This is the second in a series of six posts on themes from the Star Wars films. Each post will examine a theme from each of the six films in […]
Celebrating Star Wars Films, Part 2 of 6: Uses of Darth Vader’s Theme Read More
Through the first six films of the Star Wars saga, John Williams’ inimitable scores have generated a large body of musical themes that have played an inextricable part in building
Celebrating Star Wars Themes, Part 1 of 6: Uses of the Force Theme Read More
With all the success John Williams has enjoyed thus far over his extensive career, one might believe there to be a wealth of writings on the composer. The truth, however,
BOOK REVIEW – John Williams’s Film Music, by Emilio Audissino Read More
All five of this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Original Score have something obvious going for them. The score for Gravity is for one of
Oscar Nominees 2014 (Part 6 of 6): Prediction, Best Original Score Read More
With his score for The Book Thief, John Williams earned his 49th Oscar nomination, adding to his impressive achievement as the second most Oscar-nominated individual in history behind only Walt
Oscar Nominees 2014, Best Original Score (Part 1 of 6): John Williams’ The Book Thief Read More
Following on the success of his mid-1970s scores for Jaws and Star Wars, John Williams produced yet another iconic movie theme with Superman in 1978. At the initial recording
John Williams’ Superman Theme (Superman March) Read More
