Ollie 1,069 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12...gural-ceremony/ Thanks to Jeff Eldridge over at the FSM board for finding this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 WHOOT!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Cool! Let's hope it's more interesting than that bland Timeless Call stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 I would imagine it will be something subtle and noble to reflect the moment of the President taking the oath of office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 This thread is going to be closed soon Chris, who is happy about going to have another Williams' piece, even though it will probably be another American-Journey-like stuff.Cool! Let's hope it's more interesting than that bland Timeless Call stuff.I wouldn't count on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Looking forward to hearing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 216 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm expecting something a bit different than the typical style, considering the instrumentation of the chamber ensemble. I wonder if it will actually be of a more traditional style - not Mozart style, but perhaps Brahms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm expecting something a bit different than the typical style, considering the instrumentation of the chamber ensemble. I wonder if it will actually be of a more traditional style - not Mozart style, but perhaps Brahms?Celebrate Discovery mixed with Dry Your Tears, Africa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 If this is anywhere near as good as "Dry Your Tears, Afrika," I'll be happy.His new piece will be played by Mr. Perlman on violin, Mr. Ma on cello, Gabriela Montero on piano and Anthony McGill on clarinet. (Usually at this juncture in previous inaugurations an operatic soloist performs.)Interesting. I wonder if JW will conduct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Somehow I don't think it would be appropriate for Williams to compose something along the lines of "Dry You Tears....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 58 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Something more sombre like "Theme from Angela's Ashes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Somehow I don't think it would be appropriate for Williams to compose something along the lines of "Dry You Tears....."It wouldn't, but it would definitely put the music in the spotlight - otherwise I don't expect media to say a word about it.For the record I've always felt good about being an American My grandmother was born in Brooklyn. Does it make me American too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I guess it'll be in the same vein as his wonderful "American Collection Theme". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,145 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 This thread is going to be closed soon Now matter how political it is, it shouldn't be. This is very important to Williams fans on both sides already and begs to be discussed.I myself am very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 As long as this thread sticks to discussions about music and isn't filled with snide, off-topic comments it'll stay open.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 His new piece will be played by Mr. Perlman on violin, Mr. Ma on cello, Gabriela Montero on piano and Anthony McGill on clarinet. (Usually at this juncture in previous inaugurations an operatic soloist performs.)That is a fantastic ensemble right there, to state the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,145 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I wonder if JW will conduct?Probably.http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/...n-day-upd-3584/"...John Williams conducts Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma and others in a musical selection."I would assume from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Maybe Obama is a JWfan and asked him personally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Maybe Obama posts on this board!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,145 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Maybe Obama is a JWfan and asked him personally?Wouldn't that just be the bee's knees? A JW Fan in office, a world I could never have dreamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Everything is working as I have foreseen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Maybe Obama is a JWfan and asked him personally?Wouldn't that just be the bee's knees? The bee's knees? What are you? 80 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 "Shall I alert Dr. McCoy?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm expecting something a bit different than the typical style, considering the instrumentation of the chamber ensemble. I wonder if it will actually be of a more traditional style - not Mozart style, but perhaps Brahms?Celebrate Discovery mixed with Dry Your Tears, Africa...Why would "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" be an influence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Well,we'll all be watching/recording the inauguration nowi bet the new Williams composition will be during a commercial break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm sure it'll be filled with micro-edits when he releases his "Great American Hits" album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Very excited about new John Williams music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Very excited about new John Williams music.Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxbabe 28 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 When I read this I was not expecting chamber music! Will be neat to hear this, should be a special moment during the ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Excellent news about the John Williams piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 "A New Beginning" was always a favorite of mine, so it'll be interesting to hear what he comes up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I like the Australian way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's going to be a noble "hope for the future " optimistic type of piece.something like Song for World Peace ,Back to America (Angela's Ashes) ,Hymn to New England...(my favourite type of JW composition ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I like the Australian way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, won't you come waltzing, Matilda, with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm with Drax. Aussie Aussie Aussie!What's with some of you? Is it not possible to discuss the music without making a huge melodramatic attempt at keeping other things unsaid?I'm curious as to how he'll approach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 like I said ,I am certain of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 two posts agoOr he could recycle that wasted NBC news "Rodeo" theme ...that sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hopefully Williams's music will be rejected and replaced with a massive MV/RC-style power anthem. I mean, a quartet for the leader of the free world? How insulting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm expecting something a bit different than the typical style, considering the instrumentation of the chamber ensemble. I wonder if it will actually be of a more traditional style - not Mozart style, but perhaps Brahms?Celebrate Discovery mixed with Dry Your Tears, Africa...Why would "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" be an influence?Obviously in acknowledgement to his Kenian roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 His new piece will be played by Mr. Perlman on violin, Mr. Ma on cello, Gabriela Montero on piano and Anthony McGill on clarinet. (Usually at this juncture in previous inaugurations an operatic soloist performs.)That is a fantastic ensemble right there, to state the obvious.Wow, exciting news!!! Hmmm, I can't believe some people here mention "Dry your Tears, Afrika" and "Angela's Theme" and even the "Russian Theme." It'll obviously (or hopefully) be like the Prologue to JFK. Obama's been heralded the new black Kennedy, after all. Although I have to confess how Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma will fit into this, I have no idea. Maybe Obama posts on this board!!Hahaha, that'd be the day. An incumbent president, who, after a hard day in the oval office, kicks back by logging on to jwfan.net. Then we'd have to persuade him to enforce stricter laws on how JW albums should be released in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hahaha, that'd be the day. An incumbent president, who, after a hard day in the oval office, kicks back by logging on to jwfan.net. Then we'd have to persuade him to enforce stricter laws on what and how JW albums should be released.That could backfire. He might look in Williams' favour and have complete scores recalled by executive order as they don't fit with the government's new draconian policy of "correct musical journey", and force any future expanded releases to be overseen by Williams himself by micro-editing tracks to death, and shuffling cues around even more until they're barely recognizable.That's bureaucracy for 'ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hahaha, that'd be the day. An incumbent president, who, after a hard day in the oval office, kicks back by logging on to jwfan.net. Then we'd have to persuade him to enforce stricter laws on what and how JW albums should be released.That could backfire. He might look in Williams' favour and have complete scores recalled by executive order as they don't fit with the government's new draconian policy of "correct musical journey", and force any future expanded releases to be overseen by Williams himself by micro-editing tracks to death, and shuffling cues around even more until they're barely recognizable.That's bureaucracy for 'ya.So? We already have our CDs.And anyway, President Obama is a jwfan.net member! He's one of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 President-Elect Obama. George W. Bush, as of now, is still the President.Not being picky, just abiding by formalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I meant, President Obama will be a jwfan.net member! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 But of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 George W. Bush, as of now, is still the President.Is he one of us too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 George W. Bush, as of now, is still the President.Is he one of us too Yes, I believe he posts under the name Neimoidian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Only if he's sole searching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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