EdderzD 1 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Hi everyone! Im also from the UK but Im travelling up from New Jersey for this one. About what time does the concert end? Wondering if we can just drive straight back afterwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 1228 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 2 hours ago, EdderzD said: Hi everyone! Im also from the UK but Im travelling up from New Jersey for this one. About what time does the concert end? Wondering if we can just drive straight back afterwards. the concert will be done around 10:30, but you will likely be in the parking area for another hour or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Just a reminder that at 8 p.m. U.S. Eastern time (about 15 minutes from now) Film Night will be airing live on WCRB at http://www.wgbh.org/audioPlayers/995wcrb.cfm. I'll certainly be listening! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 It's intermission now. It's been a great concert so far. If you're not listening now a replay should be available online at some point after the conclusion. It's so great how in these live performances the winds and certain other orchestrational details, so often buried in the soundtrack mix, get to really shine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel Andrade 630 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Usually, this concerts recorded by WCRB are on-demand a few days after the broadcast, at a lower bitrate. On some occasions, just part of the concert is made available on-demand, due to guest artists presence or additional video projection with film audio, but I don't believe will be the case with this one. 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 @Miguel Andrade It was just confirmed on air that an on demand version would be available on the WCRB site. Apparently they're in a weather delay right now, which is preventing the start of the 2nd half. I so hope the storm passes through quickly as I know some went to great lengths to make it there and Williams himself has yet to conduct even one piece. In any case, I'm going to pause listening for now and listen to the rest some other time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel Andrade 630 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 I'm quite aware of the difficulties to attend a concert conducted by Williams I'm sure all will be fine and the second half will start soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delgibbons 61 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Well that evening had it all! Still buzzing. We managed to get out and back to the hotel in 15 minutes. Parked near the road. The programme actually changed in the end from the previous info. The two encores were great too, Luke and Leias theme and Harry Potter. I was near the front behind the celeste......perfect for Potter! Fun tropical storm at half time too lol 1 Ricard reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 2238 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 see it's a real celeste not synth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6731 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 So nice to hear that Luke & Leia concert suite quite regularly now. Fresh in JW's mind for VIII. 2 rpvee and Delgibbons reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 10193 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 1 hour ago, king mark said: see it's a real celeste not synth Its a real celeste in concert performances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delgibbons 61 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Its a sort of synth with sampled celeste mixture on the Potter soundtrack. Randy Kerber played it. In fact you can buy the VST from Cinesamples; its called Randy's Celeste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 I checked and a replay is unfortunately still unavailable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 352 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Here's a review of the concert: http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/08/john_williams_brings_star_wars.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balahkay 621 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Will said: I checked and a replay is unfortunately still unavailable. Same here. Bummer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 2686 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 I wonder if Williams' constant inclusion of the "Song for World Peace" in his concert repertoire is his way of saying something political in these dark times of ours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxfan 21 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 I think it was the third revision of "Song for World Peace". It sounded different from the revision we heard in 1995, perhaps a bit longer with more challenging parts for the soloists. We can all speculate about why he chose to include it, but as a musician Williams certainly understands that the arts depend on the patronage and donations of people from across the political landscape, it's always best to maintain an appearance of neutrality and just let the music speak for itself. As for the concert it was amazing that Williams continued with the entire program and even added three encores. I was a bit worried that the musicians' strict rules would mean an early finish due to the hour-long delay, but they just kept going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 10193 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Was it the Pops proper, or the Esplanade again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPin 163 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Pops proper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 An audience member's recording of Williams conducting the Imperial March (not the whole piece): Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tk421 1 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 10 hours ago, Will said: I checked and a replay is unfortunately still unavailable 7 hours ago, someonefun124 said: Same here. Bummer. Hey all, Long time lurker, first post. I think it takes them a few days to appear in the BSO archive. I recorded a stream of the broadcast. I can upload it somewhere and share a link if that's okay with Jay. I'm not sure of the ToS or if the WCBR broadcast is considered copyrighted material. 