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Topic: A Tribute to John Williams
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Hector J. Guzman

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This is what I read on the "A Capitol´s Fourth" that will be aired in the U.S. on PBS quote: A rousing favorite of Washington residents and national television audiences alike, A Capitol Fourth 2003 will also deliver a special tribute to legendary composer John Williams - who has transformed the landscape of Hollywood films with beloved musical scores for such classics as Star Wars, Jaws, Schindler's List, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and the Indiana Jones series. The winner of multiple Academy awards, Grammy's, Golden Globes and Emmy's, Williams is also widely recognized for his ceremonial music including Liberty Fanfare and Olympic Fanfare.
For complete info click here Erich Kunzel is conducting. NP. Williams Concerto or Cello and Orchestra Yo-Yo Ma, cello Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles John Williams
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posted 06-29-2003 08:40 PM PT (US) ip
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John F

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I once attended a Kunzel concert some years back- what a terrific conducter. Even got to meet him back stage... it was at Carnagie Hall in NYC. Great film music concert... Cincinati Pops put on a terrific performance. It was great to see film music other then Williams-like Broughton and Goldsmith and Elfman- performed live... Good stuff. Should be a great concert on the 4th.... John F
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posted 06-30-2003 03:03 PM PT (US) ip
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Illarramendi

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Kunzel arrangements for Williams scores are often (not always) great.I'm sure it will be a good concert.
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posted 06-30-2003 05:11 PM PT (US) ip
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Bulldog
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I just wish Jerry Goldsmith got this kind of attention; he's at least as deserving--if not [far] more--of it. Plus his music is more representative of Americana than Williams,' whose works tend to be reminiscent of 19th century European styles.[Message edited by Bulldog on 06-30-2003]
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posted 06-30-2003 06:43 PM PT (US) ip
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Hector J. Guzman

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Jerry Goldsmith does deserve more attention than what currently he´s getting, but I disagree on that Williams is less representative of what American music is.
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posted 06-30-2003 10:59 PM PT (US) ip
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Bulldog
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That's not really what I meant. Williams' music is representative of American music given that he is American.But whereas Williams is essentially a composer of the Wagnerian tradition, Goldsmith's music is more Copland-esque; it's more in the American tradition [and, I'd argue (though it's besides the point), it's the best of the American tradition].
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posted 07-01-2003 05:03 AM PT (US) ip
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Hector J. Guzman

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Hmmm.
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posted 07-01-2003 10:02 AM PT (US) ip
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1helluvamusicfan

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Being as I haven't seen Williams too much in my lifetime any and all of his works on TV would be a great watch! I just hope my wife and family leave me alone to watch!!! Wonder what pieces they will be performing.. Superman, The Patriot, 1941, Indiana Jones... the possibilites are endless!!!Thanks, Chris NP - SOTE
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posted 07-02-2003 10:29 AM PT (US) ip
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Hector J. Guzman

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I bet they won't play that much by Williams (of course I hope I'm wrong), just a couple of pieces. I wouldn't be surpirsed if they only play one.NP. American Collection Theme (John Williams; Yo-Yo Ma, cello) [Message edited by Hector J. Guzman on 07-02-2003]
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posted 07-02-2003 01:33 PM PT (US) ip
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Hector J. Guzman

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JWFan reports that Williams himself will take the podium to conduct a piece Click here for full report
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posted 07-04-2003 12:25 PM PT (US) ip
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jonathan_little

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Did anybody else watch this tonight on PBS? John Williams conducted his "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" and was presented with the first of some sort of award (sorry, I forget what it was.) I thought the National Symphony did alright for the length of the program they had to tackle. There were a few problems and especially glaring was an early trumpet during the "Olympic Fanfare" performance, though this could have been the fault of the Army musicians (or whoever it was) who were brought in to supposedly help the orchestra out. The Williams suite, conducted by Kunzel, included music from Jaws, "Raiders March," E.T., and Star Wars. Later tonight on CBS was the Boston Pops Orchestra (plus the Mormon Tabernacle Choir) under the baton of Keith Lockhart. They didn't play any film music, but their performance did sound a bit more robust than the National Symphony's earlier in the evening. The fact that the Boston Pop's program was only about a third as long as the National Symphony's program probably could be attributed to this. Bumpers before commercial breaks contained Williams' "Liberty Fanfare" piped in. After the orchestra's program, there were about 20 minutes of fireworks set to pre-recorded film music. It included stuff from David Arnold's Independence Day, "All that Jazz" from Chicago ( ), "Colonel Bogey March" from The Bridge on the River Kwai, Williams' Midway March, and the most surprising selection of the night, music from Goldsmith's The Edge. There were also two pieces of film music that I didn't recognize. One was a piece that started out with a female vocal and whistle(?) and eventually had an electric guitar with the orchestra. I thought it was a bit Zimmerish for some reason... The other unidentified cue had only what I can describe as the Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz singing something that wasn't in English. I've never quite understood watching fireworks on TV, because I feel they lose about 100% of their impact. Nevertheless, I zoned out in front of the TV and enjoyed listening to the variety of music tonight. [Message edited by jonathan_little on 07-04-2003]
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posted 07-04-2003 08:23 PM PT (US) ip
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Hector J. Guzman

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I was very sure it was Goldsmith the thing after the Midway March, but did not know what it was.The music with the female voice was from Shrek  The Williams tribute in Washington was very exciting for me specially the part where he was presented the recognition, and being asked to conduct his own Olympic Fanfare. Very thrilling. I absolutely loved it. Nevermind the trumpeter(or horn) that skipped a measure, heh heh. NP. Williams Olympic Fanfare and Theme U.S. Army Herald Trumpets National Symphony Orchestra John Williams
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posted 07-04-2003 11:58 PM PT (US) ip
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Camillu

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This is a brilliant John Williams tribute. An A Capella song featuring his main themes, using lines of dialogue Star WarsThe original song: http://www.moosebutter.com/lyrics.php?fromstore=1&song=3 The new YouTube interpretation (which I how I got to know about it): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4 excellent stuff
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posted 11-06-2008 06:48 AM PT (US) ip
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tjguitar

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A random bump, though!
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posted 11-06-2008 06:50 PM PT (US) ip
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Scott

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quote: Originally posted by Bulldog: That's not really what I meant. Williams' music is representative of American music given that he is American.But whereas Williams is essentially a composer of the Wagnerian tradition, Goldsmith's music is more Copland-esque; it's more in the American tradition [and, I'd argue (though it's besides the point), it's the best of the American tradition].
You obviously do not know too much of Williams' other Non-Wagnerian style scores, and you apparently haven't listened to "The Reivers, Cowboys, The River, Rosewood," and the countless others that represent the Copeland style quite magnificently.
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posted 11-08-2008 12:20 PM PT (US) ip
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tjguitar

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Yeah, no kidding, and I never would have associated Goldsmtih with the Copland sound.
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posted 11-08-2008 02:17 PM PT (US) ip
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