John Williams on the Power of Film Music

Oscar-winning composer John Williams at the Academy event "Behind the Score: The Art of the Film Composer" at LACMA's Bing Theater on July 21, 2014.

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[henriquet]

"I'm just the guy who puts dots on a paper, it means nothing". I'm yet to see someone as humble as this man.

[JJBerthume]

His humility is astonishing... Such a fantastic genius and talent he was given, and yet he is a such a kind, benevolent, humble individual. Simply amazing. His attitude should be a model for others who become successful. 

[deanwalker]

One of the few men living whom I would call 'genius'

[andrewgrundy]

one of the true film music composer greats.without the this art form aka the likes of John Williams all the classic movie blockbusters we have come to know would never have been the same

[MehdiD.Ardebili]

The great German composers Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss would be proud of John Williams I am sure.

[kirsteni.russell]

Obviously, John Williams didn't say "I'm gonna kill 'em with this one" when he came up with the JAWS theme. But I'm sure he knew the theme was going to work, and all he had to do was convince Steven Spielberg that it would work. I've read or heard somewhere that Spielberg didn't "get" the theme when he first heard it, but after JAWS I don't think he ever doubted John Williams again!

[WolfikCZ]

His words and his music comes from higher consciousnes. You can really hear it. He is great mentor, great person. For me, he is something like archetypal hero from Joseph Campbell teachings. This man is following the light and teaching us about it.

[marcogarza]

God bless him for not forgotten my grandpa's Legacy's William Stoner

[sadenb]

well i would be wrong if i am to doubt john williams.. all my respect to this stalwart .. 

[TommyLellan]

What’s with the circle game shadow at the start?

[brendalane]

There aren't too many of his kind in Hollywood these days....today's music for film largely stinks.

[wsmithmeos]

太棒了，那個魔術師是您的兄弟。在美國有去penn 節目過，喔！我覺得上帝給您們的天賦真的是恩賜

[brunocoliveira]

Hahaha you cut the interview in the best bart!

[OdditiesandRarities]

coloured man giving coloured questions ;)