michael_grig 471 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Please film as much as possible! We want to be part of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedog 7 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I'll be at P.J Carney's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD 1,223 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, rpvee said: So excited! Did anyone here splurge on the after party? I wonder if attendees will really get the chance to meet Williams and get pictures/autographs. Lucky them if they can! Fortunately, I had some extra cash saved for exactly that, so I am going to be attending. I won’t try to get an autograph. I am excited for the opportunity to be attending a dinner gala with the guest of honor being the Maestro himself, and that alone is worth it. I will have a program and pen in hand just in case, though. rpvee and Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,336 Posted April 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2022 We're in our seats. Something called a dress circle. View is distant, but unobscured Demondm810, Jilal, apples and 5 others 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rpvee 805 Posted April 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2022 And I’m in my seat hoping this music stand will be moved. 😂 MrJosh, michael_grig, apples and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Really exciting, I hope you guys enjoy and have a great night. Jay and rpvee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 What if he premiered the Obi-Wan theme at this concert as a surprise encore or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, Stu said: What if he premiered the Obi-Wan theme at this concert as a surprise encore or something How about The Fablemans? That should be finished by now, and surely has less strict secrecy policies than Disney/SW stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rpvee 805 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Amazing first half! He started to do his usual speech about not remembering which of the nine Star Wars films Across the Stars is from, but I held up two fingers right in front of him and he gleefully reacted and announced that it was from the second film “with Natalie Portman”. What a neat moment! Gonna remember that forever. mrbellamy, Andy, Potter Scoring Project and 24 others 10 8 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I was just coming here to ask if that was you he interacted with like that! Where you the same guy he fist-bumped afterward? rpvee and apples 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demondm810 399 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Haha I saw you hold up your fingers!!! Amazing! That Across the Stars was something else. Wow. also, did they remove someone who walked up in front of the stage and tried to get his attention? Looked like he was escorted out rpvee and apples 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rpvee 805 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Jay said: I was just coming here to ask if that was you he interacted with like that! Where you the same guy he fist-bumped afterward? Nope, that guy was two seats over from me. I definitely wanna try to get a fist bump myself, though! Also, how about that prick trying to get his violin signed during the standing ovation? Walked right up to the front of the stage and called out “Williams!” before security took him away and maybe even kicked him out. Williams did a polite and subtle “no”. Cringe. WilliamsStarShip2282, Will and Demondm810 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Wow I didnt clock that, that's nuts Will and rpvee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demondm810 399 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, rpvee said: Nope, that guy was two seats over from me. I definitely wanna try to get a fist bump myself, though! Also, how about that prick trying to get his violin signed during the standing ovation? Walked right up to the front of the stage and called out “Williams!” before security took him away and maybe even kicked him out. Williams did a polite and subtle “no”. Cringe. thats what he did! I couldn’t tell what he was carrying. They were on him quick. rpvee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toillion 215 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Hope everyone enjoyed the concert! I’m a little bummed he didn’t bring out the Imperial March in Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demondm810 399 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 That Imperial March had some energy! 🔥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will 2,215 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 A surreal experience I will remember for the rest of my life. JW still stunningly energetic in his conducting. That's super cool that it was a JWFan member who reminded him about AOTC! That was a fun moment, and it's even better knowing it was a fellow member. Sound the Bells was a really excellent concert opener! I thought it sounded even better than on the American Journey CD. rpvee, Cerebral Cortex and Demondm810 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Potterhead 42 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Will said: A surreal experience I will remember for the rest of my life. JW still stunningly energetic in his conducting. That's super cool that it was a JWFan member who reminded him about AOTC! That was a fun moment, and it's even better knowing it was a fellow member. Sound the Bells was a really excellent concert opener! I thought it sounded even better than on the American Journey CD. What an experience. Will never forget it. The audience was electric. John Williams just never stopped playing. The original concert time was 90 mins and he played for 2hrs. Concert started at 7:10 and ended at 9:30 (15 min intermission) 2 hours ago, rpvee said: Amazing first half! He started to do his usual speech about not remembering which of the nine