Star Wars & Harry Potter Composer John Williams Reveals How He Came Up With Cinemas Biggest Scores

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  • @stevemuzak8526
    @stevemuzak8526 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1890

    92 years old and his mind is still sharp! Making music keeps him alive.

    • @Moshington
      @Moshington 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

      Through his music, he is truly immortal.

    • @michaelvasques4695
      @michaelvasques4695 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

      Ik the way I look at him, how unbelievably he is literally in his 90s, and looks like he barely made it to 70. He must be drinking some kind of youth juice.

    • @LAVATORR
      @LAVATORR 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      See also: Anthony Hopkins

    • @NRG_Studios
      @NRG_Studios 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      It's hard to believe he's a decade older than Joe Biden

    • @Bmoney1337
      @Bmoney1337 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@NRG_Studios and trump... trump is only 4 years younger than biden

  • @SheetMusicBoss
    @SheetMusicBoss 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2379

    He was such an inspiration to me as a teenager. Not only a wonderful composer, but clearly a wonderful person too. So much respect.

    • @dankmotionsstudios5161
      @dankmotionsstudios5161 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      You're amazing too, SMB. I've been following you for 7 years 👍👍👍

    • @ChuckNoland-p2c
      @ChuckNoland-p2c 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      He's the greatest and his music is timeless and will live on forever.

    • @johnmorris3469
      @johnmorris3469 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agreed! He inspires me now as an adult, also

    • @CarlosVega-wl2pm
      @CarlosVega-wl2pm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here to say something in the same vibe!

    • @andrewweber9930
      @andrewweber9930 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @CalvinEastwood
    @CalvinEastwood 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1372

    "I came back from dinner and wrote the Hedwig theme" - the most nostalgic piece of music for millions of children and adults for years to come

    • @spicymemes7458
      @spicymemes7458 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

      It's like coming up with Indiana Jones on the toilet. Like he just manifests straight bangers into existence

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ive never heard it

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      ​@@OttophilWell, John's music has touched several generations, if you've never watched Harry Potter you obviously won't recognize it as his other themes, he played a big part on the success of the first 3 movies (3rd movie score is a masterpiece), so I say that's enough reason to watch it, as well as the presence of great british actors like Alan Rickman or Maggie Smith (my Great Uncle is 72 and is getting into it, he loves Star Wars and Jaws btw).
      Btw, nice movie pro-pic.

    • @biligator
      @biligator 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I know it's considered iconic at this point, and I am a huge fan of Williams' work in general. But I remember seeing the first Potter film in the theater and thinking the Hedwig theme sounded like a cartoony American impression of how a magical British world should sound. Like, a creepy music box tune? It just seems a little on-the-nose. (Also, note that he wrote it without reading the books.) Anyway, the tune has grown on me (I'm not a jaded teenager anymore) but it still think it's ham-fisted compared to Williams' other classics. Later directors used the theme more sparingly and went with simpler, less Hollywood-sounding arrangements, which I think helped.

    • @takigan
      @takigan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@spicymemes7458
      "I came back from dinner, took a dump, and while on the toilet Hedwig's Theme came to me"....That may very well have been what actually happened, but John is too much of a gentleman to admit it. Everyone knows our greatest ideas come to us in the shower or on the toilet.

  • @FredsVoice
    @FredsVoice 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +872

    There are no words that can express how truly amazing John Williams is. Every single day I've listened to his music, throughout childhood, through school years into adulthood and now in my 30s. Each track is as magnificent as it was the first day I heard it and was mesmerised as a kid. He creates magic. Thank you John Williams!

    • @SuperPlayingcard
      @SuperPlayingcard 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I feel the exact same way. Probably the most influential artist of my life.

    • @diegoalvarez9960
      @diegoalvarez9960 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello there!

    • @andrzejzborowski4920
      @andrzejzborowski4920 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are you sure it's his music? Because I find many cassical composers' themes

    • @MusicismoreImportant
      @MusicismoreImportant 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@andrzejzborowski4920yes like Gustav Holst and Camille saint saens

  • @thereyofwater
    @thereyofwater 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2251

    Even if it's only 10 minutes, any interview with John Williams is worth watching.

    • @serwinzzalot9989
      @serwinzzalot9989 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Facts

    • @kthx1138
      @kthx1138 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      He personifies genius.

    • @argishtib
      @argishtib 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Why 10 min?! You ask someone like JW to an interview, do it for at least an hour.

    • @thereyofwater
      @thereyofwater 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@argishtib He's old. Disney On Scores was lucky to get 30 minutes with him.

