Darth Wojo 2418 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 It's refreshing that Williams still writes music for new stuff like this. It gets our mind off Indiana Jones. Link to post Share on other sites
bondo 33 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Why the quotes? I was quoting Con Air. "If you can't trust a South American drug lord, who can you trust? ............that was a joke." "I'm glad you told me." Link to post Share on other sites
Hlao-roo 388 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 It's refreshing that Williams still writes music for new stuff like this. It gets our mind off Indiana Jones.Did someone mention Indiana Jones? Link to post Share on other sites
indy4 152 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hans Zimmer!Why the quotes? I was quoting Con Air. "If you can't trust a South American drug lord, who can you trust? ............that was a joke." "I'm glad you told me."Ah, I see. I haven't seen that film, hence my confusion Link to post Share on other sites
MSM 70 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yes he is, as is his wife (at least partly). But we should stay on topic.Judging from the instruments used for th piece we even could get some nice tango or Waltz like piece. How about something like Williams' arrangement of Tango Por Una Cabeza? Or something similar in style to Tale of Victor Navorsky?I meant the exact slave owners, not just white people Nevermind.Excuse me? I know what slave owners are. Answer stays the same. Link to post Share on other sites
BTR1701 50 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I pity the poor fools going to the inauguration. They say with between 1 and 5 million people there, there will be one toilet for every 6,489 people. That really sucks. Immodium only does half the job.I have to work the inauguration. All these people paying thousands of dollars a night for a place to stay and willing to sit for hours on some muddy patch of grass in the cold and I'm being forced to be there when I'd rather be at home watching from the comfort of my armchair. Link to post Share on other sites
MSM 70 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I pity the poor fools going to the inauguration. They say with between 1 and 5 million people there, there will be one toilet for every 6,489 people. That really sucks. Immodium only does half the job.I have to work the inauguration. All these people paying thousands of dollars a night for a place to stay and willing to sit for hours on some muddy patch of grass in the cold and I'm being forced to be there when I'd rather be at home watching from the comfort of my armchair.Wow maybe you can meet John Williams Link to post Share on other sites
BTR1701 50 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I pity the poor fools going to the inauguration. They say with between 1 and 5 million people there, there will be one toilet for every 6,489 people. That really sucks. Immodium only does half the job.I have to work the inauguration. All these people paying thousands of dollars a night for a place to stay and willing to sit for hours on some muddy patch of grass in the cold and I'm being forced to be there when I'd rather be at home watching from the comfort of my armchair.Wow maybe you can meet John Williams Already have once, several years ago. Didn't get to say much. Just a handshake and a comment about being a fan, before he moved on to someone else. Link to post Share on other sites
TownerFan 3164 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 The inaugural ceremony will be televised by HBO. So, take your VCR-DVR handy to record the Williams segment Link to post Share on other sites
Koray Savas 1809 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 All these people paying thousands of dollars a night for a place to stay and willing to sit for hours on some muddy patch of grass in the cold and I'm being forced to be there when I'd rather be at home watching from the comfort of my armchair.My mom is thinking about renting out a few rooms in our house for the ceremony. Make thousands of dollars overnight. It's only like a 20-30 minute drive to get to DC. Link to post Share on other sites
Datameister 1110 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm having trouble imagining the piece in my mind's eye - mind's ear? - but I'm hoping it will be an enjoyable and respectful work. Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Parker 2891 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I know what you are saying: I am having that problem myself. I am also trying to imagine what "Lincoln" will sound like. Good thing it is his job, and not ours.... Link to post Share on other sites
HPFAN_2 0 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 i'm just hoping that it won't be something like the end of The Return to Bostonn from War of the Worlds. Overly America and cliche Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Parker 2891 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would imagine that the piece would have a feeling of optimism, but that is about it. Link to post Share on other sites
Koray Savas 1809 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Lincoln will kicks ass, just like Munich. Link to post Share on other sites