Star Wars films Across the Stars is from, but I held up two fingers right in front of him and he gleefully reacted and announced that it was from the second film “with Natalie Portman”. What a neat moment! Gonna remember that forever. I was in the third row and saw you do this. Very jealous! Will, Demondm810 and rpvee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,336 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Super fun night. I thought I'd finally get to go to a John Williams concert and not hear the Imperial March, and then... Demondm810, Will, aj_vader and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterhead 42 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 6 hours ago, JohnnyD said: Fortunately, I had some extra cash saved for exactly that, so I am going to be attending. I won’t try to get an autograph. I am excited for the opportunity to be attending a dinner gala with the guest of honor being the Maestro himself, and that alone is worth it. I will have a program and pen in hand just in case, though. 6 hours ago, JohnnyD said: Fortunately, I had some extra cash saved for exactly that, so I am going to be attending. I won’t try to get an autograph. I am excited for the opportunity to be attending a dinner gala with the guest of honor being the Maestro himself, and that alone is worth it. I will have a program and pen in hand just in case, though. Please tell us how it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnnyD 1,223 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, Potterhead said: Please tell us how it is The food was excellent. The whole gala event was such a joy to experience. The price for the gala dinner was totally worth it; a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was such a joy being with the Maestro this evening. I will never forget this whole evening. It was simply mesmerizing in the best way. apples, pjhackman, Ian Stouffer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjhackman 35 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Sounds like it was a WONDERFUL concert, so glad so many fans of his were there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterhead 42 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, JohnnyD said: The food was excellent. The whole gala event was such a joy to experience. The price for the gala dinner was totally worth it; a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was such a joy being with the Maestro this evening. I will never forget this whole evening. It was simply mesmerizing in the best way. Did you get to talk to Williams at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rpvee 805 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Some of my pics from tonight. Andy, Will, MaxTheHouseelf and 13 others 6 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 907 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 You're really close.. Hope he didn't fart on you! Jurassic Shark, crumbs and JTN 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoEls 560 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Ah this all sounds fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,051 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 3 hours ago, pete said: Hope he didn't fart on you! 2 hours ago, GlastoEls said: Ah this all sounds fantastic! K... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I assume he never came out the musicians exit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnnyD 1,223 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Potterhead said: Did you get to talk to Williams at all? He walked pass me; as he walked by, I just said, “Good evening, Maestro.” He gave me a gentle nod, smiled and said, “Good evening; thank you for coming.” Just a brief moment, but worth every penny. I’ll never forget it. He really is a gentlemen. His humble attitude really shows. Amer, Taikomochi, Will and 8 others 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 36 minutes ago, Jay said: I assume he never came out the musicians exit? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnnyD 1,223 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 I’d like to say that the Maestro does not look 90 at all, and he conducted the orchestra with such energy, I was like, “Wow!” He really looks great! Will, crumbs and Canyoubay Liever 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 The radio broadcast still says "audio not yet available": https://www.wqxr.org/story/john-williams-conducts-the-philadelphia-orchestra/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 805 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 So glad we’ll have the radio broadcast! What I’d give for footage of my Episode II moment with him, though! Will and MrJosh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I would have definitely rushed the stage to get my French horn signed. rpvee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 471 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Hedwig's theme has been slightly revised. The ending (from 02:00:32 in the file shared in Download Links) has been redone. And I believe also in some places the orchestration/smaller stuff (e.g. the part from 01:59:35-01:59:43). Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterhead 42 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 4 hours ago, JohnnyD said: I’d like to say that the Maestro does not look 90 at all, and he conducted the orchestra with such energy, I was like, “Wow!” He really looks great! 