Soundtrack Producer Mike Matessino talks his involvement in the preparation of the live-to-picture concert performance of John Williams’ classic score premiering at the KKL in Lucerne on April 29. Listen to the interview at The Legacy of John Williams UPCOMING…
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Composer and Lyricist Leslie Bricusse Dies
Leslie Bricusse, Oscar- and Grammy-winning songwriter whose songs for Broadway and Hollywood include “What Kind of Fool Am I?” and “Pure Imagination,” died Tuesday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. He was 90. Bricusse wrote the lyrics for James Bond theme songs “Goldfinger”…
‘Superman’ Director Richard Donner Dies
Director-producer Richard Donner, best known for helming the Lethal Weapon film series, The Goonies and the original Superman film, died on Monday. He was 91. Donner’s production company confirmed news of his death to Variety, though the cause was not disclosed. Full obituary…
Now Available: ‘The Special Relationship: John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra’ (Video)
Celebrating the unique musical collaboration between Maestro John Williams and the legendary British orchestra with a distinguished panel of guests talking about their work on historic film scores including the original Star Wars trilogy, Superman and Raiders of the Lost…
‘Super Orchestra: the LSO and the Music of Superman’ – New Article at The Legacy of John Williams
A brief history of the special relationship between John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra, followed by the full list of musicians who performed on the soundtrack of Superman: The Movie, by Maurizio Caschetto Read the article at The Legacy…
New Williams Arrangement of ‘Leaving Home’ from Superman at this Year’s Oscars (VIDEO)
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel performed a new arrangement of ‘Leaving Home’ from Superman: The Movie accompanying this year’s In Memoriam montage at the Academy Awards. The four-minute piece, derived from the cue of the same…
Mike Matessino talks ‘Superman: The Movie’ 3CD Set (Audio Interview) UPDATE: Part Two Now Available
A Conversation with Mike Matessino on Superman 40th Anniversary Soundtrack Part 1 – Mike Matessino talks to The Legacy of John Williams‘s editor Maurizio Caschetto and radio presenter/concert producer Tim Burden about the Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversay Remastered Edition, also…
VIDEO: Mike Matessino Revealing the First Generation Scoring Masters for ‘Superman: The Movie’
March 12, 2018: Neil Bulk recording a bit of the day the 2-inch 24-track first generation scoring masters for Superman: The Movie by John Williams arrived at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Edition is now available from…
New Podcast on La-La Land’s ‘Superman: The Movie’ 3CD Set
CapedWonder.com‘s Jim Bowers and Jay Towers along with JWFan’s Amer Zahid discuss the new Superman: The Movie 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition in the latest Caped Wonder Superman Podcast. Check it out for some unique insight (specifically on the new Fortress of…
SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition 3-CD Set Now Available from La-La Land Records
SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE – 40th ANNIV. LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET) LLLCD 1478 Music Composed and Conducted by John Williams Performed by the LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Limited Edition of 5000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $34.98 Order now at La-La Land Records STARTS…