    • @brucekuehn4031
      @brucekuehn4031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Talk to him now! He could easily fill a PBS 2-part doc. Don’t forget his Jazz, his TV work, Olympic themes and his “serious” stand-alone compositions!

  • @BenSmith-ss6gg
    @BenSmith-ss6gg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    As Steven Spielberg said of him: "Without John Williams, bikes don't fly, nor do brooms in Quidditch matches, nor do men in capes. There is no Force. Dinosaurs do not walk the earth. We do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe".
    He is a cinematic phenomenon. When you actually look at the film scores that he's done, not only are they incredible, but every one of his scores either enhanced the film, or dare I say it, makee the film.
    His impact on cinema and audiences is immeasurable. Thank you, John. You made my childhood, and made me fall in love with movies.

    • @anglishbookcraft1516
      @anglishbookcraft1516 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      As much as I love Star Wars 1-6 and how wonderful I think the movies are and the tale they tell, I think without John Williams’ music the saga would not have been able to convey the raw emotions George was egging on.

  • @Onironaut
    @Onironaut 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +600

    " Without John Williams, bikes don’t really fly, nor do brooms in Quidditch matches, nor do men in red capes,there is no Force, dinosaurs do not walk the Earth, we do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe." said Steven Spielberg .
    We were lucky enough to have such beautiful childhood years. What makes them more beautiful is that most of our vivid childhood memories, dreams, silly thoughts about extraordinary things, characters and heroes outside of this world and reality are magically accompanied with the timeless music this great man has composed. A masterfully crafted soundtrack of our childhood that we will pleasantly look back on for years to come.
    Thank you Mr Williams

    • @luketimewalker
      @luketimewalker 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh I love your nickname! And I'm noting this down.

    • @Onironaut
      @Onironaut 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@luketimewalker thank you! 🙏 I love yours too! Have a great day !

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Damn, I hadn't heard that from Spielberg. That's a bomb-ass quote.

  • @AaronFullan
    @AaronFullan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +148

    "I think I'm much too young to think of such things."
    *knowing smile*
    The man is an absolute LEGEND. 🔥

  • @davidhurtado2725
    @davidhurtado2725 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1120

    I met John Williams once in LA at an LA Phil concert when he was walking around at the intermission. He was surrounded by a bunch of musicians from Venezuela that were there to see the concert as it was a collaboration with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra.
    I was dying of panic to come forward to him but this is the guy who wrote the Superman theme. How could I not?
    I realized then that he was with his daughter and I made my way towards them and said: maestro, I don't mean to bother you, but I just need to say that you wrote the soundtrack of my childhood. Every time I hear the Superman theme, I turn 8. I wanna thank you for that.
    He then looked at me and with a kindness I cannot even describe, he held my hand with both his hands and said in a santa like voice while sincerely looking at me in the eyes: oh you're such a kind young man! Thank you for your words!
    His daughter, also super kind, said: would you like me to take a picture of you two?
    You bet I said yes.
    They thanked me again and went about their day.
    It is one of my life's greatest moments and one who taught me, no matter how big, kindness always goes first. ❤

    • @andreaswolffmusic
      @andreaswolffmusic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      Wow, thank you so much for sharing this moment. It really shows what a lovely human being he is - on top of the most amazing film composer of our time. :)

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Epa pana saludos desde Venezuela, que gran oportunidad de conocer a John, ojalá yo pudiera conocerlo algún día por las horas de disfrute que me ha dado, he ido a conciertos de películas donde nunca faltan sus piezas. Lo digo también como fan de Star Wars, Indiana Jones y muchas otras películas.

    • @emperorpalps1076
      @emperorpalps1076 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Wish I could meet him

    • @davidhurtado2725
      @davidhurtado2725 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@jesustovar2549 el señor más querido del mundo. Amable como el que más

    • @davidhurtado2725
      @davidhurtado2725 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@andreaswolffmusic for real. He's literally the mountain top but he treats everyone as an equal with respect and care. I love him.

  • @envrie9423
    @envrie9423 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    Anyone extremely grateful that this humble legend is still with us? I know I am.

  • @samgraef3028
    @samgraef3028 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1102

    I’m shocked at how sharp and eloquent he still is. Would not think of him as being in his early 90’s.

    • @ir8free
      @ir8free 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

      better than the last 2 potuses

    • @hippityhoppityw
      @hippityhoppityw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      @@ir8free literally lol

    • @480brad
      @480brad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

      I’m not a doctor, but it has to be his years and years of music work that keeps him sharp.

    • @ChronoMune
      @ChronoMune 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@480bradcontinuing doing something you’re passionate about in general. Him and dick van dyke

    • @alexfischer7876
      @alexfischer7876 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      By comparison... _James Earl Jones_ is older than John Williams. _By a whole year._

  • @Chongchuchu
    @Chongchuchu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Just realise all those music scores I have been humming all my life whenever I remember those films are created by this wonderful musician.
    He is a true legend!

