Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 Maurizio has made a Halloween playlist of JW scores, available on Spotify or Youtube JOHN WILLIAMS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! Ready for some musical Trick-Or-Treat? Celebrate Halloween with this special playlist curated by The Legacy of John Williams featuring scary, spooky and shiver-inducing selections from some of the Maestro's iconic film scores, including DRACULA, THE FURY, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, JAWS, JURASSIC PARK, HARRY POTTER. Prepare to be scared and thrilled by a selection of Maestro Williams' most frightening cues. LISTEN on Spotify or YouTube and have a great (and safe) Halloween! SPOTIFY: spoti.fi/2ZJB9JK YOUTUBE: bit.ly/3Bq38Li https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=900698898433206&set=a.200527905116979 BB-8, mahler3, bigjimwilson and 2 others 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy 2,391 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 08/09/2023 at 5:54 PM, Jay said: The attendees will also have the chance to participate in a special screening What was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Omen II 1,235 Posted November 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Chewy said: What was it? Jaws in 3D. Chewy, JTN, BB-8 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-8 3,478 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 "Les trois dents de la mer" Chewy and JTN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuartalHarmony 543 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 31/10/2023 at 9:03 PM, Jay said: Maurizio has made a Halloween playlist of JW scores, Lovely - I’m looking forward to the Christmas one now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted November 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2023 How is there still barely any commentary here about the event? I know people were asked not to share specifics about the talk, but there must be stories of the weekend as a whole that can be shared! enderdrag64, Brando, Dr. Rick and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scoreman36 68 Posted November 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2023 I think for me, one of the best things about this was hearing the 2 LSO musicians so genuinely excited, honoured, and proud to have worked with Williams. Also to see in person from their camaraderie with each other, and even their body language, how much it meant to them. And these are guys who have worked with EVERYONE from the film and classical world. Also the audio and video clips that Mike treated us to (which we’re not allowed to talk about) were just incredible. And I got to meet some lovely people. And I won a really decent haul of goodies in the raffle. pete, Dr. Rick, MaxTheHouseelf and 6 others 4 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rick 1,157 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Audio clips of an upcoming expanded release I’m assuming, but not being able to talk about a video clip has me intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 907 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 45 minutes ago, scoreman36 said: Also the audio and video clips that Mike treated us to (which we’re not allowed to talk about) were just incredible. you’re allowed to type about them. As long as you don’t use your voice, it’s all cool. Martinland, Brando and bollemanneke 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando 1,864 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 3 hours ago, scoreman36 said: which we’re not allowed to talk about Pretty ballsy to ask an entire group of people to not talk about something and expect them all to not say anything. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Faleel 5,353 Posted November 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Brando said: Pretty ballsy to ask an entire group of people to not talk about something and expect them all to not say anything. They know where they live... enderdrag64, JTN and Brando 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Thanks for sharing that, @scoreman36! I hope more people share more thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mahler3 478 Posted November 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2023 Here’s the event running order which hopefully paints a picture. We aren’t going to mention the clips from Mike publicly, but I’m sure those who were there can private message each other. We never said to not talk about the event after the fact. “The first rule of TLOJW is to talk about TLOJW” 😁 - CLIP: Video Introduction - 6 min - Greetings and presentation of guests - JW in London: an historical overview - Remembering the Star Wars 1977 sessions with Eric and Hugh - CLIP: - Working with JW as orchestra musicians (Eric and Hugh) - CLIP: - Commentary - CLIP: The Fury "A-B Comparison" - JW on the scoring stage: how he works with the orchestra - CLIP: - Commentary / Audience Q&A INTERMISSION (10 min) - Dracula: an overview (Emilio) - CLIP: Dracula's Death film clip - 6 min - Commentary - Techniques of film score recording - CLIP: - Commentary - CLIP: - Commentary - CLIP: - Commentary / Audience Q&A - Final greetings and prize draw raffle sorting The prize draw contents (10 Universal Studios branded goody bags - thank you Dave Norris!) consisted of: JW scored 4K discs from UHE La La Land Records & Intrada JW albums Japanese imports of various JW albums DG Store exclusives of Blu-rays & Vinyls TLOJW T-shirts Elmer Bernstein Commemorative Programme with a personal note from JW The 2 star prize premium goody bags consisted of the above plus Taschen books, extra DG Store exclusives, the John T. Williams Jazz Beginnings album and a JW signed photo. IMG_5281.heic Seeing the new remaster of Jaws in