Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Here is a new thread especially to discuss the John Williams Discography.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discographyCreated on Wikipedia by myself in 2012, it's the most complete JW discography that can be actually found.It includes all the works performed by John Williams, as a performer and a conductor.It also features a section dedicated to his discography as a composer, which features many compositions which he himself did not record.Please help me to keep it up to date!___With a little advance, here's a new update in the "Compilation / Reissue albums" section:2015A.I. Artificial Intelligence [Expanded Archival Collection]La-La Land Records3 CD-set, includes previously unreleased material.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Compilation_.2F_Reissue_albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 New update :Singles 1996John Williams Conducting The Boston PopsCandide (Overture) –America the beautiful –This land is your land –When the Saints go marchin' inPolygramDiskArtCompilations1990Boston Pops: Star Wars - The Best Of Space MusicPhilips1992Boston Pops: MoviesPhilips1995Boston Pops: Space-TacularsPhilipsClub Edition1999Boston Pops: John Williams Conducts Music from the Star Wars SagaPhilips2001John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra: A CollectionSony JapanCollaborations1993Great Concert Halls of the World: Symphony Hall, BostonVARIOUS ARTISTSSome tracks conducted by John Williams/Boston Pops, Philips, Compilation.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 From another thread:The fact is that Bespin likes to see JW as someone like Michael Jackson or The Beatles, i.e. recording artists releasing albums as their primary job, hence the obsession with "discography".Your comment is irrelevant.I was just rechecking your wiki page, and Maurizio's comment is not only relevant, but he's completely right. As resourceful as the page may be, it's a very weird and inappropriate way of organizing a film composer's discography, and misguiding and confusing as a Wikipedia article.I really appreciate the work you're putting in it, but I think the concept should change in order for the page to be taken seriously.And please don't take offense. It's John Williams we are talking about, not Bespin, Ricard or Maurizio. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Okay. First, It's not the first discography I did.I must admit Wiki discographies, by convention, have their own way of organizing the releases, but it makes sense to show the original album in a single list, the compilations, and the collaborations in others. This way, we can have the real count of the "original solo studio albums" of an artist.If I speak about my Charles Aznavour discography, Universal/Barclay took my number as a reference for the new album that Aznavour just released. It's his 51th french studio album. It's my number, according to my wiki discography. And because I'm proudly a worldwide reference, my name (Émanuel Champagne) is also credited in the "60 CD Anthology" of Aznavour that was released last year. As well, my personal webpage is mentioned in many Aznavour biographies.Here is my Charles Aznavour Wiki discography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Aznavour_discographyHere's my Charles Aznavour webpage: http://www.goplanete.com/aznavour/musique/disco_fr/albums.htmIf one day, I make a web JW Discography, I will show all the albums where he performs or conducts (original, compilations) in a single chronological list. The Singles will be in another page.But let's come back to John Williams.The particularity of his discography, is that he's also a composer, like J.S. Bach, Mozart or Beethoven.But no, that's not quite exact.. Let's take instead the example of Prokofiev. A classical composer, that also recorded albums.Because actually, John Williams is not only a composer. That you like it or not, he's also a performer (pianist, organist) and a successfull conductor. We can't ignore this fact.So in this case, to be representative of this reality, we must add, in adition to the usual discography "as a performer", a section called "Discography as a Composer". Because many things JW has composed, he did not recorded them himself.So what this wiki discography teach us? Well, it teach us that John Williams recorded 134 orignal solo studio albums.Who before me was able to count that? It's an interesting number to have, don't you think? It's impressive, don't you think?It mean that if you are a John Williams completist... well, start with these 134 albums. :-)Coming back to the "Discography as a composer" section, please understand that It will NEVER be possible (and anyway it's totally irrelevant), to list EACH single albums where somebody decided to record a John Williams work. It's like trying to do a list of all Beethoven CDs. Like JW, that's impossible, the list will never we finished. In 200 years from here, people will still record his works.So I think that in this list, the "Concerts Works" are most important thing (because JW did not record some of them personally). After that, we can list the most "relevant" or "important" hommage albums. Because, yes, there are some recordings that are more important than others.You know, it takes a lot of time to make such a disco and I need help from collectors like you, to make sure that nothing is missing.So thanks helping me to make this discography a true reference. NOTE: I've just added some notes saying "Composed and Conducted by John Williams", because I was assuming this by default.And BTW, here's my other discographies and catalogs:Charles Aznavour discography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Aznavour_discographyCharles Aznavour personal website: http://www.goplanete.com/aznavour/musique/disco_fr/albums.htmFélix Leclerc discography (in French): http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9lix_Leclerc#DiscographieFélix Leclerc Songs Catalog (in French): http://www.goplanete.com/felix/catalogue%20Felix%20Leclerc.htmJoe Dassin Discography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Dassin_discographyJoe Dassin Songs Catalog (in French): http://www.goplanete.com/dassin/catalogue%20Joe%20Dassin.htmRoy Orbison Songs Catalog: http://www.goplanete.com/orbison/orbison%20catalog.