    • @dlh7989
      @dlh7989 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel like there's definitely a point in everyone's life where you suddenly put together all the scores he did and you immediately go from not really knowing John Williams to being his #1 fan

  • @brainofthefrain
    @brainofthefrain 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +403

    Man, I wish this was an hour long. I'm so glad John Williams is still amongst us and still composing masterpieces.

    • @sadbravesfan
      @sadbravesfan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yeah I bet he talked about each film's score for much longer but this cut he only says one sentence or two. Definitely could've been way longer.

    • @tatianaes3354
      @tatianaes3354 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He needs to go to Joseph Rogan podcast and record a four hour long interview.

    • @jimmy22334
      @jimmy22334 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@tatianaes3354 hell no, Joe Rogan doesn't deserve someone as eloquent and intelligent as John Williams. What a stupid suggestion

    • @zacharyjamesdixon
      @zacharyjamesdixon หลายเดือนก่อน

      You probably know by now but there’s a new full-length John Williams documentary that just dropped on Disney+

  • @nikollasantonny9461
    @nikollasantonny9461 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    This man is so important to me. He is the main reason I like most of the film franchises he's been in. I can’t imagine Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter (and so many more) without him.
    Thanks, John! You deserve all the flowers this world can give. I will be eternally grateful for your existence.

    • @adityanarain9428
      @adityanarain9428 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Don't forget Superman, Hook and Home Alone. And Schindler's list. And so many more.

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Ikr? This man can bring fandoms together, I went to film concerts where they played his themes, amounts of Harry Potter and Star Wars fans (including me), when I watched Harry Potter, I was already into Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E. T., Jurassic Park, etc. John Williams played a big part on it, I wish he still worked in the other movies (it's not like the other composers were bad), but I'm glad they kept the Hedwig's Theme throughout.

    • @funtimes7757
      @funtimes7757 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jfk and close encounters of the third kind too

  • @Mercury52
    @Mercury52 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +316

    The fact that his work has impacted BILLIONS of people, but he remains so humble and down to earth is incredible. What a treasure John is.

  • @jacobkoberstein9793
    @jacobkoberstein9793 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    comes back after dinner and whips up an instant classic for an entire franchaise. Legend. 🔥

  • @seansegal5112
    @seansegal5112 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +549

    I am a composer today because of John. There is no possible hyperbole that can do anything but fall short in expressing his impact to film music and world culture. I hope i'm this coherent at 92 lol. What a life

    • @CivilEngineer-q4h
      @CivilEngineer-q4h 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi! I saw your work on your channel, did you get into USC? I'm applying this year in Dec, that's why I'm curious

    • @Talisman09
      @Talisman09 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I knew he's old but 92 wow. Guy's got some seriously clean genes

    • @seansegal5112
      @seansegal5112 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CivilEngineer-q4h Hey! Yes I was accepted and completed my masters at USC two years ago. From that I got connected with a more established composer and began writing professionally under him

    • @MusicismoreImportant
      @MusicismoreImportant 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@Talisman09positivity of classical music

  • @jirskyrjenkins1959
    @jirskyrjenkins1959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    John Williams and David Attenborough for me are treasures of humanity. Through their work they express of our joy, soul and wonder. I've never met John Williams but he appears such a humble, gentle person. Even my young kids learned Williams' music at such a young age - they know his work as well as any pop star. We are lucky that Mr Williams is still around to add brightness to the world.

  • @nigelsimmons
    @nigelsimmons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +335

    "Boy, that was a pretty good movie, wasn't it?"
    The movie changed my life.

    • @JSSTyger
      @JSSTyger 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The movie that made me think they used real dinosaurs...

    • @peeonthepenski4729
      @peeonthepenski4729 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      in what way

    • @brockolijojo
      @brockolijojo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

    • @Krystal_Kitty7
      @Krystal_Kitty7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I laughed when he said that he is so humble

    • @poxii7369
      @poxii7369 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Actually I've never seen Jurassic Park

  • @Hamzat22
    @Hamzat22 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

    The dude was bron in 1932! He remembers WW2, he was like: radio, tv cool things. And now he can buy a ps5. What a life, what a legend.

    • @jouniahola9924
      @jouniahola9924 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      WW2 to PS2 hahahaha "now I can play it again"

  • @aocnetwork
    @aocnetwork 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +625

    Brilliant mind. Such an inspiration. God bless him for using that God given gift. Notice how he still isn't retired... you don't retire when your work uses your gift.

