Oh, and the Days Go On and On
For want of good writing material, I am left only to put a list and perhaps some quotes here today, just to keep this thing fed until something more interesting comes along. So, I've already put my favorite films and most inspirational films ... the best follow-up I can think of is to put my favorite film composers and film scores.
Top Ten Film Composers (in order):
1. John Williams
2. Danny Elfman
3. James Horner
4. Jerry Goldsmith
5. Howard Shore
6. John Ottman
7. Alan Silvestri
8. Michael Kamen
9. Hans Zimmer
10. Elliot Goldenthal
Now, I've highlighted the first five composers because several of their scores make up my top ten film scores.
Top Ten Film Scores (1st, 2nd, 3rd in order, others not):
1. Superman
2. Jurassic Park
3. Edward Scissorhands
4. The Empire Strikes Back (SW main title & Imperial March)
5. The Rocketeer
6. Batman Returns
7. Star Trek
8. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
9. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
10. Air Force One
Now, there must be a story to go along with at least one of the items on one of the lists; John Williams is the reason I make films. The music of John Williams can be directly credited to my desire to be involved in the making of films - from a very early age (5th or 6th grade), I have been in love with the music that accentuates the films I watch. Jurassic Park would be nowhere near as impressive if it weren't for John Williams' unbelieveable score; The Rocketeer wouldn't have been as light-hearted and feel good if it weren't for James Horner's flighty theme, resounding in tones of 1930's Hollywood. Superman could not have flown if not for John Williams' music, nor could Batman have sped through Gotham City in the Batmobile if not for Danny Elfman's contribution to the film. But it is, above all, John Williams' music that makes me feel connected to the world of cinema. It is through his masterful compositions that I feel the heart of the movies he scores.
Pick up a copy of a John Williams' score ... any will do. I recommend Superman, Jurassic Park and Star Wars (ESB is good, RotJ is also good). They make for good listening and, more importantly, good feeling.
Top Ten Film Composers (in order):
1. John Williams
2. Danny Elfman
3. James Horner
4. Jerry Goldsmith
5. Howard Shore
6. John Ottman
7. Alan Silvestri
8. Michael Kamen
9. Hans Zimmer
10. Elliot Goldenthal
Now, I've highlighted the first five composers because several of their scores make up my top ten film scores.
Top Ten Film Scores (1st, 2nd, 3rd in order, others not):
1. Superman
2. Jurassic Park
3. Edward Scissorhands
4. The Empire Strikes Back (SW main title & Imperial March)
5. The Rocketeer
6. Batman Returns
7. Star Trek
8. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
9. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
10. Air Force One
Now, there must be a story to go along with at least one of the items on one of the lists; John Williams is the reason I make films. The music of John Williams can be directly credited to my desire to be involved in the making of films - from a very early age (5th or 6th grade), I have been in love with the music that accentuates the films I watch. Jurassic Park would be nowhere near as impressive if it weren't for John Williams' unbelieveable score; The Rocketeer wouldn't have been as light-hearted and feel good if it weren't for James Horner's flighty theme, resounding in tones of 1930's Hollywood. Superman could not have flown if not for John Williams' music, nor could Batman have sped through Gotham City in the Batmobile if not for Danny Elfman's contribution to the film. But it is, above all, John Williams' music that makes me feel connected to the world of cinema. It is through his masterful compositions that I feel the heart of the movies he scores.
Pick up a copy of a John Williams' score ... any will do. I recommend Superman, Jurassic Park and Star Wars (ESB is good, RotJ is also good). They make for good listening and, more importantly, good feeling.
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