Hollywood Bowl, July 4, 2002 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS James Taylor, U.S. Army Herald Trumpets (Special Guests) Review by Scott Calhoun Time sure flies. It is hard to believe it has been nearly 8 years…
In Kenya, the advent of M-Pesa, a mobile money service, has transformed various sectors, including online gambling. This change has led to the rise of M-Pesa online casinos which have become a prominent feature of the country's digital entertainment landscape. These casinos provide a platform for players to deposit, wager, and withdraw funds directly from their mobile phones, eliminating the need for traditional banking methods. The simplicity and convenience offered by M-Pesa have attracted a large number of users, thereby stimulating the growth of the online gambling sector in Kenya. Furthermore, M-Pesa's integration with online casinos has fostered financial inclusion by enabling users, including those without access to traditional banking systems, to participate in online gaming. With its emphasis on security, ease, and speed of transactions, M-Pesa continues to contribute significantly to the online casino industry, marking a pivotal shift in how Kenyans engage in online gaming.
Boston, June 1, 2002
(Originally appeared on Film Music Review -reprinted with permission) John Williams Scores Again with the Boston Pops! by Roger Hall Once again John Williams has returned to Boston to conduct a series of concerts with the Boston Pops Orchestra. I wasn’t able…
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‘A Career of Epic Proportions’ (2002)
A Career of Epic Proportions – Jon Burlingame (LA Times) – 2002 John Williams has taken knocks for his movie scores, but as the composer turns 70, he isn’t defensive. He enjoys film work. February 03, 2002 John Williams is…
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‘Schubertizing the Movies’ (2002)
NY Times Schubertizing the Movies By JAMES R. OESTREICH Published: June 30, 2002 IT is to be a summer of synergy, we are told, between the promotion of movies and the marketing of merchandise. Product commercials will push films, and…
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‘The Force is with Him’ (2002)
He is the world’s most successful film composer. John Williams talks to Stephen Moss about music, movies – and ‘marriage’ to Spielberg The Guardian, Monday 4 February 2002 01.22 GMT You might expect John Williams to be a tortured soul.…
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‘The Movies’ Music Man’ (2002)
THE MOVIES’ MUSIC MAN (2002) John Williams writes the music that makes ‘Star Wars’ memorable or ‘Minority Report’ transparent. It’s all in the role of the film composer. July 7, 2002 By TIMOTHY MANGAN – The Orange County Register The interviewer will have…
Boston, May 28, 2002
E.T., Hook, Indiana Jones, Attack of the Clones… and a meeting with the Maestro! Boston Symphony Hall, May 28, 2002 The Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS ‘John Williams’ 70th Birthday Celebration’ Review by Johnny Ecks Well, I am now back from this…
STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES (2002) – Complete Score Analysis
STAR WARS: EPISODE II — ATTACK OF THE CLONES “Scene by Scene” Musical Breakdown By John Takis (original post) Main Title (1:41) * Track 1 [0:00-1:40] On the CD (and probably in the film) this is the same recording used for The…
Los Angeles, March 16, 2002 (E.T. 20th Anniversary Edition Premiere)
Two reviews of the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Edition Premiere (March 16), featuring full live score-to-film orchestral accompaniment by John Williams. Shrine Auditorium, March 16, 2002 Los Angeles orchestra, JOHN WILLIAMS, Conductor Review by Elvisjones The entire principal cast was…
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) – Original Album Review
TRACK LISTING & SOUND CLIPS Review by Frank Lehman Here we go. Indy, desperately grasping onto the whip that is keeping Henry Jones from becoming crushed meat via one big tank, is being stabbed by the Nazi General Volgel Oberst.…
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) – Original Album Review
TRACK LISTING Review by Frank Lehman Often said to be the worst in the Indiana Jones trilogy, The Temple of Doom takes Indy and company away from the standard Nazi artifact chase to the sweltering jungles of India and into a subterranean…
JURASSIC PARK (1993) – Album Review
TRACK LISTING & SOUND CLIPS Review by Frank Lehman It’s tough making a score for the greatest motion picture blockbuster of all time, and the movie would certainly not be the same without John Williams score. Who can forget the…