    • @silasjackson993
      @silasjackson993 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Fun fact, he retired last year

    • @axeljohansson1046
      @axeljohansson1046 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@silasjackson993not quite, if Spielberg is setting off to make yet another proper blockbuster and he asks John for the score, he wouldn’t turn him down.

    • @aamirrazak3467
      @aamirrazak3467 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Agreed he is an iconic composer who has done tremendous work in composing for film and in general. He’s a very gifted composer

    • @3allz
      @3allz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I prefer to give credit to the human rather than some imaginary deity. Incredible hard work, natural talent and a brilliant mind is what he possesses.
      What a legend this guy is, he formed the soundtrack to most of our lives.

    • @RikerLovesWorf
      @RikerLovesWorf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Nothing to do with fake gods, everything to do with passion, hard work, and a heart full of joy.

  • @northcoaststudios
    @northcoaststudios 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    John Williams opened my eyes to classical music with Star Wars in 1977. Then I learned of other movies he had scored previously, and then always watched for him scoring the next movie. He is the Bach, the Beethoven, the Strauss of our time. 300 years from now orchestras will be playing his music. How fortunate we are to be alive while John is here to create these incredible scores. He will forever be part of history. His influence on me not only opened my eyes to classical music but also filmmaking, along with others. I wish I could encounter him one day just to shake his hand and give my profound thanks.

    • @MusicismoreImportant
      @MusicismoreImportant 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Howard shore, Thomas bergerson
      ludwig goransson
      Alexander desplat
      Michael giacchino great too

    • @oldgreymare3677
      @oldgreymare3677 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So beautifully stated! From another vintage 1977 StarWars John Williams fan! ❤

    • @1001Hobbies
      @1001Hobbies 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MusicismoreImportant - Yes, all great composers, but none of them have scored the number of films that John Williams did. He goes back to the mid-1950's and has scored movies since, including even films released in 2023.

    • @1001Hobbies
      @1001Hobbies 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@oldgreymare3677 - Thank you. We ARE the Star Wars generation. It's a shame what it's become.

  • @alxen9814
    @alxen9814 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +192

    Several generations are obliged to this man a lot of their happy memories. Legend.

  • @mikeewing6413
    @mikeewing6413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I will always love John Williams, he “literally” orchestrated my childhood; Star Wars, Jurrasic Park, Harry Potter…

  • @sebastianreyes1341
    @sebastianreyes1341 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +178

    This man deserves a 2 hour documentary, I knew some of his work but I’m amazed to know that he basically wrote the music of the biggest movies in the world

    • @JureJerebic
      @JureJerebic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      It's in the works

    • @ValdrinEndrit
      @ValdrinEndrit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      Steven Spielberg confirmed that a John Williams documentary is in work!

    • @keyman6689
      @keyman6689 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      A 2hr documentary isn't enough. The DVD better have 4 hours of bonus features!

    • @sadbravesfan
      @sadbravesfan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      ​@@ValdrinEndritbut who will do the music for a John Williams documentary 👀 😅

    • @ValdrinEndrit
      @ValdrinEndrit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@sadbravesfanImagine John Williams finally composing his own theme! That would be great :D

  • @ThePianoLounge
    @ThePianoLounge 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a wonderful man. A true inspiration now and forever. Thank you for this interview, John

  • @henri191
    @henri191 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +476

    This man is responsable for some of the greatest theme songs in movie history , since Jurassic Park to Superman , he is a legend and genius

    • @Keliiyamashita
      @Keliiyamashita 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Home Alone

    • @sandal_thong8631
      @sandal_thong8631 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well, he's definitely brilliant, but is he a genius, or is his work derivative of other famous composers and compositions?
      I'd wondered if he'd done a western and found he did _The Cowboys_ and before that _Wagon Train._ However, the former isn't as distinctive as Ennio Morricone's compositions for the Clint Eastwood movies _A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More,_ and _The Good, the Bad and the Ugly._ Instead it seems based on a piece by Aaron Copland. Also, Morricone brings in other sounds from other instruments including electric guitar, while I think Williams sticks to traditional instruments of the orchestra.

    • @adityanarain9428
      @adityanarain9428 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@sandal_thong8631Experimental doesn't equate to genius. Morricone heavily borrowed from other musicians too, like every other composer in history. Moreover Williams has composed many more iconic scores than Morricone. Other than the Dollars Trilogy or Cinema Paradiso, can you name me any other popular soundtracks from him. No offence to Ennio though. Without him we wouldn't have Zimmer.

