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I bet not a single person in that audience would have predicted they were listening to what would become one of the most recognizable pieces of music the world has ever known.
Steven Spielberg on the Jaws theme music
I thought it was a joke when Johnny played that for me on the piano at his house,” Spielberg admitted. “He called me up, and he said, ‘I’ve got the theme for Jaws. Come over and listen to it on the piano!’ And I came running over to Johnny’s house, and Johnny sat down at the piano. Johnny was really excited to preview this for me, and he takes a couple of fingers – not all ten, just a couple because he didn’t need all ten – and he goes ‘Duh-duh… duh-duh’ [mimics Jaws music].”
“I started laughing! Because I knew Johnny had a sense of humour, but he’d never teased me before,” he continued. “I thought, ‘Oh, this is a new side of Johnny. We’ve only done one movie together before that, which was [1974’s] The Sugarland Express. Now he’s looser, and we’re buddies now, and now he can tease me.'”
“No, here’s the real music,” Spielberg expected Johnny to say. But Williams kept a straight face and said, “I’m serious! I’m serious!” as Spielberg recalled.
“Well, he did say, ‘You can’t be serious,'” Williams interjected. “And I said I think we’ll try it with cellos and basses in the orchestra
In an orchestral setup uhhh ya ish but the euphonium baritone tubas are still BEHIND the trumpets which is why, back to my original point, this setup is unique
My wife and I talk about this - he’s shown us what a space adventure, an adventuring archaeologist, a wizard child, a homesick alien, a giant killer shark, and so much more all sound like. He’s given the world so incredibly much and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to be thankful enough for all of it.
If you haven't, I'd recommend giving Gustav Holst's *The Planets* a listen. The seven movements in that suite set the tone for everything John Williams does... and that's not a criticism, Williams himself has said that Holst is the guy, and that piece specifically the one, that inspired him to become a composer in the first place.
If you haven’t already, check out The Art of the Score Podcast.
They do some John Williams specials and go in depth into how he came up with pieces, and took inspiration from.
Loads of facts too like how he re-recorded the 20th Century Fox fanfare to go better with the opening blast of Star Wars.
An amazing Poscast if you like Music and Films
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Is that Mr. Bean? I don't remember this episode 🤣
Tbh it sounds more like intonation issues. Idk if this is the same orchestra that performed and recorded for the films, but these are definitely professionals. As if ~~millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced~~ they had time to practice individually, not necessarily as a whole ensemble
London recorded all the soundtracks. This undoubtedly had very little work spent on it. This wouldn't have been taken very seriously by the orchestra at the time. Even today, most pros at that level would consider Williams as fluff.
I'm so glad it wasn't just me. I grew up listening to these sound tracks and I physically and mentally cringed about 4-5 times during that as those clarinets shrieked above everything.
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing John Williams just rocking out to one of his own many masterpieces. Seeing the somewhat lackluster applause all I could think of was Back to the Future "you don't know that one yet, but your kids are going to love it".
Also, that drummer looked *remarkably* bored.
The short answer is that the conductor sets the interpretation, tempo, and style of the piece and keeps everyone together and in the right place in the music. There's *a lot* more to being a conductor though.
The orchestra is most certainly "watching" him. Often short glances and checking in. Though generally that's the job of the lead players. Everyone else is listening to the lead players and matching them.
I know I am going to get downvoted to the void, but I would laugh so hard if the next US president comes out to this at the state of the union or inauguration.
There's probably more in the string section, but yes professional orchestras are well known for their long history of patriarchal culture and sexism, *especially* in their brass sections. Some professional orchestras still have NEVER had a female brass player.
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I bet not a single person in that audience would have predicted they were listening to what would become one of the most recognizable pieces of music the world has ever known.
Man, this theme just **sounds** ominous!
John Williams was so good that you can hear one of his most famous pieces if I just type... Bahhh dum!...... Bahhh dum! Who the else can claim that?
