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You can clearly see that the actors are getting in the way of Lucas's ambitious plans. Harrison Ford could have been easily replaced by a cardboard Han Solo. It's a "muppet over actor" thing just like it's a "CGI over subtance" thing in the prequels. Again, the only thing worthwhile in RotJ and that really sucked me into the story are the confrontation scenes between Luke, Vader and the Emperor. But by then the movie was almost over. ---------------- Alex Cremers

k.m. wrote none of these,I wouldn't want to get beaten up. ---------------------------------------------------------- LOL , I forgot this great third option. ---------------- Alex Cremers

OK, I wanna do a poll too, so what. Suppose you're sentenced to 25 years in jail and you want your fellow inmates to get acquainted with the music of John Williams. There is a catch. You're only allowed to take with you the logo music for Dreamworks or The Ladd Company. Both written by Williams but can you make a choice? Remember 25 years is a long time. Alex Cremers

Hmmmm, what the deal with the Harry Potter scores? Everyone here is yaahooing as if it was the best thing Williams ever did even though the trailer of the first film was whispering: "Don't buy the soundtrack. If you listen closely you know you have it already. It's right there in your cd collection. I'm recycling here." I know I heard it. Didn't you? ---------------- Alex Cremers

The whole recording philosophy and tast was different back then. With a very dry ambience and close miked upfront sound it was as if the orchestra stood in your living room. I think besides the recording technology it was a fashionable approach. Would you believe that there are people who think that Star Wars: A new Hope is recorded with a small orchestra? I'm not joking! These days a bigger larger sound is the way to go. But the orchestra used is almost the same. You can achieve alot with mike placement and multi- effect units, the location where the recording takes place, studio, hall, church; it's all those things. ---------------- Alex Cremers

I didn't noticed it at first but then I read your signature. LOL And somehow I don't believe you would flame me. I think you wrote it, not because you believe in it, but because it is funny. Regarding Spielberg's frequently returning theme, it is my guess that maybe Spielberg has a strong sense of melancholy. He's a dreamer and doesn't seem to like the present since most of his movies are set in the past or future. He flees to other worlds, other times. He creates them and takes us, the viewer along with him. Maybe he's the Pan. ---------------- Alex Cremers

I just bought Planets of the Apes, the original of course, by Goldsmith. It is produced by Nick Redman for Varese Sarabande and I think it's a must buy for every soundtrack fan. There is not one movie producer that will allow this sort of movie scoring style today. If you don't have it already and you rank CE3K amongst the very best that Williams has ever done then check this one out. It certainly one of Jerry's best. ---------------- Alex Cremers

It's Spielbergs's favorite song. Consider it a present from Williams to Spielberg. You may correct me if wrong. ---------------- Alex Cremers

I say it will happen next year. All bets are on. ---------------- Alex Cremers

For what it's worth, I agree 99% with Roald. I was a true Star Wars diciple untill RotJ. I felt ashamed and betrayed by the new kiddy direction Lucas had chosen. There is 1% I can't agree with and that's the hocus pocus trickery the emperor was doing. I was disappointed by the "lightning is coming out of his hands" wizardry. Somehow that felt cheap to me. Return of the Jedi was a clear indication of how the next Star Wars episodes were going to be. We were warned by last episode from the first trilogy. I still cannot have an easy conversation with a person who prefers the third instalment. Luckily I haven't met many who do. ---------------- Alex Cremers

To compare E.T. with Schindler's List is the same as comparing Dumbo with The Elephant Man. ---------------- Alex Cremers

When I laughed I didn't notice that he wasn't in the best of shapes. I only laughed because it's a parody of Star Wars and every Star Wars parody makes me laugh. I can't help myself. It is the situation that is funny. Not the guy. Am I of the hook now for laughing? ---------------- Alex Cremers

No, Saving Privat Ryan is overrated, Schindler's List is not. Don't you guys know a great film when you see one? Damn!!! That movie is packed with movie grandeur not likely to be easily repeated. ---------------- Alex Cremers

Thank you so very much! The comments on that page are funny too. ---------------- Alex Cremers-who can't think of anything funny cause he's all laught up.

