Martinland 360 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 25/11/2023 at 5:51 PM, BB-8 said: Mine is Dec 1 to 5. Mine is Dec 16. Hm. BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinland 360 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Martinland said: Mine is Dec 16. Hm. Now it's Dec 1-2. :-D BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lairdo 727 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 My copy from MusicBox (along with a Desplat DVD) has made it to Cincinnati Ohio! DHL indicates 4 days (Nov 30), but I suspect it will be a day or two sooner. Doesn't matter since I will be out of town when it arrives. But happy to know the Atlantic has been crossed! BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST-321 4 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 16/11/2023 at 2:03 PM, Dr. Rick said: Is there a U.S.-based outlet for ordering this set? I checked Amazon U.S. but nothing is coming up. I have the same question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,163 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, ST-321 said: I have the same question. @Dr. Rick Just order from Music Box Records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rick 1,157 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I sent the link to my family members for a possible Christmas gift idea Just wish there was a US-based retailer to purchase from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,163 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I was surprised how quickly it shipped and I doubt a US retailer would save you any money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaloCoyoacan 46 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Mine shipped today to Mexico City with DHL, it's expected to arrive on dec 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rick 1,157 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Andy said: I was surprised how quickly it shipped and I doubt a US retailer would save you any money it’s not about either of those factors, it’s far “easier” to provide an Amazon link to family members these days. Tydirium and Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herunen 8 Posted November 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2023 Mine will be at home on 1st dec A new french interview of Stephane Lerouge (interesting). He clearly mentionned that if this box is a success we can clearly consider a second box set . https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/l-invite-e-du-jour/stephane-lerouge-l-image-d-un-john-williams-americain-avec-ses-marches-heroiques-est-un-trompe-l-oeil-3651836 Martinland, Andy, Once and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sandor 798 Posted November 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2023 Got mine! 😇 Martinland, JW collector, The Lost Folio and 9 others 9 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rough cut 1,715 Posted November 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2023 6 hours ago, herunen said: A new french interview of Stephane Lerouge (interesting). He clearly mentionned that if this box is a success we can clearly consider a second box set . www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/l-invite-e-du-jour/stephane-lerouge-l-image-d-un-john-williams-americain-avec-ses-marches-heroiques-est-un-trompe-l-oeil-3651836 A Google translate of the article for those of us who don’t speak French: Spoiler Stéphane Lerouge: “The image of an American John Williams with his heroic marches is a trompe-l’oeil” At 91 years old, John Williams is, with Philip Glass, the most famous living American composer in the world. And yet, a large part of his work still remains unknown to the general public. Stéphane Lerouge has brought together rarities alongside his greatest hits in an anthology box set. He is the last living legend of film music. Alter ego of Steven Spielberg, John Williams left his mark on the history of cinema, and composed, among others, for George Lucas, Robert Altman, Brian de Palma, and Oliver Stone. To celebrate it, Universal is releasing a huge box set, The legend of John Williams, including no less than 20 discs and 22 hours of music, as well as a booklet with an exclusive interview with the American composer, of which France Musique is broadcasting extracts exclusively. In charge of this prestigious object, the man who perhaps knows this composer best, Stéphane Lerouge. John Williams is, with Philip Glass, the most famous living American composer in the world according to Stéphane Lerouge. In a few figures: born in 1932, he has a 70-year career behind him, with more than a hundred films to his credit, and no less than 5 Oscars. He wrote the most emblematic music in the history of cinema, by Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Mark Rydell, Robert Altman, George Lucas and Brian de Palma. But he also composed around forty so-called classical works including concertos and chamber music. Is there a Williams sound? If John Williams is a continent, certain territories are still unknown to the general public: "By making this box set, I wanted to show that it is much more unexpected than one might think." Passionate about jazz since his youth, John Williams has never ceased to synthesize jazz and symphonic music in his creations. But his most striking particularity would perhaps be his transversality and his in-depth knowledge of all musical genres: "Suddenly he can tell you about Jules Massenet, his favorite composer, and another of his passions is Edgar Varèse. But there is a big canyon between these two languages." At the start of his career, John Williams was a pianist for Hollywood film studios, notably for Henry Mancini, until he was asked to write music for a TV series, where he learned a method adapted to economic constraint, and finding your own language. But his “sound” was truly born following his meeting with the filmmaker Mark Rydell, for whom he composed the music for four films. From this collaboration followed that with Steven Spielberg from 1973, before his explosion at the age of 43: "Like Stravinsky, like Picasso, there are Williams sounds, he says that his writing of the 1960s is not that of the 1970s nor that of the 1980s. His life was made up of alternating between cinema and concert