Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well i hope this is not more of the same... I mean, you can say a masterpiece, but it doenst have to be one of your favorites scores. This is not meant to be a rated list, and you can put any number of them (saying 'all' is not allowed ) No need to give any reasons, but they are not unwelcomed. Mine are (well, not mine but Williams 8O ) :JawsStar WarsClose Encounters of the 3rd KindSuperman - The MovieThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T. The Extra-TerrestrialReturn of the JediIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeHookThe Phantom MenaceArtificial Intelligence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 JawsStar WarsClose Encounters of the Third KindSuperman: The MovieThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T. The Extra-TerrestrialIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomHookSchindler's ListStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceHarry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneCan you tell I like his work?- Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 JawsStar WarsClose Encounters of the Third KindSuperman the MovieRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomEmpire of the SunHome AloneJurassic ParkThe Lost WorldHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.And many parts of his other scores are masterpieces.parts of:Towering InfernoThe Fury.Jaws 21941ESBROTJSchindler's ListThe Phantom MenaceHPCOSCatch Me If You Can,and many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 JawsStar WarsClose Encounters of the Third KindThe FurySuperman - The MovieRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T. - The Extra-TerrestrialHarry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 Oh my reading your posts i saw i left out ET. Fixxed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Everything he's done!OK, except for Always, Hook and 1941. And anything he wrote pre-Jaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 JawsStar WarsThe FuryThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkEmpire of the SunHookStar Wars: Episode I The Phantom MenaceHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRuleOfThirds 0 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 The Empire Strikes BackSeven Years in Tibet (the score, not as heard in the movie)Close EncountersA.I.SupermanSaving Private RyanCatch Me If You CanThe Reivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 "Adventures on Earth" 8O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Is just a bit to hard to say if they are absolute masterpieces. Time will tell. Personally, I have an hard time making this type of lists, so I'll just bring the two works that, at least for me, are a league of their own:Concerto for Violoncello and OrchestraE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Certainly ET, and I would put the Trumpet Concerto in this category too (though I am biased!).Temple of Doom belongs here too, as does the original Star Wars......Close Encounters also......and may I venture War of the Worlds? I know that's going to be a controversial one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Everything he's done!Doesn't saying that every score Williams has written is a masterpiece somewhat dilute the meaning of the word 'Masterpiece'.Anyhoo... my list.JawsStar WarsClose Encounters of The Third KindSuperman: The MovieThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T. The Extra-TerrestrialIndiana Jones and The Temple of DoomPressumed InnocentHookJurassic ParkSchindler's ListStar Wars: The Phantom MenaceHarry Potter and The Prisoner of AzkabanThe TerminalJustin - Who can leave off Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone if Joe and Neil can leave off Empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMan 0 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi! Some of this will be debatable....best to least best..1. Raiders of the Lost Ark2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind3. The Empire Strikes Back4. Jurassic Park5. E.T.6. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone7. A.I. Artificial Intelligence8. Catch Me if you Can9. Revenge of the Sith10. War of the WorldsAnd also, Id say as classic Masterpieces go that Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List are in there somewhere. Anyone have anything different than whats already been said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Revenge of the Sith is in there for me now(the complete score)K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muehlopwer 0 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Jurassic ParkStar Wars 1-6Harry Potter 1-3A.I. - Artificial IntelligenceE.T. - The Extra-TerrestrialFar And AwayHome Alone 1&2HookIndiana Jones 1-3Jaws 1&2Saving Private RyanSchindler's ListSeven Years In TibetSupermanThe PatriotThe TerminalAngela's AshesSleepersand many many more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,198 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Jane Eyre(possibly) The Cowboys(possibly) ImagesJawsStar WarsClose Encounters of the Third KindThe FuryThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkETReturn of the JediIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeHookJurassic ParkSchindler's ListHarry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanNot sure yet about ROTS or WOTW.Marian - who has a feeling he included a couple of scores that probably shouldn't be on this list out of pure fondness for them.8O Revenge of the Sith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Everything he's done!Doesn't saying that every score Williams has written is a masterpiece somewhat dilute the meaning of the word 'Masterpiece'.Maybe. Maybe.Revenge of the Sith is in there for me now(the complete score) 8O Then "Star Wars," "The Empire Strikes Back," "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of the Clones" should be in your masterpiece list as well.If I have to narrow my list down from "everything" to just a few, I wouldn't hesitate to list:JawsStar WarsThe Empire Strikes BackE.T. The Extra-TerrestrialJeff -- who thinks Williams wouldn't be Williams without these scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdog1 50 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'll stick with the top ten list we did here sometime ago. My top ten of course. But I'm too lazy to find it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo 0 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Star WarsThe Empire Strikes Back Return Of The JediThe Phantom MenaceRevenge of the