Introductory Material
Imagine being so famous for writing film scores that TV shows begin to use you as satire and good play. This is the case for John Williams, arguably one of the most famous composers living today. He was composed over a hundred movies and seems as though he is not stopping. He also has worked in many other outputs such as the Boston Pops Orchestra for some time. John Williams has written the film scores for all of the Star Wars movies, Indiana Jones, Fiddler on the Roof, and many others. His most recent awards are for his stunning composition in The Book Thief.
Historical Background
John Williams was born in New York City on February 8, 1932. His Father was a percussionist for the CBS Radio Orchestra .Music then was not a foreign concept to him growing up. He was around it often, and even began to compose his own pieces …show more content…
For Williams writing and playing for an audience which is attending for entertainment, instead of music, is nothing new. He knows the listener is desperately awaiting an accent to the action being playing at this point in his career, so for Star Wars he provides an emotional and dynamic score that demands a response by the audience. It is deeply moving and plays for the movie well. Star Wars will always be iconic in many ways.
Jaws was released in 1975 and the score accompanying the movie won Williams one of many more academy awards. The haunting notes of the Shark are recognized by people who have not even seen the movie themselves. This is probably one of William’s greatest features as a composer, his most famous works are deeply memorable and recognizable amidst a world of new and innovative styles. Williams always holds true to for providing a soundtrack for a movie that is passionate in its own way and establishing a means of connecting with the
Imagine being so famous for writing film scores that TV shows begin to use you as satire and good play. This is the case for John Williams, arguably one of the most famous composers living today. He was composed over a hundred movies and seems as though he is not stopping. He also has worked in many other outputs such as the Boston Pops Orchestra for some time. John Williams has written the film scores for all of the Star Wars movies, Indiana Jones, Fiddler on the Roof, and many others. His most recent awards are for his stunning composition in The Book Thief.
Historical Background
John Williams was born in New York City on February 8, 1932. His Father was a percussionist for the CBS Radio Orchestra .Music then was not a foreign concept to him growing up. He was around it often, and even began to compose his own pieces …show more content…
For Williams writing and playing for an audience which is attending for entertainment, instead of music, is nothing new. He knows the listener is desperately awaiting an accent to the action being playing at this point in his career, so for Star Wars he provides an emotional and dynamic score that demands a response by the audience. It is deeply moving and plays for the movie well. Star Wars will always be iconic in many ways.
Jaws was released in 1975 and the score accompanying the movie won Williams one of many more academy awards. The haunting notes of the Shark are recognized by people who have not even seen the movie themselves. This is probably one of William’s greatest features as a composer, his most famous works are deeply memorable and recognizable amidst a world of new and innovative styles. Williams always holds true to for providing a soundtrack for a movie that is passionate in its own way and establishing a means of connecting with the