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Signature. John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) [1] [2] [3] is an American composer and conductor. In a career that has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history.
- John Towner Williams, February 8, 1932 (age 91), New York City, U.S.
- Order of the British Empire
- 1952–present
- 3, including Joseph
- Star Wars (1977) For a film in the ‘space opera’ genre, only a soundtrack of operatic proportions could suffice – and it’s safe to say that John Williams delivered in spades.
- Schindler’s List (1994) It’s hard to imagine a more perfectly poignant score for Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List than the one that John Williams wrote, but even the composer himself had his doubts.
- E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) As the wise director Steven Spielberg once said, “Without John Williams, bikes don’t fly” – and this is precisely the score that proves it.
- Jurassic Park (1993) No one does awe and wonder quite like John Williams – and his main theme for Jurassic Park is no exception. You can’t help but get a sense of the magnificence and sheer scale of these prehistoric creatures from his stately music.
In fact he is the second most nominated celebrity for the Oscars behind animated legend Walt Disney. On this list, all his works will be included from his first score (Daddy-O) to his most recent project. Without further ado, here are John Williams legendary music scores.
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1960s. 1970s. 1980s. 1990s. 2000s. 2010s. 2020s. The Olympics. Williams has composed music for four Olympic Games: "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" – 1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles. Written specifically for the opening ceremonies.
Mar 10, 2024 · John Williams is an Oscar - and Grammy Award –winning composer and conductor known for creating some of the most recognizable movie scores in history, including for Jaws, E.T. the...
31.9K subscribers. John Towner Williams is an American composer and conductor. In a career that has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically...
1. E.T. Flying Sequence. 779 plays. 3:20. 2. Raiders Of The Lost Ark. 628 plays. 2:35. 3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. 571 plays. 5:32. 4. Short Round's Theme: Temple Of Doom. 466 plays....
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