Williams to compose new piece for Obama's Inaugural Ceremony

[Darth Wojo 2418]

It's refreshing that Williams still writes music for new stuff like this. It gets our mind off Indiana Jones.

[bondo 33]

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."

[Hlao-roo 388]

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?

[indy4 152]

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

[MSM 70]

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.

[BTR1701 50]

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.

[MSM 70]

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

[BTR1701 50]

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.

[TownerFan 3164]

The inaugural ceremony will be televised by HBO. So, take your VCR-DVR handy to record the Williams segment

[Koray Savas 1809]

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.

[Datameister 1110]

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.

[Nick Parker 2891]

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....

[HPFAN_2 0]

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

[Nick Parker 2891]

I would imagine that the piece would have a feeling of optimism, but that is about it.

[Koray Savas 1809]

Lincoln will kicks ass, just like Munich.

[chinaismine 39]

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.

[Nick Parker 2891]

Thank you for posting the article, Neil. So, when Williams says he will supervise a recording....

[Henry Buck 48]

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.

[scissorhands 15]

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.

[pixie_twinkle 37]

Not bloody Simple Gifts again. If I never hear that tune again it'll be too soon..

[scissorhands 15]

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.

[Joe Brausam 142]

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!

[Henry Buck 48]

Bah, if Williams wanted to pay tribute to Copland he should have adapted "The Promise of Living" into his piece.

[Henry Buck 48]

A cult, yes, of course.

[John Crichton 4]

Williams Inaugural Piece Thread #2 on standby.

[Ray Barnsbury 6]

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.

[indy4 152]

So Obama isn't a Williams fan.

[Vaderbait1 1]

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.

[Henry Buck 48]

If I made borrow the Henry Buck trademark:

[Hlao-roo 388]

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).

[Bowie 45]

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.

[MissPadmé 17]

I think it will sound like Swing, Swing, Swing!

[TownerFan 3164]

Can't wait to hear this new Williams composition.

[Josh500 1493]

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)...

[Jarbas 1]

I expect it´ll be as reflective as "Trio - The Meeting" from Jane Eyre.

[pixie_twinkle 37]

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.

[King Mark 2673]

I doubt another cd is coming

We'll have a partial recording of the piece in low quality with people talking over it

[bruckhorn 31]

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.)

[Hlao-roo 388]

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.

[King Mark 2673]

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..

[John Crichton 4]

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.

[Josh500 1493]

I doubt another cd is coming

We'll have a partial recording of the piece in low quality with people talking over it

Actually I am quite sure an album will be released... and if Obama is on the cover, it will sell like hot cakes!

[bruckhorn 31]

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.

[Josh500 1493]

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...

[MSM 70]

I think it will sound like Swing, Swing, Swing!

Where actually can I find a recording of that great piece?

[Nick Parker 2891]

I think it would be on the "1941" album, seeing as that is what it was composed for.

[Red 72]

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.

[ST-321 4]

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.

[Nick Parker 2891]

Maybe we should send you a VHS Tape of the event....

[The Big Man 7573]

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.