chinaismine 39 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The inaugural ceremony will be televised by HBO. So, take your VCR-DVR handy to record the Williams segment That's just the inaugural opening ceremony. The Williams piece will be perfomed during the actual inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20th, which will be broadcast on all the major networks. Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Parker 2891 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thank you for posting the article, Neil. So, when Williams says he will supervise a recording.... Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Buck 48 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 In January 1953, Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" was scheduled to be performed at Dwight Eisenhower's inaugural concert but was banned at the last minute when an Illinois congressman complained about Copland's liberal politics. Later that year, Copland became a target of Joe McCarthy's Communist witch-hunt.In time, Copland was "completely rehabilitated," Williams noted, performing at the White House and eventually receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. Link to post Share on other sites
scissorhands 15 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 In January 1953, Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" was scheduled to be performed at Dwight Eisenhower's inaugural concert but was banned at the last minute when an Illinois congressman complained about Copland's liberal politics. Later that year, Copland became a target of Joe McCarthy's Communist witch-hunt.In time, Copland was "completely rehabilitated," Williams noted, performing at the White House and eventually receiving the Congressional Gold Medal.Sarcasm, obviously. Link to post Share on other sites
pixie_twinkle 37 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Not bloody Simple Gifts again. If I never hear that tune again it'll be too soon.. Link to post Share on other sites
scissorhands 15 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I predict some of the TV presenters will talk during the piece, at least in the beginning, doing some obvious comments on Williams, Ma, Perlman... and the piece itself.We need to record it from a communicator-free TV channel. Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Brausam 142 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I like how this piece sounds like it'll be, and how it came about. I think it should be pretty neat, can't wait to hear it! Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Buck 48 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bah, if Williams wanted to pay tribute to Copland he should have adapted "The Promise of Living" into his piece. Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Buck 48 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 A cult, yes, of course. Link to post Share on other sites
John Crichton 4 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Williams Inaugural Piece Thread #2 on standby. Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Barnsbury 6 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very interesting approach to the piece. Besides his take on "Simple Gifts," I'm definitely looking forward to hearing the "hymn-like"/"reflective"/"prayerful" theme he composed to bookend it. Link to post Share on other sites
indy4 152 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 So Obama isn't a Williams fan. Link to post Share on other sites
Vaderbait1 1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I want Williams to compose a really kick-ass, blow-you-out-of-the-water full on 2 hour orchestral score for the inauguration, including WHILE the oath is being given, topped off with a massive triumphant brass blast from the 80s.That's what I want. Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Buck 48 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 If I made borrow the Henry Buck trademark: Link to post Share on other sites
Hlao-roo 388 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very interesting approach to the piece. Besides his take on "Simple Gifts," I'm definitely looking forward to hearing the "hymn-like"/"reflective"/"prayerful" theme he composed to bookend it.It'll be a combination of "Hymn to the Fallen" (from Saving Private Ryan), "Reflections" (from Seven Years in Tibet), and "A Prayer for Peace" (from Munich). Link to post Share on other sites
Bowie 45 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very interesting approach to the piece. Besides his take on "Simple Gifts," I'm definitely looking forward to hearing the "hymn-like"/"reflective"/"prayerful" theme he composed to bookend it.It'll be a combination of "Hymn to the Fallen" (from Saving Private Ryan), "Reflections" (from Seven Years in Tibet), and "A Prayer for Peace" (from Munich).I'd certainly rather that over another Dry Your Tears, Afrika/The Patriot rehash. Link to post Share on other sites
MissPadmé 17 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I think it will sound like Swing, Swing, Swing! Link to post Share on other sites
TownerFan 3164 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Can't wait to hear this new Williams composition. Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1493 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Can't wait to hear this new Williams composition.Same here. I devoutly hope that this means that another JW album is forthcoming (in the tradition of Call of the Champions, Summon the Heroes, etc.)...I predict some of the TV presenters will talk during the piece, at least in the beginning, doing some obvious comments on Williams, Ma, Perlman... and the piece itself.Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about... It'll be a combination of "Hymn to the Fallen" (from Saving Private Ryan), "Reflections" (from Seven Years in Tibet), and "A Prayer for Peace" (from Munich).Yes. Or it could be like a combination of "Hymn to the Fallen" (just more heroic instead of sad), "Theme from JFK," and "Seven Years In Tibet" (for the thoughtful, reflective parts)... Link to post Share on other sites
Jarbas 1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I expect it´ll be as reflective as "Trio - The Meeting" from Jane Eyre. Link to post Share on other sites
