Guest Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Yeah thats what I'm talkin bout! (Williams is a Boston boy isn't he, kind of?) I'm talkin bout those crazy tracks, those storms of violent orchestral action that have occured in the last few years at the blessed pen of Johnny T, that made you get up and shout Williams is still the man!I nominate The moon rising as the most progressive, dark, menacingly intense cue Williams has written post-95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesyboy 3 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 It's a 3 way tie for me:1-Chase through Coruscant (AOTC)2-Anderton's Great Escape (Minority Report)3-The Arena (AOTC)Jango's Escape and Moon Rising are close behind.All are classic Williams orchestral intensity.Jamesyboy - who should also mention Tavington's Trap from The Patriot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 The second half of Hedwig's Theme is amazing in that regard.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 It's a 3 way tie for me:1-Chase through Coruscant (AOTC)2-Anderton's Great Escape (Minority Report)3-The Arena (AOTC)Jango's Escape and Moon Rising are close behind.All are classic Williams orchestral intensity.Jamesyboy - who should also mention Tavington's Trap from The PatriotJames, NONE of the cues you mention rival Williams cues from before 2000 when it comes to orchestral fury, IMO.I'm talkin'about Visitor In San Diego, Ludwig's Demise, Incident at Isla Nublar, Hyperspace, Bug Tunnel and Death Trap, Slalon From Mnt Humol, The Desert Chase.Can't think of anything Williams composed recently that matches that, although some stuff in Harry potter comes somewhat close.Stefancos- who wonders what Alan thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Here's some:The Chess Game,PSDueling the Basilisk,CoS. K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 The Chess Game -- Sorcerer's StoneThe Mecha World -- AIMr. Longbottom Flies -- Sorcerer's StoneOpening titles -- Catch Me If You CanIn all four cases I almost literally jumped up in the theater and said "John Williams rocks!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 PreCrime theme, MRSpyders, MRMecha World, AIAbandoned in the Woods, AIChase through Coruscant, AOTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Dueling the Basilisk is the best action cue this year and this millenium.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Yeah, but Bill Ross probably did that one.Stefancos- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Yeah, but Bill Ross probably did that one.|I doubt it.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 But can you prove it?Stefancos- who is doubtfull about KM's ability to detect "Williams fingerprints" in his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon R. 10 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Stefancos, yes it's easy to prove unless you dont believe what the credits on the CD/film say.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 I believe that what the Cd and film credits say can be taken up in several ways.Stefancos- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Five Tones 302 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Hello everyone, happy new year! While I do find many of the cues mentioned to be compelling, especially The Mecha World from A.I. and Peter's Rescue (not mentioned) from Seven Years in Tibet, I am finding Williams' film work to be less and less interesting (though The Float from CMIYC is fun) and his concert work more and more interesting and emotionally engaging. There are a few nice climaxes in TreeSong, which is a solidly good piece, and some nice climaxes on the Yo-Yo Ma disc. I especially like Heartwood on that one. But overall, I think his strength lies in music of subtlety these days. He now has a lot more to say with very few, very well-orchestrated quiet notes.Five Tones, who thinks '02 was JW's best year since '93... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 I can't believe I forgot "Spyders" and "Eye-Dentiscan" from Minority Report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 I can't believe you included then now.Stefancos- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Leaving Ingrid, from Seven Years in TibetChace Through Coruscant, AOTCCatch Me If You CanDueling the Basiliskand the second half of Hedwig's Theme is just amazing...I mean trully trully amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 and the second half of Hedwig's Theme is just amazing...I mean trully trully amazing.Yes,but more specifically for me the music in the 1st trailer of Sorcerer's Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanticStrings 10 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 I would have to say that Tavington's Trap is a good example of those storms of violent orchestral action, and I would say that Call Of The Champions has a some good orchestral "attacks on the soul" it could be said.~Conor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Yeah, but Bill Ross probably did that one.Stefancos- Ah, no he didn't. He arranged some music, he didn't write any of his own.And thankfully he wont even be involved in the Prisoner of Azkaban film, which by the way starts filming next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Yeah,maybe Stefancos should trust some of the more experienced listeners.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Yeah, KM, the music for the 1st HP trailer had the greatest rendition of Hedwig's theme thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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