John Williams's use of the timpani

[Not Mr. Big 4,639]

2 hours ago, Tom said:

So, when old threads like this are bumped, you remember the original conversation, and that 8 years have passed, does anyone have that realization that the last 8 years of their lives have been relatively pointless?  

I get that feeling whenever I see or hear anything from more than a month ago.

[Cerebral Cortex 3,357]

3 hours ago, Not Mr. Big said:

I get that feeling whenever I see or hear anything from more than a month ago.

 

I get that feeling whenever I see or hear anything.

[Brundlefly 2,385]

Back then, I was in the fifth grade. Now I don't go to school any more.

[Mitth'raw'nuorodo 43]

I quite like the timpani solo-ish thing at the end of The Adventures Of Han. It gives it a heaviness and buoyancy at the same time, and makes it seem more frantic and fun!

[The Illustrious Jerry 3,356]

2 minutes ago, Mitth'raw'nuorodo said:

I quite like the timpani solo-ish thing at the end of The Adventures Of Han. It gives it a heaviness and buoyancy at the same time, and makes it seem more frantic and fun!

Oh, someone did it before me. That timpani makes The Adventures of Han even more awesome. The bouncing brass hits accompany it perfectly, but it goes strong solo for a good while. Perfect Williams touch!

[karelm 2,913]

 

[Nick Parker 3,040]

38 minutes ago, karelm said:

 

 

I knew exactly what you were going to post when I saw a little fraction of the title. One of my favorites from Williams. 

[Romão 2,274]

 

I love this passage. Really conveys the feeling of the waves crashing against the cliffs

[Not Mr. Big 4,639]

13 minutes ago, Romão said:

 

I love this passage. Really conveys the feeling of the waves crashing against the cliffs

That bit actually goes really well with the journey to the cave from Half Blood Prince FYI (@mr. bellamy)

[Kasey Kockroach 2,344]

When he uses timpani in a cue, it's called a timp track!