Tom 1142 Report post Posted July 9 4 minutes ago, Cerebral Cortex said: I was saddened to see quite a few people in my section leaving during the encores. By the time Williams came to close things out with his final encore, I was one of only 4 people that remained in my row in the middle section. Seeing people walking out with their backs to the orchestra during Indy just felt really wrong, haha. Is it to get ahead of the traffic or something? This was a once in a lifetime experience, you spent the money to get the tickets, you made the trip out there. Why can you not just sit there and enjoy the entire concert? Why must people always be in a rush to not enjoy things in life? Perhaps I'm overreacting. Was just a bit upsetting. Traffic is tough--a packed parking lot and a couple country roads, but yes, unacceptable. They were probably people for whom Tanglewood is a yearly or even more so event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6025 Report post Posted July 9 Somehow I get the feeling there might be a few stirring violin passages in TROS... 1 Cerebral Cortex reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerebral Cortex 1686 Report post Posted July 9 Someone got a video of part of the closing performance of Indy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6025 Report post Posted July 9 9 minutes ago, Cerebral Cortex said: Someone got a video of part of the closing performance of Indy. Great video! That piece practically conducts itself after so many years, but I love the subtle performance touches Williams provides. Note the instruction to the brass section to cool their volume around 1:30. 1 Amer reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 2015 Report post Posted July 9 I want to see a video of Galaxy's Edge 2 Will and igger6 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
igger6 243 Report post Posted July 9 The hardest moment for a JWFan is the day after a live concert with new premieres when there's not even the grainiest flip-phone footage to be found. 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpvee 157 Report post Posted July 9 43 minutes ago, igger6 said: The hardest moment for a JWFan is the day after a live concert with new premieres when there's not even the grainiest flip-phone footage to be found. I don’t think it’d be allowed to be posted anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawel P. 144 Report post Posted July 9 34 minutes ago, rpvee said: I don’t think it’d be allowed to be posted anyway. Of course it would. If somebody was at a concert and recorded something on the phone himself, then he shared it on youtube, everyone can put links on forums or social medias. There is nothing illegal about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1249 Report post Posted July 9 Review from The Berkshire Eagle: https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/john-williams-takes-concertgoers-on-a-journey-across-the-stars-at-tanglewood,578857 Quote As one might expect, no one conducts Williams' music like the composer. Despite his initial skepticism about adapting his scores for an iconic violinist like Mutter, he explained how they first met during a Tanglewood weekend several years ago. Since he had crafted showpieces for Itzhak Perlman, Gil Shaham and Yo-Yo Ma, among others, "she asked me to write at least nine measures of music for her," Williams recalled. Although too busy, after receiving a box of Bavarian Christmas cookies from Mutter, "I felt great guilt," he confessed. To atone: An eight-minute work for solo violin, strings and harp called "Markings," premiered two summers ago at Tanglewood by Mutter with BSO music director Andris Nelsons. "The new piece was warm-hued and lyrical, its generous spirit calling forth a like spirit from soloist, conductor and orchestra," Eagle classical music critic Andrew L. Pincus wrote. Emboldened, Mutter stepped up her campaign to overcome Williams' resistance. "I told her you can't play `Star Wars' on the violin, but I became intrigued by the idea," he acknowledged. "Anne-Sophie is many things, one of the world's greatest violinists, an ambassador for new music, a great representative of her country, but she's not a woman you can say `no' to." 3 Bayesian, Will and Once reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6025 Report post Posted July 9 What are the odds of JW offering ASM a guest soloist cue or two in TROS? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TownerFan 2429 Report post Posted July 9 1 hour ago, Ricard said: https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/john-williams-takes-concertgoers-on-a-journey-across-the-stars-at-tanglewood,578857 The quartet of encores included the haunting "Yoda's Theme" from "Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back," and "Remembrances" from "Schindler's List," which Williams described as his favorite segment, "but Steven Spielberg liked the Main Theme better." Interesting, especially considering he presents it a lot less in concerts than the main theme. I seem to remember an interview where he told that Remembrances was the very first thing he wrote after seeing the film with Spielberg, but he realized he needed something different for the final sequence. 