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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTmcmxl2OpQ
hani24
Talking about how great he is Sounds conceded to me I hope I spelled it right
IconicM
Some might say half Spielberg's millions should go to John Williams! (Obscure?)
CyclePathe
How about a spoiler, John!
fnordy
"I don't want to spoil the thing, but...we win it." - B. Newhart
Nivixi
Is a rouch a roach that's just chillin' on a couch?
ShouldersDeepInAHorse
He probably killed all of them so John Williams would have no choice.
JoeBobBriggs
In 200 years John Williams will be regarded as Mozart and Beethoven are today.
n080dy123
Magnificent human being.
FraudulentPepsi
I love John Williams, but I'm not sure if I'd consider a story about how someone is the best person on the planet at something is humble.
RandAIFlagg
John Williams is the man!
SwedishRationalist
*rough
37PiecesOfFlair
*Wruff
SuckMyFace
Bark.
nacham
subtle brag
senseihugo
In the ending, the real alive survivors walk with the actors who portrayed them in the movie.
SandyAnakin
He knows this, and that's why he steals from all of them! To be clear, I love John Williams-- it's just funny how blatant his thievery is
wonkyfinger
Williams doesn't pretend to be an innovator, though, and his unique stylistic blend of jazz/pop/classical language transcends pastiche :)
Mik23
flexxxy
That's a humble story to retell. What a coool guy
BeardedAssassin
Star wars wouldn't be star wars without John.
ishotjfktwice
sevrono
This implies that he is the greatest living composer. I won't argue.
Cela84
#TeamZimmer.
Sleepingpanda1260
His movie masterpieces aside, he wrote the theme for the Olympic games. John Williams is the greatest.
Cela84
Randy Edelman did one of those as well, reused Brisco County. He also did Last of the Mohicans, which was better than most Williams.
ActionArmadillo
Yeah, but isn't Last of the Mohicans a sample of a the Gael?
Cela84
True, but there was more than just the Gael on that sountrack. Also, Williams samples more than Kanye West.
ukalliq
#TeamMorricone
drewdominguez
team zimmer! but LIGETI fool
SammieKatGplus
that IS a good post
Volcanuz
You would think George would be clapping more or more excited, what a right cunt. His music MADE star wars.
TheCaptainPancake
Schindlers List and Scent Of A Woman has made me fall in love with Por Una Cabeza.
User4532
Best version! https://youtu.be/ZbyIUd6tfp0 (crappy video unfortunately)
WillemHellfire
As the son of Argentine immigrants, Por Una Cabeza brings back childhood memories.
genexcore
Scent of a woman never gets the credit it deserves. +1
AlkeneThiol
Pacino finally got his Oscar because of it. I caught it on accident on TV once. Was kinda confused and then amazed.
TheLastCheeto
. Listen to this
LikeTotallyNotTheNSA
"I'm not driving anymore"
TheCaptainPancake
The sequel is great too! https://youtu.be/D6MhvjUy3DQ
Szwejkowski
The title is fucking horrible. I assume the film is less so?
genexcore
The film is sensational.
ErrareHumanumEww
It's an awesome movie..
TravNel
I laughed.
PizzaSlutForever
I snorted
sailaab
BlueEyedBastard
I didn't do much..
tommywiseauisfedupwiththisworld
I pooped.
dietderpsy
WhiteTexan
I cried.
maxalaxa
I had a really really really good time
Jamesbaxster
It moved me, Bob.
TheAvatard
Beat me to it, haha.
Fredfinks
A march master! 1941, imperial, oylmpic fanfare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y">OFgDQIn0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWdOFgDQIn0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGr2M2JGQU
Fredfinks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wvpdBnfiZo
grandfalloon
Holy shit, I've never seen 1941. That looks amazing.
PMMeYourPopplios
I think Williams is a wonderful composer but no marches beats Sousa's
Fredfinks
Of course but really nothing beats the great Philouza! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsTZ0eFJMLY
VoxDawg
John Williams is the greatest composer of the last three generations.
drewdominguez
brush up on some ligeti mien brethren
winifrit
Nope. Try Tavener, Glass, Reich...
drewdominguez
You get me. But Ligeti.
schlabbalappen
No one said it yet so, fuck you lassannn ¿
Twiggeh
I know nothing about this, why should he go get fucked? Fill me in imgur, please!
schlabbalappen
He once was a reposting shithead but now it's just a running joke. Still might be a shithead tho, idk
popopocelot
He's nice now. Haven't you seen the giant imgurian bday, wedding, movie, cakeday, etc countdown calendar? No one means the f.u. Anymore
schlabbalappen
Me neither, thats why its a running joke
Twiggeh
Oh is see. Fuckin Lassannn...
popopocelot
Naw people like him now. He does countdown lists to imgurian bdays, weddings, movies, etc. Anyone who still says f.u. is usually just joking
ReJokeStatistics
There ya go. You are truly one of us now.
mikeatike
Here is your pitchfork and torch.
PMMeYourPopplios
John Williams hates flautists though. Why else would he give us those weird scale things?
thefunnestguyatparties
I like how specific this is, and true. Woodwinds get a workout on some of his stuff
DastardlyBastard
I think he hates violinists too. Have you ever listened to the prologue piece to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"?
