jojoju2000 20 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2021/03/04/composer-jermaine-stegall-talks-how-john-williams-more-influenced-coming-2-america/ He also gave a nod to his favorite composer, John Williams. Williams, of course, is responsible for the iconic scores behind Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jaws, and more. “For me, as a black man and as a black filmmaker, I wanted to feel free to show the influence of my favorite composer, John Williams,” said Stegall. “The idea of using color and different flourishes. These are things that speak directly to our culture. It’s gotta have color, change, harmony, rhythm.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew 590 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 The more people JW influences, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoju2000 20 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Just now, Drew said: The more people JW influences, the better. But this particular influence seems somewhat interesting. JW once again has served as a bridge builder between parts of society that have felt left out. His music unites and inspires everyone, no matter race, or gender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thor 7,457 Posted March 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2021 John Singleton, with whom he worked on ROSEWOOD, and Kobe Bryant (not a filmmaker, but a film came out of his JW passion) would be other examples. Williams has worked with several black people over his life - like all the wonderful Mahalia Jackson albums. Jessye Norman. You name it. Terence Blanchard has expressed his admiration for Williams too. He's surprisingly well versed in genres usually associated with black performers, like blues, jazz and Americana. His spirituals from ROSEWOOD are stunning. Nobody believes it's Williams' original pieces when I play them for them. Part of being a film composer is to have a chameolon-like quality. Williams has proved over the years that he can tap into all kinds of ethnic styles. Moreover, his straightforward orchestral music pays no attention to creed or colour - it's universally praised by all people. Yavar Moradi, Joni Wiljami, Falstaft and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,358 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 And thanks to a recent episode on @TownerFan's podcast, we also know Williams championed Ann Hobson Pilot and wrote her a concerto in consultation with her. Yavar Moradi and Remco 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,624 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 wait wasn't it proven that JW's music is racist by the Washingon post ? It's improper for him to use "color" in his scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerebral Cortex 3,357 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 hours ago, King Mark said: It's improper for him to use "color" in his scores Like the color purple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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