What is Williams going to compose this year? [2020]

[Sunshine Reger 3,702]

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[Jill Sandwich 10,824]

Nothing... Nothing... Nothing...

 

[Thor 9,337]

I have no particular expectations. Perhaps nothing, but hoping for a concert work or two.

[Jurassic Shark 16,158]

A concerto for ASM, of course. After all, even though she's a lot of things, she's not a woman you can say no to.

[crlbrg 382]

Anything will do for me! 

[pete 1,303]

It can't be nothing. He just said in that interview last week that he's more excited about composing than ever

[Edmilson 11,810]

Maybe a Netflix minisseries? Williams haven't worked for TV since the 60s, would he like to try it again? He wrote almost 4 hours of Star Wars music last year, composing the same amount of music for an 8 episode show wouldn't be that different, lol.

 

Of course, they would have to explain to him what Netflix and streamings actually are.

[Thor 9,337]

52 minutes ago, Edmilson said:

Maybe a Netflix minisseries? Williams haven't worked for TV since the 60s, would he like to try it again? He wrote almost 4 hours of Star Wars music last year, composing the same amount of music for an 8 episode show wouldn't be that different, lol.

 

Let's not forget AMAZING STORIES. Or the small bits and pieces and themes he's written up to and including GREAT PERFORMANCES in 2009. But yeah -- it's been 11 years; I'd welcome a new Williams theme for a TV show or something; we'll obviously never get a fullblown dramatic TV score from him again.

[TheUlyssesian 2,689]

I want a rarity from Williams - a score for a contemporary film set in the now. I want to hear what that would sound like.

[Once 1,059]

Imagine if he composed the score for a David Attenborough documentary mini-series.

 

Anyway, I'm very excited about what the 2020's will bring us from Williams!

[Jurassic Shark 16,158]

28 minutes ago, Once said:

Imagine if he composed the score for a David Attenborough documentary mini-series.

 

That would indeed be awesome!

[Balahkay 631]

Assuming Indy 5 is still happening, on schedule and Williams is still willing, he could start working on it later this year.

[Jurassic Shark 16,158]

And then rewrite most of the score in early 2021.

[artguy360 2,168]

I would love for JW to score a small film with a new director like Randy Newman did for Marriage Story. But I also recall that in an interview once, replying to the question "Why don't we hear more JW-esque scores in films these days?" Conrad Pope said that is isn't because composers can't write like JW but rather because directors aren't asking for JW-like scores these days. 

[Bayesian 1,589]

JW is going to “compose” liner notes for the expanded and properly remastered Star Wars box sets coming out this year. Isn’t that right, forum lurkers who are working on the project as we speak?

[Xander Harris 9,256]

That's about as likely as a screen door on a battleship.

[Tom 6,459]

You sound like a damn fool.  

[crumbs 15,908]

5 hours ago, Gruesome Son of a Bitch said:

That's about as likely as a screen door on a battleship.

 

Well, that depends on who's building it... 

[Arpy 4,249]

7 hours ago, artguy360 said:

I would love for JW to score a small film with a new director like Randy Newman did for Marriage Story. But I also recall that in an interview once, replying to the question "Why don't we hear more JW-esque scores in films these days?" Conrad Pope said that is isn't because composers can't write like JW but rather because directors aren't asking for JW-like scores these days. 

I guess scores like The Terminal, Catch Me If You Can, Stepmom, The Accidental Tourist, or any other non-franchise score didn't appeal to them. It's easy to point out Williamsisms or to boil Williams down to a particular Hollywood style - but each of those scores above are living proof of his versatility and that instead of asking for Williams more often, they'd rather hire some other guy to do something dull. 

 

Maybe it's different - maybe Williams just turns down a lot of things.

7 hours ago, Bayesian said:

JW is going to “compose” liner notes for the expanded and properly remastered Star Wars box sets coming out this year. Isn’t that right, forum lurkers who are working on the project as we speak?

 

 

Soundtrack Producers in California or wherever right now:

 

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'What the fuck is an online forum? Eh, fuck that, just change the covers, put some new font on there and we'll sell them again and call them 'Ultimate Remasters' or something. Don't forget the stickers, those collector's love that shit.'

 

 

[JoeinAR 1,956]

More than likely.

[Biodome 725]

15 hours ago, Arpy said:

I guess scores like The Terminal, Catch Me If You Can, Stepmom, The Accidental Tourist, or any other non-franchise score didn't appeal to them. It's easy to point out Williamsisms or to boil Williams down to a particular Hollywood style - but each of those scores above are living proof of his versatility and that instead of asking for Williams more often, they'd rather hire some other guy to do something dull. 

 

Maybe it's different - maybe Williams just turns down a lot of things.