pixie_twinkle 37 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Can't wait to hear this new Williams composition.Same here. I devoutly hope that this means that another JW album is forthcoming (in the tradition of Call of the Champions, Summon the Heroes, etc.)...With "Soundings"? I agree it's high time we had another of those "All the loose ends you've wanted for years in a $15.00 package" CD releases. At the time of it's release the "Call of the Champions" CD was a dream come true. Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 2673 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I doubt another cd is comingWe'll have a partial recording of the piece in low quality with people talking over it Link to post Share on other sites
bruckhorn 31 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I predict some of the TV presenters will talk during the piece, at least in the beginning, doing some obvious comments on Williams, Ma, Perlman... and the piece itself.Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about... :spiny: For those of us in the States, I'd recommend C-SPAN as being the least likely to have chatter over the performance. (Typing this will hopefully remind me to set up my DVR to record Tuesday's festivities.) Link to post Share on other sites
Hlao-roo 388 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yes. Or it could be like a combination of "Hymn to the Fallen" (just more heroic instead of sad)Hmm, I've always thought of "Hymn to the Fallen" as a work of solemn exaltation -- I think the point of the piece is more to eulogize than to mourn. Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 2673 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I predict some of the TV presenters will talk during the piece, at least in the beginning, doing some obvious comments on Williams, Ma, Perlman... and the piece itself.Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about... For those of us in the States, I'd recommend C-SPAN as being the least likely to have chatter over the performance. (Typing this will hopefully remind me to set up my DVR to record Tuesday's festivities.)actually,why don't you set it now.. Link to post Share on other sites
John Crichton 4 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'd certainly rather that over another Dry Your Tears, Afrika/The Patriot rehash.Off topic aside: did anyone else who watched John Adams think that it was heavily temped with The Patriot? I heard a lot of similar passages. Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1493 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I doubt another cd is comingWe'll have a partial recording of the piece in low quality with people talking over itActually I am quite sure an album will be released... and if Obama is on the cover, it will sell like hot cakes! Link to post Share on other sites
bruckhorn 31 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I predict some of the TV presenters will talk during the piece, at least in the beginning, doing some obvious comments on Williams, Ma, Perlman... and the piece itself.Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about... For those of us in the States, I'd recommend C-SPAN as being the least likely to have chatter over the performance. (Typing this will hopefully remind me to set up my DVR to record Tuesday's festivities.)actually,why don't you set it now..I'm at work and can't do it from here. Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1493 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I predict some of the TV presenters will talk during the piece, at least in the beginning, doing some obvious comments on Williams, Ma, Perlman... and the piece itself.Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about... For those of us in the States, I'd recommend C-SPAN as being the least likely to have chatter over the performance. (Typing this will hopefully remind me to set up my DVR to record Tuesday's festivities.)actually,why don't you set it now..I'm at work and can't do it from here.Tonight, then... Link to post Share on other sites
MSM 70 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I think it will sound like Swing, Swing, Swing!Where actually can I find a recording of that great piece? Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Parker 2891 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I think it would be on the "1941" album, seeing as that is what it was composed for. Link to post Share on other sites
Red 72 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yes. Or it could be like a combination of "Hymn to the Fallen" (just more heroic instead of sad)Hmm, I've always thought of "Hymn to the Fallen" as a work of solemn exaltation -- I think the point of the piece is more to eulogize than to mourn.That's very true. Link to post Share on other sites
ST-321 4 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 For those of us in the States, I'd recommend C-SPAN as being the least likely to have chatter over the performance. (Typing this will hopefully remind me to set up my DVR to record Tuesday's festivities.)Which is what I recommended several pages ago. Too bad I don't have DVR. Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Parker 2891 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Maybe we should send you a VHS Tape of the event.... Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Man 7573 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The US Studies Centre at Sydney Uni will be holding a public event to showcase the inauguration ceremony this Wednesday. They'll be serving "Obama burgers". I'll forever wonder if they would have served moose burgers if it went the other way around. Link to post Share on other sites
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