Quintus 5,391 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Which do you prefer, his older or newer work? It isn't all that difficult to choose really and its up to you what you consider to be 'older' and 'newer' material.Either way, I created this poll for entertainment purposes, so please see it as just that and kindly refrain from jumping down my throat if you dislike it.Older <----I'm quite possibly a dribbling idiot who has no understanding of what music REALLY is.Newer <----Unlike the heathens above, I TRULY UNDERSTAND music therefore I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 If I had to choose, I'd pick his older stuff. A lot of his classics are classics for good reason, and a lot of his stuff from back in the day is great even if it isn't well-known. But I regularly enjoy his newer works, too, which is why I'm glad that I don't have to choose in real life. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,602 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 When does the "old stuff" period end when does the "new stuff" period begin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I personally would put the dividing line around the start of the 90s, but this whole thing is a simplification, of course. He's gone through a lot of different but related styles, and each score is different anyway, with some being reminiscent of older works and others foreshadowing later techniques and tendencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 When does the "old stuff" period end when does the "new stuff" period begin?For me the new era begins with Schindler's List, but others may disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,602 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Let's say his "real" career started in 1975. His last score was in 2008. That's a period of 33 years.So, the cutoff point should be around 1991. Anyway, I'm one of the few ones who picks his new period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 27,216 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I don't think I can vote unless it's specified where the older period ends and the newer begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Arghhhh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,442 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 When the "old period" stuff stops sounding like other "old period" stuff and more like "new period" stuff, well, draw your line there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 2,082 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 old stuff is for winners, newer stuff is for ************s.I'm joking of course, really I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,442 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 old stuff is for winners, newer stuff is for ************s. ************s = All-Stars? This is good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 13 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Newer or older? That's a lame question. I refuse to answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 That is of course your right as a talented human being! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 13 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 That is of course your right as a talented human being!I appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 1,492 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Easily the older stuff. If Williams or any other composer today put out something in 2009similar to Star Wars or something like Raiders, Superman, or E.T., we'd all be celebrating the "Return of Film Music". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 85 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I think there is 1962-1975, 1976-1986, 1987-1994, 1995-2009.I prefer his stuff after 1987. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego 21 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 IMO this best period is 1975-1984. It's almost hard to believe that in less than a decade he gave us Jaws, Jaws 2, Star Wars, Empire, Jedi, Dracula, The Fury, Raiders, Temple, Superman, Close Encounters, E.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If I had to choose it would be his older stuff. There are just too many masterpieces during that time period to pass up. But I enjoy pretty much all of the man's work on some level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob 0 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If I had to choose it would be his older stuff. There are just too many masterpieces during that time period to pass up. But I enjoy pretty much all of the man's work on some level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If I had to choose it would be his older stuff. There are just too many masterpieces during that time period to pass up. But I enjoy pretty much all of the man's work on some level.The young one has become wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 2,924 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 1975-1985 =Greatest1999-2008=Great1886-1998 = The Mediocre Years (except Hook and JP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I think I may agree with you on that, KM. Having trouble thinking of any other scores from that middle period that I really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Yes, I've always been with KM on that one too. The only scores from that period that I really love are Last Crusade, Hook, and Schindler's List. JP too, though that's merely good IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I would easily put JP far above TLC, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,017 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 1886-1998Oh come on, John Williams may be a bit aging, but he is not that old.... (And I love The Lost World: Jurassic Park, by the way)As for the Thread's question: I cannot choose, and I thusly find myself in a situation similar to that of Lamar Burgess', with the same solution: suicide.(Currently listening to "Psychic Truth and Finale", and loving it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 1886-1998Oh come on, John Williams may be a bit aging, but he is not that old.... (And I love The Lost World: Jurassic Park, by the way)You mean The Last Crusade (or TLC)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,017 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I love both, actually. Two very different but very nice scores, if I may say so. Do you not like The Lost World: Jurassic Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I do, but that comment was a bit random. TLC and the 181986-1998 period were being discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,017 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 He stated that 1[9]86-1998 were his "Mediocre Years", which emcompasses The Lost World: Jurassic Park, which I happen to like very, very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 There's an exception to every rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 49 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Newer.Double-you-tee-eff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh yeah. Although I like many scores from that period (some like Hook are among my top favorites) I would have to agree with KM as well, but I wouldn't call that time frame 'mediocre'. There are certainly many gems to be had, there just aren't as many as the 80's or 2000's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,017 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh right, I forgot about Hook. Apparently , Empire of the Sun is great, but I have yet to listen to that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 "Cadillac of the Skies" is thoroughly amazing, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh right, I forgot about Hook. Apparently , Empire of the Sun is great, but I have yet to listen to that one.It really, really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm getting into JFK more. It's too bad half the OST is source cues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If I had to choose it would be his older stuff. There are just too many masterpieces during that time period to pass up. But I enjoy pretty much all of the man's work on some level.I'll be the third to quote this in agreement.1986-1998 = The Mediocre Years (except Hook and JP)I'd put Home Alone and Far and Away right up there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,519 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm getting into JFK more. It's too bad half the OST is source cues.There is not much more score beyond what is on the OST. A few significant cues. Half of the source cues on that album are expendable but the other half complements the listening experience in my opinion. El Watusi is of course the worst diegetic/source cue on any JW album.Oh and to answer your question Quint, I can't really choose between old and new as they are both equal to my ears in different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 13 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 1886-1998 = The Mediocre Years (except Hook and JP)1993 and 1997 were some of the best years in Williams' career since the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh and to answer your question Quint, I can't really choose between old and new as they are both equal to my ears in different ways.I bet you could choose at gunpoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 55 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Where's the "If I HAD to choose it would be none of his stuff" option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,519 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Where's the "If I HAD to choose it would be none of his stuff" option? You never cease to amuse me Hitch. Never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 55 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nor I myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,519 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nor I myselfIt is good that a man can get along with himself like that. Most terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 55 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Terrific or terrifying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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