JoeinAR 1,949 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 1 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Lots of worthy winners but I'd have to go with Empire Strikes Back. Its an amazingly rich score, IMO. Intimate at times yet also epic in its scale and in its fantasy. His score is often fast paced with action rooted in characters, themes, and unique musical hooks for individual scenes, never to be used again. I like its darker edge with the undercurrent of melancholy. Even the themes for the protagonists like Yoda and Han and Leia are constructed with the sadder arc of the film in mind. Vader's theme is prominent and quintessentially evil in an appropriately militaristic kind of way. Lots of interesting musical ideas, rooted in the movie as always. It was my first JW album and remains my favorite, probably for any decade. Its a showcase for great music but, also, JW's incredible grasp of detail and nuance.On a minor note, I hope there aren't a lot of Always fans trying in vain to vote for their favorite score. ( ; And, technically, Yes Giorgio was scored by someone else, though JW contributed a song.- Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peio 0 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 I know this is a consequence of your other thread, but as i don't want to argue anymore... i will say....of courseEmpire of the Sun. It's simply the most amazing score ever written: energetic, but also subtle when the film needs it. The whole score is subordinated to Jim's emotions.Next would be Last Crusade, 3rd Always and 4th Born on the Fourth of JulyWhere is Always??? Oh, I see Stanley & Iris instead of it.Good poll, btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelzter 0 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 I'd have to say E.T. -- IMO the most beautiful and effective score ever written (tied with Schindler's List)... But regarding this poll alone, Empire and Jedi come in at a close, shared second place, Born on the Fourth of July a distant 3rd, and Last Crusade getting an honorable mention.--Pelzter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peio 0 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Empire (and Jedi) come in at a close, Empire.... Make it more concrete, please. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,352 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 That was more difficult than I thought. Empire of the Sun or E.T.? How do you choose? Heck, Empire of the Sun it will be.Aaah, weren't those 80s good for filmmusic?----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Awalt 0 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 E.T. easily, followed so close by Raiders, Empire, Temple and Jedi for me. Five of the best scores that have ever been married to films. Truly Mr. William's golden days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Awalt 0 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 And yeah, shouldn't Always have been in the poll over Yes, Georgio, Joe? Or do you have a vendetta against Always (ala Hook and A.I.?) You have to admit even if one weren't a fan of Always score, it does have a couple of really great tracks on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 E. T. the Extra Terrestrial. By turns thrilling, frightening, joyous, and heart wrenching, this is the finest score Mr. Williams has crafted. Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molaram 0 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 For me, its definantly TOD in first place. Williams took what he did on Raiders and somehow made it better. Its just too bad we don't have a complete release of this fantastic score available yet. Empire Strikes Back is a verrrrrrrry close second for me with Raiders coming at a not too distant third. Great poll Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted July 21, 2003 Author Share Posted July 21, 2003 I thought I had put Always, if Neil is able I will have him add it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 I don't think there's any competition here. The Empire Strikes Back hands down. Best. Score. Ever.- Marc, who obviously loves TESB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 I voted for E.T. because those last 15 mins bring tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,798 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Can't vote really.It should be Either ROJ or ESB. BUt leaving out ET, or any indy scores? Hard choice it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Yes, this is a very difficult choice. I have always held Raiders of the Lost Ark as my favorite score of all-time, but there are so many other scores that I cherish, dare I say equally, including the two Star Wars scores, E.T., and especially Temple of Doom, which I think is one of the great adventure scores of all-time. In the end, I voted for Raiders, but all of those scores are ever-so close behind it.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris ChrusherComix 46 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 The mid-70's thru the mid-80's produced my favorite works of his. However, that doesn't mean it's the only period of his that I love. I have favorites in every one of his eras, but the 77-83 era (oddly enough, the Original Star Wars Trilogy and everything inbetween) is my personal favorite streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris ChrusherComix 46 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 PS- But Empire Strikes Back is my all-time favorite. Doesn't mean I don't love the rest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 This is easy, TESB. Although, The 3 indy scores are close and ET is great. And of course ROTJ.My favourite era = 80-84. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 This seems kind of like a pointless poll. You don't need to ask people anymore to know which is gonna win. Justin -Who voted for Raiders but knows Empire is close on it's heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Of course it's a pointless poll, it's pointless to say that because we all know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Lots of great and popular scores. ROTJ takes my vote (Dark Side Beckons: wow), but ESB, EOTS, all the Indys and E.T are all among the greatest 50 scores ever written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 ROTJ takes my vote (Dark Side Beckons: wow)yeah it's arguably the best of all SW cues from any movie.ROTJ a lot of "highlight" cues and cool little bits,but also has it's fair share of uninteresting cues compared to some of the other SW scores(A lot of the Jabba's Palace music,and that long Land of the Ewoks suite).K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Yah, but the music in Jabba's palace is so atmospheric. I can really feel I'm there when I listen to the first 6 tracks of the cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 And the action scoring and thematic development are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 The forest battle cues are somewhat disorganised musically,especially the first one.That's fine for the film,but not as great as the ESB action cues for the c.d.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 This is easy, TESB. Although, The 3 indy scores are close and ET is great. And of course ROTJ.My favourite era = 80-84.Mine is 87-93 although I think ESB is best of 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Change ESB to E.T. and you have read my mind, MSM. I can't really say E.T. is better, they are different enough to not compare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 strange,E.T. is certainly in my top 5 Williams scores overall,despite that Im not crazy about The Flying Theme.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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