    • @hugh-jasole
      @hugh-jasole 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also his score for DePalma's "The Fury" is extremely underrated as well

    • @Beltzer0072
      @Beltzer0072 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@sandal_thong8631As George Lucas explained in the 1995 Pre Special Edition of Star Wars, he would actually write to music as a temp track and tell John Williams to write music similar to the grandiose theme he had in mind. And then John would write his own version based on that theme yes but there were many other themes that came on their own way.

  • @mr.shyryhud1659
    @mr.shyryhud1659 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    The idea of John Williams not watching Jurassic Park in 25 years and rewatching it, turning to Steven Spielberg and saying “that’s a pretty good movie!” Is the best thing I’ve ever heard.

  • @hyggeravn6325
    @hyggeravn6325 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    Crazy that John is still alive and has worked as a pianist on "Some like it hot", one of the greatest films of all time, and a Marilyn Monroe movie at that! What a legendary career.

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's also amazing to hear John talking about the Oscars and how Hollywood has changed in the last 60 years or more.

  • @dubdub2657
    @dubdub2657 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Thank you John Williams for injecting wonder, joy, and adventure into lives through your music for decades.

  • @kurtdewittphoto
    @kurtdewittphoto 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +162

    Hook is his most underrated score I think. I've never heard him talk about his work on it. "You are the Pan" is incredible.

    • @abbeyekrut9528
      @abbeyekrut9528 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      So true

    • @Luke101
      @Luke101 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      The theme when he flies out of the treehouse is so uplifting and inspirational. Incredible score

    • @r.c.c.10
      @r.c.c.10 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      In a way, I would consider Star Wars II and III and Harry Potter 3 his most underrated. Everyone knows how great they are but they are really top 10. Star Wars III is, in my opinion his best soundtrack ever.

    • @HontoNeet
      @HontoNeet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@r.c.c.10Name a more sorrowful piece of music than the piece that plays when Vader is being raised up on the operating table and asks Sidious where Padme is. I don't think it's possible

    • @SamDiazProducer
      @SamDiazProducer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Love the Hook score! Definitely in my top 3 from John Williams.

  • @thiagoteixeira6537
    @thiagoteixeira6537 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    His humility astounds me! This is the greatest film composer of all time people, we have to appreciate him while we still have him! I love John Williams so much, long live the king!

  • @keithgordon3823
    @keithgordon3823 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    Mr. Williams wrote the Soundtrack to my youth, and he did an amazing job!

  • @SoCloseToToast
    @SoCloseToToast 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I couldn't help but cry watching this. Such eloquent words and how he described so humbly his accolades. Feel so lucky to have too been alive to appreciate his works of art.

  • @soaringuitarist
    @soaringuitarist 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    It's refreshing to see a man of his age still sharp as a whip, make actual coherent sentences, and a LEGEND, still making music that will outlast us all.

    • @nanashipersonne4151
      @nanashipersonne4151 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      It is maybe, because he makes music. Generally good for the brain.

    • @sh1ggy
      @sh1ggy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This dude isn't only sharp for a man of his age, he is actively better at talking in front of a camera than most people of any age class. It's seriously impressive.

  • @KrutikovMusic
    @KrutikovMusic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    John the Great! I always admire his music and how masterfully he works with it

  • @BrysonWooden
    @BrysonWooden 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    This man is an absolute legend. What an incredible career.

  • @TheYeetusLord
    @TheYeetusLord 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    These 10 mins could’ve gone on for 50 more. Just such a privilege to watch. This man has quite literally made such an impact on generations of people. Thank you infinitely John!

  • @trevoReevo
    @trevoReevo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +174

    *No one will ever replace you John*

  • @kinggimped
    @kinggimped 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    One of the greatest modern composers, an absolute master of movie scoring. What an incredible contribution he's made and continues to make to music and film.

  • @LdeV26
    @LdeV26 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    What a legend, and a genuinely humble guy. I'm so glad he is still with us.

  • @xbchng
    @xbchng 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    "People ask about legacy, I don't think about that very much. I think I'm much too young to think of such things."
    That line with that cheeky smile made me choke up a little bit. 🥺 Never age, Mr Williams.

  • @leesalazar3914
    @leesalazar3914 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    When it comes to composers, he really is the GOAT. What he said prioritizing making a spiritual connection with the listener is exactly what he does. I appreciate this man harnessing his talents! I think I listen to his music almost daily.

    • @robertlukacs4954
      @robertlukacs4954 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The GOAT is Howard Shore

    • @Keliiyamashita
      @Keliiyamashita 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@robertlukacs4954I love Howard for sure… but Williams is the best. I love James Horner as well.