4 hours ago, JohnnyD said: He walked pass me; as he walked by, I just said, “Good evening, Maestro.” He gave me a gentle nod, smiled and said, “Good evening; thank you for coming.” Just a brief moment, but worth every penny. I’ll never forget it. He really is a gentlemen. His humble attitude really shows. how long did Williams stay for? What Time did the dinner end ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxTheHouseelf 324 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 @Michael G. Where did you download this? WilliamsStarShip2282 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,245 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Quote Williams long ago reached an age where he could have spent his time smiling benevolently through tribute events. Instead, he’s still meeting deadlines and cranking out scores (including for Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, due out next fall). He seemingly had a few weeks of unexpected leisure during the heart of the pandemic, because that’s when he tossed off a new violin concerto. He and Anne-Sophie Mutter have already recorded it (the second movement is out), and on Thursday they gave the New York premiere of this long and uncharacteristically meandering work, which is full of charms and beautiful moments that don’t quite gel. The easy explanation would be that a lifetime of thinking in two-minute cues doesn’t help with the long spans of a concert. Or that a film composer of his gifts needs a cinematic stimulus to do his best work. Both are possible; I prefer to think that he’s written mountains of fine music, but nobody bats 1,000. A Blockbuster Evening With John Williams at Carnegie Hall Raiders of the SoundtrArk and Will 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 64 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Anyone have the full program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Sound The Bells Violin Concerto No 2 Across The Stars Flight To Neverland Excerpts from Close Encounters The Duel Nice To Be Around Hedwigs Theme Throne Room Schindler's List Flying from ET Imperial March from my memory anyway apples and Will 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom 4,650 Posted April 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Ricard said: A Blockbuster Evening With John Williams at Carnegie Hall I know I make this complaint a lot, but it really rubs me the wrong way that these reviewers (philly also) have positive things to say. However, when addressing his film music, they are constitutionally incapable of refraining from mentioning other composers who have come before. Such influences are part of every damn composers output since at least the time of Bach, yet they always do it to Williams and seemingly mostly just to Williams. Just shut the hell up; it is like they were beat up on the playground by bullies who were blasting SW at the time. WilliamsStarShip2282, Will and JTN 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD 1,223 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Potterhead said: how long did Williams stay for? What Time did the dinner end ? He was there for the gala dinner. I left at around 11:30, as I had to get ready to return home the next day. I don’t know if he stayed after I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamsStarShip2282 308 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 20 minutes ago, Tom said: I know I make this complaint a lot, but it really rubs me the wrong way that these reviewers (philly also) have positive things to say. However, when addressing his film music, they are constitutionally incapable of refraining from mentioning other composers who have come before. Such influences are part of every damn composers output since at least the time of Bach, yet they always do it to Williams and seemingly mostly just to Williams. Just shut the hell up; it is like they were beat up on the playground by bullies who were blasting SW at the time. I don't know why anyone bothers to read any of that trash anyway. I honestly can't believe there are people still "reviewing" concerts. First, who the hell are you, a non-musician in any capacity, to tell others the quality of something, and second furthering that point, in the digital age especially the need to have someone tell you if something is good or bad for you to see it is obsolete. You can hear everything for yourself online now. I am also quite positive of you had them listen to a bunch of music by very famous composers, they wouldn't be able to tell which is which anyway. That isn't to say though non-musicians can't do a great job reviewing something genuinely and wonderfully, such as often happens on JW Fan. apples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Jay said: Nice To See You from Cinderella Liberty Nice to Be Around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Jay said: Nice To See You ……to see you……NICE! GlastoEls and apples 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 19 hours ago, Will said: The radio broadcast still says "audio not yet available": https://www.wqxr.org/story/john-williams-conducts-the-philadelphia-orchestra/ The on-demand audio might be hold back up until the recording of the Concerto is out. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 On 22/04/2022 at 2:11 AM, Jay said: Where you the same guy he fist-bumped afterward? Apparently, that was Csongor, one of the Austrian regulars. He didn't even tell any of us others that he was flying over for this concert. He can be seen on the Vienna Blu-ray whenever the camera is on ASM. (He's often to be found in the company of @MSM, who can also be seen on the Vienna Blu-ray whenever you see Williams's butt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lairdo 726 Posted April 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2022 The On Demand Audio is now live! 2:36 minutes which is exactly what I captured live. So, I think it is basically the entire concert unedited. https://www.wqxr.org/story/john-williams-conducts-the-philadelphia-orchestra/ Bespin, Will, crumbs and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 I wonder if the official audio picked up that cell phone that went off in the middle of one of ASM's solos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,245 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 BWW Review: ACROSS THE STARS: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS Made Our Night, Our Year and Gave Us L-I-F-E At Carnegie Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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