crumbs 14,319 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Let's say a deaf person can hear miraculously, and the first thing you want to do is introduce them to the music of John Williams. But they will cease hearing once they finish listening to fifteen of his cues. So of all the cues in his career, which do you select, and in which order? Basically, create a John Williams Best Of compilation, surmising the absolute ESSENTIAL cues of his entire career. An All Stars soundtrack, of sorts. What's your pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Oh, lovely, another "best of JW" thread, such decisions are insanely difficult! So why don't you start us off with your own list, crumbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPadmé 17 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 1. The Autopilot Field2. The Autopilot Chase3. Journey to the Autopilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Let's say a deaf person can hear miraculously, and the first thing you want to do is introduce them to the music of John Williams. But they will cease hearing once they finish listening to fifteen of his cues. So of all the cues in his career, which do you select, and in which order?Unless the individual preferred being deaf, it would seem cruel to enumerate such a list. I would rather supply the person with John Williams' complete filmography so that he or she would know which movies to avoid and preserve his or her hearing as long as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 John Williams Greatest Hits 1969-1999 cd1 - (Sugarland Express cue + The Reivers cue) + (John Williams Greatest Hits 1969-1999 cd2 - everything, but Jurassic Park & Schindler's List)These are the essentials. They are good for a start. Now I often prefer nonessential cues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 These are the essentials. They are good for a start. Now I often prefer nonessential cues.I guess you're a nonessential kind of guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 These are the essentials. They are good for a start. Now I often prefer nonessential cues.I guess you're a nonessential kind of guy.Nonsensical perhaps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Let's say a deaf person can hear miraculously, and the first thing you want to do is introduce them to the music of John Williams. I rather would let him enjoy the sounds of nature. I think music (certainly things like Star Wars, Supes or Raiders) would be too much for such a person to handle.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Let's say a deaf person can hear miraculously, and the first thing you want to do is introduce them to the music of John Williams. But they will cease hearing once they finish listening to fifteen of his cues. So of all the cues in his career, which do you select, and in which order? Basically, create a John Williams Best Of compilation, surmising the absolute ESSENTIAL cues of his entire career. An All Stars soundtrack, of sorts. What's your pick?This one is probably the best way to introduce anyone to the art of John Williams (even though I would probably switch Midway March for Schindler's List and Liberty Fanfare for The Accidental Tourist). And it's a 15 track CD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 1-Man Against Beast -Jaws2-The Throne Room and End Titles-Star Wars3-Adventures on Earth-E.T.4-Journey to the Island-Jurassic Park5-The Battle of Hoth-The Empire Strikes Back6-The Prison Yard/End Titles-Superman the Movie7-Jonathan Begins to Draw/The Landing -Amazing Stories The Mission8-Olympic Fanfare and theme9-NBC News The Mission10-Harry's Wondrous World-HPSS11-Hedwig's Theme-HPSS12-Desert Chase-Raiders of the Lost Ark13-Return to the Village and End Titles-Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom14-Flight to Neverland(Concert Version)-Hook15-Final Duel /Into the Death Star-Return of the Jedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 1-Man Against Beast -Jaws2-The Throne Room and End Titles-Star Wars3-Adventures on Earth-E.T.4-Journey to the Island-Jurassic Park5-The Battle of Hoth-The Empire Strikes Back6-The Prison Yard/End Titles-Superman the Movie7-Jonathan Begins to Draw/The Landing -Amazing Stories The Mission8-Olympic Fanfare and theme9-NBC News The Mission10-Harry's Wondrous World-HPSS11-Hedwig's Theme-HPSS12-Desert Chase-Raiders of the Lost Ark13-Return to the Village and End Titles-Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom14-Flight to Neverland(Concert Version)-Hook15-Final Duel /Into the Death Star-Return of the JediAre you crazy, that person's ears would explode! I would probably opt for something like Jane Eyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 01 Olympic Fanfare & Theme02 Jaws Theme03 Adventures on Earth from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial04 Love Theme from Superman05 Prelude & Main Title March from Superman05 Journey to the Island from Jurassic Park06 The Lost World Theme07 Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone08 Mischief Managed! from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban09 Theme from Schindler's List10 The Cowboys Overture11 End Credits from The Last Crusade12 The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) from The Empire Strikes Back13 The Battle of Endor III from Return of the Jedi15 The Rebel Fleet & End Title from The Empire Strikes Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Is it Adventure on Earth or Adventures on Earth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Interesting, double-posts are not combined anymore, it would seem....And I do believe it is "Adventures on Earth".EDIT:double-posts are not combined anymore, it would seem Wait, they are! What did you do, Bowie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 In no particular order: 1. Princess Leia's Theme 2. Love Theme From Superman 3. Theme From Jane Eyre 4. March From 1941 5. Main Titles From The Towering Inferno 6. End Titles From The Poseiden Adventure 7. Desert Chase From Raiders 8. Short Round's Theme From TOD 9. Hymn To The Fallen From SPR10. Battle Of Yavin from Star Wars11. Sea Attack Number One (Man Against Beast) From Jaws12. Barry's Abduction from CE3K13. Lost In Space Title From Season 314.E.T. Adventure On Earth15. Hedwig's Theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Top 15 JW cues? Hmm...1. A.I. Artificial Intelligence - Where Dreams Are Born2. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye3. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone - Hedwig's Theme4. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban - Mischief Managed!5. Hook - The Ultimate War6. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom - End Credits7. JFK - The Conspirators8. Jurassic Park - Welcome To Jurassic Park9. Munich - End Credits10. Saving Private Ryan - Hymn To The Fallen11. Schindler's List - Theme From Schindler's List12. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Duel Of The Fates13. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)14. Superman: The Movie - Love Theme From Superman15. 1941 - The March From 1941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 In a somewhat specific order:1. Abduction of Barry - Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. The Love Montage - Images3. Intersection Scene - War of the Worlds4.Well of the Souls - Raiders of the Lost Ark5. Compys Dine - The Lost World: Jurassic Park6. "Can You See?" - Minority Report7. Raptor Attack - Jurassic Park8. Incident at Isla Nublar - Jurassic Park9. The Underwater Seige - Jaws10. The Serpent - White Witch Doctor ( it is not like he would know)11. Ben Gardner's Boat - Jaws12. Gillian's Vision - The Fury13. Letter Bombs - Munich14. Main Titles & Storm Sequence - Dracula15. March from 1941 - 1941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 In a somewhat specific order:1. Abduction of Barry - Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. The Love Montage - Images3. Intersection Scene - War of the Worlds4.Well of the Souls - Raiders of the Lost Ark5. Compys Dine - The Lost World: Jurassic Park6. "Can You See?" - Minority Report7. Raptor Attack - Jurassic Park8. Incident at Isla Nublar - Jurassic Park9. The Underwater Seige - Jaws10. The Serpent - White Witch Doctor ( it is not like he would know)11. Ben Gardner's Boat - Jaws12. Gillian's Vision - The Fury13. Letter Bombs - Munich14. Main Titles & Storm Sequence - Dracula15. March from 1941 - 1941That's a very odd choice. Are these your favourite JW tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 In a somewhat specific order:1. Abduction of Barry - Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. The Love Montage - Images3. Intersection Scene - War of the Worlds4.Well of the Souls - Raiders of the Lost Ark5. Compys Dine - The Lost World: Jurassic Park6. "Can You See?" - Minority Report7. Raptor Attack - Jurassic Park8. Incident at Isla Nublar - Jurassic Park9. The Underwater Seige - Jaws10. The Serpent - White Witch Doctor ( it is not like he would know)11. Ben Gardner's Boat - Jaws12. Gillian's Vision - The Fury13. Letter Bombs - Munich14. Main Titles & Storm Sequence - Dracula15. March from 1941 - 1941That's a very odd choice. Are these your favourite JW tracks?Yeah -- and I fully admit my selections for criticism -- Nick I think you mustn't have read the precise question asked, or are being devilishly facetious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I think you mustn't have read the precise question asked, or are being devilishly facetiousNo, I think those are absolutely essential John Williams cues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 In a somewhat specific order:1. Abduction of Barry - Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. The Love Montage - Images3. Intersection Scene - War of the Worlds4.Well of the Souls - Raiders of the Lost Ark5. Compys Dine - The Lost World: Jurassic Park6. "Can You See?" - Minority Report7. Raptor Attack - Jurassic Park8. Incident at Isla Nublar - Jurassic Park9. The Underwater Seige - Jaws10. The Serpent - White Witch Doctor ( it is not like he would know)11. Ben Gardner's Boat - Jaws12. Gillian's Vision - The Fury13. Letter Bombs - Munich14. Main Titles & Storm Sequence - Dracula15. March from 1941 - 1941That's a very interesting list.But isn't White Witch Doctor a Bernard Herrmann composition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 It would be cool if we could get the entire board to agree on this. Maybe some kind of tournament should be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 But isn't White Witch Doctor a Bernard Herrmann composition? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Soooo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I think the poor man should be entitled to a little more than Williams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I think the poor man should be entitled to a little more than Williams!I am not sure if Bernard Herrmann is the right guy whose music should be listened by a beginner It's very advanced stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Did I seriously list it as "The Serpent"? What a moron am I, I got confused with the title and the instrumentation. It should be "The Tarantula". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Indy's Very First AdventureLove Theme From SupermanThe Asteroid FieldSlave Children's CrusadeShort Round HelpsThe Battle Of HothHarry's Wondrous WorldSea Attack Number OneBen Kenobi's Death/TIE Fighter AttackRemembering ChildhoodDesert ChaseFinal Duel / Into the Death StarAdventure On Earth (the original album track)Duel of the FatesThe Rebel Fleet/End TitleWell that was extremely difficult. I tried to be more diverse and cut down selections from one film for another. In the end I'm left with this, but it's not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 So this guy's going to listen to 15 John Williams cues, and then go permanently deaf for the rest of his life?Doesn't he have friends or family to talk to? No more "I love you"'s from his sweetheart. No more "Daddy, Daddy, come play with us" from his children. No more yips of the family dog as he comes home from a long day at the office.Nope. His last few moments of audio will be spent listening to a super sampler of movie score bits, and then it's silence until he dies. How terrible. TheUlyssesian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Actually he/she is deaf and gets a chance to listen to 15 Williams cues and before returning to silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Oops. I misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 So did I, didn't realize the person would go deaf again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Still, what a cruel joke to play on the person.Here, you're trapped on a desert island with no food, water, or hope of rescue. I'll bring you to an American all you can eat buffet for one meal, and when you've eaten your fill, you go back to that island again. You also get your choice of one piece of inflatable ball from the sports store. Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 In no particular order:- Harry's Wondrous World- Prologue from JFK- Look Down, Lord - Reprise and Finale- Flight to Neverland- The Throne Room/End Title- Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye- The Olympic Spirit- The Dance of the Witches- Leaving Home- Star Wars and the Revenge of the Sith- Recollections (The Father's Theme)- A Whirl Through Academe- Fawkes the Phoenix- Indy's Very First Adventure- Main Title and First Victim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Deafness is a choice, not a biological condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Thank you, Anne Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieP98 1 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I gonna say number one is definitely Reys theme 👌 Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Essentials: - Star Wars Main Titles - E.T. End Credits Top 3-15: It can vary, but there are a lot of prime choices, ie: Escape From the Dursleys Superman Love Theme Hook "Main Themes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 964 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I was 16 y/o in 2009 ! This is one old topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 “Don’t Take Your Guns To Town” “One Piece At A Time” “The One On The Right Is On The Left” “Daddy Sang Bass” "Understand Your Man" “Ballad of a Teenage Queen” “Flesh and Blood” “A Boy Named Sue” “I Walk The Line” “Man In Black” “Jackson” “Hurt” “Folsom Prison Blues” “Sunday Morning Coming Down” “Ring Of Fire” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,554 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 On 8/16/2009 at 7:16 AM, Bowie said: Is it Adventure on Earth or Adventures on Earth? It is definitely ADVENTURES ON EARTH, and not, not, not ESCAPE/CHASE/GOODBYE. Who does this John Williams person think he is, ruining a perfectly good cue title, like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbeck 123 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 8/15/2009 at 11:23 AM, Hlao-roo said: Unless the individual preferred being deaf, it would seem cruel to enumerate such a list. I would rather supply the person with John Williams' complete filmography so that he or she would know which movies to avoid and preserve his or her hearing as long as possible. I agree with you guy from the past (10 yrs ago). I probably would not be able to recommend 15 tracks to the guy knowing that the 15th will make him deaf again forever. Maybe I could recommend 14 tracks and ask the guy to stay away from Williams scores to maintain his hearing. The issue is if the guy likes it so much that he decides to listen to another one on his own and turns deaf again. Here are the 14: 1- 1975: Man Against Beast -Jaws (starts with a bang! Maybe JW best cue ever - moves from suspense to wonderment to action to excitement and then to frustration, all in great style) 2- 1977: The Throne Room and End Titles-Star Wars (The score who made JW the JW we know, this track is essential, the force theme, the rebel fanfarre, Princess Leia theme) 3 - 1977: Appearance of the Visitors/Contact/End Credits - CETK (starts with dissonance then moves to the wonderful finale - I know this is two tracks in the latest release, but I count it as one based on the previous release) 4 - 1978: Epilogue - The Fury (album) - wonderful track 5 - 1978: The Fortress of Solitude - Superman 6- 1981: The Miracle of the Ark - for me the ark theme is a highlight of the Inidiana Jones series 7 - 1982: Over The Moon - ET 8 - 1984: End Credits - IJ and the Temple of Doom (one of the best End Credits suites ever assembled by Williams - wonderful bridges between the various themes) 9 - 1991: You Are The Pan - Hook 10 - 1993: Journey to the Island - Jurassic Park 11 - 1993: Schindler’s Working Force (not the most representative track of the soundtrack, but my favorite track - hypnotic) 12 - 2004: The Firebolt/End Credits - HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban (great summary of some of the best HP music from the best score in the series) 13 - 2005: Sayuri’s Theme - Memoirs of a Geisha 14 - 2015: Jedi Steps and Finale - SW The Force Awakens - not impressed with Rey’s theme at first but this one have grown on me and nowadays is one of my favorite in the series. This track has it and other excellent music being a good closure to the playlist. The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 8/17/2009 at 7:15 AM, Dieter Stark said: Indy's Very First Adventure Love Theme From Superman The Asteroid Field Slave Children's Crusade Short Round Helps The Battle Of Hoth Harry's Wondrous World Sea Attack Number One Ben Kenobi's Death/TIE Fighter Attack Remembering Childhood Desert Chase Final Duel / Into the Death Star Adventure On Earth (the original album track) Duel of the Fates The Rebel Fleet/End Title Looks like this list needs updating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 3:26 AM, toothless said: I was 16 y/o in 2009 ! Or so your memories make you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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