    • @adityanarain9428
      @adityanarain9428 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@robertlukacs4954I'm sorry but Howard's only legendary score is from the LOTR trilogy. He's an immensely talented composer just like Morricone and I actually like his music, but he's definitely not as versatile and consistent as Williams, Horner or Zimmer is (at least till 2008 for Zimmer)

    • @robertlukacs4954
      @robertlukacs4954 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @adityanarain9428 the Lord of the rings score is the greatest of all time.

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@adityanarain9428Zimmer til 2008? Year release of The Dark Knight, you're talking as if Interstellar or Dune scores didn't exist.

  • @JianoJoel
    @JianoJoel หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I became a composer because of him, my childhood was extra special, thank you John 🙏🏼

  • @samuelbarrett1082
    @samuelbarrett1082 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    The man who composed the soundtrack of our lives.

  • @cmodomo
    @cmodomo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a sweet guy. To be that talented and respected and still be a humble and kind person is rare.

  • @SamBryans128
    @SamBryans128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I have had the privilege to see this man conduct live right in front of my eyes. The room was brought to tears because it was a tribute to Carrie Fisher and it was Leia's Theme. This man inspired the direction of my career while I don't work on the music side of things anymore, I don't think my life would've been the same if not for his music. My favorite scores of his are Catch Me If You Can, ET, and Memoirs of a Geisha.

  • @alwinjoseph8413
    @alwinjoseph8413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Such a gift to the world. We are all so lucky to live in his time. His music and legacy is going live on forever. Literally FOREVER.

  • @Olovlig
    @Olovlig 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    He’s a very humble and mature man, gives a very wholesome vibe. It is amazing that he still does creative things in this day and age!

  • @TheBrownKnight35
    @TheBrownKnight35 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    This guy is 90 years old. Listen to how he talks, hes still all there. You know why? The frequencies of the music that he creates. Music has been with him all his life.

  • @AndrewHaber5559
    @AndrewHaber5559 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Its insane how good he looks for 92!

  • @imjackm2174
    @imjackm2174 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    It’s insane how many iconic films this man has scored and continues to score. Absolutely love his work on The Lost World and Revenge of the sith.

    • @nbarbettini
      @nbarbettini 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It really is. Some of the most iconic leitmotifs of all time, that are literally recognizable by billions of people.

    • @raycostello7419
      @raycostello7419 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rots is the best scores movie of all time

  • @bobgenghiskhan2499
    @bobgenghiskhan2499 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    The man is so talented he can write a pivotal theme after dinner. Nothing but respect for him.

  • @thereelsociety6487
    @thereelsociety6487 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nothing but love for this man, a true legend, so many of his pieces give me goosebumps. He implied he actually won’t be retiring after all - we’ll see I guess, but I’d love for him to continue!

  • @matthewfishermusic
    @matthewfishermusic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This man is such a massive inspiration to me as a composer. There is something so magical about the way he composes. Pumped that Steven Spielberg is doing a documentary on his life!

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he fit to play bloomis from halloween lmao

  • @mos3
    @mos3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    the GOAT....the ABSOLUTE GOAT!!! Love his work so much.

  • @BG_Wingzz
    @BG_Wingzz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I love Star Wars so much and have loved it for essentially my whole life. Through time I have realized just how much John’s score actually makes the movies what they are. He’s a legend and the GOAT

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Even before I watched the movies, I already loved John's music from the snipets I heard as a kid.

  • @emperorpalps1076
    @emperorpalps1076 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What always strikes me is how gracious and humble Williams is, his knowledge is also incredible. His legacy and impact will never leave this earth.

  • @whippedcreamsprinkles
    @whippedcreamsprinkles 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    In case he reads this comment: Mr. Williams, you are and will always be my number 1 composer, and there are no other composers, to this day, that could send chills to my core than you do; Your music is the reason why the movie soundtrack has a meaningful and beautiful message when it comes to storytelling, inspire other composers to be better and if I worked on a movie project right now, you would be the first one I would beg to do it- no one else. So thank you, John… for everything.

  • @nicolesudjono
    @nicolesudjono 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Ma man still slaps for 40 years from my dad's generation to mine! True inspiration! Always felt like home when hearing his music.

  • @BattlestarCanada
    @BattlestarCanada 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Mr. Williams, you deserve the world. You made my world better and continue to do so. Thank you.

  • @PhantomifyEponine
    @PhantomifyEponine 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Grew up listening to his music! From Harry Potter to Jurassic Park to Indiana Jones, John Williams has been such a huge part of my childhood - and why I love listening to film scores even now as an adult. Just the moment I hear the first note of Hedwig's Theme, I feel so much nostalgia of my childhood.

  • @dakritic
    @dakritic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Some people grew up on Motown, Classic Rock, whatever…I grew up on John Williams. Thank you sir for sharing your incredible gift with the world.

