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John Williams

For A More Civilized Age

Should We Expect John Williams For Star Wars VII?

by Susana Polo | 11:41 am, May 1st, 2013

Is it possible to look at this picture and not hear the opening chords of the Star Wars theme?

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DO WANT

John Williams Is Ready to Listen If You Want to Call Him Up About the Star Wars Sequels, Disney. Any Time Now.

by Rebecca Pahle | 11:45 am, February 18th, 2013

And Disney/Lucasfilm will ask him to score the upcoming movies, right? I mean. They can’t do new Star Wars movies without John Williams. ‘Twould be blasphemy.

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Things We Saw Today

Things We Saw Today: President Obama Explains Why He Doesn’t Have a Mohawk Like That NASA Guy

by Susana Polo | 5:04 pm, August 13th, 2012

If this isn’t enough of an explanation for you, go here. (The Frisky)

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This is just like magic!

John Williams’ Harry Potter Theme Performed On Glassware

by Jill Pantozzi | 1:16 pm, June 19th, 2012

The music created by composer John Williams for the Harry Potter films are among my all-time favorites. Hedwig’s Theme in particular always gives me happy thoughts. Here we have it played on a series of glasses. I don’t think this constitutes a glass harmonica (correct me if I’m wrong, music lovers) but I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept. Different glasses are filled with varying amounts of water to produce specific notes. I think the effect here is rather spectacular.

(via That’s Nerdalicious)

All this has happened before...

Animated Interview With Bear McCreary Pits Geek Composer Against Geek Composer

by Jill Pantozzi | 1:16 pm, February 22nd, 2012

Gary Levine plays comedian Richard Lewis (I’m not sure why) in this chat with the real Bear McCreary, composer of modern Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead, Human Target and more. Watch as “Lewis” chats with McCreary about geek life and then presents him with various scenarios of who would win in a fight between the likes of John Williams and Hanz Zimmer. I heart this so hard. There’s also an uncensored version on Vimeo. (If the end bit seems weird to you, it’s probably because you haven’t watched BSG.)

Almost Totally Excellent

The Annie Awards Honor Jennifer Yuh Nelson As Best Director, Politely Acknowledges Tintin

by Jamie Frevele | 4:01 pm, February 5th, 2012

The woman who was named Hollywood’s highest grossing female director, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, can add another honor-notch to her belt: She was named Best Director at last week’s Annie Awards, which honors achievements in animated films. Rango won Best Picture, and if you thought that this is where The Adventures of Tintin would catch a break … you were mostly right.

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Just Go With It

The Jurassic Park Theme, Played on the Melodica

by Jamie Frevele | 1:16 pm, February 1st, 2012

The melodica, also known as a “blow organ” and “key flute,” is a harmonica-style instrument that features a tube through which to blow air and a keyboard to create distinct notes. It looks like this. Now, witness a glorious, sometimes aggressive version of the Jurassic Park theme song written by award-winning composer John Williams, played on the melodica. And then try not to laugh.

“They do move in herds …”

(via Best Week Ever)

Clever Girl

The Jurassic Park Theme, Now With Lyrics & Keytar!

by Jill Pantozzi | 5:45 pm, October 10th, 2011

Bravo, Brett Domino, bravo. You’ve taken one of my favorite film scores by John Williams and put some pretty funny words to it. Not only that, you replaced classical instruments with one of the most amazing instruments known to music – the keytar – all while wearing a Jurassic Park t-shirt. Bonus points for the well-placed animation.

(via GeekSugar)

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