1 Delgibbons reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDSollie 19 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Foxfan said: I think it was the third revision of "Song for World Peace". It sounded different from the revision we heard in 1995, perhaps a bit longer with more challenging parts for the soloists. We can all speculate about why he chose to include it, but as a musician Williams certainly understands that the arts depend on the patronage and donations of people from across the political landscape, it's always best to maintain an appearance of neutrality and just let the music speak for itself. As for the concert it was amazing that Williams continued with the entire program and even added three encores. I was a bit worried that the musicians' strict rules would mean an early finish due to the hour-long delay, but they just kept going. Three encores? I left after "Luke and Leia" and "Harry's Wondrous World". There was another one? It looked like the orchestra was getting up after the latter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delgibbons 61 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 A little of my recording of Harry Potter https://www.instagram.com/p/BJEwgTmAdwy/ 1 Disco Stu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sebacote 7 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 On 14/08/2016 at 8:20 PM, tk421 said: I recorded a stream of the broadcast. I can upload it somewhere and share a link if that's okay with Jay. I'm not sure of the ToS or if the WCBR broadcast is considered copyrighted material. I really would like to hear that stream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qui-GON29 4 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 On 14/8/2016 at 9:20 PM, tk421 said: Hey all, Long time lurker, first post. I think it takes them a few days to appear in the BSO archive. I recorded a stream of the broadcast. I can upload it somewhere and share a link if that's okay with Jay. I'm not sure of the ToS or if the WCBR broadcast is considered copyrighted material. 3 hours ago, sebacote said: I really would like to hear that stream! Long time lurker, first post. I add my wish to listen to this recording, it would be a real blast! The Boston Film Night back a few months was incredible too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9371 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 So many long time lurkers joining lately. I "lurked" for maybe a month before I decided to join. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 31 minutes ago, Qui-GON29 said: Long time lurker, first post. I add my wish to listen to this recording, it would be a real blast! Regardless of whether @tk421 posts it, the recording should be up on the WGBH website within the next few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qui-GON29 4 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, Will said: Regardless of whether @tk421 posts it, the recording should be up on the WGBH website within the next few days. Great news indeed! Is it downloadable? I cannot recall how I got a copy of the previous Film Night, but I do remember listening to the broadcast that time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 44 minutes ago, Qui-GON29 said: Great news indeed! Is it downloadable? I cannot recall how I got a copy of the previous Film Night, but I do remember listening to the broadcast that time. You should be able to download it. There may not be a download link but you should be able to right click and click save as, or something like that. 1 Qui-GON29 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3338 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 I've downloaded all the concerts that were broadcasted so far on wgbh.org. I'm not a fan of concert rooms, so it's my only way to hear JW in concert! 1 Qui-GON29 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9371 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 18 minutes ago, Bespin said: I'm not a fan of concert rooms 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3338 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 Halls. 1 Naïve Old Fart reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 3683 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 #For the words of the prophets were written on the studio wall. Concert halls! Echo with the sound of salesmen#. 1 Qui-GON29 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9371 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 oooooofffffffffffffffffff SALESmen 2 Qui-GON29 and Naïve Old Fart reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6731 Report post Posted August 18, 2016 Concert podcast is up. http://www.wgbh.org/programs/The-Boston-Symphony-Orchestra-in-Concert-1641#66045 Direct link: http://streams.wgbh.org/online/clas/bso/bso160813.mp3 JW's Episode VIII comments are from 71:30 onwards. 