Take a chronological journey through the 60-year career of film composer John Williams!
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Host Jeff Commings counts John Williams' score to "The Empire Strikes Back" as his all-time favorite, as does guest co-host Jim Nova. The two analyze the amazing Imperial March and its chord progression that gives it a sinister tone. They also talk about the amazing love theme and the music written for Jedi Master Yoda. Among their favorite scenes in the film is the chase through the asteroid field, comprising some of Williams' best music. That four minutes alone should have won Williams the Academy Award for Original Score, a sore point that Commings and Nova touch on in this episode. And do you think "The Empire Strikes Back" would make a great musical? We explore that possibility on this episode as well.
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And this would not be the last time John Williams lost the oscar when he definitely should have won it. Last time in date was this year with The Rise of Skywalker, not even mentionning how important symbolically this would have been. I was so disappointed! But anyway, great episode again! Thank you both!
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Oh my goodness, this has been the best episode yet! Jim was a wonderful cohost and his stories about his family made me cry. Also, how incredible would it be to be able to say that John Williams knows you by name! Wow. What I wouldn’t give to be able to meet the man himself!
Monday Jan 13, 2020
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