I don't really see how they can have that distinction and RAIDERS and TEMPLE couldn't. CRUSADE and KINGDOM have more subdued scores, with greater subtlety, but that, in and of itself, doesn't mean they're any more successful as works of classical music. But to be honest, nothing Williams has ever done stands as truly great classical music.Darth Vile said:Outside of Last Crusade, KOTCS (IMHO) is the only other Indiana Jones score that could be regarded, as a piece of classical music in it's own right.
agentsands77 said:I don't really see how they can have that distinction and RAIDERS and TEMPLE couldn't. CRUSADE and KINGDOM have more subdued scores, with greater subtlety, but that, in and of itself, doesn't mean they're any more successful as works of classical music. But to be honest, nothing Williams has ever done stands as truly great classical music.
I think that's a laughable comparison. Williams isn't even close to Mozart.Agent Spalko said:Williams is a contemporary Mozart
The comparison comes out of ignorance.Agent Spalko said:Laugh all you want but he has composed the most memorable operatic film scores. Mozart composed for opera. I think the comparison is justified.
Agent Spalko said:There's no doubt in my mind that a good score can really make or break a film. I'll admit I probably would have liked the film better if it had been supported by a really good thematic score that would have elevated it above Ed Wood material. I listened to Close Encounters today and was reminded of what the once great Johnny Williams was capable of back in the day and it is the synthesis of score and visuals that enhance the full impact of the film and becomes an integral component of its characterizations. This score is about as flat as a two-month old open bottle of soda.
Jenos Idanian said:I agree with you Agent Spalko. But as I've stated on another thread I don't think it's Williams fault. I think he hit it on the head. Bland music for a bland film. He just wasn't inspired by anything he saw.
Jenos Idanian said:I agree with you Agent Spalko. But as I've stated on another thread I don't think it's Williams fault. I think he hit it on the head. Bland music for a bland film. He just wasn't inspired by anything he saw.
Darth Vile said:I?m hoping this will be addressed for the DVD release?
agentsands77 said:I don't really see how they can have that distinction and RAIDERS and TEMPLE couldn't. CRUSADE and KINGDOM have more subdued scores, with greater subtlety, but that, in and of itself, doesn't mean they're any more successful as works of classical music. But to be honest, nothing Williams has ever done stands as truly great classical music.
Hey Darth, I FEAR it will be addressed like on the Original Star Wars Trilogy DVDs... ...just joking...Darth Vile said:I’m hoping this will be addressed for the DVD release…
crowmagnumman said:Ditto. I can forgive him this. Williams is still better than this.