SF1_freeze 131 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Concerning the "Soundtracks using John Williams' Themes" section.Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire, Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic Video Game Soundtrack, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Star Wars: The Clone Wars all used the Force ThemeHarry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince used the "Quidditch Third Year" motif from PoAHarry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 used the Family Theme fom HP1 Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 New entry in Collaborations and other appearances section :2013We'll Paint You a Rainbowhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Collaborations_and_other_appearancesNew entries in the Concert Works section :2009Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra American Spectrum (Branford Marsalis and the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra conducted by Grant Llewellyn, Digital Release) Not a digital release only. I have the hybrid CD/SACD on my hands right now 2013Three Pieces for Solo CelloComposing Without The Picture (Richard Harwood, Solo Cello)On the other hand, this is indeed a digital release only.2013American Journey American Journeys (Kenneth W. Megan Jr./U.s. Coast Guard Band)Not the original Williams version, but an arrangement for band by Paul Lavender -- and likely approved by Williams himself, who has talked highly of Lavender.2013Concerto for tuba & orchestra Music For Blue Days (Eirik Gjerdevik, Tuba) 2013Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Intrinsic Versatility (Miles Osland, Clarinet; Miles Osland, Flute; Vince DiMartino, Flugelhorn; Vince DiMartino, Trumpet); Raleigh Dailey, Piano); Miles Osland, Saxophone)Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Do you have more info on those two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 2013Concerto for tuba & orchestra Music For Blue Days (Eirik Gjerdevik, Tuba) 2013Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Intrinsic Versatility (Miles Osland, Clarinet; Miles Osland, Flute; Vince DiMartino, Flugelhorn; Vince DiMartino, Trumpet); Raleigh Dailey, Piano); Miles Osland, Saxophone)Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Do you have more info on those two?Thanks, fixed.Here's the info about these two releases :http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Bjorn-Breistein/Conductor/288335-3http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Sonny-Burnette/Composer/100318-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thanks, will check them out now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Concerning the "Soundtracks using John Williams' Themes" section.Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire, Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic Video Game Soundtrack, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Star Wars: The Clone Wars all used the Force ThemeHarry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince used the "Quidditch Third Year" motif from PoAHarry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 used the Family Theme fom HP1Thanks, simply added "Original Star Wars Themes" instead of specifing each one of them. Same for Harry Potter.Thanks, will check them out now Love the www.arkivmusic.com website, very well organized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I know I'll be getting the Tuba Concerto recording -- yet another one... As for the Escapades arrangement, will have to listen more carefully to the samples.Anyway, thank you for bringing them to my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 New entries in the "Soundtracks conducted by others" section, including "Wagon Train".There maybe others, but I will need you help on that!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Soundtracks_conducted_by_othersI think it was Jeff Eldridge who said that THE VIRGINIAN contains no original music by Williams, but rather some tracked music from WAGON TRAIN (probably the ubiquitous "Tomorrow" track). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 New entries in the "Soundtracks conducted by others" section, including "Wagon Train".There maybe others, but I will need you help on that!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Soundtracks_conducted_by_othersI think it was Jeff Eldridge who said that THE VIRGINIAN contains no original music by Williams, but rather some tracked music from WAGON TRAIN (probably the ubiquitous "Tomorrow" track).Well, these works have very few interest for me. You know, if Williams never recorded them himself since that time... However, more details here about this soundtrack :http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/title/19262/I know I'll be getting the Tuba Concerto recording -- yet another one... As for the Escapades arrangement, will have to listen more carefully to the samples.Anyway, thank you for bringing them to my attention. I usually stick to recommended versions... these are not :-)http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/albumList.jsp?name_id1=57434&name_role1=1&bcorder=1H&album_group=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 It all depends on who recomends...Since I try to collect every single concert work recording, I'll get it as soon as I can and will judge it by myself. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 There is also this entry that I've added to the Selective discography of his works recorded by other artists section :2013La Creation Du Monde, Christian Lindberg conducting The Swedish Wind Ensemble.It contains a Suite that is not exactly "Escapades", but a new arrangement by Jay Bocock, inspired from the movie itself.It's a CD recommended by arkivmusic.com.Details here : http://www.eclassical.com/shop/17115/art81/4741081-603b49-BIS-1640_booklet.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 New entries in the "Soundtracks conducted by others" section, including "Wagon Train".There maybe others, but I will need you help on that!