robthehand 3 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Anyone have this? What's it like?- Rob, looking to buy a good JW compilation for a friend for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I don't have it myself, but it looks like as good a JW compilation as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,347 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I believe they are Prague versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Prague version are released by Silva, not Sony Classical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,347 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Or Boston Pops versions, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I have this, I think it's BPO tracks and OST version of scores to which Sony owns the rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I have it, and it's a good listen. It has, as Steef pointed out, concert versions and original soundtrack versions of main themes. Things like "Star Wars" and "Superman" and "The Imperial March" are all recorded by the Boston Pops, but they're still great. Some lesser-known ones are on there as well ("Sugarland Express" and "The Reivers") and it has both Summer Olympics themes composed by Williams.Don't waste any time getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 I'm tempted to get one for myself too to get free postage. :spiny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 It's crap. You're better off without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 It's a fantastic album. All conducted by Williams, which obviously places it above the plethora of Silva releases. It was the first Williams album I bought....the album that started it all! *sigh*Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Don't waste any time getting it.I wouldn't. :spiny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Don't waste any time getting it.I agree, don't waste your time on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 It's a great introduction to the world of JW......and has some great re-recordings on there....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoy 1 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 It's a great introduction to the world of JW......and has some great re-recordings on there.......Agreed, 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Its an excellent album if you don't already own the ost's included, as it features stuff conducted by Williams and performed mostly by the great Boston Pops Orchestra, if not, its the original version. Probably the best album for any newcomer to Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 It is a good album. It was particularly nifty to have back when my Williams collection was just starting up.Also, it has a concert version of "Cadillac of the Skies" from Empire of the Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,264 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Also, it has a concert version of "Cadillac of the Skies" from Empire of the Sun.That was originally rleased on The spielberg Williams Collaboration in 1991. This is a nice introdcution on Williams music, but will only be of any interest if you don't already have the full albuns from were the tracks were taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Don't waste any time getting it.I agree, don't waste your time on this.I certainly wouldn't buy this for myself now, but for the purposes of an introduction to Williams the album is just about perfection.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 It's the best compilation album out there, BUT it has no music from Potter. My only complaint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Well,it was made before Potter existed.It's time for a new Spielberg-Williams Collaboration pt.3 k.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Well,it was made before Potter existed.Monica styled: "I KNOW!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 it certainly is a misleading title, as its not John's greatest hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Apparently someone thought so.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodMusician 56 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 I didn't buy it because I had all the stuff already. If I wanted to make a compilation cd, I'd burn one from all the soundtracks I have... but it's just annoying to me to do that... I personally, choose which cd I listen to depending on my mood. I couldn't stand listening to something with themes and such from tons of his scores because they're all kinda different moods, which I would end up skipping half the tracks.So, that's why I dind't buy it. I didn't feel it was realy worth it.To each his own though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted December 17, 2005 Author Share Posted December 17, 2005 So I guess it's worth it for someone (the person I'm buying for) who is pretty new to JW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Definitely...you never know what it might start!Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted December 17, 2005 Author Share Posted December 17, 2005 Paying $150 for a pressed ToD CD is my guess. 8O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Yes, insanity is a very possible consequence.Ray Barnsbury - who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Well,it was made before Potter existed.It's time for a new Spielberg-Williams Collaboration pt.3 k.m.Especially,if its played by the fabulous Boston orchestra.Oh man the previousalbums sound great(the brass section sounds so rich and smooth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo 0 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Anyone have this? What's it like?- Rob, looking to buy a good JW compilation for a friend for Christmas.I have it. It really good. They all selected concerts versions. Very good quality recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Especially,if its played by the fabulous Boston orchestra.Oh man the previousalbums sound great(the brass section sounds so rich and smooth)I generally dislike BPO brass.They sound rigid and weak compared to the actual film recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,347 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I generally dislike BPO brass.They sound rigid and weak compared to the actual film recordings.Tim Morrison, former principal trumpet player for the Boston Pops Orchestra and personal favorite soloist of John Williams, isn't going like what you just said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Oh I like Tim Morrison's work on, especially on Williams film scores and apollo 13.But please compare the original "Adventures On Earth" from E.T. with the numerous BPO re-recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,347 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Oh I like Tim Morrison's work on, especially on Williams film scores and apollo 13.But please compare the original "Adventures On Earth" from E.T. with the numerous BPO re-recordings.Could it be that the recordings and not the players are to blame? BPO always sounds more reverbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 On practically every BPO recording I have er heard?Please man, I know you don't think much of my intelligence, but try not to insult it.The only BPO tracks I REALLY love is their BOT4OJ suite, they really captured something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,347 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Please man, I know you don't think much of my intelligence, but try not to insult it.You don't need me for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Weak sounding brass can really kill a track.It happens on Call of the Champions ,the c.d. version.The one taped off the Boston Pops TV show is waaaay better.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,211 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Call of the Champions is a horrible recording, the last one before Murphy apparently recovered from whatever had been bothering him for years. Fortunately, the rest of the CD sounds much better thanks to Rhodes.On practically every BPO recording I have er heard?Even Summon the Heroes? Also a Murphy recording, but a great one... the brass sounds wonderful from what I recall.Marian - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I pretty much have to go along with the general consensus on this thread. The CD is a good compilation if you're completely in the dark on Williams' work. If you don't plan on buying the original score albums, or if you feel it's going to take you a long time to build up your collection, then buy this 4 disc set. Once you've obtained the scores for these films, you'll soon realize that this is just a collection of main themes, titles, or credits tracks, and not necessarily a "greatest hits".Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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