I finally finished last week?s IndyCast, just in time for Episode 115. So, ?without further ado??
My review of - IndyCast: John Williams Special #2
**** (out of 5)
With the dearth of Indy news, no imminent announcement of Indy 5 and the IndyCast posting semimonthly, Indy fans looking to get their podcast on can thank their fellow fans for filling in the gaps. We have the pitch perfect radio dramas to look forward to and now comes another magnificent musical memoir of the maestro, John Williams.
Once again, a bang up job by the team of Ron and Laird, who continue to prove they are greater than the sum of their parts. Complementing each other?s knowledge of Indy?s orchestral adventures, they?ve now expanded the tribute to include Williams? other works of note (pun intended) such as Hook, Harry Potter and The Empire Strikes Back, which was indeed shot before E.T. Hey, even the most seasoned Williams fan can get lost in his massive output from the 80?s, right?
At first, I thought these tributes might be just basic reviews of some of the themes and tracks we?ve all been accustomed to. But Ron and Laird (should we just start calling them ?Raird? right now?) take it to the next level by introducing little-known trivia, personal insights from Laird?s history with LucasFilm?and even some rare cuts from gems like the Denver Brass version of the Raiders Theme and a Disney-fied remix of Indy?s assorted adventures.
All in all, much like the IndyCast itself, it?s great fun and a great listen. I can?t wait to hear what they have in store for their next session. If I may make some suggestions, a little trip to the 70?s might be in order. Disasters with The Towering Inferno and Earthquake? Mountain Climbing with Clint Eastwood in The Eiger Sanction? Or how about some SERIOUS 60?s space travel with the Robinson family in Lost In Space?
Regardless of what tunes they spin, I?ll be listening.