Dolby Atmos with the proper 3D glasses was very memorable and a perfect end to the event. Both Eric & Hugh were particularly impressed! They hadn’t seen it since 1976! We had a diverse audience and some composers and conductors were in attendance. Plus our poster artist Paul Shipper (who kindly signed many of the deluxe prints everyone received), voice actor Marc Silk and producers from LA & London. Thank you once again for attending. It was so great to meet many new and old friends. The dinner afterwards was a cluster f@#k but it was a last minute change so couldn’t be helped. Food and service was good (Zizzi). It was a joy to host this with Maurizio and we hope to do more in the future. On 4/11/2023 at 1:28 PM, Omen II said: Jaws in 3D. I love how people laughed at this, it actually was Jaws in 3D, not Jaws 3D!!!!! :-) Jay, Brando, Once and 8 others 3 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted November 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2023 Wow! Excellent overview! Too bad it was not all recorded for posterity! Brando, BB-8, mahler3 and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mahler3 478 Posted November 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2023 Mike M is happy with the clips being discussed, so be gone ambiguity! Here’s the array of audio / video treats which were played and Maurizio did sterling work editing the audio to video. All very elegant: - CLIP: 1st SW cue ever recorded, aka "The Swashbucklers" - 6 min - CLIP: JW on the scoring stage - Harry Potter Logo raw takes - 5 min - CLIP: The Lost World raw session inserts - 5 min - CLIP: Amazing Stories End Titles (components + full mix) - 4 min - CLIP: CE3K Wild Choir Sweeteners - 5 min - CLIP: E.T. Bike Chase Take 1 session - 4 min - CLIP: Harry Potter Fluffy’s Harp rehearsals - 10 min KittBash, Jay, ragoz350 and 16 others 4 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enderdrag64 624 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 48 minutes ago, mahler3 said: - CLIP: 1st SW cue ever recorded, aka "The Swashbucklers" - 6 min I thought there wasn't any recording session footage from ANH. Or was this just a section of isolated score from the movie? Or an edit of movie clips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMotif 1,038 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I assume these will be used for the Documentary? Manakin Skywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando 1,864 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, DangerMotif said: I assume these will be used for the Documentary? I hope that and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manakin Skywalker 4,897 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, DangerMotif said: I assume these will be used for the Documentary? If there's indeed footage of the first Star Wars session ever, then it needs to be included! It's too historically significant for it to not be! enderdrag64 and ThePenitentMan1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mahler3 478 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 These were all audio, as I said above Maurizio did sterling work adding video in the form of stills, logos and appropriate graphics. Brando, enderdrag64 and GerateWohl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTN 2,030 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 5/11/2023 at 3:35 AM, Brando said: Pretty ballsy to ask an entire group of people to not talk about something and expect them all to not say anything. mahler3, Jay and Brando 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Richard Penna 3,694 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 05/11/2023 at 2:35 AM, Brando said: Pretty ballsy to ask an entire group of people to not talk about something and expect them all to not say anything. Had Mike played a preview of the upcoming 45-disc Star Wars ultimate deluxe definitive box, I could understand a bit of hush hush. But nothing in that list of clips feels like it warrants anything more than 'yeah, just don't record these on your phone, please'. But it sounds like fun was had by all. mahler3, Brando, enderdrag64 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigjimwilson 256 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 I think in Mike's own words (or words to similar effect remembered a bit wrong) these clips were the things he always wishes he could include in releases, but isn't allowed. So they felt like a really special privileged peek behind the curtain. Absolutely fascinating stuff. That, coupled with the request to not tag our location on social media and wotnot added to the general hush hush vibe. But I'm glad Mike has said we're cool to talk about the clips. Trouble is, try as I might, no one at the bus stop seems to care Trope, Brando, Jay and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTN 2,030 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, bigjimwilson said: That, coupled with the request to not tag our location on social media Wow, they were really taking it too seriously, weren't they? I can imagine the Kreml went: Where could those damn JWFAN conspirators be at? What secrets could they be disclosing? Let's keep an eye on their social media and tap their phones in case we might find out some important information that might be a danger to our national security. - Geez louise... 