John Williams: Greatest Hits 1969-1999

[indy4 152]

The arrangments heard on the OSTs for many of these films are very different from the ones on the album ("Cadillac of the Skies" is a great example). Anybody know who wrote these new verisions?

Also, are there any that are different enough from the OST versions that they're worth buying? The only ones I own are "Cadillac of the Skies," "Parade of Slave Children," "Summon the Heroes," "Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra," and "Theme from Far and Away."

[Koray Savas 2,095]

I believe the 6 minute theme from Born On The Fourth Of July is a different arrangement. It's a great compilation set, I got it from my local library few years back.

[Henry B 49]

Williams wrote them, of course... You should buy the whole set; excellent recordings.

[BurgaFlippinMan 7]

I think all the tracks on the set are available elsewhere. If you have the Spielberg/Williams Collaboration album, you'll already own a good chunk of the music on the set.

[Maglorfin 195]

It really is a great collection, no JW fan should be without one. I can't imagine anybody but Williams himself writing all the arrangements. Otherwise, it's a set I usually lend to friends with little or no knowledge of great film music. Managed to get one or two hooked already, too.

[pete 520]

The arrangments heard on the OSTs for many of these films are very different from the ones on the album ("Cadillac of the Skies" is a great example). Anybody know who wrote these new verisions?

They're all Williams arranged and conducted.

Another piece significantly different from the OST is "Flight to Neverland" from Hook

Jurassic Park Theme is also different, but the faster pace of the noble theme doesn't do much for me.

And the CE3K suite isn't on the OST, but it's been recorded a few times.

Williams on Williams and The Spielberg Williams Collaboration are must haves.

[MSM 85]

The arrangments heard on the OSTs for many of these films are very different from the ones on the album ("Cadillac of the Skies" is a great example). Anybody know who wrote these new verisions?

They're all Williams arranged and conducted.

Another piece significantly different from the OST is "Flight to Neverland" from Hook

Jurassic Park Theme is also different, but the faster pace of the noble theme doesn't do much for me.

And the CE3K suite isn't on the OST, but it's been recorded a few times.

Williams on Williams and The Spielberg Williams Collaboration are must haves.

I'd recommend Williams on Williams over Greatest Hits.

Btw Theme from Schindler's List is also different from OST, it's the Utah Symphony Orchestra rendition.

[Incanus 5,519]

Btw Theme from Schindler's List is also different from OST, it's the Utah Symphony Orchestra rendition.

Don't you mean the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra? The performance is from the Cinema Serenade album.

[JoeinAR 1,759]

Williams wrote them, of course... You should buy the whole set; excellent recordings.

yes but it was by a man named Ted Williams, who is a Boston Catholic High School lay teacher of music. He's John's first cousin, and he often collaborates with John. Many of Ted's students are in the choirs used for the Boston Pops.

[Ollie 859]

Yeah I heard about this when I bought the set 5 years ago. This Ted Williams is a decent arranger it appears.

[Marian Schedenig 5,520]

Don't forget that that's the guy who really orchestrates most Williams scores. Hence the confusion on whether "Williams" does all the orchestrations himself.

[Ollie 859]

Of course we have to be careful and not confuse him with the late, great Ted Williams who played for the Boston Red Sox.

[John Crichton 4]

Hey you never know, the man was multitalented.

[JoeinAR 1,759]

Of course we have to be careful and not confuse him with the late, great Ted Williams who played for the Boston Red Sox.

considering how young most are, and how many are european, and no nothing about baseball, I don't think thats an issue

[MSM 85]

Of course we have to be careful and not confuse him with the late, great Ted Williams who played for the Boston Red Sox.

considering how young most are, and how many are european, and no nothing about baseball, I don't think thats an issue

What are Boston Red Sox?

Btw Theme from Schindler's List is also different from OST, it's the Utah Symphony Orchestra rendition.

Don't you mean the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra? The performance is from the Cinema Serenade album.

Of course, thanks

I actually never really liked this up-tempo version very much.

[JoeinAR 1,759]

Of course we have to be careful and not confuse him with the late, great Ted Williams who played for the Boston Red Sox.

considering how young most are, and how many are european, and no nothing about baseball, I don't think thats an issue

What are Boston Red Sox?

it is one of the American League Baseball teams.

One with some of the greatest tradition in baseball history.

[Koray Savas 2,095]

I hate baseball.

[John Crichton 4]

Your loss.

[Trent B 317]

I can only get into baseball if I watch it in person, even then it's my least favorite sport. I prefer pro football and golf.

[John Crichton 4]

Nothing wrong with those two either. Though I prefer college football.

[Red 73]

Baseball is best live at the stadium. Never could get into it on TV.

[Koray Savas 2,095]

NFL is my favorite. Golf is fun to play, but I find it boring to watch.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,765]

I've had it for years, but I haven't really listened to it since I've pretty much got all the OSTs to the film scores it represents.

[Elmo Lewis 6]

What are Boston Red Sox?

it is one of the American League Baseball teams.

One with some of the greatest tradition in baseball history.

Hell yeah!

[Maglorfin 195]

Jurassic Park Theme is also different, but the faster pace of the noble theme doesn't do much for me.

Same here, IMHO it's the weakest point of the entire set. That fast tempo really doesn't suit the theme, so I usually just skip that track.

[Josh500 1,602]

I also own that album, just for the sake of owning it!

I have most of the recordings on their respective albums, but the highlight would be The Reivers (just included so they can advertise it as 1969-, I'm sure). Does anyone have the original album?

[Maglorfin 195]

I have most of the recordings on their respective albums, but the highlight would be The Reivers (just included so they can advertise it as 1969-, I'm sure).

Good point. The banjo part of the track is delicious, I always listen to it 2 or 3 times in a row, too bad it's only a few seconds.

[Ollie 859]

Yes, I have The Reivers.

I've lost interest in Baseball over the years.

[John Crichton 4]

What are Boston Red Sox?

it is one of the American League Baseball teams.

One with some of the greatest tradition in baseball history.

Hell yeah!

[MSM 85]

I can only get into baseball if I watch it in person, even then it's my least favorite sport. I prefer pro football and golf.

I think here we call baseball softball. I was very bad at it in high school gym class

[JoeinAR 1,759]

I can only get into baseball if I watch it in person, even then it's my least favorite sport. I prefer pro football and golf.

I think here we call baseball softball. I was very bad at it in high school gym class

softball is different from baseball, while the field and most rules are the same, the ball is much different, its larger and easier to hit, and its pitched differently, plus they use aluminum bats. its much more of a hitters game, while baseball is a pitcher's game. major league baseball uses only wooden bats.

[MrScratch 292]

What are Boston Red Sox?

it is one of the American League Baseball teams.

One with some of the greatest tradition in baseball history.

And some of the most obnoxious fans.

[JoeinAR 1,759]

said the Orioles fan!!! what a surprise.

[MrScratch 292]

said the Orioles fan!!! what a surprise.

Boston fans have been coming to Baltimore for years whenever the Sox come to town, which was fine because it always makes the crowd atmosphere more exciting. But since 2004 they have become obnoxious as hell. They rival only New York fans in utter rudeness.

[JoeinAR 1,759]

there was a time when Baltimore won, and the same could be said about there fans. The Orioles all time greatest 3rd baseman went to school with my mom and dad(who played ball with him). I knew his father who was a fireman at the LR airport.

[Morlock 9]

said the Orioles fan!!! what a surprise.

Boston fans have been coming to Baltimore for years whenever the Sox come to town, which was fine because it always makes the crowd atmosphere more exciting. But since 2004 they have become obnoxious as hell. They rival only New York fans in utter rudeness.

Everyone knows that the Sox have nothing to live for after their brilliantly exacuted vendetta on The Yankees.

[MrScratch 292]

there was a time when Baltimore won, and the same could be said about there fans.

I don't think so, attendance was fair during the Orioles glory years considering how great the team was. I doubt Orioles fans invaded another park and were so obnoxious when games here didn't sell out.

[MSM 85]

Ok, it sounds like baseball is like football for us

[Josh500 1,602]

I'm sorry, is this a baseball thread?

(Not that I mind!)

[Marian Schedenig 5,520]

I have The Reivers. And not only is it a very good score, but the fact that it was one of two scores which made Spielberg notice Williams warrants its inclusion in a compilation like this.

[MrScratch 292]

The Reivers is arguably his best pre-Jaws score, a turning point for JW for a variety of reasons.

By the way, the Birds beat the Sox last night 10-6

[fommes 126]

I've never picked up this album, because this is a mix of OST recordings and previous recordings right? I think I have them all on other CDs...

[Ollie 859]

Yes it is a mixture of re-recordings and original cues.

[Marian Schedenig 5,520]

I never felt the need to get it. I still need Williams on Williams though.

[MSM 85]

I never felt the need to get it. I still need Williams on Williams though.

Yes you do.

[Ollie 859]

Eh, I'm not too big on compilations but I won't get rid of the ones I already have.

[Morlock 9]

This set just about single-handedly made me a JW fan. And I like that the arrangements often differ from the album versions. Makes the sporadic returns to the set enjoyable time and time again.

[Ray Barnsbury 8]

Same for me, Morlock. I have very fond memories of listening to that set.

[Red 73]

I never felt the need to get it. I still need Williams on Williams though.

It's better than Williams on Williams. In fact, it's the best JW compilation album.

It was my first Williams CD, and also got me hooked.

[Henry B 49]

My cousin had this set, and I loved listening to it the week I was at his house. So, the next Christmas, I asked for an even bigger compilation of Williams music! And I sure did get it.