Trumpeteer 302 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 According to Film Score Monthly, John Williams began recording the "Star Wars" score today. I can just imagine the thrill of the musicians playing "Chasm Crossfire" and the main theme on the first day!!!! Talk about memorable.Jeff -- who will listen to the score tonight, playing the cues recorded on March 5, 1977 bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Yes John began recording Star Wars. There was no though of anything else at that time.Perfection caught in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Jake Lloyd's birthday is March 5.Every legend has an end, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 According to Film Score Monthly, John Williams began recording the "Star Wars" score today. I can just imagine the thrill of the musicians playing "Chasm Crossfire" and the main theme on the first day!!!! Talk about memorable.Jeff -- who will listen to the score tonight, playing the cues recorded on March 5, 1977Sometimes I like to listen to the 5 versions of the Main Title that are on the SEs. I like to imagine what it must have been like to be a member of the LSO or anyone else who was at the sessions and be among the first people to have ever heard this great score. Me, I would have crapped my pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Even so, I don't think any of them had any idea how legendary the music would become just a few months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 Oh, I think they had an inkling. Though, it's my understanding that the musicians often do not get to see the film, as it's playing behind them while recording, and they rarely get to watch with the composer as he's playing back a take.Jeff -- who thinks the musicians knew "Jaws," "Schindler's List," "Lord of the Rings," "Gone With the Wind" and "The Empire Strikes Back" were going to be extra special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Jeff -- who thinks the musicians knew "Jaws," "Schindler's List," "Lord of the Rings," "Gone With the Wind" and "The Empire Strikes Back" were going to be extra special.The list could go on... but I gotta throw in Raiders. I have always pictured this scenario, some LSO musicians chatting before the Raiders sessions begin discussing what Williams has come up with now... Star Wars, Superman, Empire... he has to be tapped out, right? Then they start to rehearse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Jeff -- who thinks the musicians knew "Jaws," "Schindler's List," "Lord of the Rings," "Gone With the Wind" and "The Empire Strikes Back" were going to be extra special.well you know what they say, 4 out of 5 dentists.Joe, who finds LOTR's music anything but special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nja 0 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 I have always pictured this scenario, some LSO musicians chatting before the Raiders sessions begin discussing what Williams has come up with now... Star Wars, Superman, Empire... he has to be tapped out, right? Then they start to rehearse! With all the amazing stuff Williams has done, it would have to be incredible to record any new score he had written. Especially realizing that it?s not outside the realm of possibility that the music you?re playing could become known as the greatest film score of all time.Hearing the first few orchestral notes in the inital run-through, witnessing with your own ears the birth of a new JW theme and the unveiling of music history. nja- currently experiencing goosebumps at the thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 The musicions actually had to drink coffee through their instruments as they performed the LOTR scores. Even this continual dosage of caffeine was barely enough to keep them awake.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 It would be my dream to play on film score recordings. I don't think I'll ever be proficient enough to pursue that (I play horn), but I agree that it'd be one heck of an experience.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nja 0 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 The musicions actually had to drink coffee through their instruments as they performed the LOTR scores. Even this continual dosage of caffeine was barely enough to keep them awake.Ray Barnsbury Drinking coffee through a trumpet- sounds messy. Nothing compared to the flute section though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Here's what was played and on what dates:March 5, 1977:Chasm CrossfireThe Death StarBen Kenobi's DeathMain TitleThe HologramMarch 8, 1977:Shootout in the Cell BayPrincess Leia's ThemeImperial Attack (Part 1)The Tractor BeamBinary Sunset (alternate) (unused)March 9, 1977:Learn About the Force (part 2)Burning HomesteadWookie PrisonerLearn About the Force (part 1)March 10, 1977:Cantina BandCantina Band #2March 11, 1977:X-Wings Draw FireLandspeeder SearchTales of a Jedi Knight (part 2) (unusedTIE Fighter AttackThe Trash CompactorTales of a Jedi Knight (part 2)The StormtroopersDianogaTales of a Jedi Knight (part 1)The Moisture Farm (part 2)March 12, 1977:The Throne RoomEnd TitleDune Sea of TatooineDetention Block AmbushLaunch form the Fourth MoonImperial Attack (part 2)Destruction of AlderaanThe Millennium FalconMarch 15, 1977:Use the ForceMos Eisley SpaceportJawa SandcrawlerThe Moisture Farm (part 1)Binary Sunset (revised)March 16, 1977:Imperial Cruiser PursuitAttack of the Sand PeopleEnd Title (crossover)Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Jake Lloyd's birthday is March 5.Every legend has an end, I guess.Geeeh! What a terrible omen. Sheeesh! Well at least the legend of the original films is still intact. Of couse Lucas is still trying to F$%^ that up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 A pity they did not record recording dates on the SE's for ROTJ and TESB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 A pity they did not record recording dates on the SE's for ROTJ and TESB.The Empire LP listed the recording dates but not for individual cues.