ThisIsDerbyshire reports that John Tams, composer of the songs for the stage version of War Horse, was recently approached by Steven Spielberg and John Williams to include one of his songs in Spielberg’s film adaptation. “It’s very rare that a show moves from…
Month: May 2011
‘War Horse’ Score: “A Lot of Brass, but Gentle”
In an exclusive interview for Sousa Central blog, Tuba player Jim Self (who was the “voice of the mothership” in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and has worked in many other Williams scores) commented regarding the Maestro’s latest score: “For John Williams…
Soprano Renee Fleming Contributes to ‘Tintin’ Recording Sessions
According to an article from Sonic Scoop Magazine, American soprano Renee Fleming was recorded singing with a 69-piece orchestra at the Manhattan Center Studios in NYC for Spielberg’s Tintin, while the director and John Williams attended the special session from LA. The…
“Lapti Nek”: The Star Wars Disco Hit That Never Was
Rock magazine Crawdaddy! looks back at John Williams’ “Lapti Nek”, “a vanished musical gem from everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away…
‘Lincoln’ Starts Filming this Fall / Partial Cast Announced
Steven Spielberg has selected Virginia to film a biography of Abraham Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis, elated state and local officials announced Wednesday. – Full article from The Associated Press Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Tim Blake Nelson, James Spader and many…
Star Wars Saga Blu-ray Box Set to Include Williams interview
The Star Wars Complete Saga box set, to be released on Blu-ray this September, will feature a John Williams interview as part of one of the documentaries included on disc 9. Here’s the official description: A Conversation with the Masters:…