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John Towner Williams: Greatest Hits 1969-1999

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Label: Sony Classical
Released: 1999.11.01
Time:
 66:11 / 73:41
Category: Soundtrack
Producer(s): John Towner Williams
Rating:
Media type: CD double
Web address: www.jwfan.com
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Purchase date: 2012
Price in €: 1,00





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Disc 1

[1] Star Wars - Main Title - 5:44
[2] E.T. - Flying Theme - 3:42
[3] Superman - Main Title - 4:25
[4] Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - Parade of the Slave Children - 4:53
[5] Sugarland Express - Theme - 3:35
[6] Jaws - Theme - 2:31
[7] Olympic Fanfare and Theme - 4:28
[8] Return of the Jedi - Luke and Leia - 5:02
[9] The Reivers - Main Title - 5:13
[10] The Empire Strikes Back - The Imperial March - 3:04
[11] Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra - 2:48
[12] Empire of the Sun - Cadillac of the Skies - 4:58
[13] Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Raider's March (End Credits) - 5:11
[14] Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Suite - 9:46


Disc 2

[1] Saving Private Ryan - Hymn to the Fallen - 6:10
[2] Jurassic Park - Theme - 5:29
[3] Schindler's List - Theme - 3:32
[4] Hook - Flight to Neverland - 4:41
[5] Seven Years in Tibet - Seven Years in Tibet - 7:09
[6] JFK - Prologue - 4:00
[7] Stepmom - The Days Between - 6:27
[8] 1941 - March - 4:14
[9] Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - 4:54
[10] Summon the Heroes - 6:14
[11] Rosewood - Look Down, Lord - 4:12
[12] Far and Away - Theme - 5:34
[13] Born on the Fourth of July - Theme - 6:20
[14] Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Duel of the Fates - 4:14

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John Towner Williams - Conductor, Producer

London Symphony Orchestra - Orchestra
Boston Pops Orchestra - Orchestra
Skywalker Symphony Orchestra - Orchestra

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John Williams Greatest Hits 1969-1999 is a compilation of concert suites from various films John Williams has scored between 1969 and 1999. The album contains takes from various orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra and Skywalker Symphony Orchestra.



For better or worse, John Williams has completely reshaped the art of the soundtrack. His scores for Star Wars, E.T., and Jaws are simply unforgettable, and his knack for tugging at our heartstrings is uncanny. John Williams: Greatest Hits 1969-1999 collects 30 years of the composer's best-loved themes into one double-CD package. You'll find all the soundtrack moments you'd expect from Indiana Jones, Close Encounters, and Schindler's List, along with a few surprises (The Reivers Americana-filled main theme and Williams's 1984 Olympic theme, for starters). Most of the earlier works have been digitally rerecorded by Williams, so while you may not get the original recording of these works here, nothing shows its age. And although we really do get only his "greatest hits" (the longest track is the nearly 10-minute-long Close Encounters theme), most of these soundtracks can be purchased in their entirety for the true aficionado. John Williams may be an acquired taste, but this set proves why - year after year - he scores some of the most successful films Hollywood can produce.

Jason Verlinde - Amazon.com



In the second half of the 20th century, no composer has had a more lasting influence on Hollywood than John Williams. This collection of his music includes the famous signature film themes, but goes beyond to feature incidental music and themes for individual characters as well. Williams' potent use of a full orchestra creates themes that propel films. His best-known work is well represented: the themes from Star Wars, Jaws, and Superman are all here. However, lesser-known pieces such as "Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra" from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade are sure to thrill movie and music fans alike. Some of these recordings are from the original films, but far more of them are later recordings. All the sessions were conducted by the composer himself. The Boston Pops, Tanglewood, and Boston, Pittsburgh, London, and even the Skywalker Symphony Orchestras all lent their talents to this album. Such intergalactic talent makes for a thrilling ride through film music history.

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