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Hmmmmmm sometime next year JW will record SW music for the last time? OR ...... will it be the last time? Sequel Trilogy still looms on the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Rogue leader, I think you forgot about re-recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Rogue leader, I think you forgot about re-recordings. I doubt that is going to happen. I dont even think JW would see much sense in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 March 5, 1977: Ben Kenobi's Death this alone were like nothing ever heard on film, I wonder if the musicians got excited by it.I've heard it hundreds of time and I still get excited by it. Great piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 I know many classical musicians and also students of conservatories thought the Star Wars score was utterly garbage. Probably they were taught to look down upon it. They always did their best to make me feel ashamed of the fact that I even dared to pronounce the name 'John Williams'.Not sure how the LSO reacted at the time.---------------Alex cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Not sure how the LSO reacted at the time."Hooray! It's pay day!"Neil Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Jake Lloyd's birthday is March 5.Every legend has an end, I guess.Geeeh! What a terrible omen. No, his parents just planned it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Jake Lloyd's birthday is March 5.Every legend has an end, I guess.Geeeh! What a terrible omen. No, his parents just planned it like that.Hmmmmmm procreation to meet a date. Thats an interesting idea. Like those wackos who get it on in the spring in hopes they will have a "New Years Baby". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 "Hooray! It's pay day!" Probably more, why can't we have James Horner, his music we can play in our sleep. At least they probably thought that in 1999.I know many classical musicians and also students of conservatories thought the Star Wars score was utterly garbage. Probably they were taught to look down upon it. They always did their best to make me feel ashamed of the fact that I even dared to pronounce the name 'John Williams'. .Yeah well to them it's just commercialism and hacking..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stempel 136 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Tomorrow. 40 Years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,301 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I would be surprised if John wasn't tapped on the shoulder and made aware of this fact if there's a TLJ recording session in the next few days. He would absolutely make reference to such a thing with the orchestra. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I miss Trumpeteer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Donald Trumpeteer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 He played the Trump Theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 7 hours ago, Stempel said: 40 Years! Abbey Road Studios, of course! Johnny, you did it! If only I could have been there with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Johnny, you did it! You crazy sonofabitch, you did it! Actually, Rose, it was Denham Studios, in Buckinghamshire, which was affiliated to Abbey Road. ROTJ was the first SW score recorded at AR. I'm listening to CHASM CROSSFIRE, as I type this. I'd really forgotten how damn good this score is! No wonder it stamped all over the charts, and the Oscars, in 1977/78 (even if it did beat his other - better - score...) All 'n' all, its a superlative achievement, which fully deserves the accolade "greatest score ever written". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,903 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 3/7/2004 at 1:29 AM, Rogue_Leader said: Hmmmmmm sometime next year JW will record SW music for the last time? OR ...... will it be the last time? Sequel Trilogy still looms on the horizon. Wow, 13 years ago this guy predicted the sequel trilogy going on now. Does anyone know who he is so I can get some stock picks and lotto numbers from him? Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Apparently, he also owns a copy of Gray's Sports Almanac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 The fact that more Star Wars movies would someday be made is the safest bet you could ever make in Hollywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Not really. After Revenge of the Sith came out, I was certain no more live action films would be made. "There is no Episode VII." - George Lucas, 2005 Unfortunately, he sold his soul to the devil. No one could have predicted he would have just suddenly sold Lucasfilm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 But Disney redeemed Star Wars after the disaster of the Prequels! Made it fun again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I'm sorry you think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Rey is such a dream! A child of the Force! Don't you love her too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Not a huge fan of Janeway, always too busy with her hair. The best captains were bald! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Or had weaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Weaves? Kirk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Well, my history started on November 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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