As we reach the middle point of 2021, fans and admirers of John Williams have more than a reason to be happy and cheerful at the moment. A couple new CD releases present two of Maestro Williams’s most unique and varied scores of his extensive filmography: the first official commercial edition of the soundtrack for Robert Altman’s disturbing and fascinating cult classic Images (1972) and a newly expanded edition of the score for Steven Spielberg’s 1989 aviation drama Always. Both titles have been meticulously restored and remastered by soundtrack producer Mike Matessino, who continues to be the ultimate guardian for what he called the “future proofing” of John Williams’ invaluable musical legacy in terms of album releases.