might be the only thing I wanted to play and don't allow you to play it without doing something but never explaining what you need to do but you have to play it for hours and hours first before you can play that expansion you bought.

Also, Burlingame did that three hour USC interview with Johnny that included lots of talk of his early life, intro to the industry, etc.

Johnny should do one of those three plus hour Joe Rogan podcasts too.

What do you think of this? Any good? Q-series 7.1.2 ch. Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar Q900C | Samsung US There are so many variations of these sound bars and I don't know the difference, if they're worth getting, I just know I'm not thrilled with my TV sound.

Definitely check outs Liszt Dante Symphony. It starts in hell but ends in paradise with soft angelic chorus singing your otherworldly major chords.

"Then he started to run away from me, in typical old man style"...sorry, what is the typical old man style of running away?????? I met him backstage and it was just as traumatizing as never meeting him. I was going to tell him that I'm a composer and he was my inspiration but said something more like "you good" as he walked right past me saying he has to go on stage.

A few nights ago, I had a dream JW and I were going to see one of the Star Wars movies live to picture. We had dinner and he charmed us all with stories. We got up to leave to the concert hall but the path was very rough and hazardous. I was told that JW said he'll have a driver take him directly, so we went the hazardous route. I made it to the theater and couldn't find my tickets. They wouldn't let me in and I told them I was going to sit next to JW, but had no proof. I was kicked out having no way to gain entrance.

Basically this.

First of all, don't call me Shirley. This looks awesome!

This is a fantastic film and great soundtrack! I once bumped in to Dame Julie Andrews coming out of the bathroom of all places (after an LA Phil concert). She was stunning and probably around 75 years old and looked pristine as always. Aside from the songs, the underscore is really terrific conducted by Irwin Kostal who also did the rerecording of Fantasia. I think I might have to get this.

Absolutely! I recently did an AI upscale of Star Wars A New Hope and it really makes it feel more modern. It's crazy how great that film was given its age and how many times I've watched it. It can still feel fresh. What is surprising to me is that the prequel trilogy doesn't feel as bad as I recall. The sequel trilogy, has fundamental story flaws but who knows what I'll think in 20 years. Maybe they'll make a sequel to the sequel trilogy that will make the sequel trilogy feel like a masterpiece.

That's wonderful news! I'm excited to hear his Nosferatu!

Ooooh...one of my favorite soundtracks...instabuy!

Nice job! As a low brass player (bass trombone), I always appreciate this moment. I saw the 14 hour opera once and it was incredibly moving. The sheer spectacle and sense of occasion is hard to describe. It rewards the tremendous patience necessary to experience it in all its glory.