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Topic: My JW concert experience!
John F
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Wow, where do I begin?? I just got home from seeing John Williams and the Boston pops... I'll start by saying this is the third JW concert I've been too... and by far the best one! Here was the program:
Centennial Olympic Theme
Fiddler on the Roof
ET Adventures on Earth
Hook
The Reivers(with narration)
The Mission Theme
Schindlers List
Jaws
Imperial March
Across the Stars
Star Wars main theme
Accidental Tourist(encore!!)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Another encore!!!)Now tell me this program doesn't kicks ass!! Sure there were a few others I wish he had done, like Harry Potter or the Call of the Champions, or maybe even Witches of Eastwick, but how can I complain?? The Boston Pops were FLAWLESS in there performances... the best I have ever heard them!! So crisp and full-sounding... And to top it off, it was his 70th birthday celebration to boot, and we all sang to him! Another conductor(Keith Lockhart) walked out with a cake for him, and also brought some other "friends" to sing- and they were Darth Vader, Darth Maul, and about 10 storm troopers...
Wow...
My seats were terrific too- it was third balcony, which I was worried about, but when I was directed to my seat, I was right on top of Williams! I looked down and there was him and the orchestra! It was a great view....
Well, my fav performance would have to be Across the Stars, just because I love the theme so much... but know what the shocker of the performance was?? The Reivers... the Pops handled this suite with such perfection, and breathed new life into the score for me... I love the soundtrack, but it sounds a bit "canned" on the soundtrack because it was recorded so long ago.... but man, did the Pops rerecorded this score WITHOUT narration, what a gem...
Well, I guess I am done for now... I am sure I'll think of more to say and ramble about later... all I have to say is man, what a great show...
John F
posted 05-28-2002 10:14 PM PT (US) Johnnyecks
Oscar® Winner
If anyone is interested in reading my review of this concert, as well as see pics that I took before/during/after it then smack your mouse on:
www.johnnyecks.com/williamsconcert.htmIt was an AWESOME night!
posted 05-30-2002 08:39 PM PT (US) Camillu
Oscar® Winner
Great pics Johhny! Very readable review too. I turn pea-green every time I read this stuff.(it was the 'smacking my mouse' I wasn't sure about...)
posted 05-30-2002 11:20 PM PT (US) Jeron
Oscar® Winner
That's great, Johnny! I'm happy for you... that's such a great thing to have been able to do. Williams' concerts are always a fun, awe-inspiring thing to be present at.
posted 05-31-2002 12:01 AM PT (US) Old Infopop Software by UBB