Ricard 2,282 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hollywood Bowl, September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS and David Newman Quote Following the record-breaking success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, incomparable composer John Williams returns to the Hollywood Bowl to conduct music from the new score, along with other favorite themes from a galaxy far, far away. Bowl movie night maestro David Newman conducts a thrilling first half of film score classics, including a selection of clips shown on the big screen. Single tickets on sale Sunday, May 1, 2016 http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/john-williams-maestro-of-movies/2016-09-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 3,184 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I am not sure if I should post this in the JW thread or General but since there is already a Hollywood Bowl thread, I'll just mention: Pretty exciting Hollywood Bowl lineup this summer - including Lalo Schifrin's new guitar concerto, Korngold's violin concerto, and a first L.A. performance of one of James Horner's final concert works. Giacchino's "Star Trek" live to picture; and another Black Movie Soundtrack night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Psycho Pianist 219 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Single tickets are now on sale for this! Offer code if asked for is 2016BOWL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,763 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Got my tickets! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organplayer608 0 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Nice! Didn't know tickets ever went on sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lovejoy 7,764 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC4L 89 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 weeks till I board my flight to LA. Very excited! Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC4L 89 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 7 more sleeps! Trying to get a friend to go even offering to buy him and his gf tickets but he's not yet knowing if he's available that night. Some people need a swift kick in the behind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 First tweets, photos and videos from last night's performance: https://twitter.com/hollywoodbowl E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL THEME FROM SUPERMAN HEDWIG'S THEME THE JEDI STEPS AND FINALE PRINCESS LEIA'S THEME THE IMPERIAL MARCH THE THRONE ROOM AND FINALE Cerebral Cortex and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naïve Old Fart 11,248 Posted September 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2016 Honestly, JW doesn't look 84 1/2. Cerebral Cortex, Not Mr. Big, crumbs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,292 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yet again, Williams tells the Luke-Leia thought they were lovers heated climax story. At Boston Film Night it was new and fresh. Now it seems like the next Schindler's List you need a better composer.... He thinks he can just traipse from city to city telling the same old stories without anyone noticing, but he hasn't counted on us JWFanners! It's easy to be annoyed by the lightsaber spectacle and constant cheering -- it only furthers the perception that JW can't be placed on the same pedestal as past famous composers because he is a film composer who panders to the general, not particularly orchestral-musically interested public -- but I must say that visual of JW conducting with countless lightsabers aglow all throughout the cavernous Bowl behind him is spectacular, and you have to love the energy coursing through that place (and any venue where Williams conducts). Quite an atmosphere. Ricard and Cerebral Cortex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cerebral Cortex 3,359 Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 8 hours ago, Richard said: Honestly, JW doesn't look 84 1/2. Agreed. He could easily pass for 84, I'd say. ocelot, Will, Not Mr. Big and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraindy 0 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 While at the concert tonight, tried to determine how many years we have been going. We were pretty sure we have been attending regularly since 1988. Does anyone know when Williams first started his annual shows at the Bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 15,365 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Did he make any new comments about Episode VIII or his next project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,759 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 8 hours ago, Will said: He thinks he can just traipse from city to city telling the same old stories without anyone noticing, but he hasn't counted on us JWFanners! He's been doing that for decades though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraindy 0 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 1 minute ago, crumbs said: Did he make any new comments about Episode VIII or his next project? He talked about being contacted to do Episode VIII and the thought of someone else composing themes for Daisy Ridley immediately made him agree to do the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 15,365 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 8 hours ago, Will said: Yet again, Williams tells the Luke-Leia thought they were lovers heated climax story. Is it weird that JW had this epiphany 33 years ago, yet we only heard about it this year? And since hearing about it, he's repeated it about 5 times? He must enjoy the easy laughs! 2 minutes ago, Ultraindy said: He talked about being contacted to do Episode VIII and the thought of someone else composing themes for Daisy Ridley immediately made him agree to do the movie. I imagine Disney presented him a portfolio of hip, modern composers they were considering to replace him, plus synth mock-ups of a modernized Main Title. Probably did the trick. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricard 2,282 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 More videos from September 2: John Williams' appearance / Flight to Neverland from Hook Suite from The BFG (partial) Williams talks the Newmans / The "I didn't want anybody else writing music for Rey" story / The Jedi Steps and Finale (from video screen) The 'hidden climax' story / Princess Leia's Theme / The Imperial March (from video screen) The Throne Room and Finale (better recording) crumbs, Cerebral Cortex and Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crumbs 15,365 Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 Quite a rousing applause accompanied his little acknowledgement about scoring VIII. He seemed so humbled by the audience's joy that he was lost for words; I hope he realizes how much it means to fans that we get to hear his ongoing expansion of this most illustrious work. What he's achieved with Star Wars is truly historic in film scoring history. You do get the feeling he had to take some time to make the decision though, despite implying it wasn't even a question. Perhaps the health issues during TFA were more exhausting than he's let on, but I'm guessing it's more the uncertainty of working with another new director and having to build another working relationship with an unfamiliar face. He could easily work for Spielberg alone these days; how fortunate we are that, even at 84 years old, he won't rest on his laurels. Not Mr. Big, Cerebral Cortex and Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 11,248 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Is there a set-list for the concert(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbeachyo 0 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Can someone please post the program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelot 559 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Had a great evening last night at the Hollywood Bowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 11,248 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 D'you get laid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Richard said: Is there a set-list for the concert(s)? 2 hours ago, longbeachyo said: Can someone please post the program? David Newman conducting “A Salute to Paramount Pictures” Suite from Forrest Gump (Silvestri) Suite from Sunset Boulevard (Waxman) Theme From Sabrina The Wild Ride from North by Northwest (Herrmann) Selections from The Godfather (Rota) Opening Sequence from Star Trek: Into Darkness (Giacchino) Theme from Mission Impossible (Schifrin) INTERMISSION John Williams Conducting Flight to Neverland from Hook Suite from The BFG “May The Force Be With You: The Music of Star Wars” The Jedi Steps and Finale from The Force Awakens The Asteroid Field from The Empire Strikes Back Princess Leia’s Theme from Star Wars The Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back Rey’s Theme from The Force Awakens The Throne Room & Finale from Star Wars ENCORES Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Main Title March from Superman The Flying Theme from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 11,248 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks. I know I'm going to get bollocked for this, but...part one is more interesting than part two. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,759 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 All the tracks are your bog-standard Film music concerty ones. Still. Into Darkness feels out of place, doesnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 11,248 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Pt. one is an eclectic (and for that, read "weird") selection of " Paramount's Greatest Hits". Pt. two is a standard JW crowd pleaser set, not without its merits, but...safe. "STID" does stick out a bit. Perhaps it was planned as a tribute to Yelchin, or even Nimoy, in which case, there are far more effective, and popular cues to choose from. All in all, I won't be losing sleep over not attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,759 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I am assuming the opening sequence was conducted live to screen, like last year at Tanglewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 7,160 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 6 hours ago, crumbs said: Is it weird that JW had this epiphany 33 years ago, yet we only heard about it this year? And since hearing about it, he's repeated it about 5 times? He must enjoy the easy laughs! Maybe 33 years is Johnny's statute of limitations on spoilers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,292 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 JacksonElmore and Cerebral Cortex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alex 2,919 Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think I love Rey's Theme more every time I listen to it mrbellamy, Not Mr. Big and Cerebral Cortex 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,292 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 8 hours ago, mrbellamy said: Maybe 33 years is Johnny's statute of limitations on spoilers. -------- 9 hours ago, Stefancos said: All the tracks are your bog-standard Film music concerty ones. Well, there's at least one exception, the BFG suite. Nice that they played it; I was kind of expecting that to never be played again after Tanglewood. @Disco Stu, you might be interested if you haven't seen the video yet. But yes, I do wish there would be more variety in what JW conducts. Certainly as compared to the 2014 Bowl concert JW's selections are much less "out there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC4L 89 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Tough crowd. Goes to show you can't please everyone all the time and some of them ever. Happy those who'd not have enjoyed the event got to thumb their nose at it from home. On the other hand, I had an amazing experience, heard