Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Holko 9,499 Posted October 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 Exactly how much of Chamber of Secrets did you write Remco, Jediwashington, redishere and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Wasn't it all done by William Ross? redishere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,337 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 How do you go from a scene without music to a complete cue? Aka, what is your writing process? What do you think about / take into consideration when trying to come up with a suitable theme? Do you always try to go for something everyone will remember and love? (Can you force the LSO to do more re-recordings?) redishere and Jurassic Shark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted October 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 Who is the sexiest young celebrity these days? Anyone else dark and disturbed? Is the MCU cinema? Cerebral Cortex, Ii2, Fabulin and 8 others 2 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 I know what he'd answer on your first question! SteveMc, Unlucky Bastard, mstrox and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. What are your personal top 3 favourite scores that you wrote, and why? 2. What has been some of your biggest regrets in your career? 3. Which score/movie do you prefer? Minority Report or War of the Worlds? Bellosh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. Ever tried Rogaine? 2. When was your last shave? 3. Do you compensate for your lack of shaving by shaving off bits of music for your albums? Musical hygiene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. What's your favorite color? 2. Do you prefer OSTs or expanded albums? 3. Why did you never write a love theme for the Star Wars films? igger6, TheUlyssesian and Unlucky Bastard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I would cheat and present to him the 10 question questionnaire by Bernard Pivot made famous by James Lipton in Inside the Actor's Studio. What is your favorite word? What is your least favorite word? What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? What turns you off? What is your favorite curse word? What sound or noise do you love? What sound or noise do you hate? What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? What profession would you not like to do? If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? apples and Marcus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 That's a few good, but mostly shit questions, Inky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: That's a few good, but mostly shit questions, Inky. Don't blame me, I didn't create the questionnaire. Plus most of those are things Williams hasn't probably answered before. I would also ask about his army stint in the 1950's (for Thor's sake) and the scoring of You Are Welcome during that time or about his Juilliard days or how he feels about his son Joseph Williams' career (does he listen to Toto?). Or has he met any comely looking trees lately? Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Quintus 5,399 Posted October 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 What is your quest? What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow? Have you ever seen a grown man naked? crumbs, Incanus, Jurassic Shark and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Just now, Quintus said: What is your quest? What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow? Have you ever seen a grown man naked? I would be pleasantly surprised if ol' Johnny was acquainted with Monty Python. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 He's the little known seventh Python. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,463 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Difficult to say how I would formulate them, exactly, but they would be three questions where I could get as much out of him as possible about the early days or more obscure works and collaborations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Thor said: Difficult to say how I would formulate them, exactly, but they would be three questions where I could get as much out of him as possible about the early days or more obscure works and collaborations. 1. What's your life story? 2. When did you leave the army? 3. What's up with the symphony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted October 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 Raisins. Do you eat them? Voluntarily? Do you have them in your pantry? Ii2, Bespin, The Illustrious Jerry and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,463 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 36 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: 1. What's your life story? 2. When did you leave the army? 3. What's up with the symphony? He, he. Good suggestions, although for no. 2, it would be 'when did you ENTER the air force', not when did you leave it. Of course, by using inserted sentences and clauses, it's possible to ask more than one question in one question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 Are you really the head of the Kwik-E-Mart? Really? You?? Ricardo Mortimer, crumbs and heidl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amer 2,080 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I'd probably ask him WHY he didn't do SUPERMAN II? Tell me the real reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 He didn't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 He couldn't work with this man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurkensalat 336 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Did you compose a new main title for Episode I and was it recorded? Why don´t you write a piano concerto? What do you feel is you first important/mature score? Bayesian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 How many zombies have you killed? How many people have you killed? Why? Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,384 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I would take a copy of last year's John Williams Harry Potter collection, then we would listen to Chamber of Secrets together and he would tell me the story behind each cue: did you write this? And what about that? Also, I would ask if Spielberg and Lucas constantly messing with his scores for The Lost World and the prequels had left him pissed off, and how he dealt with the anger. And why, with so many entertainment options these days, he didn't scored something other than a movie (like a game or a minisseries) on the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Edmilson said: I would take a copy of last year's John Williams Harry Potter collection, then we would listen to Chamber of Secrets together and he would tell me the story behind each cue: did you write this? And what about that? Nice idea, but I'm afraid he wouldn't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,384 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Yeah, probably not. So I would have to ask him for his sheet music for CoS, if he even keeps that at his house or his office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 It's probably at Bill's house. Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post karelm 2,903 Posted October 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. What did you tell Spielberg after seeing Schindler's List for the first time? 2. What was Spielberg's reaction after you played for him your first thoughts for the Jaws theme? 3. What software DAW do you use when composing your scores and what sample libraries are your favorite? 4. Can I have a million more questions? The Illustrious Jerry, Bayesian, Jurassic Shark and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,510 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 . igger6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSound 2,242 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 58 minutes ago, Edmilson said: Yeah, probably not. So I would have to ask him for his sheet music for CoS, if he even keeps that at his house or his office. He has book shelves at home with all his original sketches: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luka 242 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 "Give me… everything!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,359 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I would ask him to release his symphony. I would ask him to describe in detail how a typical 3-hr scoring session works. And I would certainly have to ask him to pose for a photo with me. But there are so many other questions too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,475 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1-If you didn’t become a composer or a musician, what would you be doing right now? 2-Which musician would you like to collaborate with next? 3-What inspires you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,585 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. What was your relationship with Jerry Goldsmith over the years, and can you share any details about working with him as a piano soloist on some of his earliest scores (Studs Lonigan, City of Fear, and are the rumors true that you worked on his first feature score, Black Patch)? 2. Why are you opposed to releases of your wonderful scores to The Rare Breed and Story of a Woman, and what can we say to change your mind? 3. I know it's a favorite score of yours, so would you please record (or allow others to do so) a complete new recording of Jane Eyre? Yavar Amer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. Do you feel you could have done more? 2. Have you ever written too many notes? 3. Is one of your granddaughters single? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,359 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: 1. Do you feel you could have done more? 2. Have you ever written too many notes? 3. Is one of your granddaughters single? This is why I have you on my ignore list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Bayesian said: This is why I have you on my ignore list. Yet you read my posts and post in my threads. That's not good statistics, Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,359 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: Yet you read my posts and post in my threads. That's not good statistics, Bay. You made a good thread. It happens. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. As for reading your posts, occasionally I check in on those who I ignore to see if there’s reason to unignore. So far, nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,493 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. Have you got a smoke? 2. What's your favourite cake? 3. Is you daughter fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bayesian said: You made a good thread. It happens. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. As for reading your posts, occasionally I check in on those who I ignore to see if there’s reason to unignore. So far, nope. I sense much anger in you. Now, stick to the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,359 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Jurassic Shark said: I sense much anger in you. Now, stick to the topic. Your instincts here are as poor as your sense of humor. Speaking of being on-topic, you could try it too. If yours are literally the three questions you’d ask JW, you’re an idiot. I suspect those aren’t the questions you’d ask, though, so why undermine your own thread with posts like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 You remind me of an old movie I saw when I grew up in the 30s; The Man Who Never Laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,493 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Josh500 said: 1. What are your personal top 3 favourite scores that you wrote, and why? 2. What has been some of your biggest regrets in your career? 3. Which score/movie do you prefer? Minority Report or War of the Worlds? For Q1, he usually cites CE3K. Josh500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Richard said: For Q1, he usually cites CE3K. I doubt it holds all three places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,633 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1) If you had it to do over, would you have gone the composing route or pursued the performance side as a pianist? 2) Do you wish, a la Previn, that you would have done fewer scores and more concert pieces or are you happy with the balance? 3) Is it difficult, rewarding, or both to listen to other conductors interpret your own work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2019 1. There is tremendous orchestral color in your film works, and definite innovation in that area in your concert music. How do you approach orchestration, and what are some of you're influences there? 2. Have you written much unperformed concert pieces, like, say, a few symphonies lying around the house? 3. Do you intend to use the Scherzo for Piano and Orchestra as part of a larger Piano Concerto? The Illustrious Jerry, Cerebral Cortex, Jurassic Shark and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Very good questions, Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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