Stefancos, My mistake! Ah, Dracula and The Fury, I always mix them up. They are written in the same period too. Both are released by Varese. And both covers have similar aspects. And I'm looking for an excuse for screwing up big time. Sorry for the blunder. ---------------- Alex Cremers

Stefancos, wich one do you mean? The Fury Deluxe or the Original release? I have the original, with only 10 tracks, but I wouldn't decribed as mere crab. I think the LP was even shorter. If you talk about the sound thats being crap then also would like to know. In other words, what is it that you don't like about it? ---------------- Alex Cremers

Well its a short que but responsible for bringing some of the magic into Star Wars:A New Hope. Booooom!!! After The Death Star is destroyed lushious warm strings are celebrating and at their highest peak we return to Luke and hear those famous words: The Force will be with you, always. If that climatic moment didn't give you some goosebumps then you are at the wrong forum, my friend. ---------------- Alex Cremers

In my humble opinion the critics were rather mild towards RotJ. ---------------- Alex Cremers

Indysolo wrote: I think some good movies are still being made, it's just that most of the stuff coming out anymore is pure crap designed to attract teenagers. Stefancos wrote: Ummm...dude, that's how it's always been. You were just to young to realize it. MOST of the films made in the 1980's were forgettable products designed to make money, same for the 90's, same for this decade (whatever it's called) It's just that we tend to forget those films, and remember the ones that ment something to us. Stefancos- who does not believe that "things were better in the old days." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They were, Stefan, they really were. Before and in the seventies producers and film studios weren't aware that their largest potential audience were teenagers. So the market wasn't as targeted then as it is today. I've seen a very interesting docu on this subject. It mainly spoke of the 3 big corporations that are controlling the entertainment world. (spooky sh*t, i tell you) Today, artistic risks and directors' freedom are the biggest deseases studios fear. A movie like THX 1138 with a pessimistic concept and made by a nobody wont see the light of day now. Who wanna see that? It failed big time too but I'm glad they did make it. It is also striking that alot of the classics and wonders, film or music, were born between the mid- sixties and the mid-seventies. When in doubt look in every film or pop encyclopedia. The list is endless. ---------------- Alex Cremers

The moment when the mothership flips over in CE3K the music seems like a energy beam sending its power to every corner of the world. Taaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back then, in the theaters, nobody was breathing. I was there. Pure Spielberg magic like only he can deliver. ---------------- Alex Cremers

Show me that picture next year and I'll still be laughing. ---------------- Alex Cremers

I found one for TPM besides Darth Maul appears at the door. We all now that brass is kicking butt. It's another one with Darth Maul this time jumping off his speederbike attacking Qui-Gon. It is Williams at his most super. A full blown orchestrated climaxing que repeating a theme that's only been used once not too long before. It is truly a musical highlight and one of the few cinematographic moments found in TPM. You'll find none of the sort in AotC. ---------------- Alex Cremers

Star Wars, A New Hope. The death of Ben witnessed by Luke who's going "Noooooooooooooo!!!!". A very emotional, dramatic rendition of Princess Leia's Theme (dunno why but it works) crushes even the most heartless viewer. But there is no time to mourn because the impact of blaster shots are all over the place. No funeral, no long pathetic death scene. Here was this great man and now he's gone, like it didn't mean zilch, zero! How Star Wars can you get. Of course, him returning as a ghost wasn't so Star Warzy. But hey...that's me. ---------------- Alex Cremers

Indysolo goes: In Star Wars , when the Falcon first goes into hyperdrive and we cut immediately to the Death Star. Neil -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What about the music, Neil? Can you tell us more? --------------- Alex Cremers

Uncle Owen: "Luke, I'm shutting down for tonight!" You hear a French horn playing the theme of the Force. Somehow that moment is what Star Wars is all about. There are many more but I can only name one. --------------- Alex Cremers