JOHN WILLIAMS

What's wrong with "The Hunt"?

Ah, I thought he was referring to something 'musical' about it.

It's brilliant.

But is there music in the hunt sequence at all? I seem to remember it just being very effective use of sound design that gives everything more 'presence'. I could be mistaken, though, it's been a while since I saw it last.

Good point. I really need to see that film again; I haven't seen it as many times as JURASSIC PARK (perhaps only 10 times as opposed to 60 for JP). But it's always a great pleasure and positive surprise every time I do.

Just saw that John Williams won the Grammy for The Force Awakens. He must have a special room in his home to display all these trophies. Or maybe - as humble a man as he is - he puts just the most recent one on display.

Volker

I only ever bought the second part of that collection, digitally. Williams on Williams I believe it's called. I've ordered the complete physical release including the dvd. Sweet !

One cannot give it anything less than 5 stars.

The third disc (the new recording) is only available separately in digital format. It's OK, but I wish the performances were even more radically different than their OST counterparts.

I've obviously had the first two volumes ever since they came out, and the second -- in particular -- I have a very strong relationship to. Picking up the WILLIAMS ON WILLIAMS CD is still one of the soundtrack purchases I remember the most vividly. It was the mid 90s, in a record store sale/cut out bin here in Oslo, and there it was -- for a mere 19 NOK (about $3), an unheard of price at that time. It was also in a period where I was "hooked on HOOK". It still ranks as my best soundtrack purchase of all time, I think. I also found Zimmer's BEYOND RANGOON for a mere $7, which also became my favourite of his. That was a good day.

For someone who has most of the originals, these albums are a suggested playlist to be recreated from the originals. There are a few examples of Williams scores I don't have but I don't subscribe to the notion that this is a must-buy for film music fans.

But it's a good summary of (most of) the film music created within this collaboration.

But these are re-recordings, and spectacular ones at that.

So yeah, definite must-buy.

An album of this quality IS a must buy for film music fans.

-Erik-

The first compilation is fine (and I'm thankful for the rendition of SUGARLAND), but it's the second that's da SHIT, as they say, pr. my previous story!

I don't see myself playing these very much, but I can't fault the passion and quality behind them.

Some (like the HOOK tracks on volume 2 and stuff like "Escapades" and partially WAR HORSE on Vol. 3), but too few, IMO. Especially on the third volume. As I said earlier, I had hoped for MORE radical interpretations and concert suitifications.

Fun fact about the Jaws theme on concerts is that I hear the tuba player practice the solo before the concert starts or at the end of an intermission depending in which half the piece will be played. It is pretty high for a tuba player.

Nothing I haven't heard before, but still nice to hear the man speak.