some incredible music and now have memories I won't ever forget. I an more than pleased Williams chose to be "safe". I could have sat there and listened all night, even if it was just on repeat. Will be back next year should he chose to continue and I hope he does with another "safe" and "boring" set list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Psycho Pianist 219 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Loved the BFG suite, had a nice flow to it and the flute performance was exemplary. Really great concert all in all tbh. I mean, I would've subbed out Throne Room for something else (Yoda's Theme maybe, or the main title), but other than that I thought the lineup was great. Agreed with others in that the STID section was just odd in the context of the concert, but it was fun to watch nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,763 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I was there tonight, sept 4th. Seing John Williams conduct was breathtaking. Great, great music! Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,508 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 12 hours ago, Will said: @Disco Stu, you might be interested if you haven't seen the video yet. Oh believe me, that video has already gotten many views from me! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,292 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 5 hours ago, FC4L said: Tough crowd. Goes to show you can't please everyone all the time and some of them ever. Happy those who'd not have enjoyed the event got to thumb their nose at it from home. On the other hand, I had an amazing experience, heard some incredible music and now have memories I won't ever forget. I an more than pleased Williams chose to be "safe". I could have sat there and listened all night, even if it was just on repeat. Will be back next year should he chose to continue and I hope he does with another "safe" and "boring" set list. Oh, I don't know about others but I would have loved to be there -- it probably would have been one of the best moments of my life. I hope I get to attend a JW concert sometime. It's just that when watching YouTube videos rather than actually being there, the classic Star Wars themes and such can get old fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,508 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Austin Wintory posts his thoughts: Will and Cerebral Cortex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,759 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerebral Cortex 3,359 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 33 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Who? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Austin+Wintory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,759 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Never heard of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbeachyo 0 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Any word about this being his last performance at the Hollywood Bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,759 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,457 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 It will be his last performance at the Hollywood Bowl until he does another performance at the Hollywood Bowl. longbeachyo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,759 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Its like Schroedingers cat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,787 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Schroedinger's Bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 5,410 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 10 hours ago, longbeachyo said: Any word about this being his last performance at the Hollywood Bowl? Why would you think it would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,282 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 On 09/04/2016 at 6:39 PM, Stefancos said: I am assuming the opening sequence was conducted live to screen, like last year at Tanglewood. Yes. On 09/04/2016 at 11:29 AM, Ultraindy said: While at the concert tonight, tried to determine how many years we have been going. We were pretty sure we have been attending regularly since 1988. Does anyone know when Williams first started his annual shows at the Bowl? If this can help: "He’s never held an official position, either conducting or composing, with the Phil but he long ago might as well have been named Principal Conductor of Movie Music Programs at the venerable Cahuenga Pass amphitheatre since, as he told the capacity crowd last night, this is his 38th year of conducting at the Bowl." http://www.insidesocal.com/classact/2016/09/05/overnight-review-john-williams-at-hollywood-bowl-the-force-continues-to-be-with-us/ TownerFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,292 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 16 hours ago, longbeachyo said: Any word about this being his last performance at the Hollywood Bowl? I think if it was planned to be the last one that would be announced beforehand. Obviously JW's health could deteriorate or something but otherwise I'd think he'd return. longbeachyo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC4L 89 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 He emphatically stated with much joy that he's been conducting at the Hollywood bowl every summer since '78 with the exception of 2 years. Last year I know of but no idea when the other was. I'd believe he will be back every year until his health prevents him from doing so. Likely going forward they will be similar joint performances though. Star Wars music live or in any quality pre-recorded form can NEVER get old. My only question about the selections is with the first half being a tribute to films from Paramount Pictures there was no Raiders March. That's the only oddity to the entire night. Ricard and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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