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

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  • @SheetMusicBoss
    @SheetMusicBoss 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2530

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

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

    • @ChuckNoland-p2c
      @ChuckNoland-p2c 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

    • @johnmorris3469
      @johnmorris3469 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agreed! He inspires me now as an adult, also

    • @CarlosVega-wl2pm
      @CarlosVega-wl2pm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here to say something in the same vibe!

    • @andrewweber9930
      @andrewweber9930 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stevemuzak8526
    @stevemuzak8526 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2127

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

    • @Moshington
      @Moshington 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

      Through his music, he is truly immortal.

    • @michaelvasques4695
      @michaelvasques4695 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

      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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      See also: Anthony Hopkins

    • @NRG_Studios
      @NRG_Studios 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

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

    • @Bmoney1337
      @Bmoney1337 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @thereyofwater
    @thereyofwater 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2334

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

    • @serwinzzalot9989
      @serwinzzalot9989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Facts

    • @kthx1138
      @kthx1138 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      He personifies genius.

    • @argishtib
      @argishtib 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @thereyofwater
      @thereyofwater 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @brucekuehn4031
      @brucekuehn4031 10 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!

  • @FredsVoice
    @FredsVoice 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +923

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @diegoalvarez9960
      @diegoalvarez9960 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello there!

    • @andrzejzborowski4920
      @andrzejzborowski4920 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @MusicismoreImportant
      @MusicismoreImportant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@andrzejzborowski4920yes like Gustav Holst and Camille saint saens

    • @Keithustus
      @Keithustus 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      "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.” - Steven Spielberg.

  • @CalvinEastwood
    @CalvinEastwood 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1512

    "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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

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

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ive never heard it

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      ​@@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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      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 10 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.

  • @BenSmith-ss6gg
    @BenSmith-ss6gg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +187

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @samgraef3028
    @samgraef3028 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1153

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +97

      better than the last 2 potuses

    • @hippityhoppityw
      @hippityhoppityw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      @@ir8free literally lol

    • @480brad
      @480brad 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

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

    • @ChronoMune
      @ChronoMune 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @alexfischer7876
      @alexfischer7876 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

  • @AaronFullan
    @AaronFullan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

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

  • @Onironaut
    @Onironaut 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +634

    " 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Onironaut
      @Onironaut 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Xebozone
      @Xebozone 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sir (!) Williams

  • @bartsimpsonsimpson3367
    @bartsimpsonsimpson3367 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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!”

  • @davidhurtado2725
    @davidhurtado2725 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1173

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

      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 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Wish I could meet him

    • @davidhurtado2725
      @davidhurtado2725 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @davidhurtado2725
      @davidhurtado2725 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

  • @Chongchuchu
    @Chongchuchu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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

  • @envrie9423
    @envrie9423 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

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

    • @roadkill_666
      @roadkill_666 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes. Really can't complain when he dies, he's lived a long life. However, I am definitely going to need some time when it happens...

  • @Hamzat22
    @Hamzat22 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +120

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @seansegal5112
    @seansegal5112 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +558

    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 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @seansegal5112
      @seansegal5112 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@Talisman09positivity of classical music

  • @mr.shyryhud1659
    @mr.shyryhud1659 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    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.

    • @roadkill_666
      @roadkill_666 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Right, That made me smile. How awesome is that

  • @brainofthefrain
    @brainofthefrain 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +416

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

    • @sadbravesfan
      @sadbravesfan 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @jimmy22334
      @jimmy22334 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @zacharyjamesdixon
      @zacharyjamesdixon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jacobkoberstein9793
    @jacobkoberstein9793 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

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

  • @Mercury52
    @Mercury52 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +326

    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.

  • @jirskyrjenkins1959
    @jirskyrjenkins1959 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +345

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

    • @JSSTyger
      @JSSTyger 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @peeonthepenski4729
      @peeonthepenski4729 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      in what way

    • @brockolijojo
      @brockolijojo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

    • @Krystal_Kitty7
      @Krystal_Kitty7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I laughed when he said that he is so humble

    • @poxii7369
      @poxii7369 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually I've never seen Jurassic Park

  • @northcoaststudios
    @northcoaststudios 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @oldgreymare3677
      @oldgreymare3677 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @1001Hobbies
      @1001Hobbies 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @henri191
    @henri191 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +483

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Home Alone

    • @sandal_thong
      @sandal_thong 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@sandal_thongExperimental 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Beltzer0072
      @Beltzer0072 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@sandal_thongAs 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.