conducting." Stéphane Lerouge also writes in his introduction to this box set, that it is the first anthology which brings together Frank Sinatra and Itzhak Perlman; Barbara Streisand and The Chiftains, Yo Yo Ma and Sting. John Williams is the last great representative of a generation, still active at the age of 91. He always writes, by hand, and at the table without any software or computer. He has been saying for several years that he is going to retire, each time changing his decision. After having signed the music for Indiana Jones 5 in 2023, he is currently writing a piano concerto for the American pianist Emanuel Ax. At the same time, Steven Spielberg began producing a documentary film about his lifelong sidekick. Andy, Once and herunen 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,137 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, rough cut said: If John Williams is a continent No, he isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,715 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Don’t shoot the messenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,137 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Quote If John Williams is a continent John Williams is incontinent? BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-8 3,515 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,412 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 By the way. Why isn't anything included from "Thomas and the King"? At least one or two highlights could have made it onto the song disk. That_Bloke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, GerateWohl said: By the way. Why isn't anything included from "Thomas and the King"? At least one or two highlights could have made it onto the song disk. ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,137 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, GerateWohl said: By the way. Why isn't anything included from "Thomas and the King"? At least one or two highlights could have made it onto the song disk. Because it's not for newbies. That_Bloke and GerateWohl 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JW collector 48 Posted November 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2023 Got mine today This reminds me of "photo - books " aka coffee table books you get in bookshops.... . super quality photos / large booklet with interview and more ..... ( The picture with Spielberg, Williams and Toots Thielemans at the Sugarland Express recording session is fantastic..... remember - this is the start of a remarkable Director / Composer relationship..... ) Mr. Hooper, Tydirium, Raiders of the SoundtrArk and 8 others 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 @JW collector Best 12th post ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bryant Burnette 655 Posted November 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2023 4 hours ago, GerateWohl said: By the way. Why isn't anything included from "Thomas and the King"? At least one or two highlights could have made it onto the song disk. It has highlights? GerateWohl, Andy, Martinland and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sandor 798 Posted November 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Bryant Burnette said: It has highlights? Although the musical is far from being a favorite of mine, I’d say The Question (and its Reprise), Am I Beautiful, Improbable As Spring, Replay The Game and So Many Other Worlds are the highlights. Sadly, the cast recording just isn’t very good as the vocal performances -though technically fine- reach several levels of pure and utter annoyance. I would really like the hear the aforementioned songs performed by a different cast. It might change my opinion of Williams’ work. Incanus, Bryant Burnette, That_Bloke and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 655 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 11 hours ago, Sandor said: Although the musical is far from being a favorite of mine, I’d say The Question (and its Reprise), Am I Beautiful, Improbable As Spring, Replay The Game and So Many Other Worlds are the highlights. Sadly, the cast recording just isn’t very good as the vocal performances -though technically fine- reach several levels of pure and utter annoyance. I would really like the hear the aforementioned songs performed by a different cast. It might change my opinion of Williams’ work. Maybe someday! I'd semi-happily listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,623 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 22 hours ago, GerateWohl said: By the way. Why isn't anything included from "Thomas and the King"? At least one or two highlights could have made it onto the song disk. Perhaps because it's controlled by TER, and Mr. Fitzpatrick doesn't want to give permission? That_Bloke and GerateWohl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinland 360 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 27/11/2023 at 10:48 AM, herunen said: Mine will be at home on 1st dec #metoo herunen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rick 1,157 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 26/11/2023 at 10:33 PM, Dr. Rick said: it’s not about either of those factors, it’s far “easier” to provide an Amazon link to family members these days. Aaaannnndddd sure enough, my mother texted me today confused about the pricing on the music box link not in US dollars 😂 I should’ve placed a bet on it at least I would’ve made some quick cash 😂 Mr. Hooper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,163 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Mine has landed but it’s a do not open until Xmas for me. Kinda want to check to make sure there’s no damage though. BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,844 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Have to say it's beautiful-looking and obviously made with love and care. Bespin and JW collector 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW collector 48 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 One could ask .... " ".... why do you need it? " " ... Don't you have the osts?..." Well - I think its a fairly good collection of SOME of JW's film music / concert music. The presentation is superb / fantastic.. its not every day you will see and get a collection like this. For me - the 20th disc was a must buy..... with the songs - especially " Make me Rainbows " - and the song from " Daddys-gone-a-hunting " I would never ever rip the cd's into computer or something.... i am very old fashioned . want my music on CD BB-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, JW collector said: One could ask .... " ".... why do you need it? " " ... Don't you have the osts?..." Why should I get this box set? Firstly, because I will receive it as a gift. Secondly, it would be my very first physical possession of Cinderella Liberty and the Sinfonietta. And thirdly, did I mention it's free? Andy and JW collector 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,844 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Bespin said: All this time you've been arguing why it's worth getting despite our already possessing much of the music, and now we find out you're getting it for free... Into the Sarlacc Pit with you! Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bespin 8,492 Posted November 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2023 Those who follow my Aznavour and personal threads are aware that I work as a whore consultant for Univ France music when they are involved in an Aznavour project. This is the method through which they compensate me. Naïve Old Fart, Andy, Mr. Hooper and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,137 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Don't they have money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Jurassic Shark said: Don't they have money? Not anymore. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,623 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Bes, I thought you lived in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Bes, I thought you lived in Canada? Yes I'm an international wh.. consultant. "Hello, my name is Bespin and I work for peanuts!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ciarlese 252 Posted November 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2023 7 hours ago, JW collector said: I would never ever rip the cd's into computer or something.... i am very old fashioned . want my music on CD My music is still on CD's after I rip them 🤔 Bespin, Marian Schedenig and mstrox 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,844 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Make sure to tape the CDs after ripping them, so all the music doesn't fall out. Bryant Burnette and JTN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I should receive my box set next week, so I will compare the sound quality of some tracks to make a comparison with the best versions we already have on CD. About ripping CDs, you'll find that removing the CD from those semi-book arts can be extremely risky. I highly recommend ripping your CDs once and avoiding handling them further to prevent any potential damage. JTN and ciarlese 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,137 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, Bespin said: you'll find that removing the CD from those semi-book arts can be extremely risky. If this is the case it's a flawed product. JTN and mstrox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bespin 8,492 Posted November 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2023 34 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: If this is the case it's a flawed product. No it's simply french! That_Bloke, mstrox and JTN 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTN 2,120 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 You’re lucky it’s not Hungarian. Then the case would be empty and it would cost €500. Jurassic Shark, That_Bloke and Bespin 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Martinland 360 Posted November 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2023 Mine arrived just two hours ago ... a day early! Will open it in 24 days then... ...and usually I put CDs from such sleeves like the SW:SE and JP2 into a separate jewel case, but not in this ... case: Too many of them and it defeats the purpose of this nice box set. I also think these are manufactured differently (by the preview looks of it), to allow for easy access (e.g. a bit more space in the sleeve)? Plus: Tiny scratches that the error correction of my player won't even need to or will handle correctly shouldn't even build up that fast in my remaining lifetime... ...I am much more relaxed about that now. Anyways ... I have to skip this thread for the next three and a half weeks, I guess. Seeyalater! Once, Bespin, BB-8 and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-8 3,515 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, Martinland said: Mine arrived just two hours ago ... a day early! Will open it in 24 days then... ...and usually I put CDs from such sleeves like the SW:SE and JP2 into a separate jewel case, but not in this ... case: Too many of them and it defeats the purpose of this nice box set. I also think these are manufactured differently (by the preview looks of it), to allow for easy access (e.g. a bit more space in the sleeve)? Plus: Tiny scratches that the error correction of my player won't even need to or will handle correctly shouldn't even build up that fast in my remaining lifetime... ...I am much more relaxed about that now. Anyways ... I have to skip this thread for the next three and a half weeks, I guess. Seeyalater! Mine's still stuck somewhere...in France. Still saying Dec 1-5... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bespin 8,492 Posted November 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2023 Nice surprise! (Watch it on your phone) 20231130_161656.mp4 Once, JTN, Ricard and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,844 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I see you have Meze 99 Classics too! Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rick 1,157 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Great, now you got cat hair all over it Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,492 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Nice surprise! I assumed they would use the 1995 recording of 'Flight to Neverland' made with the BPO! That_Bloke, rough cut and BB-8 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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