PMMeYourPopplios
I've only ever played the concert band piece, I think flutes get the same part
drewdominguez
isnt that howard shore?
TheConformityInCommentorsHereIsAstronomical
Main theme is fire! That violin <3 Itzhak Perlman really makes the song cry.
Slappydupappy
*mimmelmins
CNNBRFIINF
Something about those intervals /tears
Vaanhalen
You can watch little Ben Shapiro play it for Larry King on youtube
ampofficial
And he plays it at the end of all his concerts. Very moving.
srs00
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alsoAzrael
Itzhak Perlman is one of the great geniuses of out time, not even exaggerating.
asm80dfa8sdfj
Why is he out of time?
alsoAzrael
*sigh* that would be *our time... (I didn't even realize what I did till this comment :) )
asm80dfa8sdfj
I thought it meant, like.. the great era of classical musicians was over, and it's as if he was Niccolò Paganini wielding a stratovarius.
alsoAzrael
Tell you what, how about you believe whichever one makes me sound more artistic. Also let me know which one that is while you're at it.
haveyouheardabouttheseinternetmemes
Seeing him conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique was one of the most incredible music moment of my life.
BleachItsWhatsForDinner
I love Imgur for several reasons. Sometimes it's the dark humor, and other times is when people are so damn intelligent that in in awe. +1
Dumbladorable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0oxE2Voq6I for those who wish to listen to the marvel that is the opening theme
SoupytheDolphin
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alsoAzrael
Clicked the link, had to watch an ad for "bad internet" by college humor first. I hate youtube.
Dumbladorable
I'll take "What is Irony?" for 500, Alex
CheeseIsNaturesFudge
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Bonsaipanda
And then there's Luka Sulic's cello version >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L629Yy3VbB8
SoupytheDolphin
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orty
This double bass version is one of my favorites https://youtu.be/DJBhqh9HKzE
CNNBRFIINF
Uuhhhh, this is a California tourism commercial lol. Which I'm fine with being a native Californian :-)
SoupytheDolphin
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orty
Whoops... Apparently YouTube copied the URL for the commercial. Try this https://youtu.be/XWkpC7jmADI
CNNBRFIINF
Love that tone. Thanks for sharing!
bitofanastyshockforhimwhenhefoundout
I have so much love for John Williams.
WubbaLubbaDubbDub
Ever see kings row?
Procasternator
We need to guard him like a black rhino.
Talmorean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax_KcYR3KTI Watch this, you'll love him more.
KeeleonOhms
Its all downhill from here for that kid.
ItaloColombianAdventuresInJapan
fun fact: he composed the music for NBC nightly news (the same one used in 7 news in australia).
MikeAlvelais
I was fortunate enough to have him directly in front of me for his performance at Star Wars Celebration this year (40th Anniversary panel).
iWorkSoICanSleep
Just wanted to let you know i gave you #2000! You're welcome.
WillemHellfire
As do I. The dude is a fucking legend and national treasure.
Ultratoxic
Dude's a fucking living legend.
ShowALK
It's been a lifelong dream to meet him. It'll probably never happen, but it'd be cool.
ken27238
And he's still composing music too!!!!
PacificJesus
The man orchestrated my childhood
thedarksideoftheforce
I don't think I could have put it any better. He's incredible.
EndersGameofThrones
You beat me to this comment. When I need to dig deep to keep from quitting I go straight to his Superman theme. Works everytime.
DoubleCheckingGrammarandSppelling
This is beautiful.
IOPsyGuy
Our. The man orchestrated all of our childhoods.
TheHibiscusIsMeltingAgain
There was never more fun had in hs band than when we played "John Williams Trilogy"
EmpatheticRock
No joke
someonefigureditout
Always
ajpimpsalll
Tried googling. couldn't find anything definite. what is the trilogy?
marioinfinity
https://www.jwpepper.com/John-Williams-Trilogy/2314078.item#/
marioinfinity
That's the link to the sheet music site. Schindler's List, Jurassic Park Theme (brontasoraus scene) and Raiders March. great piece
ajpimpsalll
Thanks!!
wardenwolf
John Williams and Hanz Zimmer: the two greatest composers of our time.
shmekie
all time*?
personsofinterest
among the greatest *film composers, I'd say
wardenwolf
Just remember: many of the Classical composers' work was originally written for operas, plays, and other things now replaced by movies.
C0mtraya
Some love for Jeremy Soul? =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSyBhjoVUak
Doestheusernamereallymatter
Howard shore did a great job in the lotr trilogy
DoctorSvenHoek
id like to throw mark mothersbaugh in there
imadethisaccounttoupvotethings
Rugrats, man!
DoctorSvenHoek
rugrats seared his name into my brain so i see it everywhere when he does other stuff
Fredfinks
Go see a John Williams night by an orchestra. DO THIS
iheartdonut
I did this literally last weekend. Was absolutely astounding.
WookieWookieWookie
I got to do one better. I got to see him conducting it.
Feanor19
Me too, played Star Wars, jaws, Indiana, Jurassic park and a few more themes. It was awesome
thoep
He's coming to Nashville in September and I'll definitely be there.
Schadenfreuda
He's coming to Seattle too. It's got me so excited I can barely wait