  • @nikollasantonny9461
    @nikollasantonny9461 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jfk and close encounters of the third kind too

  • @kurtdewittphoto
    @kurtdewittphoto 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +168

    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.

    • @abbey9428
      @abbey9428 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      So true

    • @Luke101
      @Luke101 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @mos3
    @mos3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @alxen9814
    @alxen9814 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +193

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

  • @thiagoteixeira6537
    @thiagoteixeira6537 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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!

  • @sebastianreyes1341
    @sebastianreyes1341 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +179

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      It's in the works

    • @ValdrinEndrit
      @ValdrinEndrit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

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

    • @keyman6689
      @keyman6689 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

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

    • @sadbravesfan
      @sadbravesfan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

    • @ValdrinEndrit
      @ValdrinEndrit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @xbchng
    @xbchng 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    "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.

  • @aocnetwork
    @aocnetwork 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +626

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Fun fact, he retired last year

    • @axeljohansson1046
      @axeljohansson1046 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @mikeewing6413
    @mikeewing6413 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

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

    • @desmondjake2390
      @desmondjake2390 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If your childhood was star wars then you were well into adulthood when harry potter came out

    • @mikeewing6413
      @mikeewing6413 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ the prequel trilogy came out during my childhood… what the fuck you talking about me “having to be an adult”

    • @mikeewing6413
      @mikeewing6413 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@desmondjake2390 the prequels came out starting in 1999, so yes. I can indeed grow up with both at the same time.
      edit to add: YOU DON’T NEED TO SEE THINGS IN THEATER TO GROW UP WITH THEM

  • @hyggeravn6325
    @hyggeravn6325 10 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 10 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.

  • @kinggimped
    @kinggimped 10 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.

  • @trevoReevo
    @trevoReevo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +175

    *No one will ever replace you John*

  • @amsbeats841
    @amsbeats841 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hedwig's theme is just so unbelievably brilliant to me. To this day i have never heard anything that sounds exactly like it, walking that perfect tightrope between dissonance and harmony to create tension and angst but whilst also keeping it light hearted & whinsical enough for children. A true musical genius!

  • @soaringuitarist
    @soaringuitarist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

    • @sh1ggy
      @sh1ggy 10 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.

  • @sallybrown4947
    @sallybrown4947 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @spurgurius
    @spurgurius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +169

    92 years old. Cant believe it.

    • @ejl1000
      @ejl1000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

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

    • @okitasan
      @okitasan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @kikiandluca
      @kikiandluca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is why you fail

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought he was at least around 80 lol

  • @platinumtaterbug
    @platinumtaterbug 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @BrysonWooden
    @BrysonWooden 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

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

  • @TheYeetusLord
    @TheYeetusLord 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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!

  • @LdeV26
    @LdeV26 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

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

  • @anshumananshu667
    @anshumananshu667 10 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.

  • @samuelbarrett1082
    @samuelbarrett1082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    The man who composed the soundtrack of our lives.

  • @Luka2000_
    @Luka2000_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This man made childhoods better because of his music and thats an understatement. John is a modern day maestro

  • @keithgordon3823
    @keithgordon3823 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

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

  • @TheBrownKnight35
    @TheBrownKnight35 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Its insane how good he looks for 92!

  • @alwinjoseph8413
    @alwinjoseph8413 10 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.

  • @leesalazar3914
    @leesalazar3914 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The GOAT is Howard Shore

    • @Keliiyamashita
      @Keliiyamashita 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

    • @adityanarain9428
      @adityanarain9428 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kurtlong07
    @kurtlong07 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    John Williams is in no small part responsible in one way or another for much of the soundtrack to my entire life. From the early years of hearing the Peter Gunn theme or the Pink Panther theme (on both of which he played piano) and the music from Fiddler on the Roof. Then, at age 7, I vividly recall my two older brothers and I sitting down to watch the 3rd season premiere of Lost In Space. We were stunned by what we heard and just looked at each other in amazement. Then "The Cowboys" and its epic overture, But it was in the early summer of 1975 when a friend and I went to see a little movie about a shark when things changed. We saw it three times in one week, and as the credits started to roll after the third viewing, I held back to read. I had to know who was responsible for that menacing music. That's what truly began my love affair with movies. From then on, it was one after the other, Close Encounters, Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones. But it's the score for E.T. that really gets me right in the feels. Just hearing the Flying Theme evokes such a range of emotions in me. It's almost inconceivable that so much incredible music has come from one mind.
    Despite his immense talent, his great success, and all the accolades, he remains a sweet, humble, wonderful human.

  • @SamBryans128
    @SamBryans128 10 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.

  • @WatchParty1
    @WatchParty1 10 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.

  • @dubdub2657
    @dubdub2657 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @BattlestarCanada
    @BattlestarCanada 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @imjackm2174
    @imjackm2174 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @raycostello7419
      @raycostello7419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rots is the best scores movie of all time

  • @cmodomo
    @cmodomo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @Olovlig
    @Olovlig 10 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!

  • @nicolesudjono
    @nicolesudjono 10 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.

  • @bobgenghiskhan2499
    @bobgenghiskhan2499 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

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

  • @GetmeouttahereErik
    @GetmeouttahereErik 10 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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @matthewfishermusic
    @matthewfishermusic 10 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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he fit to play bloomis from halloween lmao

  • @emperorpalps1076
    @emperorpalps1076 10 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.

  • @BG_Wingzz
    @BG_Wingzz 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @baseballchica1346
    @baseballchica1346 10 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.

  • @whippedcreamsprinkles
    @whippedcreamsprinkles 10 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.

  • @KrutikovMusic
    @KrutikovMusic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @MysterySteve
    @MysterySteve 10 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

  • @SoCloseToToast
    @SoCloseToToast 4 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.

  • @dakritic
    @dakritic 10 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.

  • @SmashBrosAssemble
    @SmashBrosAssemble 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is there to say about John Williams at this point? He is the master, he’s composed so many amazing iconic pieces of music.

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @andrewskivington6453
    @andrewskivington6453 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This man is a cinematic legend and icon. The biggest personal sadness is the amount of times he has been nominated for the Oscar vs how many times he took one home. Given they are still bringing so much joy when they are played, and most are instantly recognizable, that is worth more to us as film and music fans than any award. What an amazing legacy and long may he continue!

  • @PhantomifyEponine
    @PhantomifyEponine 10 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.

  • @ThePianoLounge
    @ThePianoLounge 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @julianinaction96
    @julianinaction96 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @jyu1997
    @jyu1997 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    John Williams music is my entire childhood. Thank you John Williams.

  • @thereelsociety6487
    @thereelsociety6487 10 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!

  • @RobertSaxy
    @RobertSaxy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    John you, Copland and Ellington are the three great American composers. Thank you for everything, I will never be able to express how much it’s meant.
    Love,
    This little chubby 41 year old kid from the hood

  • @JianoJoel
    @JianoJoel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @raptorex83
    @raptorex83 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I met him a couple years ago at Tanglewood and he was just as humble, kind, and genuine as he was in this interview. It's great to know that my favorite musician who's music I've adored since childhood is also legitimately a truly good human being.

    • @doutorsavio
      @doutorsavio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, his kindness and his humbleness are reflexes of his divine gift.

  • @wharsmetoothpicson9465
    @wharsmetoothpicson9465 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @riaanshaigh1338
    @riaanshaigh1338 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @darkangel8068
    @darkangel8068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @tylerwill7259
    @tylerwill7259 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad I’m in a world where he’s still living and writing, inspiring composers, directors, and everyone in their day to day. Such a musical genius and great interpreter of the film art.

  • @zaiah9252
    @zaiah9252 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    One of the goats. Glad he's still doing well

  • @alexkrajci
    @alexkrajci 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    John Williams Is My Favorite Film Score Composer Of All Time.

  • @Julia3455-r5l
    @Julia3455-r5l 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    These soundtracks are masterpieces.

  • @davidintel
    @davidintel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's staggering, the amount of memorable scores he consistently gifted us with over the decades.

  • @chromaticbytomfox
    @chromaticbytomfox 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

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

  • @AMagicProduction
    @AMagicProduction 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I could listen to this man talk about cinema and musical scores for hours!
    He’s a national treasure

  • @AdamDallas
    @AdamDallas 10 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!

  • @itsaashish
    @itsaashish 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are so blessed to have heard his music when he’s alive. The greatest cinema composer of all time. Bless him 💚🙏🏻😇😇😇

  • @tjp1451
    @tjp1451 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @Ace-wh7bf
    @Ace-wh7bf 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If I am remembered as a good solid musician...Dude, you are literally the best composer since Beethoven and Mozart

  • @Spo8
    @Spo8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

  • @lisad.2390
    @lisad.2390 10 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.

  • @zackcole96
    @zackcole96 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

    • @DanFlashes99
      @DanFlashes99 10 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 10 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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @jesustovar2549
      @jesustovar2549 10 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 10 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.

  • @saazar-y4r
    @saazar-y4r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He’s a literal genius, absolutely wonderful. Sometimes as a pro violin and trombone player, I wonder, how is he doing that? John williams’ work is like magic