2 Miguel Andrade and Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1810 Report post Posted July 9 Love to hear Markings. Is there going to be more contemporary music on this album? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6025 Report post Posted July 9 I vaguely recall reading that before, that Williams preferred Remembrances and intended it to be the score's signature idea, but Spielberg preferred the Main Theme instead. And who can blame him, it works brilliantly in those final 5-6 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 3808 Report post Posted July 9 Duh, of course Stevie would prefer that, when it's titled Main Theme! 2 1 Once, rpvee and Cerebral Cortex reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6025 Report post Posted July 9 Well what's the theme called if not the Main Theme? It was just a way to differentiate the two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Miguel Andrade 628 Report post Posted July 9 4 hours ago, TownerFan said: Interesting, especially considering he presents it a lot less in concerts than the main theme. I seem to remember an interview where he told that Remembrances was the very first thing he wrote after seeing the film with Spielberg, but he realized he needed something different for the final sequence. Yes, that was on the same interview were he mentioned that he wanted to arrange the theme for Yo-Yo Ma. 2 Once and TownerFan reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12374 Report post Posted July 9 11 hours ago, rpvee said: I don’t think it’d be allowed to be posted anyway. Why would you think that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpvee 157 Report post Posted July 9 46 minutes ago, Jay said: Why would you think that? Well, bootlegs and such aren’t allowed to be shared here. I assumed that extends into posting other people’s, or from YouTube or wherever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3189 Report post Posted July 9 Steve Martin should ask John Williams to write him some arrangements for banjo. 🙄 1 1 igger6 and Alexcremers reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1979 Report post Posted July 9 7 hours ago, crumbs said: What are the odds of JW offering ASM a guest soloist cue or two in TROS? I've been wondering. After Dudamel guest starring on TFA, it doesn't seem unthinkable if the score has a prominent violin solo in the first place. Especially given ASM's fangirl enthusiasm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12374 Report post Posted July 9 1 hour ago, rpvee said: Well, bootlegs and such aren’t allowed to be shared here. I assumed that extends into posting other people’s, or from YouTube or wherever. We have endless threads here full of youtube videos.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First TROS March Accolyte 1190 Report post Posted July 9 44 minutes ago, Bespin said: Steve Martin should ask Guitar Williams to write him some arrangements for banjo. 🙄 Fixed 1 1 Jurassic Shark and Bespin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 1142 Report post Posted July 9 17 hours ago, Tom said: Traffic is tough--a packed parking lot and a couple country roads, but yes, unacceptable. They were probably people for whom Tanglewood is a yearly or even more so event. Of course, Williams could write some exit music. "Go to West Street, Take a Right." Yes, quoting myself indicates some sort of scraping the bottom of the barrel, not to mention the joke itself. Why won't they just release Leia's Theme and be done with it. 1 Smeltington reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toothless 621 Report post Posted July 10 6 2 Cerebral Cortex, The Illustrious Jerry, Miguel Andrade and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbellamy 3690 Report post Posted July 10 Lol always weird to see him go open collar. I remember another post-concert pic some years ago. I wonder if he’s ever worn a T-shirt. 2 Cerebral Cortex and The Illustrious Jerry reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 3808 Report post Posted July 10 I bet the picture is photoshopped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbellamy 3690 Report post Posted July 10 Marco! 2 The Illustrious Jerry and crumbs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 3808 Report post Posted July 10 Which one is JW? 2 1 Arpy, Cerebral Cortex and Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First TROS March Accolyte 1190 Report post Posted July 10 1 hour ago, toothless said: Looks like a photo from Jurassic Park! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6025 Report post Posted July 10 It's so weird seeing Jay Dubs in a collared shirt, in a good way! Who even knew he had such things in his wardrobe? Also, he looks like he's in his early 70s there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 3808 Report post Posted July 10 I guess all his turtlenecks were on wash! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stempel 129 Report post Posted July 10 7 5 SteveMc, Pawel P., Once and 9 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artguy360 818 Report post Posted July 10 Wow! That is a very fun performance of The Duel. 1 Stempel reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First TROS March Accolyte 1190 Report post Posted July 10 Soo nice to be able to see and hear even a bit of it. Every single piece sounds great. Every single one And gotta love the anecdotes: It's all trumpets and cymbals is aurea dicta 1 Cerebral Cortex reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tannhauser 98 Report post Posted July 10 "We exchanged emails" What!? 1 Will reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawel P. 144 Report post Posted July 10 Saying like Master Yoda, "What a wonderful concert it must have been" And they recorded it! I counted shots from at least six cameras. I think there is a good chance that they'll release a blu ray 1 Amer reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 3808 Report post Posted July 10 At least a VHS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rough cut 574 Report post Posted July 10 My usual way of consuming music on a regular basis rarely includes putting on a blu ray, so while I consider it good news if it was, a video release isn’t my first wish. But it it was recorded, I wouldn’t mind a lossless audio release on the Tanglewood website! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crumbs 6025 Report post Posted July 10 Well, Julia Ormond would certainly feel like shit hearing that! And I didn't realise Williams scored Duel... Oh, how I wish we had a high-resolution GIF of John's funny little wave at 11:13. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lairdo 136 Report post Posted July 10 56 minutes ago, crumbs said: Well, Julia Ormond would certainly feel like shit hearing that! I had forgotten about that comment! I had the same thought - poor Julia Ormond. But it is also interesting to imagine that Williams always had Hepburn in mind even when scoring the remake with picture in front of him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeH 489 Report post Posted July 10 3 hours ago, tannhauser said: "We exchanged emails" What!? 1 1 Ricard and SteveMc reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First TROS March Accolyte 1190 Report post Posted July 10 Enjoy a good quality recording of Hedwig, Yoda, SW Main & End Titles, Rememberances, Raiders more Potter Superman Jurassic Park and others here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5E9rsmH_aqFVvS03v1sgA When we add these to previous sources, we have 56 minutes of music from the concert. Not too shabby Edit: Shouldn't we have a separate thread for Tanglewood 2019? 1 2 SteveMc, Ricard and Cerebral Cortex reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 4866 Report post Posted July 10 He's looking more and more like John Hammond. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 1142 Report post Posted July 11 The full Hedwig's theme is phenomenal. It makes me greedy and desire a full Harry Potter-based violin concerto. 1 Once reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 2015 Report post Posted July 11 it sounds a bit too witches of eastwick-y And the for Galaxy's Edge the transition of the opening fanfare to the strings that follow sound basically the same as the edit in the official release Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-Wan 1 Report post Posted July 11 According to Deutsche Grammophon Store the CD edition will be limited digipack! https://store.deutschegrammophon.com/ I hate digipacks, especially the limited ones. https://store.deutschegrammophon.com/p51-i0028947975533/anne-sophie-mutter-john-williams/across-the-stars-ltd-digipack-/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12374 Report post Posted July 11 eww, digipacks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-Wan 1 Report post Posted July 11 14 minutes ago, E-Wan said: According to Deutsche Grammophon Store the CD edition will be limited digipack! https://store.deutschegrammophon.com/ I hate digipacks, especially the limited ones. https://store.deutschegrammophon.com/p51-i0028947975533/anne-sophie-mutter-john-williams/across-the-stars-ltd-digipack-/index.html I hope they will release unlimited jewel case CD edition with bonus tracks "Markings" and "Remembrances" later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1979 Report post Posted July 11 46 minutes ago, E-Wan said: I hate digipacks, especially the limited ones. What's a limited digipack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
