Popular Post Miguel Andrade 1,315 Posted November 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2020 According to the feature in this month's BBC Music Magazine: Quote On the piano he has an overture to finish for the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood Bowl, to be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Joni Wiljami, Sunshine Reger, Falstaft and 17 others 10 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,933 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Cool. Two celebratory-type pieces composed back to back. Along with the violin concerto, perhaps this Covid thing has given us good things after all. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,666 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I'm losing track, what's the other one? The Vienna one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,933 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Yes, though that one is a processional, but I am guessing it will have a fanfary, celebratory tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eitam 368 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Good ! And good to see JW keeping busy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 938 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 According to Wiki: Quote The first season at the Hollywood Bowl began on July 11, 1922, with conductor Alfred Hertz and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. We still have a bit of a wait, but it's always good to know what Johnny is working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,666 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I hope it's more of a "Liberty fanfare" style type of piece than something like President's Own Amer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,035 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 That's nice. As King Mark says, hoping for old-school Williams for this. Amer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I reckon the Vienna fanfare will be rather simple in order to avoid flubs and timing issues. Joni Wiljami and Remco 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,660 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/27/2020 at 3:31 AM, pete said: We still have a bit of a wait, but it's always good to know what Johnny is working on. If the first season started in 1922, then the season starting in 2021 is the 100th season. Then again, the 2020 season was canceled because of covid, so I guess it's actually gonna be the 99th... pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,933 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Jay said: If the first season started in 1922, then the season starting in 2021 is the 100th season. Then again, the 2020 season was canceled because of covid, so I, guess it's actually gonna be the 99th... pete and Jay 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Are we sure no seasons in the past were cancelled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,660 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 So perhaps the premiere isn't before 2030. crlbrg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,751 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: I reckon the Vienna fanfare will be rather simple in order to avoid flubs and timing issues. It will put an emphasis on the horns, to make full use of the glorious Viennese horn sound. Joni Wiljami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Well, horns are generally the most flubby instrument in the orchestra... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lairdo 737 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 On 11/27/2020 at 6:13 AM, Jurassic Shark said: Are we sure no seasons in the past were cancelled? It looks like 2020 was the only complete closure. 1942 saw limit in audience sizes to 5000 due to concerns about bombing. 1951 closed for 12 days before Dorothy Chandler raised money to reopen. And, from what I read at hollywoodbowl.com, the site itself actually was called the Hollywood Bowl after about 1920 so this is 100 years of that. Regardless, great to have JW doing this piece for 2021 or whenever it premiers. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,207 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 On 11/27/2020 at 11:19 AM, Jurassic Shark said: I reckon the Vienna fanfare will be rather simple in order to avoid flubs and timing issues. You seriously cannot realise when the(originally bad and impolite) joke is old and too much used? 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 8 hours ago, theBT said: You seriously cannot realise when the(originally bad and impolite) joke is old and too much used? 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ Look who's talking! Joni Wiljami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,666 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Galaxy's Edge proves Williams is still at the top of his Fanfare writing abilities so I have big hopes for these new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 They'll all sound like Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eitam 368 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 4 hours ago, King Mark said: Galaxy's Edge proves Williams is still at the top of his Fanfare writing abilities so I have big hopes for these new ones Hmm, I'm not sure his fanfare writing ability didn't peak in 1996 with Summon the Heroes, but yeah, Galaxy's Edge is fine and this is exciting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Reger 3,568 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 . Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eitam 368 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Great pieces of music too ! Are saying JW's fanfare writing abilities peaked in 1999? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,998 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 6 hours ago, King Mark said: Galaxy's Edge proves Williams is still at the top of his Fanfare writing abilities so I have big hopes for these new ones Galaxy's Edge is not a fanfare per se, even though it has heraldic writing in some spots. Btw, the man has written more fanfares than any other composer in the history of music. Don't be hard on him Sunshine Reger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 That's a strong claim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,751 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 3 hours ago, eitam said: Great pieces of music too ! But not as great as Summon the Heroes. eitam, Jurassic Shark and Sunshine Reger 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said: But not as great as Summon the Heroes. Kind of Cunning of JW to make a title that refers to himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 38,660 Posted February 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2022 I guess we'll hear this in September? https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1753/2022-09-02/maestro-of-the-movies https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1754/2022-09-03/maestro-of-the-movies https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1666/2022-09-04/maestro-of-the-movies Muad'Dib, Once and michael_grig 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,998 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 IMHO, it will premiere at the opening concert of the season (possibly conducted by Dudamel?), but he will likely perform it also in his own annual concerts there. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,660 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Ah yes, that makes perfect sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD 1,266 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 6 hours ago, Jay said: I guess we'll hear this in September? https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1753/2022-09-02/maestro-of-the-movies https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1754/2022-09-03/maestro-of-the-movies https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1666/2022-09-04/maestro-of-the-movies Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will 2,230 Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 Apologies if this has already been posted somewhere, but we are apparently just days away from the premiere of a new Williams piece!!! https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1938/2022-06-03/opening-night-at-the-bowl So exciting -- JW in celebratory fanfare mode is my favorite style of his!! Muad'Dib, MikeH, Falstaft and 8 others 4 1 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrbellamy 6,630 Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 Can't stop, won't stop igger6, Will, MikeH and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,230 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Notably, that looks like JW conducting in the Instagram story above, although he's not listed on the LA Phil page as a conductor for the concert. So it's possible he's just helping with the rehearsal and will let Dudamel do it Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 38,660 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Love the photo of the sheet music! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lairdo 737 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Wow. Amazing. The first half of the concert looks fantastic. It appears Branford Marsalis will be playing during Catch Me If You Can. As for Gwen Stefani, I would leave at intermission! (We worked with her on Guitar Hero, and I have had enough to last me a lifetime.) But back to the first half - amazing! I was hoping KUSC would broadcast this when they do their broadcast series (starts in September). Alas, they are only covering converts from July 22 until September 28 - but not really surprisingly, the Williams concerts and this 100th anniversary one are not on the list. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,666 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 This one shall remain in bootleg cell phone quality for decades at least Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,500 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 8 hours ago, lairdo said: (We worked with her on Guitar Hero, and I have had enough to last me a lifetime.) We don't speak of it lairdo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igger6 912 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Interesting that it's named "Centennial Overture" and not "Centennial Fanfare" or "Fanfare for the Hollywood Bowl." That's an encouraging sign that it will skew more toward "Overture to the Oscars" and less toward any of his more challenging brass fanfares. @lairdo, did you have some role in the creation of Guitar Hero? I was a Rock Band man myself, but how cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom 4,933 Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 He should have named this "Fanfare for 100-Year-Olds." Andy, Dr. Know, Will and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx99 1,782 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Tom said: He should have named this "Fanfare for 100-Year-Olds." "Fanfare for 100-Years-Old". Andy and Tom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD 1,266 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 17 hours ago, Will said: Apologies if this has already been posted somewhere, but we are apparently just days away from the premiere of a new Williams piece!!! https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1938/2022-06-03/opening-night-at-the-bowl So exciting -- JW in celebratory fanfare mode is my favorite style of his!! Awesome! Cannot wait to hear this. Need a recording of the piece conducted by him, too! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,933 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Any chance that Williams being there is because they recorded it with him? Will and WilliamsStarShip2282 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamsStarShip2282 318 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 18 hours ago, Will said: Notably, that looks like JW conducting in the Instagram story above, although he's not listed on the LA Phil page as a conductor for the concert. So it's possible he's just helping with the rehearsal and will let Dudamel do it Friday night. He's probably just conducting his own piece. He has been doing that the last few years when he's not billed. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,207 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lairdo 737 Posted June 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2022 23 hours ago, igger6 said: @lairdo, did you have some role in the creation of Guitar Hero? I was a Rock Band man myself, but how cool! Yes, I was in charge of getting the games and hardware made and shipped after RedOctane was bought by Activision until I left in 2011. Jurassic Shark, Bayesian and igger6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,745 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Like a production manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,933 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Might as well speculate hours before its premiere. I am thinking something closer to For Seiji in terms of Williams concertoish concert-hall sound versus his usual occasion pieces. Also, I think longer versus shorter--maybe 7-8 minutes. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lairdo 737 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: Like a production manager? VP of Production. Basically managing the software and hardware teams making the games and then for a part of time as managing our supply chain operations. Effectively, keep everything going and allow the creative teams to do their best while ensuring we hit the date. Listened to a lot of rock music! (And then DJ Music when we did DJ Hero.) Most fun film-related thing I did as part of that was to commission a rock guitar heavy version of the James Bond film as downloadable content at the time Quantum of Solace came out. Jurassic Shark and DarthDementous 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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