Bespin 3188 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Ouch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 3500 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 5 hours ago, King Mark said: At what concert did Williams conduct "The Lost World" main theme in the 90's and is there a good sounding vverssion of that? He conducted it on on July 3rd, and 4th, 1998, at The Barbican. I've no idea if there's audio, or video (except in my head). 1 Once reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinland 15 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 To the man who wrote the music of my dreams: Maestro, get well and stay in good health as long as possible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not Mr. Big 2431 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, ATXHusker said: I'm not a doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night... If I would venture a guess, it would be kidney stones. C Eb B 3 Falstaft (hiatus til TROS), tannhauser and Docteur Qui reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Illustrious Jerry 2497 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2018/10/john-williams-recovering-well-from-illness.html https://soundtrackfest.com/en/news/john-williams-is-doing-well-will-return-to-los-angeles-shortly/ Quote John Williams is recovering well from his illness (read news), and will return to Los Angeles next week, according to information provided by Mike Matessino, record producer, who had first hand information from John Williams’ circle. I may be a bit late but it doesn't look like anyways posted this. MM says JW is getting better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1249 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Yes. The original source for that news was a post on this same forum which then I mentioned on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. http://Facebook.com/JWFan http://Twitter.com/_JWFan http://Instagram.com/_JWFan And everyone else picked it up from there. With these two latest social media ventures I'm rediscovering that people don't mention the source for their "news" on their websites. Just like in the good'ol early '00s days! (and it's no surprise in the case of "SoundtrackFest") 2 TownerFan and Bayesian reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Well, that's good news anyway! Gave us a bit of a scare there for awhile... 😅 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien F 655 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 If his illness was not related to his travels and was just a case of bad timing, he may try to return to London next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3188 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, Damien F said: If his illness was not related to his travels and was just a case of bad timing, he may try to return to London next year. If he’s still insurable... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzLightyear 64 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 It wouldn't be the first time that John Williams would surprise us 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 So JW was in London for what? An entire week? Were any photos taken and published of him on this trip to London? Arriving at the airport, rehearsing with the orchestra before he was taken ill, or maybe of him lying in the hospital bed, smiling into the camera...? If yes, glad if somebody could post them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 3188 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Josh500 said: So JW was in London for what? To make a report about London's health care system. 2 PetePan and Ricard reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balahkay 586 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Is Williams back in LA now? I'm assuming so since he was supposed to fly back yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick1066 1755 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Apparently he's still in London, but will be heading back to LA soon. Quote Star Wars fans were shocked to learn that iconic composer John Williams had to cancel appearances due to being hospitalized last week, though we can now breathe a sigh of relief as Williams is reportedly out of the hospital and resuming his previously scheduled commitments. SoundTrackFest confirmed the news about Williams leaving the hospital, which also noted that he will be returning to Los Angeles, California. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tannhauser 98 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 He came over to take advantage of the NHS! John Williams - The Accidental (Health) Tourist 3 4 Nick1066, MSM, Smeltington and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex 1287 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Josh500 said: So JW was in London for what? An entire week? Were any photos taken and published of him on this trip to London? Arriving at the airport, rehearsing with the orchestra before he was taken ill, or maybe of him lying in the hospital bed, smiling into the camera...? If yes, glad if somebody could post them. Would you like a copy of his medical notes as well? 😉 1 Nick1066 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick1066 1755 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, tannhauser said: He came over to take advantage of the NHS! John Williams - The Accidental (Health) Tourist If it was NHS he'd still be waiting to be seen. 1 Omen II reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 9657 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 He'd be dying on a trolley in a hall of an NHS hospital in London somewhere. 1 Naïve Old Fart reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 3500 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 "Cuppa char, Mr. Will- oh, shit" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Actually the healthcare system in the UK is nothing to write home about.... Here's a list of the 16 best healthcare system in the world, and the UK is nowhere to be found. Still 10 times better than the US healthcare, though, but that's a given. 😂 https://nordic.businessinsider.com/the-16-countries-with-the-worlds-best-healthcare-systems-2017-1/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 4267 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Hmm, as reliably informed as website randomer 'Will Martin' of the illustrious Nordic branch of BusinessInsider.com is, you'll forgive me for checking other sources that might have backed up your claim (they did not, although zilch surprises there): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40608253 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/09/18/upshot/best-health-care-system-country-bracket.html https://www.cignaglobal.com/top-10-countries-best-heathcare-system# https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jul/14/nhs-holds-on-to-top-spot-in-healthcare-survey I'm no expert mind. Josh500 on the other hand may well have scholarly knowledge of health systems around the world, I don't know. Either that, or he literally just cited the first result on Google (classic schoolboy error). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 9657 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 23 minutes ago, Josh500 said: Actually the healthcare system in the UK is nothing to write home about.... Here's a list of the 16 best healthcare system in the world, and the UK is nowhere to be found. Still 10 times better than the US healthcare, though, but that's a given. 😂 https://nordic.businessinsider.com/the-16-countries-with-the-worlds-best-healthcare-systems-2017-1/ Holland at #5!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 21 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Holland at #5!!! Healthcare in the Netherlands is outstanding! One of the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1249 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Nick1066 said: Apparently he's still in London, but will be heading back to LA soon. The original source is still the same FB post that Mike wrote 3 days ago, there's still NOTHING new. And of course "SoundtrackFest" knows nothing about Williams' condition. 1 Once reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karelm 1540 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 4:44 AM, King Mark said: so we don;t know what's wrong with him yet? He posted this on his twitter page from the hospital. 