  • @GetmeouttahereErik
    @GetmeouttahereErik 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    What a wonderful human being. I was lucky enough to see him conduct the Chicago Orchestra back in 2009. Watching him conduct, he moved liked he was painting sound.

    • @EvaMarieJenkins
      @EvaMarieJenkins 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "...he moved like he was painting sound." What a wonderful way to describe the way he conducts!

  • @MysterySteve
    @MysterySteve 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Never thought I'd see something like this. This man all but defined an entire art medium as we know it and we all get to know we were alive at the same time as him

  • @baseballchica1346
    @baseballchica1346 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awww Mr. Williams ❤❤❤❤❤ I adore this gentleman, and his music has been such a staple in my life. I love that he’s still making music. His score for ‘Hook’ will forever make me nostalgic.

  • @spurgurius
    @spurgurius 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    92 years old. Cant believe it.

    • @ejl1000
      @ejl1000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      He looks and sounds incredible for his age too. Hope we enjoy him for a good few more years!

    • @okitasan
      @okitasan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      If someone told me he was 75 I would’ve believed it

    • @kikiandluca
      @kikiandluca 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is why you fail

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought he was at least around 80 lol

  • @bartsimpsonsimpson3367
    @bartsimpsonsimpson3367 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I worked at the commissary at Disney corporate headquarters from 2016-2020. Basically the studio cafeteria. Every Disney employee from CEO Bob Iger to landscaping Mike came in. Countless famous actors, but no one made the entire commissary stop like when John Williams was there. Disney executives who make 6-7 figures in salary would whisper “that’s John Williams over there at the salad bar!”

  • @anshumananshu667
    @anshumananshu667 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's hard to imagine Dinosaur, Superman, Harry Potter, deadly sharks, space wizard and emperor without his contribution. Thank you Mr Williams for all those memories.

  • @talon3684
    @talon3684 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An absolute legend that has given us so many memorable moments over decades in our homes and in theaters. Give this man the love and flowers he is due people, while he is still alive and well.

  • @chromaticbytomfox
    @chromaticbytomfox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Wow, what a legend. John Williams is a constant source of inspo! Thanks for this vid Variety

  • @riaanshaigh1338
    @riaanshaigh1338 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love how much he's added to the movies we watched growing up. Thank you John

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He has so many iconic themes. This guy is a mastermind of scoring!

  • @a_new_life_41
    @a_new_life_41 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a Great! He provided the music to my dreams and adventures as a child and through adulthood. The sense of bold and direct energy that he uniquely bottles and compresses in his scores - no other film composer really comes close to him in that, although I appreciate so many of them. Everyone else seems to have the dark nuances dialed in, but John's music speaks truth to you 'straight to your face'. It seems quintessentially American in that way. Decades later, I'm still delighted by the Superman soundtrack, with Empire Strikes Back a close second.

  • @sallybrown4947
    @sallybrown4947 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    There is no way to believe a man like this even exists! The masterpieces he has written will never be matched.

  • @Sibealove
    @Sibealove 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So much talent, knowledge, wisdom... And he always comes across very humble. I could listen to him talk indefinitely. Just seems like a genuinely wonderful human being.

  • @platinumtaterbug
    @platinumtaterbug 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Can the world come together and all agree how blessed we have been to have had John Williams walk amongst us for 90 years?

  • @WatchParty1
    @WatchParty1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This interview needs to be 10x longer. There are so many questions I have about those films that didn't even come close to being addressed.

  • @darkangel8068
    @darkangel8068 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    John Williams has composed one iconic score after another. An absolute legend

  • @lisad.2390
    @lisad.2390 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Not only is he a master composer and riveting storyteller, this humble and down to earth legend is so genuine and grateful. I could listen to his anecdotes all day. This interview really showcased him as an incredible talent but also a compassionate human.

  • @talondarkfire
    @talondarkfire 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    0:16 "How would I describe a John Williams piece of music?" For me I'd say simply "music as a language." When you listen to a John Williams piece, you can just about hear exactly what is going on within the movie. His music almost describes exactly what's happening on screen, meshing well with the scene without overwhelming it.

  • @marzcovers
    @marzcovers 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    His work is timeless and he's a true master of his craft. So great to hear him speak. What an inspiration!

  • @julianinaction96
    @julianinaction96 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The man is 92‼️‼️‼️ So sharp and simply a wonderful, talented human being💛

  • @AdamDallas
    @AdamDallas 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This man is more youthful than a lot of people in their 60s. An absolute legend of our time. He has absolutely enriched our planet with his input. Thanks for everything Mr. Williams!