7 zaddini, Disco Stu, Qui-GON29 and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 18, 2016 41 minutes ago, crumbs said: Concert podcast is up. http://www.wgbh.org/programs/The-Boston-Symphony-Orchestra-in-Concert-1641#66045 Direct link: http://streams.wgbh.org/online/clas/bso/bso160813.mp3 JW's Episode VIII comments are from 71:30 onwards. Sweet! Thanks for letting us know! 2 Qui-GON29 and Ricard reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9371 Report post Posted August 18, 2016 Bah, the BFG debut was at the On Parade concert wasn't it. Darn. Thanks for the link! Edit Add: Ha! The audience starts applauding right as the delicate celeste quote of Luke's theme starts at the end of Jedi Steps and Finale, thinking the piece was over. Fools! 2 Qui-GON29 and crumbs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not Mr. Big 2532 Report post Posted August 18, 2016 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Bah, the BFG debut was at the On Parade concert wasn't it. Darn. Williams has already forgotten about it (probably on purpose) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qui-GON29 4 Report post Posted August 18, 2016 14 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Ha! The audience starts applauding right as the delicate celeste quote of Luke's theme starts at the end of Jedi Steps and Finale, thinking the piece was over. Fools! Indeed. What a travesty. I always get chills when those last notes are played in this piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9371 Report post Posted August 18, 2016 I understand Film Night is probably attended by a lot of people who don't see orchestral performances regularly, but I feel like even when I was young I instinctively knew to watch the conductor to know when a piece was really over. 1 Qui-GON29 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3338 Report post Posted August 18, 2016 My God, one of the most chaotic Throne Room I've ever heard. New players on the BSO? hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artguy360 907 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 On 8/17/2016 at 5:08 PM, crumbs said: Concert podcast is up. http://www.wgbh.org/programs/The-Boston-Symphony-Orchestra-in-Concert-1641#66045 Direct link: http://streams.wgbh.org/online/clas/bso/bso160813.mp3 JW's Episode VIII comments are from 71:30 onwards. Awesome, thanks for the links. Listening to the concert, does anyone else think this version of the theme from Out of Africa sounds off somehow? Something about it doesn't sound right. Almost too low and slow or dark in character. Edit: Great performance of Hedwig's Theme though. A ton of energy. Good stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Psycho Pianist 202 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 Anyone else notice that drastic accelerando near the start of Olympic Spirit - horns were dragging and then a sudden huge tempo increase. Odd for him to conduct it that way! Rest of it is excellent though, particularly Harry Potter as mentioned above. 1 Bespin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bent Erik 4 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 Attending the FILM NIGHT concert with John Williams and The Boston Pops Orchestra was a boyhood dream come true for me. A fantastic experience! 4 Bespin, crumbs, Will and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3338 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 Broadcast from Tanglewood on Parade (8.2.2016) is also available on https://www.bso.org/mediacenter Chose BROADCAST. Will update the "concert" section of my website this week-end. 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel Andrade 630 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Bespin said: Broadcast from Tanglewood on Parade (8.2.2016) is also available on https://www.bso.org/mediacenter Chose BROADCAST. Will update the "concert" section of my webiste this week-end. I was about to post the news in regard to that on-demand file. Should be noted that this recordings remain on-line for about a year. 1 Bespin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 6 hours ago, Bespin said: Broadcast from Tanglewood on Parade (8.2.2016) is also available on https://www.bso.org/mediacenter Chose BROADCAST. Will update the "concert" section of my website this week-end. Woah! Now I rush to listen to the BFG suite and see if it's the same as the album end credits... 1 Bespin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limerocker 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 Anyone else notice that drastic accelerando near the start of Olympic Spirit - horns were dragging and then a sudden huge tempo increase. Odd for him to conduct it that way! I noticed it as well. I think John Williams was trying to get in sync with the film clip. I am also very impressed by the recording quality at Tanlgewood. It sounds better to me than recordings at Symphony Hall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 1721 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 The BFG suite is basically the end credits with some material cut out (interestingly, the warm melody I call the BFG's theme -- the one heard in the middle or so of the credits -- was entirely absent from the suite). There are however a few differences that people familiar with the end credits cue will notice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9371 Report post Posted August 19, 2016 Holy moly! The dancing strings he added to the initial performance of the main theme are just wonderful and very different from the OST suite! 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
