Popular Post lairdo 726 Posted March 15 Popular Post Share Posted March 15 It appears that a Florida State concert from 2022 has been released on CD and digitally. Available at Presto, Qobuz and probably most other sites (but I have not checked them). From the Mark Records website: ALBUM NOTES John Williams is, without question, one of Americas greatest composers. His vast career began in the 1950s and has continued for seven decades. During this time he has received twenty-five Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, and countless other awards and recognitions. In 2005, his soundtrack to the film Star Wars (1977) was selected by the American Film Institute as the greatest movie score of all time. While he is best known for his collaborations with Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas, his vast body of work includes television, music composed specifically for the Olympic Games, stand-alone classical compositions, and a thirteen-year tenure as conductor of the world-renowned Boston Pops Orchestra. Tonights concert is a celebration of this extraordinary composer in the year of his ninetieth birthday. We are pleased to feature music from his most popular and enduring film scores. All of the arrangements used this evening were created at Williams request specifically for the two occasions when he conducted the The Presidents Own United States Marine Band. We hope you enjoy our tribute to this musical genius. NOTES ON THE PROGRAM The premieres for the following John Williams Signature Edition arrangements for wind ensemble coincided with the 205th and 210th anniversaries of the United States Marine Band - in 2003 and 2008 respectively - performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington D.C. and conducted by the legendary composer, John Williams. The subsequent program notes are John Williams original words relayed here for you from the conductors scores, including edits for content and length. 1. Overture To The Cowboys (1972) 2. The Jedi Steps & Finale (2015) 3. Viktors Tale (2004) Deborah Bish, clarinet 4. Adventures On Earth (1982) 5. Raiders March (1981) Nickolas Doshier, graduate associate conductor 6. Theme From Schindlers List (1993) Benjamin Sung, violin 7. The Imperial March (Darth Vaders Theme) (1980) 8. Star Wars Main Title (1977) Bryant Burnette, BB-8 and thx99 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Are Mark Records CDs actually pressed or just CD-Rs? Anyone knows? Most of them pop up only as digital downloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lairdo 726 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 On 16/3/2024 at 5:12 AM, Miguel Andrade said: Are Mark Records CDs actually pressed or just CD-Rs? Anyone knows? Most of them pop up only as digital downloads. My physical CD arrived today (purchased directly from Mark Records). It appears to be a pressed CD. But generally they do not release CDs and focus on digital. But it's possible that the schools do get a number of physical copies. Mark Records does a lot of band competition recordings (which more times than not have a JW track or two). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 On 15/03/2024 at 7:34 PM, lairdo said: 4. Adventures On Earth (1982) See? See?! None of this 'Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye' malarkey. Thor and igger6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx99 1,740 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I'm conflicted on this album, having attended the University of Florida and then transferring to (and graduating from) the University of Miami. In all seriousness, always great to hear new recordings of Williams' music played by a wind ensemble. Will have to check it out! Amer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,660 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 The mix on this recording is a bit off. I could barely hear the brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 654 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 "FSU University" Lord help us. thx99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lairdo 726 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Yeah, the mixing is definitely not good. The playing is not bad, but it's more of an anomaly than a must own (except for crazy people like me). Bryant Burnette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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