Just a shot in the dark, but could it be that John Williams is just too expensive as an A-list composer? Big movie franchises may have a significant budget allocated for the score, but for a one-off film, which is not certain to be a success, perhaps they take a more cautious and practical route?

[Amer 2,705]

I think he may record a new 2CD for the last 6 STAR WARS films as a follow up to his previous trilogy recording he did for Sony. Then Sony can release a new 3CD celeberating the Star Wars Saga. It would be nice if we get a new recording of his themes from SOLO and maybe Galaxy's Edge as a bonus.!

[mrbellamy 7,925]

If it could happen, it’d be very sweet to have JW and the LSO do a full Star Wars saga compilation, especially to record concert pieces and other highlights from the Disney trilogy.  

[Chewy 2,781]

I want a movie score! Nothing else

[King Mark 3,911]

Maybe a compilation of some sort. I don't expect a new film score. 

[Once 1,059]

11 hours ago, Biodome said:

Just a shot in the dark, but could it be that John Williams is just too expensive as an A-list composer? Big movie franchises may have a significant budget allocated for the score, but for a one-off film, which is not certain to be a success, perhaps they take a more cautious and practical route?

If Williams is interested in a film or a story I’m sure he’s flexible when it comes to his salary.

I think it’s got more to do with the overall budget for the score. Williams writes for a full orchestra more often than not and would never agree to only having two days of recording the important cues and then do the rest on synthesisers.

He would also insist on using the players and engineers he wants.

And then of course he would need a locked picture earlier than what is the norm now - or else the rewriting would definitely increase the budget even more.

[Muad'Dib 2,018]

I'd like him to do a super intimate score, like something for a small ensemble- a string quartet, for example.

[Jurassic Shark 16,158]

He'll score the inevitable Kobe documentary.

[Tom 6,459]

28 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said:

He'll score the inevitable Kobe documentary.

I would not be surprised if he worked up a concert version of DB in honor of Kobe.  

[Pawel P. 905]

Indiana Jones 5 maybe?    Ford says that he will start working on the next one in two months!

 

 

[Tydirium 1,561]

Great news; it's actually happening! I guess Williams will likely start composing the score for it later this year? I wonder when filming is supposed to wrap.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,760]

I wouldn't care if he composed nothing, at all. The man is 88 years old, and he's just completed his 9-part magnum opus. Give him a break.

[Tydirium 1,561]

? He just said a week or two ago that he's never been more in love with music and composing. Nobody here would be mad at him if he took a break, lol. We're just speculating about what he might do next, since he seems interested in doing more.

[Thor 9,337]

Indeed. It's 100% certain he'll be composing stuff all throughout 2020, given his views on the matter. But it's not certain if any of it will be heard or recorded this year.

[Sunshine Reger 3,702]

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[gkgyver 1,647]

Williams probably doesn't stop composing a single day. You just don't hear it. 

[MikeH 805]

2 hours ago, gkgyver said:

Williams probably doesn't stop composing a single day. You just don't hear it. 

Correct. According to his brother he practically does the same thing every day. 
 

 

 

What do we think JW has for breakfast each day??? Scones?

[gkgyver 1,647]

Somebody fly a drone over to Johnny's house to record his piano playing!

 

What dedication this guy has. You'd think you can lay low at 75 or something. 

[Sunshine Reger 3,702]

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[JoeinAR 1,956]

With Indiana Jones filming in 2 months hopefully John will live long enough to score the film. Here is hoping it makes up for his disappointing last score.

 

While Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a disappointing film, the score was quite nice.

[Dr. Rick 1,349]

1 hour ago, JoeinAR said:

With Indiana Jones filming in 2 months hopefully John will live long enough to score the film. Here is hoping it makes up for his disappointing last score.

 

While Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a disappointing film, the score was quite nice.

 

When you say his disappointing last score, do you mean KotCS or TROS?  If the former, you just contradicted yourself in the next paragraph.  LOL  If the latter, what about it was disappointing to you?

[hornist 1,242]

Indy 5 might start this year, the other one he signed is much more interesting. 

[Tydirium 1,561]

20 hours ago, JoeinAR said:

With Indiana Jones filming in 2 months hopefully John will live long enough to score the film. Here is hoping it makes up for his disappointing last score.

 

While Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a disappointing film, the score was quite nice.

 

Huh...? His last Indy score was KOTCS...

[Jurassic Shark 16,158]

5 minutes ago, Tydirium said:

 

Huh...? His last Indy score was KOTCS...

 

He's of course referring to TRoS.

[Tydirium 1,561]

But that was a great score.

[Jurassic Shark 16,158]

In your opinion, sure!

[Sunshine Reger 3,702]

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[Jurassic Shark 16,158]

45 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said:

In your opinion, sure!

 

[hornist 1,242]

But that was a great score!

[Jill Sandwich 10,824]

It was okay.