  • @lajbeak9142
    @lajbeak9142 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man he seems like such an excellent and thoughtful guy! His work is incredible and I'm very grateful to have been able to hear and appreciate this interview.

  • @Spo8
    @Spo8 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Absolutely wild that this guy can remain humble having written some of the most recognizable pieces of music of all time.

  • @QuincyKane
    @QuincyKane หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an amazing guy to create such impactful music!

  • @tjp1451
    @tjp1451 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just a beautiful, humble man who has given the world so much.

  • @PADsoundtrack
    @PADsoundtrack 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This man will be remembered. Not only as an extraordinary musician, but also as a great man pushing humanity further thx to his scores, words, and behavior.

  • @descuderovalle
    @descuderovalle 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    His Score for “Catch Me If You Can” is a Piece of Art!! Legend!!

  • @filipebranco1543
    @filipebranco1543 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The way this man touched (and brings wonderful memories) to so many different generations with his music!

  • @ryanbailey8133
    @ryanbailey8133 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I'm sorry Maestro, but I have to correct you on one thing! It is not the theme parks that keep films like Jurassic Park in our hearts and minds, its your music! My childhood, like millions of others, was filled with your incredible music underscoring our favorite films. I picked up the violin as a kid because I wanted to be able to play some those incredible pieces that you composed! Today I am a music major, and we performed some music from "Home Alone" last Christmas with our Symphony orchestra! Thank you for getting myself, and countless other young people, interested in music!

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hmm, that part of it... more concern with the story than the music... but good sound music nonetheless

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unless u a musician, people dont watch movie only because of music.

    • @ryanbailey8133
      @ryanbailey8133 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Moodboard39 I think you misunderstand my comment, I am not saying that people watch music for the music, but that it is John Williams's music that makes many of these films memorable and keeps them in our hearts and minds. The plot of Star Wars is a basic hero's journey, (and draws a huge amount of inspiration from Dune) but the score makes it stand out as something unique and memorable. People may watch films for the story, but they remember them because of the music.

  • @connormedberry4901
    @connormedberry4901 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    0:01 Introduction
    0:16 Describe your music
    0:39 Early life and music
    1:38 Early movies
    2:14 Jaws
    3:38 Star Wars
    4:41 Harry Potter
    5:57 Home Alone
    6:36 Jurrasic Park
    7:19 The Oscars
    8:47 Favorite Scores
    9:25 Legacy and conclusion

  • @zackcole96
    @zackcole96 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    One of the greatest, if not the greatest, composers of all time. Thank you, John Williams!

    • @DanFlashes99
      @DanFlashes99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He's great. I love his scores. But come on, he can't compare to the actual great composers like Stravinsky, Mahler, Ravel, Barber, etc. (JW borrows liberally from these composers btw)

    • @michaelhawkins7389
      @michaelhawkins7389 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DanFlashes99 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven are far better.... Composers
      John Williams is one of the best composers of the 21st century . Also Hans Zimmer is great but he uses too same sounding in some of his themes.
      but none of them, even the composer you mention , has nothing on Ludwig Beethoven , who would inspire Mozart. Ludwig Beethoven is considered to be one of the best music composers of all time.

    • @sadbravesfan
      @sadbravesfan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@michaelhawkins7389How many Academy Awards does Mozart and Beethoven have? None. John Williams wins

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@michaelhawkins7389I mean, even Beethoven borrowed from Mozart, as well as Haydn, cause Beethoven studied with Haydn, let's not forget J. S. Bach had a big influence on them all.

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@DanFlashes99He might be the greatest alive and even in american history, I think he's one of the greats already, btw I love the composers you mention, I'm into them because of John Williams, I'll even add Wagner, Richard Strauss and Prokofiev.

  • @AuthorCertifiedGoof
    @AuthorCertifiedGoof 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The stories behind the music!! A treasure trove as valuable as the library of music this brilliant man has given us. The Jurassic Park score and The Superman March will always be among my favorites

  • @wharsmetoothpicson9465
    @wharsmetoothpicson9465 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    John Williams has to go down as one of the greatest composers of all time.

  • @robertdora7026
    @robertdora7026 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    An incredible man, and composer. Every time I see him or hear his music my heart soars!! A superb talent, incredible legacy, and such a genuinely humble person!!

  • @Mauidemigod249
    @Mauidemigod249 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Maestro Is also very humble. Great artist and great human being

  • @hengulbarua5256
    @hengulbarua5256 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    An absolute legend! Thank you for the interview.

  • @eosborne6495
    @eosborne6495 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    “If I could be remembered as someone who did his job well and was a good musician, I would rest very happily.” UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY