Josh500 1,615 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 OK, just off the top of my head:1. Luke Skywalker's Theme (Star Wars Main Title)2. Theme from Schindler's List3. Theme from Jurassic Park4. Abandoned in the Woods (A.I.)5. Hedwig's Theme6. Raiders March7. The Chairman's Waltz8. Fawkes the Phoenix9. Across the Stars10. The Imperial March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Thanks, Josh. Three more days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,545 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Maybe you should give people until Jan 1 in order to get more entries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 It's a nice idea, but looking over the thread, there's only been two entries the past five days and one in the last four. Unfortunately I don't think time is the problem. If anything, a shorter deadline should be incentive. Plus, as I said, I want to get the whole thing in before I go on vacation at the end of January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuttersteps 1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 In chronological order:- Luke's Theme from Star Wars: the definitive "epic" theme.- Force Theme: perfect in its development, endless in its variations.- Superman Fanfare/Theme: incredible (super)feat to musically capture a then 40-yr old icon.- Smallville Theme: lush Americana theme w/ a wist of nostalgia.- Imperial March: ominous and foreboding w/o going over-the-top.- Raiders March: as the FSM podcast guys said, remarkable in its length of line and deceptively complex.- Jim's New Life from Empire of the Sun: amazed at how beautiful an uptempo theme could be.- Theme from Born on the Fourth of July: strings tug at the heart. felt it was maybe inspired by Barber's Adagio (Platoon).- Home Alone Theme (Somewhere in my Memory): heartwarming and childlike w/o any shallow cheesiness.- Love Theme from The Terminal: reminds me of the Force theme in its structure. so simple yet so strong in composition and memorable in melody.I'll tell you, I delayed my list to these last couple days because I had a hard time narrowing it down. To effectively tell myself these are 10 definitive themes I think the Maestro wrote is both a bewildering task and fearful prospect. But it was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob 0 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 - The Force theme- Luke's theme- Darth Vader's Theme- The Raiders March- Slave Children's Crusade- Jane Eyre Theme- Love theme from The Patriot (Ann and Gabriel)- A Window to the Past- Superman March- Theme from Jurassic Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Here They Come! -- I mean the right answers...1. Han Solo and the Princess2. The Chairman's Waltz 3. Smee's Plan From "Hook"4. Remembrances from SL5. Seven Years in Tibet main title6. Imperial March7. Blue Fairy from A.I. ?8. Cadillac of the Skies9. Journey to the Island10.Window to the Past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Seven Years in TibetHell's KitchenTheme from AlwaysThe Hunt (Horn Concerto)Dathi (Five Sacred Trees)High School TeacherAmerican Collection ThemeAnakin's ThemeCadillac of the SkiesTheme from Rosewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Thanks guys. Keep 'em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Seven Years in TibetHell's KitchenTheme from AlwaysThe Hunt (Horn Concerto)Dathi (Five Sacred Trees)High School TeacherAmerican Collection ThemeAnakin's ThemeCadillac of the SkiesTheme from RosewoodIs it time for me to play Figo's old "too self-consciously iconoclastic" card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Whatever Figo says, time has proven that the BSO was in better hands with Ozawa than now with Levine.And replying to you, no, it's not self-conscious, it's what I really feel (although not accurate as I'm changing my preferences all the time) and have been basically listening to this whole year. Those friends here who know me do know that I've been really mad about some of those themes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 In chronological order:The Mountain theme from Close Encounters of the Third KindEnd Title theme from Jaws 2Theme from SupermanCall of the Dark Side motif from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes BackThe Ark's theme from Raiders of the Lost ArkMinor theme from Empire of the Sun (as heard at the beginning of Toy Planes, Home and Hearth) Theme from The Accidental TouristNazi motif from Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeTheme from Seven Years in TibetVoldemort's theme from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHm, that still turned out to be quite difficult getting down to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 - Smallville Theme: lush Americana theme w/ a wist of nostalgia.Smallville? The TV-series? Never saw it, but does JW have to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,545 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Call of the Dark Side motif from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 - Smallville Theme: lush Americana theme w/ a wist of nostalgia.Smallville? The TV-series? Never saw it, but does JW have to do with it?Obviously, he means the Smallville theme from Superman: The Movie.Call of the Dark Side motif from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back???The Training of a Jedi Knight/The Magic Tree3:57 - 4:05The Clash of Lightsabers0:08 - 0:40Or something along those lines.Come to think of it, it actually sounds a bit like part of Vader's theme... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Approximately 24 hours left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 T Minus 24 Hours. Mother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 - Smallville Theme: lush Americana theme w/ a wist of nostalgia.Smallville? The TV-series? Never saw it, but does JW have to do with it?Obviously, he means the Smallville theme from Superman: The Movie.Ahhh, OK. I should really listen to the Superman album again these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,266 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Idiot!Yes, you are. No need to tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,266 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Says the guy with the Anakin and Paddy-me avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Says the guy with the Anakin and Paddy-me avatar!Paddy-me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Lohner 0 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Across The StarsSeven Years in TibetChairman's WaltzHedwig's ThemeFlying Theme from E.T.Hymn to the FallenSchindler's ListDouble TroubleHarry's Wondrous WorldTheme from Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,545 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 As we already discussed on page 2 of this thread, "Harry's Wondrous World" is a concert arrangement containing at least 5 different themes from Harry Potter 1. You gotta pick which specific theme in there you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Just a couple of hours left for any last second ballots. And they could be the most important of all: currently there's a 4 way tie for the 12th place cutoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Tell me straight, John. Is the "Orca Theme" going to make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinice 20 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Better late than never:Imperial March from The Empire Strikes BackRaider's March from Raiders of The Lost ArkThe Grail Theme from Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeFlying Theme from E.T.Avner's Theme from MunichMain Theme from Star WarsThe Father's Theme from Catch Me If You CanNazi Theme from Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeHymn To The Fallen from Saving Private RyanHedwig's theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Tell me straight, John. Is the "Orca Theme" going to make it?I could say yes. But it'd be a horrible lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb74 53 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I hope I'm not too late John (sorry!)Leia's themeForce themeHan Solo and the PrincessRaiders MarchArk themeSlave Children's themeThe Fury main themeLove theme from The Missouri BreaksLove theme from SupermanThe Poseidon Adventure main theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Tell me straight, John. Is the "Orca Theme" going to make it?I could say yes. But it'd be a horrible lie.Now to conduct what Joey once referred to as "grassroots organization" tactics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Just in time steb, and you helped break the big logjam, thanks. We'll still need a poll to settle a tie, though.OK, here we go. I'll post the full results with numbers after the tournament's over, but we have our bracket. First, the top four seeds that will be getting a bye into the 2nd round:#4- Hedwig's Theme#3- The Imperial March#2- The Force ThemeAnd #1, in a bit of an upset (due to the recent release of a certain high profile set, I'm thinking)- The Raiders MarchI'll have the rest up in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Here's the rest of the ones that made it to the bracket:#5- Superman March#6- Star Wars main theme/Luke's theme#7- Theme from Jurassic Park#8- ET Flying theme#9- A Window to the Past#10- Han Solo and the Princess#11- The Ark theme#12- TIE Slave Children's theme/Love Theme from SupermanThere were some ties within that group, I broke them by who reached the highest vote total first.The other two themes that were in the 4 way tie for 12th until the final ballot were the Jurassic Park Island Fanfare and Schindler's List. Other themes that just missed the cut: Anakin's Theme, Across the Stars, and Leia's Theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Maybe someday I'll listen to a Harry Potter score... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,545 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 How the heck did no themes from HOOK make it to the top 12? That's insaneIf this same poll was run again shortly after a 2CD complete Hook set finally came out, guaranteed some of them would be on there.Also: Theme from Jurassic Park made it, but not the Island Fanfare? Come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I like the JP theme far better than the fanfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 No Hook??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 EDIT: I am tired of posting sarcastic remarks. Excuse me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 No Hook???I don't like it either. Then again there is such a wealth of great themes in Hook that it would be difficult to narrow them down to fit in among a ten best list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 EDIT: I am tired of posting sarcastic remarks. Excuse me.Apology accepted, Captain Needa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 I agree with red's theory, that the sheer number of themes caused Hook votes to be split. It's more of a problem with Hook than any of Williams' multi-score sagas because it's all crammed into one score.I'm waiting until the tournament is fully over to make public all the results, but I will say that three different Hook themes recieved multiple votes, with the Neverland theme coming the closest.Here's another shocker I'll put out there now: the main Jaws theme got one vote. One. The Orca theme got two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego 21 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well, it's not really that representative since participation was lower than I would have imagined, this was also the year of Indy, so indy-mania probably changed a few votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Yes, I was disappointed with the amount of ballots entered. But I can't force people to participate (and I sure did nag a lot), I just had to go with what I got.And I agree about Indy, several people have brought that up and it's a valid point. I think it's the reason the Raiders March got the top seed. How about this: I'll do another one in a year's time. Mark it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 This list sucks. Never let the people decide what's the best! We all remember that dreaded Empire's 500 greatest movies of all time list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Says the man who voted for, what, three Minority Report themes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Just Sean's Theme thanks ya very much! ... I like that theme... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Here's the rest of the ones that made it to the bracket:#5- Superman March#6- Star Wars main theme/Luke's theme#7- Theme from Jurassic Park#8- ET Flying theme#9- A Window to the Past#10- Han Solo and the Princess#11- The Ark theme#12- TIE Slave Children's theme/Love Theme from SupermanThere were some ties within that group, I broke them by who reached the highest vote total first.The other two themes that were in the 4 way tie for 12th until the final ballot were the Jurassic Park Island Fanfare and Schindler's List. Other themes that just missed the cut: Anakin's Theme, Across the Stars, and Leia's Theme.Typical, I could have predicted these results in my sleep. No offense to the poll though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Double Trouble should have made it over Window to the Past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 A Window to the Past was the biggest surprise in the top 12 to me. And well deserved.You were the only one to vote for Jaws, Mark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Looking back at my post I'm probably the only one who voted for several themes I listed.Congrats, Master....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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