Documentary "John Williams: The Legendary Film Music" to Stream on Disney+ from November 1
A documentary film John Williams: The Legendary Film Music, tracing the footsteps of the legendary composer behind Star Wars, Harry Potter, and E.T., will begin streaming on Disney's official video service, Disney+, from November 1. A trailer featuring appearances by George Lucas and film industry giant Steven Spielberg, along with the Japanese visual, has been released.
In addition to the aforementioned films, John Williams has composed music for countless iconic movies, including the Jurassic Park series, the Indiana Jones series, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Jaws. His work on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope won him the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the 50th Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score at the 35th Golden Globe Awards, and three Grammy Awards that year, cementing his place in film history.
In 2005, the American Film Institute (AFI) selected the Star Wars score as the "Greatest Film Score of All Time." Later, the Library of Congress also added the Star Wars soundtrack to the National Recording Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." His immeasurable contributions to the world of film music have made him a living legend.
In the trailer for the documentary, Lucas states, "His music is essential to Star Wars." Spielberg, who has collaborated with Williams numerous times, praises him, saying, "The importance of music in film is evident when you watch a movie without music. Rewatch it with the score, and you'll realize John’s brilliance." He goes on to explain, "He tells the story through music. There is no purer art than this," highlighting how John’s compositions are an integral part of cinematic art.
John Williams, highly regarded by some of the greatest filmmakers, says, "I owe my vast work to my love for music and my incredible colleagues. A lifetime is not enough to fully appreciate music." His music, which everyone has heard at least once and continues to influence film history, is the focus of this documentary, allowing viewers to explore how such iconic pieces came to be.
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