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Well, the count of original solo studio albums may turn to 135.I read that Heartbeeps came out in CD at the end of the 80's, only available from a club.Does somebody have the exact reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,194 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I admire your persistence, Bespin, but I'm afraid I have to echo what Ricard said -- I will never use your Wiki page as a John Williams resource. Your way of organizing is simply too weird for me (it may make perfect sense to you, but not to me). I hope you don't take offense by that; we all organize differently.For me, the perfect discography was what Jeff Eldridge did back when his site was up and running. I miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx99 1,928 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Well, the count of original solo studio albums may turn to 135.I read that Heartbeeps came out in CD at the end of the 80's, only available from a club.Does somebody have the exact reference?While I acquired a b**t of the score on cassette in 1995/96, I have never heard of a CD being released (legit or otherwise) in the 80s. Where was it that you read this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Well, the count of original solo studio albums may turn to 135.I read that Heartbeeps came out in CD at the end of the 80's, only available from a club.Does somebody have the exact reference?While I acquired a b**t of the score on cassette in 1995/96, I have never heard of a CD being released (legit or otherwise) in the 80s. Where was it that you read this?On filmtracks, but I read it again, think I just didn't understand correctly (English is not my first language).A limited Varèse Sarabande CD Club release of only 3,000 unnumbered copies. This album was the first of three to begin a resurrection of an earlier CD Club that existed in the late 80's and early 90's. Its initial cost was $20, but it eventually sold out at soundtrack specialty outlets and escalated in price. Full index: VCL 1101-1001Okay, I moved the entry to the "Albums" section.2000Heartbeeps [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]Soundtrack LibraryPreviously unreleased score (1981); Composed and Conducted by John Williams; Reissued in 2001, Varese Sarabande CD Club.Studio albums count: 135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,617 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Heartbeeps was NEVER released ANYWHERE legally before the Vare Club CD in 2001. What you read about is an illegal bootleg.And I have to agree with RIcard and Thor, Bespin, I'm sorry. Your method of organizing JW's discography is just wrong. You can't treat a film composers discography the same way you would a pop or rock artist, it just doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lovejoy 7,758 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I actually like having it all in one big list, but I think you need to update to include reissues. Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,617 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 There's nothing wrong with having all the films he's scored in one big list; The problem with what Bespin's done is if Williams didn't happen to conduct the recording sessions, he has it listed separately, so stuff like None But The Brave and Harry Potter 2 aren't listed with the rest. Then, if a score didn't happen to have a OST release at the time of the film, he has it listed by when the specialty label happened to release it for the first time, so stuff like Black Sunday or Family Plot or Heartbeeps are listed way out of order from when Williams actually recorded them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 (...) are listed way out of order from when Williams actually recorded them.A discography is listed by date of release.I'm getting very tired of this, mercy. It's not a Works list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,194 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (...) are listed way out of order from when Williams actually recorded them.A discography is listed by date of release.I'm getting very tired of this, mercy. You're free to organize whichever way you want, but when you put something like this out on the net for all to see (and also try to sell it as the ultimate JW discography), you must also expect people to give their opinions on it.Personally, I tend to use Markus Hable's collection page when I need to get an overview of JW's discography:http://mahawa.jw-music.net/start.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 8 new entries in the "Collaborations" section (that's really the hardest section of the disco!)1956Don Fagerquist: Portrait Of A Great Jazz Artist Don Fagerquist Piano: John T. Williams; Reissued in 2005, Fresh Sound Records.1956 The Sax SectionAl Cohn Jazz Workshop Under The Direction Of Al Cohn; Piano: Johnny Williams; Reissued in 2010, Fresh Sound Records.1956 Los Angeles River Russell Garcia and His Orchestra Piano: John T. Williams; Reissued in 2005, Fresh Sound Records.1959 Buddy Collette's Swinging Sheperds Buddy Collette Piano: John T. Williams; Mercury; Reissued in 2010, Fresh Sounds Records.1959 Meet Mr. Roberts - George Roberts And His Big Bass Trombone George Roberts Piano: John T. Williams; Conducted and Arranged by John T. Williams; Columbia; Reissued in 2011 "Meet Mr. Roberts/Bottoms Up", Fresh Sound Records.1959 Dave Pell Remembers John Kirby Dave Pell Piano & Organ: Johnny Williams; P.R.I.; Reissued in 2011 "Remembers John Kirby/The Big Small Bands", Fresh Sounds Records.1960 Ten Trombones Like Two PianosPete Rugolo and His Orchestra Piano: John T. Williams; Reissued in 2007 in the compilation "Exploring New Sounds", Fresh Sound Records.1961 Lush, Latin & Cool Marty Paich and His Jazz Piano Quartet Piano: Johnny Williams; RCA Victor; Reissued in 1998, RCA.I actually like having it all in one big list, but I think you need to update to include reissues.Thanks, having all in a big list allows search by keywords or release year.I try to note each reissues, if some are missing please tell me, thanks!Personally, I tend to use Markus Hable's collection page when I need to get an overview of JW's discography:http://mahawa.jw-music.net/start.htmIt's an excellent and essential website, unfortunately, this is not a discography. And it's almost an Ode to piracy (with the amount of CD-R mentions in it !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,194 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It is very much a discography. Just not the type of discography that you prefer. Hable's site is good for overview, although it misses several titles. But in general, it's closer to the organization that I prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hmmm, I'm not sure for this one:1965 The Great Race - Music From The Film Score Henry Mancini Piano: John Williams; RCA Victor; Reissued in 1999, RCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,554 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Who before me was able to count that? It's an interesting number to have, don't you think? It's impressive, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 @TownerFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 New entry in "Collaborations" section:1955CalypsoHarry BelafontePiano: John T. Williams (uncredited); RCA VIctor; Reissued in 1992, RCA; Reissued in 2014 "Calypso/Belafonte Sings The Caribbean", Jackpot Records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,194 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 New entry in "Collaborations" section:1955CalypsoHarry BelafontePiano: John T. Williams (uncredited); RCA VIctor; Reissued in 1992, RCA; Reissued in 2014 "Calypso/Belafonte Sings The Caribbean", Jackpot Records.This was recorded while Williams was studying in New York. However, the session with Williams seems to have taken place in LA, so it would have to be during a holiday or something -- or perhaps a visit to his 'belle' Barbara. From what we can gather, it's one of his first professional recordings. Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,456 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 1957 Jimmy Raney In Three Attitudes Jimmy Raney Piano: John Williams; ABC-Paramount; Reissued in 2011, Fresh Sound Records.That's not by "our" John Williams, but rather John Thomas Williams.By the way, what's the source for the "General Eletric" and "Great Race" entries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 1957 Jimmy Raney In Three Attitudes Jimmy Raney Piano: John Williams; ABC-Paramount; Reissued in 2011, Fresh Sound Records.That's not by "our" John Williams, but rather John Thomas Williams.By the way, what's the source for the "General Eletric" and "Great Race" entries?Thanks, REMOVED.The source is a french blog, called Maestro John Wiliams, not very reliable.Of you don't have these entries in you list, I will be pleased to remove them from the disco :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,456 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The Jimmy Raney should in fact be removed. The other ones, I just lack any real confirmation. As for the Al Cohn entry, I should say that it is unlikely that this is our Williams as well, taking in acount the recording location and the other musician involved -- usual colaborators of John Thomas Williams, who with one exception, recorded always in the New York area. Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 The Jimmy Raney should in fact be removed. The other ones, I just lack any real confirmation. As for the Al Cohn entry, I should say that it is unlikely that this is our Williams as well, taking in acount the recording location and the other musician involved -- usual colaborators of John Thomas Williams, who with one exception, recorded always in the New York area.Ok I will remove them too, you're the expert :-)That's so hard, the info is actually at 1,000 and one place, it's a pretty hard job!I need expert like you to do this, many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,456 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Don't worry... trying to find out this earlier recordings, and if they are by our Williams or not it's a mess. I've been at it for years now, and I still can't figure out all of it Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Bespin, we get your points. But many of us here have been collecting John Williams albums and studying his discographies for the last 30-40 years. We know how a John Williams discography should be done. And yours is simply the wrong way to organize it. So wrong that I wouldn't even know where to begin.Williams is not Aznavour, and a soundtrack release is not an "original solo studio album". But we've already gone through that, and after reading your last reply I'm 100% sure that you're incapable of understanding this.It's really a shame that John Williams' discography on Wikipedia is so inconveniently organized. Too bad, because the content itself is great. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 (...) many of us here have been collecting John Williams albums and studying his discographies for the last 30-40 years.That's great, now it's time to SHARE this information. It's really a shame that John Williams' discography on Wikipedia is so inconveniently organized. Too bad, because the content itself is great.That's their standard, that's not mine (except for the "Discography as a Composer" section I added).What section you don't understand? Let me explain it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (...) many of us here have been collecting John Williams albums and studying his discographies for the last 30-40 years.That's great, now it's time to SHARE this information. We've been sharing it for years. Where do you think much of your information comes from? It's really a shame that John Williams' discography on Wikipedia is so inconveniently organized. Too bad, because the content itself is great.That's their standard, that's not mine (except for the "Discography as a Composer" section I added).It actually has more to do with the use you make of that standard.What section you don't understand? Let me explain it to you.Oh I do understand the structure, that's not the problem.When I have a moment I'll post an example of how I think a JW discography page on Wikipedia should be done. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 When I have a moment I'll post an example of how I think a JW discography page on Wikipedia should be done.Ok, suggest your point of view. If it make sense, I will make updates.But, I say it clear, I will never mix the discography "as a composer" with the rest, making just one big single list.Each section say what it have to say.What I like actually about the Wiki Disco is that "it speaks" a lot.Each thing is a his place, depending on what you are looking for.The particularities are underlined and very apparent, you don't have to read 2 forums and 3 collector's site to understand them.Another thing, for a matter of clarity, the wiki disco actually focuses on original releases only.That's great if some website concentrate on the worldwide releases, because in a collector's point of view, that may be interesing. But I doubt that any website or collector can achieve collecting all the worldwide reissues/foreing reprints.So the goal of an "Original Discography", like the Wiki Disco actually is, is to get the original release of each album, whathever the country.Foreign issues are included if they are particular or contains unreleased material.It's why the Wiki disco can't replace a collector's list or website. But that's not the goal.Depending of the amount of releases, we could add sections like "In Japan only" or "In Germany only", but for the moment I think that's not relevant for JW.The Wiki disco is actually a compromise between clarity and relevance.It's understandable for the general public and it can help a fan to enhance his collection, depending on what he looks for.It has no other purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Actually, regardless of what I say, you're not going to change your mind about this subject, and I don't really have time for this. No one here agrees on how it's done, but it's your list, and I respect that.Case closed on my behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Actually, regardless of what I say, you're not going to change your mind about this subject, and I don't really have time for this. No one here agrees on how it's done, but it's your list, and I respect that.Case closed on my behalf.No one? Are you sure of what you're saying? Anyway, you argue, but when it's time to suggest concrete ideas, you withdraw.It is easy to criticize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 No one? Are you sure of what you're saying? Yes.Anyway, you argue, but when it's time to suggest concrete ideas, you withdraw.We have suggested concrete ideas over the last few months, but you never paid attention to them, so there's no point in continuing the conversation.It is easy to criticize. Yes, and you seem to know a lot about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 New update (before I forgot!) in the anemic "Video Albums" section:2015 A John Williams Celebration (Gustavo Dudamel/Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Williams as guest conductor and Itzhak Perlman on violin). C Major Entertainmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography#Video_albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Is John Williams conducting on this compilation?Great Composers: John Williams, Varèse Sarabande, 1999http://www.allmusic.com/album/great-composers-mw0000667681 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,617 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 That's a compilation Varese issued; The tracks on there from Presumed Innocent, Stanley & Iris, and The Cowboys are all from the original soundtrack recordings, since Varese issued those OSTs.For the rest, the conductor is listed right under the track title, don't you see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 That's a compilation Varese issued; The tracks on there from Presumed Innocent, Stanley & Iris, and The Cowboys are all from the original soundtrack recordings, since Varese issued those OSTs.For the rest, the conductor is listed right under the track title, don't you see it?I saw it, but I wanted a confirmation.Thanks Jay for your usual tact. BTW, it's pretty unusual to mix works conducted by John Williams himself with his works recorded by others conductors. That's in fact the first time I see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,617 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 The other tracks on there had all come out on various Varese CDs before it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,752 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Jason is correct. It was very common with Varese compilations to much original recordings they owned with re recordings done by the RNSO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Jason is correct. It was very common with Varese compilations to much original recordings they owned with re recordings done by the RNSOCan you please list other compilations like this, containing a mix of John Williams conducting his music, and others conductors conducting his music too?That interests me, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,752 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nope.I've your behavior towards Ricard and others to be rude and disrespectful. I decline to provide you with any info.Do the work yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nope.I've your behavior towards Ricard and others to be rude and disrespectful. I decline to provide you with any info.Do the work yourself!Ok this thread was a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,752 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Not this thread. But your conduct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Many Boston Pops albums have beein reissued for digital download in 2014 by Decca, they've been added to the disco.I even found a remastered reissue of Memoirs of a Geisha in 2012. I wonder if the sound is really different?Last year, Jurassic Park, Amistad, Saving private Ryan, Minority Report and Catch me If You Can has been reissued by Geffen for digital download too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 I know that it will interest less than half of you half, and that three or four of you will insist to reply that I'm wrong or bizarre, but I divided the "Collaborations and guest appearances" section.So there's now 91 entries in this section. The audio books and various artist compilations have been moved into "Other albums" (by the way the audio book section has to be upgraded).So the important thing to know now, and I share this with you because I'm really impressed by this number, is that John Williams (that you may consider first as a composer, a musician, an arranger, a musical director or even a God, I don't give a damn) has recorded so far 135 solo studio albums and 91 collaborative ones... For a grand total of 226 albums.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams_discography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Two (very important) missing collabos where added, thanks to Miguel! 2012Lerner and Loewe: "My Fair Lady", arranged for singers and jazz orchestra by John WilliamsDianne Reeves and Brian Stokes MitchellConducted by John Williams/The Tanglewood Big Band Ensemble, recorded live at Seiji Ozawa Hall, August 9, 2004; Digital Download, BSO Release.2012James Taylor And FriendsJames TaylorConducted by John Williams/Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, recorded live at Koussevitzky Music Shed, August 30, 2009; Digital Download, BSO Release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of these three scores:2001 John Goldfarb, Please Come Home [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Film Score Monthly Previously unreleased score (1965); Composed and Conducted by John Williams.2009None But the BravePreviously unreleased score (1965); Music by John Williams, Conducted by Morris Stoloff; Piano on Piano Theme Bonus Track: Johnny Williams; Film Score Monthly, FSM Vol. 12 No. 122011Nightwatch/Killer by NightPreviously unreleased scores (1965/1972); Nighwatch's music Composed and Conducted by John Williams; Film Score Monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,194 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Williams also worked on WAGON TRAIN, CHRYSLER THEATRE, CONVOY and WHO GOES THERE? in 1965. THE KATHERINE REED STORY is also listed as a 1965 entry, but there are elements in the music that suggest it actually came out later (especially the BATMAN theme reference, which only came out in 1966).Presumably, he also worked on some of the stuff that would eventually be released in 1966 -- Williams' most prolific year of his career (so next year is a 50th anniversary for a lot of stuff). Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,369 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 ...and September 15, 1965, aired the first episode of "Lost in Space". 1997 Lost in Space, Vol. 1 [Original Television Soundtrack] GNP Crescendo Previously unreleased score (1965); Composed and Conducted by John Williams.2000Lost in Space, Vol. 3 [Original Television Soundtrack] Previously unreleaseds score (1965-1968); GNP Crescendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,194 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ah yes, how could I forget LIS? (probably because it's listed as 1964 in my television listing, for some reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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