Sandor 459 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Weird question perhaps, but today I had a discussion with a colleague about John Williams and in order to illustrate the success of Williams' career I wanted to compare his to the career of a pop/rock artist. But I just couldn't find a proper comparison hence the question I lay before you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Jim Morrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 27,216 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Nobody has the longevity he's had, that's for sure. Maybe the Rolling Stones come closest in that regard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,273 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm not sure why you would want to compare him to a rock/pop artist, because even though he has his roots in jazz and popular music of the 60's, he's anything but. So I wouldn't really know where to start. It's like being asked to compare an apple with a banana beyond the fact that they're both fruit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Bono maybe. Highly respected, venerated even. Without any real downfalls in either his career or personal life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Michael Jackson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 459 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm not sure why you would want to compare him to a rock/pop artist, because even though he has his roots in jazz and popular music of the 60's, he's anything but. So I wouldn't really know where to start. It's like being asked to compare an apple with a banana beyond the fact that they're both fruit! No, no, I don't mean a comparison on a musical level. Pure career-wise, as him having an impact on the respected genre. Like "John Williams is the .... of film music". Who would you put on the ... spot that would make someone unfamiliair with film music - but familiair with pop/rock music - go: "Ah, now I get an idea about his importance!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Snoop Dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Nobody has the longevity he's had, that's for sure. Maybe the Rolling Stones come closet in that regardRolling Stones the artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 What? Beaten as a child, so successful that he lost touch with reality, weird plastic surgery and accused of molesting children, forgiven after death?That's not John Williams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 6,637 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Beatles, of course, and Bernard Herrmann is Elvis! Jerry Goldsmith is The Rolling Stones, John Barry is Bob Dylan, and James Horner is Fleetwood Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 459 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Sorry- messed up post... This is really hard on an iPhone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Get an Android! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 925 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well, since I consider John Williams the King of Film music, then i would say Michael Jackson! The king of Pop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 1,492 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Beatles, of course, and Bernard Herrmann is Elvis! Jerry Goldsmith is The Rolling Stones, John Barry is Bob Dylan, and James Horner is Fleetwood Mac. Pretty accurate, I'd say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 1,394 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hans Zimmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,442 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 So John Williams' career ended after only ten years because two women messed it up, and then an assassin's bullet removed one-fourth of the man, nullifying any talk of getting his career back on track.Accurate. Uh, all but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Paul McCartney ... both long careers, both romantics, both geniuses ... and both like to verture into music for the concert hall.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Both did music for animation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,273 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 No, no, I don't mean a comparison on a musical level. Pure career-wise, as him having an impact on the respected genre. Like "John Williams is the .... of film music". Who would you put on the ... spot that would make someone unfamiliair with film music - but familiair with pop/rock music - go: "Ah, now I get an idea about his importance!"Ah, well then definitely Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Bono, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones etc. All the big superstars. There has never been a bigger star in film music land, even though a guy like Morricone may arguably be better known over here in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Beatles, no. Paul McCartney, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,273 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Beatles, no. Paul McCartney, yes.Tomato, tomatoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Paul McCartney is NOT The Beatles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Beatles are dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Half of them anyway!Elvis is still alive though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 490 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think that's the thing about John Williams, you can't effectively compare his career to anybody else's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 27,216 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think that's the thing about John Williams, you can't effectively compare his career to anybody else's.THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff 0 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 It's like being asked to compare an apple with a banana beyond the fact that they're both fruit! I think the standard comparison you're looking for is "apples to oranges." Unless I'm missing an obscure reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 27,216 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 He's Norweigan, maybe their slang is different than ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 5 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Jimmy Page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 To what pop/rock artist's career can JW's career be best compared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yes, I remember the Osmonds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,273 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 It's like being asked to compare an apple with a banana beyond the fact that they're both fruit! I think the standard comparison you're looking for is "apples to oranges." Unless I'm missing an obscure reference.He, he...I know. But since apples and oranges are both round in shape, I thought banana would be a more different type of fruit with which to compare.Oh man, can't believe I just said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 You dirty man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 What? Beaten as a child, so successful that he lost touch with reality, weird plastic surgery and accused of molesting children, forgiven after death?That's not John Williams...Sounds like a perfect description to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 6,637 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Half of them anyway!Elvis is still alive though...There's a guy works down he chip shop swears he's Elvis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 126 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 How about comparing him to someone outside the world of music? I'd go with Federer. Both are late-bloomers, but when they broke through they racked up one Grand Hit after the other. Both are known for their talent, intelligence, artistry and variety. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,442 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 The Beatles are dead.You've all heard the joke of what it would take to reunite the Beatles, haven't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ah, Wings. The band the Beatles could have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Paul McCartney ... both long careers, both romantics, both geniuses ... and both like to verture into music for the concert hall.AlexWell said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Bono maybe. Highly respected, venerated even. Without any real downfalls in either his career or personal life.good God no, Bono is a f***ing Piece of crap. The man has a voice that is a stone.Paul McCartney is the correct answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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