The Force Awakens Williams conducting Force Awakens cues shown on 60 Minutes (UPDATE: Second Video now online)

[King Mark 3,624]

Here ya go, bud.

https://youtu.be/lxzUEl0loU8

Why does it say I can't view it in my country (Canada) .This is the first time I encounter region restriction with YouTube

(the original CBS video does work for me though)

[BloodBoal 7,538]

Lots of people in this thread claimed they wouldn't listen to a single bit from the score before watching the film...

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Mono recordings from a camera microphone don't count!

[Quintus 5,399]

Omg!

Short video of Williams conducting a bit of the new Star Wars score here! - http://deadline.com/2015/12/star-wars-jj-abrams-steven-spielberg-recommended-1201664881/

Six weeks before the premiere, 60 Minutes watched as Abrams raced around a Hollywood soundstage, phone in hand, recording video mementos of composer John Williams at work on the movies score. Abrams grew up listening to recordings of Williams iconic movie scores, so he wanted to capture the composer in action. This is like, momentousas a fan, I cant even believe I got to be here, says Abrams, who was 11 when he first sat mesmerized in a theater watching the original Star Wars.

Hmm, all I see in the video is a bunch of clips of John Williams conducting music with an orchestra. How do we know it's really him? Has anybody confirmed this on Twitter?

[King Mark 3,624]

I say it's a fake John Williams conducting in the video until it's officially confirmed

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[Quintus 5,399]

That's just it - how does anybody here know for sure the person in the video wasn't an imposter?

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It's gotta be Giacchino. The timing with his article is too convenient!

[Gurkensalat 336]

Incredible!

I love the way he plays with Luke's theme. At one point it's heroic, at another point it's menacing...it's just great!

Ditto. Reminds a bit of the variation of the Raiders March Theme in KOTCS associated with Mutt. One of the things I really like in that Score.

[Bespin 8,472]

Wouaaa The man with the turtleneck is back!

[BloodBoal 7,538]

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And a purple turtleneck, no less! He's obviously been shopping. I wonder where he buys them from?

Also, what do you think he's referring to when he asks JJ, "do you think it could work?"

[Once 604]

And a purple turtleneck, no less! He's obviously been shopping. I wonder where he buys them from?

Also, what do you think he's referring to when he asks JJ, "do you think it could work?"

Probably the music, but he might be asking for J.J.'s opinion on a pink turtleneck.

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"Let me just think... hmm... yeah! It's INCREDIBLE!"

JJ wishes he had such excellent fashion sense.

[Incanus 5,713]

Fuck. Wish I'd seen this before I left for school!

Latin exam today. Fatum me appropinquat!

Ita vero! Bonam fortunam tibi exopto!

"Let me just think... hmm... yeah! It's INCREDIBLE!"

Williams goes for a walk around the parking lot, moved and returns in the studio and says:

"You know J.J. baby, you need a better dressed composer for this."

J.J. baby: "I know, but they are all dead."

[karelm 2,903]

I'm just surprised they left the projector off and JJ had to tell Williams about a musical extension. Is this for secrecy purposes or is JJ editing the film to the music?

Yes, and it's common for high-profile projects. They did the same on kotcs. There's a small monitor for JW and JJ only. Most other movies don't have the amount of hype and legacy. Disney is protecting their property.

[leeallen01 2,133]

I'm just surprised they left the projector off and JJ had to tell Williams about a musical extension. Is this for secrecy purposes or is JJ editing the film to the music?

Yes, and it's common for high-profile projects. They did the same on kotcs. There's a small monitor for JW and JJ only. Most other movies don't have the amount of hype and legacy. Disney is protecting their property.

There is no film. It's all a Disney conspiracy to get Williams to write another Star Wars score. Come on...Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Snoke... it's like they're making it up.

[Scarpia 132]

Now everything makes sense

[Jilal 569]

Fuck. Wish I'd seen this before I left for school!

Latin exam today. Fatum me appropinquat!

Ita vero! Bonam fortunam tibi exopto!

"Let me just think... hmm... yeah! It's INCREDIBLE!"

Williams goes for a walk around the parking lot, moved and returns in the studio and says:

"You know J.J. baby, you need a better dressed composer for this."

J.J. baby: "I know, but they are all dead."