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Soundtracks_conducted_by_othersI think it was Jeff Eldridge who said that THE VIRGINIAN contains no original music by Williams, but rather some tracked music from WAGON TRAIN (probably the ubiquitous "Tomorrow" track).Well, these works have very few interest for me. You know, if Williams never recorded them himself since that time... OK, but you might change the 'some score tracks composed by Williams' into 'some tracks from WAGON TRAIN' or similar. Or perhaps not include it at all, since it has no original Williams music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 There is also this entry that I've added to the Selective discography of his works recorded by other artists section :2013La Creation Du Monde, Christian Lindberg conducting The Swedish Wind Ensemble.It contains a Suite that is not exactly "Escapades", but a new arrangement by Jay Bocock, inspired from the movie itself.It's a CD recommended by arkivmusic.com.Details here : http://www.eclassical.com/shop/17115/art81/4741081-603b49-BIS-1640_booklet.pdfThis is a transcription for saxophone and band, instead of orchestra, and sadly a bit truncated. Great recording all the same and I would highly recommend it, not only for the Williams, but some really great repertoire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 New entry in the Concert Works :1975Thomas And The King (Musical) 1975 1981 - Thomas And The King (Orchestrations by Herbert W. Spencer, Conducted by Ian Macpherson); Reissued in 1998, Jay Records.Music by John Williams, Lyrics by James Herbert, Book by Edward Anhalt.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Concert_works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Moved "None But the Brave" to the Collab & appearances section, as John Williams plays the piano on a Bonus Track of the FSM CD.Same thing for "The Bronze Locust", the entry "TV Omnibus: Volume One" was already there in this section, as it's a score conducted by Williams.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Collaborations_and_other_appearancesWell, finally it remains only four entries in Soundtracks conducted by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,234 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 1981 - Thomas And The King (Orchestrations by Herbert W. Spencer, Conducted by Ian Macpherson); Reissued in 1998, Jay Records.Music by John Williams, Lyrics by James Herbert, Book by Edward Anhalt.I think you mean James Harbert. As terrifying as some of the songs in Thomas and the King are, James Herbert had nothing to do with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 1981 - Thomas And The King (Orchestrations by Herbert W. Spencer, Conducted by Ian Macpherson); Reissued in 1998, Jay Records.Music by John Williams, Lyrics by James Herbert, Book by Edward Anhalt.I think you mean James Harbert. As terrifying as some of the songs in Thomas and the King are, James Herbert had nothing to do with them. Fixed Thanks!___By the way I've added infos about the 1998 revised Violon Concerto.I've noticed that Slatkin recorded the work two times, originally in 1983 [EDIT], and again in 2011 (surely using the revised version)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Concert_works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Slatkin's first recording is from the early 80's, not 1992 (that's the CD release date). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Slatkin's first recording is from the early 80's, not 1992 (that's the CD release date).Right, 1983, Fixed too.Do you know the recording year of the Clarinet Concerto Recording with Zukovsky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 The concerto, and only known performances date from 1991, if I'm not mistaken. So I can only assume the recording is from 1991 as well. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,888 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 This is really nice work. I had heard that JW's first film score was a documentary when he was in the air force. This would put it around 1952 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 This is really nice work. I had heard that JW's first film score was a documentary when he was in the air force. This would put it around 1952 or so. 1953 or 1954, rather (after he transferred to Pepperell Air Force base). This has never had a release, however, neither film nor score -- so it wouldn't be eligible for Bespin's project. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Just added in the the Selective discography of his works recorded by other artistsMerry Christmas, Merry Christmas by Keith Lockhardt & The Boston Pops. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas [Home Alone 2] by Boston Pops Orchestra/Keith Lockhart/Tanglewood Festival Chorus on Grooveshark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Just realized the existence of this entry in the disco, I have to download it now, John Williams plays the piano on that!2006Memoirs of a Geisha - Live SessionsSayuri's Theme –A Dream Discarded –Going to School –Interview with John Williams & Yo-Yo Ma. Sony Classical iTunesAdded this compilation in the "Appearances" section :2007AppassionatoYo-Yo MaIncluding Going to School composed and accompanied on the piano by John Williams; Sony Classical, Compilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Is it "our" John Williams that plays piano on that one?http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=150385 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yes, it is. It's the only classical album recording he ever made as a pianist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yes, it is. It's the only classical album recording he ever made as a pianist.Well, just added to the Wiki disco.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Collaborations_and_other_appearancesPerformance qualified as "too-safe" by allmusic.com, maybe it's why it's his first and last classical CD!Anyway, need to find this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 It's a great performance by Williams, although the pieces by Prokofiev and Ward-Steinman are quite challenging. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Added two compilations of Joshua Bell and Jessye Norman + some reeditions of their albums.