13 minutes ago, bigjimwilson said: Trouble is, try as I might, no one at the bus stop seems to care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimwilson 256 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 32 minutes ago, JTW said: Wow, they were really taking it too seriously, weren't they? I can imagine the Kreml went: Where could those damn JWFAN conspirators be at? What secrets could they be disclosing? Let's keep an eye on their social media and tap their phones in case we might find out some important information that might be a danger to our national security. - Geez louise... I can see why it might look that way, but it's not like that at all. It's just we were very fortunate to be able to have the event in a very special space, and the people who worked there and made it available for the day asked if we could refrain from shouting about it. Sounds all very clandestine, but it's just a case of respecting their wishes. Well. that, AND all the national security secrets we discussed at length. JTN and Martinland 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTN 2,030 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, bigjimwilson said: Well. that, AND all the national security secrets we discussed at length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Raw HP takes... AAAARGH! Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Richard Penna 3,694 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 23 minutes ago, bigjimwilson said: It's just we were very fortunate to be able to have the event in a very special space, and the people who worked there and made it available for the day asked if we could refrain from shouting about it. What, the people who worked at the venue didn't want word spread about how great an event at their venue was? I mean, not tagging on social media or mentioning anything about the gathering... what did they think you were doing there? There was me about to suggest the organisers were taking this a tad too seriously. enderdrag64, JTN and bollemanneke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimwilson 256 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 48 minutes ago, Richard Penna said: What, the people who worked at the venue didn't want word spread about how great an event at their venue was? I mean, not tagging on social media or mentioning anything about the gathering... what did they think you were doing there? There was me about to suggest the organisers were taking this a tad too seriously. It's not a place that's normally open to outside hire. If we'd used the upstairs room at the "fiddle and pisspot" pub or somewhere, I'm sure they'd love a nice trip advisor write up about how great their facilities are for small gatherings of film music fanatics But the polite request was made, and we all politely obliged. No grumbles. Just a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Omen II 1,235 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 I certainly never interpreted the (in my opinion, perfectly reasonable) request not to record the proceedings or check in on Facebook - like I even know what that means! - as a command not to discuss the event with anyone afterwards. The only thing I was not sure about was whether details of the various clips which Mike played could be disclosed, but @mahler3 seems to have put that one to bed above. My favourite audio clip was a recording of Williams recording the 'wild takes' with the choir for Close Encounters of the Third Kind, with Spielberg in the booth requesting various different tempi and pitches. There were a few audience questions, most of which I cannot remember now, but I do remember the LSO musicians citing Revenge of the Sith and Monsignor as their respective personal favourites of the Williams scores on which they played. Eric Crees also said that John Williams was a better conductor than ninety percent of the career conductors he had worked with. It was nice to meet both Tim and Maurizio briefly when I arrived, both of them being instantly recognisable from the various video podcasts I had seen over the years. It is fair to say that most of the attendees were men (an observation which will come as no surprise to anyone here ), although amongst the few women there was composer Alexandra Harwood. I was chatting to another of the attendees, a bloke called Adam beforehand who had travelled down from Liverpool for the event, quite impressive when I had just a short Tube journey. I did not stay to watch the film as I had to see a man about a dog that evening, but it was a very enjoyable afternoon. To my great surprise I was also one of the lucky winners in the raffle / prize draw. I thought that maybe it would be one CD or a Legacy of John Williams keyring or something, but it was a mightily impressive bundle of Blu-Rays, CDs and other goodies which would have cost a small fortune to purchase new. bigjimwilson, Jay, Once and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, bigjimwilson said: I think in Mike's own words (or words to similar effect remembered a bit wrong) these clips were the things he always wishes he could include in releases, but isn't allowed. Is that 'not allowed' by the composer, or a more complex legal thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimwilson 256 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 36 minutes ago, Richard Penna said: Is that 'not allowed' by the composer, or a more complex legal thing? I guess John has final say. So that's probably our answer. Could be both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTN 2,030 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 After the event: Brando, BB-8, Manakin Skywalker and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thx99 1,740 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, JTW said: After the event: What event? JTN, Brando, BB-8 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTN 2,030 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, thx99 said: What event? Exactly. thx99 and BB-8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brando 1,864 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, JTW said: Moments after MM revealed to the audience he had on his hard drives the master files for every SW and Indy project known to man: JTN, ThePenitentMan1, crumbs and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 For a minute there, I was imagining you guys somehow laid eyes on the original cut of The Hunt. At this point, I'd give... a lot... to get a chance to see that. Still sounds utterly fantastic though. I wish I could have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 🔴 TWO VINTAGE JOHN WILLIAMS' SCORES RETURN IN A STUNNING 2-CD SET FROM QUARTET RECORDS! As part of their end-of-the-year release slate, Quartet Records announced a stunning 2-CD set featuring two vintage scores by John Williams in a newly restored and remastered presentation. Both were composed for made-for-television films produced by Omnibus Productions directed by acclaimed director Delbert Mann and for which Williams won two Emmy Awards. HEIDI (1968) features a gorgeous orchestral score brimful with lyricism, one of the very first example of John Williams' trademark symphonic style, while JANE EYRE (1970) is one of the Maestro's most refined works of his career in which he poured all his love for folk-inspired English music and also one of his own personal favorites. Both works in this collection have been painstakingly restored and remastered by archival soundtrack producer Mike Matessino from new high-resolution transfers and newly discovered elements, thus bringing new clarity to both recordings. A 28-page color booklet with film stills and in-depth liner notes by film music expert John Takis completes the package. Stay tuned for a special podcast episode with Mike Matessino and John Takis discussing this fantastic new release on The Legacy of John Williams 🎙 Order your copy 👉 quartetrecords.com/product/heidi-jane-eyre-2-cd/ https://www.facebook.com/thelegacyofjohnwilliams/posts/pfbid0XDsYchncJ3qb6i3vwewfWkmUxN1Nw6pL82yCHWZqH5fsrvyWgPe8Fjj5k34B1ecTl Once, Brando, Dr. Rick and 5 others 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted December 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2023 Today is the 32nd anniversary of the day Hook opened in theaters, and The Legacy of John Williams has published an essay from @John Takis titled "John Williams and the Music of ‘Hook’" https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2023/12/11/hook-essay-by-john-takis/ Bryant Burnette, mahler3, Brando and 5 others 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted December 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2023 A MAGICAL PLACE FOR CHILDREN An Essay by John Takis To celebrate La-La Land Records' HOOK - THE ULTIMATE EDITION and coinciding with the anniversary of the film’s original release in US theaters (December 11, 1991), we present an essay by film music producer and writer John Takis (associate producer and co-writer of the liner notes of Hook – The Ultimate Edition), exploring the personal connection of the author with the film and its musical score. READ tinyurl.com/2amvzknu The Legacy of John Williams will soon publish an in-depth podcast special with producer Mike Matessino talking about the genesis of this historical soundtrack release and the longtime in the making process to bring it to life. Stay tuned! https://www.facebook.com/thelegacyofjohnwilliams/posts/pfbid0QoFQE9Bz4GKm76fSaiDriJfJ9MQgzj1fEpqeWinez7cGZanuytwu7W7Dgpbir8jyl Brando, enderdrag64, Once and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bollemanneke 3,349 Posted December 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2023 What a great read. (And can I also just point out that I love John Takis' measured and calm way of speaking in the 2012 Hook interview Tim Burden did?) Once, mahler3, crumbs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 He's great bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted December 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2023 The latest podcast episode covers Heidi and Jane Eyre with Mike Matessino and @John Takis! https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2023/12/21/heidi-and-jane-eyre-podcast/ CGCJ, BB-8, Bryant Burnette and 9 others 7 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy 2,391 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Jay said: Latest podcast episode covers Heidi and Jane Eyre with Mike Matessino and @John Takis! https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2023/12/21/heidi-and-jane-eyre-podcast/ Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! Listening immediately Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Here we go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Ah, the joy of listening to... an hour-long phone call... BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Very interesting to hear that they were 'helping out' the studios with their archives! And the mix of Mike speaking about how they tried to find more cues and the love theme is so... perfect. Once and BB-8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GerateWohl 4,370 Posted December 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2023 Fine episode and interesting insights, especially on the Heidi score, which I am not familiar with. I just thought, when talking about Williams' television work, Maurizio should not just have mentioned John Burlingame, but also @Thor's lovely television walk through podcast, one of the few and easily available sources on the subject. 1977, Bryant Burnette and Jurassic Shark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I loved the look into JW's history! And based on the Heidi samples, I'm completely sure I'll adore it. The main theme already feels like something I've always known, so much so that it almost bothers me, as if I know it but can't remember what it's from. Pretty sure that I've never seen the movie. bollemanneke and Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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