#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 In the concert world, sure. But this is Hollywood, baby! Bigger is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,515 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Based on my experience with the sound mixing in these LtP concerts, they should bring in 700 players not 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 964 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 59 minutes ago, loert said: Based on my experience with the sound mixing in these LtP concerts, they should bring in 700 players not 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Just a heads up that that there is now a decent number of tickets available again in the stalls and even some of the boxes for all four of the London concerts next week. If you wanted to go but missed out when they went on sale, get 'em now while they last! http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2016/jurassic-park-in-concert/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Omen II 1,235 Posted November 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2016 I was a lucky sod this afternoon. I had the tremendous good fortune to be able to catch a little of the rehearsal for the world premiere of Jurassic Park at the Royal Albert Hall. I saw the orchestra rehearsing the scene with the car in the tree and the subsequent T-Rex / jeep chase, as well as the Remembering Petticoat Lane scene with Dickie Attenborough and Laura Dern from later in the movie. The orchestra sounded fantastic, so I am sure this will be brilliant (I am going to tomorrow evening's performance). The red carpet was being laid out, so there will no doubt be some special guests of some description attending the premiere this evening. Although I was not allowed to take any photos while the orchestra was actually playing, during a break I was able to take this photo showing the set-up of the orchestra. As you can see there is a huge percussion section and a synthesiser which was practising some of the shakuhachi bits. You can see the synthesiser player just behind the pianist; he is obviously doubling on celeste. SyncMan, Incanus and Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Did the T-Rex chase scene restore the unused opening or match the final film edit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 5 minutes ago, Jay said: Did the T-Rex chase scene restore the unused opening or match the final film edit? Sorry Jay, I was so caught up in seeing the orchestra rehearse that I cannot remember! No doubt whoever attends this evening's performance will be able to confirm soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 The Royal Albert Hall has posted a few photos from last night's premiere, as well as a selection of (very positive) audience reactions. Photos Audience reactions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Omen II 1,235 Posted November 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2016 This was just phenomenal - of all the live to projection films I have seen over the last few years, this could well be the best yet (certainly on a par with Raiders of the Lost Ark for me). The orchestra was magnificent, replicating the original soundtrack perfectly. They even played the music for the Mr DNA sequence, which I had half expected would just be the film soundtrack, as sometimes happens with 'source' music for these concerts. In common with Back to the Future and Raiders, where music from one of their respective sequels was appropriated for the entr'acte, this time we heard a little of the San Diego music from The Lost World to bookend the intermission, a nice touch. The instant standing ovation from the entire audience as the final notes of the end credits finished was testament to what a success this was. It was nice too that the biggest cheer was reserved for when the John Williams credit appeared on the screen. If this comes to your country, see it at all costs! crocodile, Loert and Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Loert 2,515 Posted November 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2016 17 minutes ago, Omen II said: They even played the music for the Mr DNA sequence I can't wait to see this tomorrow! crocodile, Will and Omen II 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Can't wait for this to come to New England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Can't wait for tomorrow night! Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 But live no choir! No live shakuhachi player! They're all dead! Teddy 3000 - trying to make himself feel less awful about not having booked tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, Teddy 3000 said: But live no choir! No live shakuhachi player! They're all dead! Teddy 3000 - trying to make himself feel less awful about not having booked tickets. There are still a few tickets left (stalls as well as some in the grand tier boxes) for the Saturday afternoon performance. You know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 18 minutes ago, Jay said: Can't wait for this to come to The Netherlands! Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Omen II 1,235 Posted November 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2016 I'm still buzzing after last night's concert. Here are a few more observations, for what they're worth: The film was not subtitled, but the audio mix was absolutely fine from where I was sitting (which was at the rear of the stalls directly opposite the stage, so not usually the best part of the Royal Albert Hall for getting the optimum sound). It was great to watch a film with so many other people there only for the love of the film and / or the music. I did not see anyone leave before the end credits had finished, which makes such a nice change from the annoying distractions at my local multiplex. When conductor Ludwig walked on stage, he received an ovation that could have been bettered only if John Williams himself had appeared. It shows how well respected he has quickly become for leading these live to projection concerts. One of the best audience reactions greeted the Jeff Goldblum shirtless recline scene. In fairness the internet has made it chortle worthy. The £10 programme is good value and has a nice introduction from John Williams. While a live choir would have been the absolute icing on the cake, the synthesised versions were so expertly done that I really did not notice a difference. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra had about 84 players in total (I may have miscounted a couple either way). If there was a single note out of place, I didn't hear it. In the cafe they were selling Jurassic Park salted caramel mousse cakes, with edible scenes from the movie on top. I therefore munched my way through Alan, Ellie, Tim and Lex like a hungry velociraptor. Here are a couple of dodgy photos I took (there are some much better official ones on the Royal Albert Hall website here). Will, Loert, SyncMan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Yeah it is a bit strange to hear Ludlow's Demise announcing an intermission right after Nedry crashes his car. But it works. Part 2 starts soon. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 On 03/11/2016 at 5:56 PM, Omen II said: Sorry Jay, I was so caught up in seeing the orchestra rehearse that I cannot remember! No doubt whoever attends this evening's performance will be able to confirm soon enough. It's the film version. No unused music that I could spot. Also...isn't it weird thry didn't play the ominous coda of end credits but just stopped on the fanfare segment. Also Visitor in San Diego opens the second part. Karol Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 So when Ellie is chased out of the shed by the raptor, it's the random hodgepodge of earlier music and not Hungry Raptor? Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Yup. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Loert 2,515 Posted November 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2016 Well, what can I say. This event certainly restored my faith in these LtP concerts. Out of the three I've been to already (ROTLA and ID4), this one was definitely the best, because I could actually hear all of the music! The playing of the orchestra was totally on point. The Island theme in the end credits was spectacular, possibly even better than the version on the album. Every cymbal crash and every timpani hit was struck with great precision, every woodwind run and every brass phrase was 100% fleshed out; it was as if the orchestra had been playing this music for years. And the rest of the score was no less impressive, of course. "The Raptor Attack" in the kitchen scene - positively terrifying. "Journey to the Island" - epic. "Dennis Steals the Embryo" - wonderfully played, especially those ghostly chords when Dennis lifts the embryos. Yes, there was no live choir, and I could barely hear the synth choir during the dinosaur scene, but it was very obvious in the opening titles. The mixing was excellent. Much better than ID4, for sure. The only bit which didn't sit quite right with me was the trombones in the latter half of "Stalling Around", which were so loud that they obstructed Mr. DNA's voice and the resulting audio was a bit of a mess (as if you were trying to listen to someone speak while there was a siren blaring in the background). But this was only a very minor issue. I think that the mixing in this particular concert was as good as it can get. The music and film audio were both very clear the rest of the time. At least, that's how I judged it from where I was sitting. (For the record, I was sitting in the stalls, on the rear-right side of the hall when facing the stage. For ROTLA I was centre-left , and for ID4 I was in the arena). Needless to say, the audience was (understandably) a bit hyper! We applauded when the lights dimmed, before Wicki came onto the stage...and then we applauded again when he did. Everybody cheered at bare-chested Goldblum, and laughed at pretty much anything he said. Obviously, all the death scenes were very funny as well. The T. rex roar at the end received a hearty cheer. Somebody started loudly whistling the melody when the piano came in for the end credits. "Directed by Steven Spielberg" received a cheer. And "Music by John Williams" of course. But when the orchestra finally stopped playing, everybody went completely crazy (including myself). All in all, a GREAT night, and totally worth it. Omen II, Will and Incanus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Damn, sounds so awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,515 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Here's an excerpt from yesterday evening's performance. Sound quality is a bit crappy, but it gives an idea of the orchestra's playing: Your browser does not support the audio element. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I was there yesterday afternoon, and agree it was the best mix I've heard in a live to film concert. Tiny subtleties all audible and flawless performance. My favourite moments of the score were gorgeous to hear; the 'A Tree For My Bed,' and 'Petticoat Lane' section and 'My Friend the Brachiosaurus.' Great concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 494 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 what did they play when the T-Rex enters in the last scene? film edit (journey to the island) or the album version (4-note-motif fanfare) ? I could kick myself for not going. Especially with Aliens playing today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,515 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 19 minutes ago, lemoncurd said: what did they play when the T-Rex enters in the last scene? film edit (journey to the island) or the album version (4-note-motif fanfare) ? Film edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 And here's the proof... Loert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 The film mix was very good. But not as good as Aliens today. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 7 hours ago, Omen II said: And here's the proof... Always turn your phone sideways when recording video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 It's not my phone or my video, Jay. As if I would debase myself and besmirch the reputation of my noble family by recording during a concert! (I am quite happy to post the work of others, natch.