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Collaborations_and_other_appearancesReally need to find that boxset, never heard these Boston Pops albums :http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=100620 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 The Jessye Norman albums are somewhat of an acquired taste -- I've always felt that way when opera singers sing traditional showstoppers of this type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 The Jessye Norman albums are somewhat of an acquired taste -- I've always felt that way when opera singers sing traditional showstoppers of this type.I'm not a fan of this crossover me neither... but ehh.. John Williams... Boston Pops... and a low price 2 on 1 reissue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is it "our" John Williams that plays piano on that one?http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=150385Released on Orion in 1974: Bespin and Smeltington 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Oh, so that's a reissue! Thanks Miguel!Disco updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 A rare John Williams played by André Previn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Damnit, where have I heard that before? Could it be a track from a soundtrack, rearranged by Previn? I have a different version in my collection, but can't for the sake of me remember where. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Damnit, where have I heard that before? Could it be a track from a soundtrack, rearranged by Previn? I have a different version in my collection, but can't for the sake of me remember where. Help! It's from Checkmate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Ah, of course -- a "remix" of the track "Hassle in the Castle" from CHECKMATE! Damn, I'm getting old and forgetful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 That recording comes from this album: Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Which I also own.....the forgetfulness only gets worse, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I've never heard this arrangement. Are the arrangements on this album by JW, or Previn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Arrangements were by both Williams and Previn. They did two other albums before this one: "André Previn in Hollywood" and "Soundstage". Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 John T. Williams at the piano on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 New entry added in the "Collaborations and other appearances" section.1960Dave Pell Plays Lawrence Welk's Big Band SoundsDave PellPiano & Organ: Johnny Williams; P.R.I.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Collaborations_and_other_appearances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 2013Concerto for tuba & orchestra Music For Blue Days (Eirik Gjerdevik, Tuba) 2013Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Intrinsic Versatility (Miles Osland, Clarinet; Miles Osland, Flute; Vince DiMartino, Flugelhorn; Vince DiMartino, Trumpet); Raleigh Dailey, Piano); Miles Osland, Saxophone)Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Do you have more info on those two?Thanks, fixed.Here's the info about these two releases :http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Bjorn-Breistein/Conductor/288335-3http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Sonny-Burnette/Composer/100318-1I was finally checking this, and the Tuba Concerto disc does not includes the John Williams work, but rather Ralph Vaughan Williams' one.http://www.lawo.no/lwc/lawo_classics_lwc1039_eng.htmSo much for Arkiv being a reliable source... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 2013Concerto for tuba & orchestra Music For Blue Days (Eirik Gjerdevik, Tuba) 2013Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Intrinsic Versatility (Miles Osland, Clarinet; Miles Osland, Flute; Vince DiMartino, Flugelhorn; Vince DiMartino, Trumpet); Raleigh Dailey, Piano); Miles Osland, Saxophone)Escapades, concerto for alto saxophone & orchestra Do you have more info on those two?Thanks, fixed.Here's the info about these two releases :http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Bjorn-Breistein/Conductor/288335-3http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/Sonny-Burnette/Composer/100318-1I was finally checking this, and the Tuba Concerto disc does not includes the John Williams work, but rather Ralph Vaughan Williams' one.http://www.lawo.no/lwc/lawo_classics_lwc1039_eng.htmSo much for Arkiv being a reliable source...Entry removed, thanks Miguel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 The Münchner Philharmoniker has released this CD on Sony Classical, featuring JW's tuba concerto. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,251 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 The Münchner Philharmoniker has released this CD on Sony Classical, featuring JW's tuba concerto.And I'll ordering it very soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Nice to see a version of the tuba concerto not performed by a Norwegian soloist (don't get me wrong, I like that, but it's odd that my countrymen have recorded the most versions of this). I'll probably not be getting it, as I don't need a hundred different versions of the same concerto when I already have one I'm pleased with, but I like the initiative. Now to get the soloists to record the UNRELEASED concerti, or a clarinetist to do a new version of the clarinet concerto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Addedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Concert_works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 That's cool. Are you also in charge of the JW wikipedia page? It's in need of urgent refurbishing. The Duo Concertante belongs in the chamber music category, and there is no "Concerto" category, despite the fact that it's been the musical form widely, but not exclusively, employed by JW. The nomenclature "Solo Instrument and Orchestra" is more widely accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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