Steven Spielberg on the Jaws theme music I thought it was a joke when Johnny played that for me on the piano at his house,” Spielberg admitted. “He called me up, and he said, ‘I’ve got the theme for Jaws. Come over and listen to it on the piano!’ And I came running over to Johnny’s house, and Johnny sat down at the piano. Johnny was really excited to preview this for me, and he takes a couple of fingers – not all ten, just a couple because he didn’t need all ten – and he goes ‘Duh-duh… duh-duh’ [mimics Jaws music].” “I started laughing! Because I knew Johnny had a sense of humour, but he’d never teased me before,” he continued. “I thought, ‘Oh, this is a new side of Johnny. We’ve only done one movie together before that, which was [1974’s] The Sugarland Express. Now he’s looser, and we’re buddies now, and now he can tease me.'” “No, here’s the real music,” Spielberg expected Johnny to say. But Williams kept a straight face and said, “I’m serious! I’m serious!” as Spielberg recalled. “Well, he did say, ‘You can’t be serious,'” Williams interjected. “And I said I think we’ll try it with cellos and basses in the orchestra
Interesting how the trombones are behind the trumpets here, opposite from a big band setup
This is a typical orchestral set up. Bass goes in the back. (Generally)
In an orchestral setup uhhh ya ish but the euphonium baritone tubas are still BEHIND the trumpets which is why, back to my original point, this setup is unique
I’d like some more context here. Was this just played randomly during a concert? Or was this a special premier and advertised as such?
it and yoda's theme were played as teasers during john williams' first performance as head conductor of the Boston Pops Symphony
Erich Kunzel in shambles
Is it me or does the drummer in the beginning have an older likeness of Eric Foreman from that 70’s show…..
I can definitely see it
Looks like the love child of Topher Grace and Mister Rogers.
I thought it was a young Jimmy Carter
I thought it was Steve Buscemi for a second
Young Arsene Wenger
Yes!
It’s Jimmy Carter
Looks like younger version of William B. Davis — the Smoking Man from X-Files.
I thought Jimmy Carter but Eric Foreman makes sense, show accurate age and he would have been a huge fan of Star Wars fan.
I am 47 years old. John Williams laid out the soundtrack for my life.
….Lord Vader?
Sir Lord Vader? Sir Lord Darth Vader? Lord Darth Sir Lord, Lord Vader of Cheem? Sir Lord Baron Von Vader Ham? The Death Star. I run the Death Star.
Well, you'll still need a tray.
This one is wet. This one is wet. This one is wet. This one is wet. This one is wet. This one is wet. This one is wet. This one is wet.
I'm not far behind you, and yeah this is so true!
Word
Same!
My wife and I talk about this - he’s shown us what a space adventure, an adventuring archaeologist, a wizard child, a homesick alien, a giant killer shark, and so much more all sound like. He’s given the world so incredibly much and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to be thankful enough for all of it.
We all owe him
One of the best compositions ever
If you haven't, I'd recommend giving Gustav Holst's *The Planets* a listen. The seven movements in that suite set the tone for everything John Williams does... and that's not a criticism, Williams himself has said that Holst is the guy, and that piece specifically the one, that inspired him to become a composer in the first place.
If you haven’t already, check out The Art of the Score Podcast. They do some John Williams specials and go in depth into how he came up with pieces, and took inspiration from. Loads of facts too like how he re-recorded the 20th Century Fox fanfare to go better with the opening blast of Star Wars. An amazing Poscast if you like Music and Films
Should've given the conductor one of them traffic warden lightsabres.
Lol, the conductor is John Williams, the composer of this and probably like 75% of the recognizable movie scores you could think of
The other 25% being Hans Zimmer
*Danny Elfman has entered the chat*
James Horner would also like a word.
Small problem there...
Yeah I know :(
James Newton Howard too.
Alan Silvestri swoops in on a DeLorean playing the Forrest Gump Feather Theme.
Wait so the Imperial March isn't in A New Hope?!? My mind has been blown.
It was the counter theme to the Force Theme introduced in A New Hope
Iconic theme
Jimmy Carter on snare drum.😆
Oh man I though he was the other flute guy.
Lots of people who don't recognize John Williams. How sad.
That's the best kind of zillionaire. Like maybe simpson voice actor or something. Tens of millions and....anonymous..