Gratias tibi ago, Incane! It went well.

[Bespin 8,472]

You are on fire guys LOL

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[WilliamHorne97 16]

I'm late to the party. But that was cool! From the 16 second clip to this I think the score is going to be great.

[Will Tasker 21]

Nerd texts from last night

[leeallen01 2,133]

So the rumors were true: we'll only be getting a black screen with John Williams' music playing in the background. And the title "The Force Awakens" is actually referring to Johnny (who is the Force personified)! Brilliant!

The runtime is 178 minutes of blackness.

[Muad'Dib 1,800]

Directed by Lars Von Trier.

[SafeUnderHill 205]

[Not Mr. Big 4,639]

Lolz wut a hack!!!!!!1

[Dixon Hill 4,232]

lenzflair!!11one

[Will Tasker 21]

Nerd texts from last night

Given he's directing Star Wars The Force Awakens, I'd say he's pretty deserving...

Don't let position predicate deserving. After all, we can all name people in positions of influence who didn't quite deserve it.

[Jilal 569]

OMG!

Awesome! This better be on the album (I assume it's the Sherzo, then).

At 0:41 - same rythmic figure as the theme of his Sherzo for Piano and Orchestra.

[Will 2,215]

Wow. This is just excellent music from Williams. (And he looks healthy!) I've had the beginning part (with Luke's theme) stuck in my head all day.

[Taikomochi 1,136]

OMG!

Awesome! This better be on the album (I assume it's the Sherzo, then).

At 0:41 - same rythmic figure as the theme of his Sherzo for Piano and Orchestra.

That's what I was thinking. Since I expect Luke to be in less of the film (though, I don't really know,) his theme there is probably associated with a nostalgic X-Wing moment.

[Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488]

I actually thought he looked a bit worn out in the clip and his voice seemed weak.

[KK 3,307]

Yeah. I'm glad he's fit enough to conduct and take charge of rehearsals, but I thought his age showed quite a bit in that clip.

[Dixon Hill 4,232]

[Taikomochi 1,136]

I thought he looked good. The only thing I thought was conspicuous was that he was not interviewed at all in the clip, but maybe he will be in the larger piece this clip is a part of (if it is part of a larger piece?)

[Jilal 569]

He looked enthusiastic, dedicated, charmed and shy to me. As always.

[Jay 37,271]

Yes, its part of a longer piece that will air on CBS on Sunday night (a tv show called 60 Minutes)

[Not Mr. Big 4,639]

I hope they don't air too much...

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

He's too old and he makes his albums too long.

[Thor 7,458]

So, how many times have you seen the 60 Minutes clip yet? I'm up to three, and I think that will suffice for now.

[SteveMc 2,674]

I think John is looking much better then he did a few months ago. It sounds like the score may be a very interesting one indeed.

[Quintus 5,399]

Awesome! This better be on the album

Not a chance. Don't get too used to this cue tease, because after it is replaced with an alternate, this news clip will become the only recorded evidence it ever existed. What you're listening to today will be KM's holy grail cue for the next decade.

[Jay 37,271]

I've also watched it three times.

To me, Johnny Dubs comes off as calm cool and collected, and JJ is a nervous wreck.

[Incanus 5,713]

I've also watched it three times.

To me, Johnny Dubs comes off as calm cool and collected, and JJ is a nervous wreck.

John T. is a seasoned professional, an icon of his trade, a legend and a consummate master and JJ baby is geeking out for all his worth.

But he is no different from Spielberg in that he has to film those sessions.

[karelm 2,903]

He looked enthusiastic, dedicated, charmed and shy to me. As always.

I agree with you. He always seems this way in "work" mode and most of what we see of these sessions is from an edited DVD featurette rather than news program showing up during the session. JJ is a kid in a candy shop but JW looks great.

[curlytoot 97]

LOL. Did anyone notice JW's face after the horn clams a note at 0:24?

[Dixon Hill 4,232]

"Fucking LA...."

[Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488]

1:15 sounds like The Chamber of Secrets.

[Not Mr. Big 4,639]

1:15 sounds like The Chamber of Secrets.

Strangely enough, I thought the stinger at 0:32 reminded me of the ending(s) to "The Chamber of Secrets" from The Chamber of Secrets