SithJurassic ParkRaiders Of The Lost ArkThe Last CrusadeHarry Potter & The Prisoner Of AzkabanSaving Private RyanSchindler's ListSeven Years In TibetThe Terminaland more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 THE MASTERPIECESJawsStar WarsClose Encounters Of The Third KindSuperman The MovieThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders Of The Lost ArkE.T. The Extra-TerrestrialBorn On The Fourth Of JulyHookJurassic ParkSchindler's ListOTHER 5 STAR SCORES (but not quite in the same league as the 'masterpieces')Return Of The JediIndiana Jones And The Temple Of DoomEmpire Of The SunIndiana Jones And The Last CrusadeFar And AwaySaving Private RyanA.I. Artificial IntelligenceHarry Potter And The Sorcerer's StoneHarry Potter And The Prisoner Of AzkabanStar Wars Episode III Revenge Of The SithOTHER GREAT, 4 STAR SCORESThe FuryHome AloneJFKSeven Years In TibetAmistadStar Wars Episode I The Phantom MenaceStar Wars Episode II Attack Of The ClonesHarry Potter And The Chamber Of SecretsThe Terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I can't give a list without looking like I'm copying someone elses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 "True Masterpieces":The Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T.,the Extra TerrestrialIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomHookThe Phantom MenaceA.I.Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stoneRevenge of the SithK.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 TPM and ROTS have no bussiness being on your list KM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Yet they are...they are score I want to learn in minute detail,that makes them worthy of my interest.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 In order of my personal favourites:Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneRaiders of the Lost ArkJawsE.T. - The Extra TerrestrialStar WarsThe Empire Strikes BackSchindler's List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Why not post your own list Stefancos? And Revenge Of The Sith is in my opinion one of the very best Williams scores since Schindler's List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 JawsE.T.Star warsThe Empire Strikes BackReturn Of The JediRaidersTemple of DoomThe Last CrusadeThe Lost World (here's were Roald is gonna get back at me)Harry Potter I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 The Lost World; fantastic score!!! I forgot to include that one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 It's Williams best non-thematicly driven score ever (which means it has themes but they are not the focal point of the score, so stop emailing me with corrections!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 1 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I think of Home Alone as being up there in significance with ET, Schindler’s List, Jaws, etc. in terms of carving out a very unique spot in JW’s career. The film came out of nowhere and was very popular with the public, eventually becoming one of the biggest money-makers in film history at that time. The score was a big part of that and one can easily imagine his Christmas music living on in people’s associations with the season. - Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I really disagree with that statement.It's a nice score yes.and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 1 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Well I think most people probably disagree judging by the selections so far. That's why figured I'd single it out for special mention. Comedies typically get overlooked in every category wheter it be acting, direction, etc. and in the case of Home Alone, the film was mostly disliked by critics and probably isn't anybody's favorite here. But if we compensate for that, I think its deserving of a special place in his repetoire and, as I say, a lot of people liked it because it became one of the most popular films at the time without any sort of big opening like films these days. I can't prove it but my feeling is that JW played a much bigger role in that then is generally acknowledged.- Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 JawsStar WarsJaws IIClose EncountersE.T.Empire Of SunJFK----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulky 6 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Jane EyreJawsClose Encounters of the Third KindThe FurySuperman: The MovieThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomJFKSchindler's ListNixonThe Terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2OProof 2 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Jane Eyre JawsStar WarsClose Encounters of the Third Kind Superman - The MovieThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost Ark E.T. The Extra-TerrestrialEmpire of the Sun HookSchindler's List Angela's Ashes A.I. Artificial Intelligence Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesie 1 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Jaws, Star Wars, CEotTK, Hook, Harry Potter 1 and 3, Terminal, Home Alone, E.T., Superman, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjguitar 0 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 JawsStar WarsClose EncountersSupermanThe CowboysEmpire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T.Jurassic Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Well, I guess I'll throw my two cents in, even though I'm, like, post #37.In no particular order...The MasterpiecesThe Empire Strikes BackHookJurassic ParkSchindler's ListSuperman: The MovieJawsRaiders of the Lost ArkA.I.The TerminalClose Encounters of the Third KindE.T.Elegy for Cello and OrchestraConcerto for Bassoon & OrchestraStar WarsTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Jane EyreJawsStar WarsClose Encounters of The Third KindSupermanThe FuryThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of The Lost ArkE.T.Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeHome AloneHookJFKSchindler's ListThe Phantom MenaceA.I.Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's StoneHarry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban And a whole bunch of others are lesser masterpieces, or masterpieces of their genres, or have parts that are masterpieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Jane EyreJawsStar WarsClose Encounters of the Third KindThe Empire Strikes BackRaiders of the Lost ArkE.T. the Extra TerrestrialHome AloneHookFar and AwayHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanRay Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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