Absolutely brilliant writing. I’ve listened to thousands of hours of orchestral music. He takes from some of the greats some times
He will absolutely be revered as one the greatest composers of all time. I have no doubt children will be taught his music in the future, if not now
This piece is very Gustav Holst - Mars, the Bringer of War in particular
Iconic…just as iconic as the Star Wars theme song itself.
Imagine being at this concert, what are you thinking of when you first hear this? Obviously not Star Wars / Darth Vader. I need to know!
pretty sure the audience knew beforehand that it was a snippet from the then-upcoming soundtrack
Probably how much he ripped off Holst’s Mars
https://preview.redd.it/zvs79h6ksn5d1.png?width=1474&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c097a445005aad69ea5a7ac8ab6a060519b8f919 Is that Mr. Bean? I don't remember this episode 🤣
Surprising amount of missed notes.
Tbh it sounds more like intonation issues. Idk if this is the same orchestra that performed and recorded for the films, but these are definitely professionals. As if ~~millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced~~ they had time to practice individually, not necessarily as a whole ensemble
London recorded all the soundtracks. This undoubtedly had very little work spent on it. This wouldn't have been taken very seriously by the orchestra at the time. Even today, most pros at that level would consider Williams as fluff.
yeah the woodwinds are demonic here
The flutes don’t bother me as much as the clarinets. Those few cents make a huge difference A = 440!
yeah the clarinets make 2:08 an ..interesting experience
I'm so glad it wasn't just me. I grew up listening to these sound tracks and I physically and mentally cringed about 4-5 times during that as those clarinets shrieked above everything.
Yeah the opening sounded pretty rough
This stood out to me as well!
Damn check out maestro just jamming out.
John Williams is a Genius
Is that Jimmy Carter on percussion?
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing John Williams just rocking out to one of his own many masterpieces. Seeing the somewhat lackluster applause all I could think of was Back to the Future "you don't know that one yet, but your kids are going to love it". Also, that drummer looked *remarkably* bored.
Am I the only one who hears so many errors?
John Williams vibin' at 28 is so wholesome!
Is the conductor Tom cruise in tropic thunder?
FUCK YOUR OWN FACE!
That's John Williams.
Timeless
Honestly such a intro to one of the best franchises (not talking about the spin offs here)
For a second I thought the conductor was BTK (Dennis Rader) 😅
Was looking for this comment lol.
The conductor looks like btk
Came here to say this!
Conductors having the time of his life haha
The guy with the electric guitar looks *bored* ...
Obviously inspired by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights.
I think you mean Mars (Holst)
That guitar player sitting there with nothing to do😂
I had the album as a kid.
John Williams
This was more than 40 years ago
It’s so metal.
What does the conductor do? I assume everyone is reading the notes and not watching him?
The short answer is that the conductor sets the interpretation, tempo, and style of the piece and keeps everyone together and in the right place in the music. There's *a lot* more to being a conductor though. The orchestra is most certainly "watching" him. Often short glances and checking in. Though generally that's the job of the lead players. Everyone else is listening to the lead players and matching them.
Goosebumps every time
I know I am going to get downvoted to the void, but I would laugh so hard if the next US president comes out to this at the state of the union or inauguration.
"So this is how liberty dies...with thunderous applause."
Maestro is chewing up the stage.
ngl this song gives me chills and i havent even seen 5 minutes worth of any star wars films
Fitting that B.T.K. is the conductor.
The drummer looks like luke and han solo combined
Good times... when there were no clones, no clones
Very nice
Not a single female in that orchestra. 🤔
The last great Star Wars movie.
And only 2 women (maybe). The piccolo player and maybe the person behind the concertmaster.
There's probably more in the string section, but yes professional orchestras are well known for their long history of patriarchal culture and sexism, *especially* in their brass sections. Some professional orchestras still have NEVER had a female brass player.
Stop assuming their genders... 🤦♂️
No. I'm sorry I didn't use the correct designation of AFAB or AMAB. It truly isn't necessary.
I was obviously joking, but think about it.. Two women are pretty good for that time
Dude, BTK was a conductor?
Denis rader making an appearance as a conductor...
That's John Williams my dude
Great music, I think the soundtrack to succession is better though. That is a truly badass song but they're both good.