Category: Williams/Spielberg
‘Tintin’ and ‘War Horse’ Pages at JWFAN
Coinciding with the release of the International and American teaser posters for Steven Spielberg’s Tintin, new sections for the next two John Williams scores can be found at JWFan. The two pages will be updated as new details of the scores and their correspondent soundtrack…
‘War Horse’ to Include Song from Stage Version
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…
‘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…
‘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…
John Williams Scoring Stage Unveiled
LOS ANGELES—Composer John Williams and directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were on hand as the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts unveiled its newly christened John Williams Scoring Stage on Tuesday at the USC campus.- Full article at…
John Williams for Electric Guitar and Orchestra
Composer and conductor Manu Martin sends us links to two videos of his recent live performances of film music. The first video features the PACAP orchestra with electric guitar and drums, in a medley from Alan Silvestri’s Back to The Future and John Williams’ Indiana…
‘War Horse’ and ‘Tintin’ Scores Near Completion
Editor Michael Khan has confirmed in a recent video interview that recording sessions for Steven Spielberg’s War Horse will take place between late March and early April. Williams will return to the scoring stage in July to complete the recording of The Adventures of Tintin:…