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Will 2,215 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Wow. When I heard about this I thought it would be my favorite live to projection concert. And now I'm even more excited. Can't wait till this comes to Chicago. Nice that they at least use synth choir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Do they really use a synth choir? Or is the choir used on the original recording just included in the sound mix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I thought it was sourced from the film sessions or something. They often do that. Karol Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 That would be the most obvious thing to do, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 if this comes to spain, please let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hey Drax its coming to Australia MARCH 2017 3MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Melbourne, Australia 7:30 pm Hamer HallOrchestra: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 4MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Melbourne, Australia 1:00 pm Hamer HallOrchestra: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 24MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Lucerne, Switzerland 7:30 pm KKL Konzertsaal LuzernOrchestra: 21st Century Symphony Orchestra 25MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Lucerne, Switzerland 7:30 pm KKL Konzertsaal LuzernOrchestra: 21st Century Symphony Orchestra 26MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Lucerne, Switzerland 5:00 pm KKL Konzertsaal LuzernOrchestra: 21st Century Symphony Orchestra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Nice little doc about the JP In Concert premiere: Loert and Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Coming to Taiwan & UAE in April, and Toronto in December FEBRUARY 2017 17FEBJURASSIC PARKcity: San Antonio, TX 8:00 pm Majestic TheatreOrchestra: San Antonio Symphony 18FEBJURASSIC PARKcity: San Antonio, TX 2:00 pm Majestic TheatreOrchestra: San Antonio Symphony 18FEBJURASSIC PARKcity: San Antonio, TX 7:00 pm Majestic TheatreOrchestra: San Antonio Symphony 19FEBJURASSIC PARKcity: San Antonio, TX 2:00 pm Majestic TheatreOrchestra: San Antonio Symphony MARCH 2017 3MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Melbourne, Australia 7:30 pm Hamer HallOrchestra: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 4MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Melbourne, Australia 1:00 pm Hamer HallOrchestra: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 4MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Melbourne, Australia 7:30 pm Hamer HallOrchestra: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 24MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Lucerne, Switzerland 7:30 pm KKL Konzertsaal LuzernOrchestra: 21st Century Symphony Orchestra 25MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Lucerne, Switzerland 7:30 pm KKL Konzertsaal LuzernOrchestra: 21st Century Symphony Orchestra 26MARJURASSIC PARKcity: Lucerne, Switzerland 5:00 pm KKL Konzertsaal LuzernOrchestra: 21st Century Symphony Orchestra APRIL 2017 1APRJURASSIC PARKcity: Taipei, Taiwan 7:30 pm Taipei ArenaOrchestra: Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra 20APRJURASSIC PARKcity: Dubai, UAE 8:00 pm Dubai Opera HouseOrchestra: 21st Century Symphony Orchestra OCTOBER 2017 17OCTJURASSIC PARKcity: Paris, France 8:30 pm Le Grand RexOrchestra: Yellow Socks Orchestra 18OCTJURASSIC PARKcity: Paris, France 8:30 pm Le Grand RexOrchestra: Yellow Socks Orchestra DECEMBER 2017 29DECJURASSIC PARKcity: Toronto, ON 7:30 pm Sony CentreOrchestra: Motion Picture Symphony Orchestra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Yellow Socks? Funny name for an orchestra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay 37,372 Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Coming to Kalamazoo, MI in their 2020/2021 season http://www.satprnews.com/2017/02/01/kalamazoo-symphony-orchestra-lands-exclusive-three-year-steven-spielbergjohn-williams-movie-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC4L 87 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'd happily fly to Melbourne or Paris to see this. Toronto? BLEH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I don't think this front row clip from one of the performances at the Royal Albert Hall has been posted yet. Enjoy! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Wow, very interesting that they end the music before the credits end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimJD 3 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just saw this with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on the weekend. Orchestra sounded fantastic and a good balance of the orchestra and the film audio (when they did Raiders last year the levels in the film audio were all over the place). Journey to the Island was the highlight that I hoped it would be. As others have commented, the way they stop short in the end credits is interesting. It certainly makes musical sense to end at such a big moment and not go out quietly. They played Flying from E.T. as an encore (no projection). crumbs and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,318 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 The MSO is a brilliant orchestra. Disappointed I didn't get a chance to go see this but I'm expecting it'll be back sooner rather than later. Was your performance sold out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wow! Thanks for posting that clip, @Omen II! My thoughts as I watched went something like -Damn, I hope this comes to New England, I REALLY want to see this! -Damn, everytime I see the end of this movie, I wish Spielberg had kept Williams intended music for the T-Rex entrance instead of tracking in Journey to the Island. Would have been so great if the concerts presenting the intended version, definitely a missed opportunity! I don't even think general audience members would complain about it. Oh well -Holy bloody hell, since the orchestra does the tracked music in between "T-Rex Rescue and Finale" and the end credits, they play continuously from the raptors entering the kitchen until the end! Wowzers! -Um, why is the end credits shortened? Wait, why is it in the concert ending instead of hte amazing film ending? WTF?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxbabe 28 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Glad to hear these have been satisfying experiences for those that have gone so far! The Houston Symphony is doing this on June 15th and 16th and they just started selling tickets, we are planning to go! Not sure why they're not listed on the site yet. Also, I see it's coming to the Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony, and Pacific Symphony in summer too! http://filmconcertslive.com/movies/jurassic-park/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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