1 Not Mr. Big reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9004 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ricard said: The original source is still the same FB post that Mike wrote 3 days ago, there's still NOTHING new. Clickbait entertainment news sites are beneath contempt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick1066 1755 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 53 minutes ago, Josh500 said: Actually the healthcare system in the UK is nothing to write home about.... Here's a list of the 16 best healthcare system in the world, and the UK is nowhere to be found. Still 10 times better than the US healthcare, though, but that's a given. 😂 https://nordic.businessinsider.com/the-16-countries-with-the-worlds-best-healthcare-systems-2017-1/ Well yes and no. If you don't have health insurance, obviously the US health care system sucks for you. On the other hand, if you do have (good) health insurance, the care is some of the best in the world. Potentially, anyway. The big problem in America is access, not quality of care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: If you don't have health insurance, obviously the US health care system sucks for you. On the other hand, if you do have (good) health insurance, the care is some of the best in the world. Potentially, anyway. The big problem in America is access, not quality of care. Obviously, access is a part of the overall healthcare. A big part. Duh. What good is an excellent healthcare if only the richest 0,001% can afford it? Only the millionaires, in other words. (Although JW is one, so good for him!) But don't get me started on the US healthcare. Everybody knows it's one of the absolute worst, only slightly better than most Third World countries. Highest obesity rate, one of the highest infant mortality rates, one of the lowest life expectancies among industrialised nations, and on and on. If you or a family member gets cancer in the US, I hear it's only a matter of time before you land on the street bankrupt.... This may be an exaggeration, but I suspect for the large majority of the population it's not. Not in a country where roughly a third of the population is dependent on social security and/or food stamps. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/09/29/our-infant-mortality-rate-is-a-national-embarrassment/?utm_term=.03516eb494fe This article is from 2014, but it's getting worse than better in the US. Go figure. 1 Not Mr. Big reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1979 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Josh500 said: Were any photos taken and published of him on this trip to London? Arriving at the airport, rehearsing with the orchestra before he was taken ill, or maybe of him lying in the hospital bed, smiling into the camera...? He didn't rehearse. The LSO was supposed to have their first rehearsal with Williams on the day when his illness was announced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Anybody seen this? This is great! The Jaws Theme on the piano.... Was this done by a JWfan member, by any chance? 1 hour ago, Marian Schedenig said: He didn't rehearse. The LSO was supposed to have their first rehearsal with Williams on the day when his illness was announced. Ah OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien F 655 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 Does anyone know if there is an update? Is he still in London or back in LA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balahkay 586 Report post Posted November 2, 2018 20 hours ago, Damien F said: Does anyone know if there is an update? Is he still in London or back in LA? I'm curious as well. I'm assuming he's back in LA, safe and sound. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinland 15 Report post Posted November 4, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 3:48 PM, Balahkay said: assuming he's back in LA, safe and sound. That is what we all would wish for Maestro Williams! I've seen the scribbling on the Musikverein with my own eyes, it was quite tempting to add something but I decided no to do so. The most important thing now is his recovery and being in good spirit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted November 4, 2018 JW isn't a celebrity in the traditional sense, so they're not reporting on his every move. If we get no news, everything's probably fine. 1 pete reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien F 655 Report post Posted November 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Josh500 said: JW isn't a celebrity in the traditional sense, so they're not reporting on his every move. If we get no news, everything's probably fine. We need to fit all composers with a tracker so we can track their movements in real time, like flightradar24. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh500 1382 Report post Posted November 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Damien F said: We need to fit all composers with a tracker so we can track their movements in real time, like flightradar24. No. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 9657 Report post Posted November 4, 2018 Someone needs to fire a dart with a homing beacon into his neck next year at Tanglewood. 1 The Illustrious Jerry reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien F 655 Report post Posted November 4, 2018 I think it could work... 😁 1 Smeltington reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1249 Report post Posted November 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Josh500 said: JW isn't a celebrity in the traditional sense, so they're not reporting on his every move. If we get no news, everything's probably fine. Exactly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Þekþiþm 5451 Report post Posted November 5, 2018 5 hours ago, Stefancos said: Someone needs to fire a dart with a homing beacon into his neck next year at Tanglewood. Toxic dart... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ocelot 353 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Is he still here in London?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12372 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Update from Mike Matessino: He's home and doing fine, taking a period to rest and recover properly. http://filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cfm?threadID=132079&forumID=1&archive=0 19 1 crocodile, Damien F, Bayesian and 17 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1249 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 This was posted yesterday on Jeremy Sinkus' Instagram. May have been taken before the London trip, though. 5 Holko, Disco Stu, SteveMc and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9004 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 He looks very healthy there. I mean, really, doesn't look like a man approaching his late-80s at all. You'd guess he was 10 years younger at least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holko 3482 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 Yes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 4267 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 Which is all the more gutting to me and the London date. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balahkay 586 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 Where did Williams write the themes to Star Wars, Jaws, ET, Indiana Jones and many many more? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Stu 9004 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 While completely wasted in that bar, apparently Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 12372 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 Nice find, Ricard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien F 655 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 9 hours ago, Disco Stu said: He looks very healthy there. I mean, really, doesn't look like a man approaching his late-80s at all. You'd guess he was 10 years younger at least. I think we as fans of John Williams are exceptionally lucky that he has had good health into his later years. There is a whole variety of mental and physical reasons why someone in his mid 80s would not be able to continue writing and conducting, yet here is Williams going against the odds. I mean, how many musicians still write new material in their 80s for fans to enjoy? We are so lucky! It still blows my mind a little that a composer who scored for Hitchcock is still releasing new scores today. The average life expectancy in America is about 77. If Williams died at that age, we would have missed all of his scores after Crystal Skull. 2 apples and carlborg reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
