This performance was conducted by the Maestro in early December 1987 (not 1984 as mentioned) with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra in Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan. How do I know? Because I'm the bearded French horn player in the video.
@@tinieblo76 It was always great fun playing for John, even more when playing his music with him. The orchestra always seemed to play at top level when he conducted. He treated musicians with respect, unlike his successor, who scowled whenever he heard a mistake. When the Pops played for the Democratic National Convention in Boston in 2004, the Pops played three concerts - two with John, one with Lockhart. My wife attended all three concerts, and she said it was like listening to an entirely different group.
You can literally see the respect that John Williams has for this great orchestra that he has the pleasure to conduct. Made up of some of the worlds finest musicians, they were born to be there... it was their destiny. He conducts it at a brisker tempo than some and that is ( obviously) how it is supposed to be played. They all keep up admirably and the result is a marvel, equal to any Mozart or Handel offering, actually for me this is even better!! A living legend. We should all remember this moment... It is going to be up there with the greatest musical moments of all time.
This composition brings tears to my eyes. I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was a kid. Someone said it, but without this music the movies just wouldn’t have been what they are.
I close my eyes and suddenly a 7 year old boy is taken by his father to share a moment. That moment is so engraved in his memories that even after 40 years have passed, still at this moment some tears ran down. Then I open my eyes and I am taking my 8 years old boy to close the cycle to share exactly the same moment. Thanks dad!!!
DartMort You have just made my day. Hope your father is in a better place right now. It's moments like these which portray how momentary and interconnected our lives are, and how its these small things which create lasting memories. God Bless you.
@@Shre_k__ Thanks. I said 40 years but thank God he still alive. It is just that special moment he shared with me and how the music is a time machine bringing memories.
Dont forget about the countless set desingners, puppeteers, visual effects teams and model builders who poured their soul and time to make these movies possible.
I saw this movie when it first came out. I didn't realize how epic this piece of music was until a couple of years later. Me and fellow Marine went to a big stereo show at the Hollywood Sheraton and we walked into a room where it was being played on the most fantastic stereo system I had heard. It was pure magic.
''Without John Williams, bikes don't really fly, nor do Brooms in Qudditch matches, nor do men in red capes. There is no Force, Dinosaurs do not walk the Earth, we do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe." Steven Spielberg
It is my humble opinion that this is the single most loved and remembered piece of music ever written. This man is one of the most consistently excellent composers in musical history, again in my humble opinion.
John Williams,such a musical genius. I really like him. I was in college when Star Wars was shown. Still listening amidst the pandemic for my antidote against stress & boredom. July 24,2020
How does someone make music like that, I mean how, how do you do it, where do the ideas come from..... I struggle making a decision of what to wear when getting ready !! Genius.
Whenever I went to the movies to see star wars I get goosebumps when it said a long time a go in a galaxy far far away then black then the star wars logo pops up that's when john Williams music kicks in.
I am so grateful that even now in 2020 there is still an insistence and love for full orchestral music and not just "That theme song" from ... that's played over and over on the radio (SEE footloose, Danger Zone, Everything is awesome)
There will always be three greats in Cinematic Music. John Williams. Jerry Goldsmith. James Horner. With these three greats, there are no comparisons. They are all incredible! That's all that needs to be said.
I beg you pardon! What about Ennio Morricone, to me (and many others) he's te greatest composer of film music ever. He deserves to fill in the first place on the american film academy top 25 of film composers. His scores for spaghetti westerns (and others like 'the mission') are unforgettable. Americans are too patriotic
Guys we could go on forever because you all missed so many more prolific film composers. That being said, you're all awesome because you understand and recognize the talent and hard work that goes into film scoring.
God can u imagine just being able to see this live. To be apart of the audience who was able to witness this. If I was there it would be something I'd definitely share with my future kids n grandkids
It's one of my favorite movie music. My heart is always full when I hear it. I really admire John Williams for letting me listen to this wonderful music.
Im introducing my 6 year old to this and 9 year old already knows. Isn't this just majestic? Noteworthy, introspective and it just hits you like a ton of bricks. John Williams.
Whenever I hear this music, I just know I'm in for something special, whether I'm watching one of the original trilogy movies, the TV shows, playing one of the games or just casually listening to the music, I just know for this brief time, everything is right with the world
I was 12 in 1977 and really liked the movie and music and I was introduced to females and pot and found out who Elvis was..now at 57 I know I have been blessed with my family.May the Force be With You fellow Jedi “s…
Got to see this man who is truly a genius conduct the Houston Symphony Orchestra back in 1978. Laser light show included with music, it was truly amazing, a one of a kind experience.
John William's & his genius & such a prolific one I might add,is an American treasure!His music evokes big healthy ,happy people,it is joyful,virile,majestic,like Handel & Bach it is meaty & chewy yet delicate & sweet at times, & hits one in the highest synapses for turning everything to gold,body & soul for he is a modern genius & a touch of the stardust that created humans, shines like the sun in John Williams.Superman,5 Harry Potter film scores,begging the producers to give other composers a chance,his other film scores & the magnificent NBC Mission evening news theme ring with virile,bonhomie & the highest & best evoking shining cities on the hills!Yay for the truth of science to take us to the stars with talented excellence as this .
This is totally majestic. For me it does sound from the movie itself. I’m always been a huge fan of Star Wars since my childhood days and even the last movie released. The opening is definitely beautiful and can send chills in my spine everytime I watch this in the theaters and even in my house hehehe. Big respect to the maestro itself Mr. John Williams and to all the musicians were involved in this movie and even in the live orchestra 😇🙏😍
The home of the Free and Brave is just one part that has made America Great. Better think what’s been happening to this great, country and just nodding as there is something init for You , makes my head explode!
John Towner Williams is without a doubt one of the greatest film composers of the 20th century. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, the first two Home Alone Movies, E.T, Schindler's List .. Without his genius and composition skills those movies, and others he has brought to life, would not be what they are today, Classic and Timeless films
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This performance was conducted by the Maestro in early December 1987 (not 1984 as mentioned) with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra in Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan. How do I know? Because I'm the bearded French horn player in the video.
Jerseyana that's very cool
Thank you for the information! And beautiful performance!
How does it feel being part of the Orchestra and having the great John Williams as director? Perhaps is an out of this world feeling.
@@tinieblo76 It was always great fun playing for John, even more when playing his music with him. The orchestra always seemed to play at top level when he conducted. He treated musicians with respect, unlike his successor, who scowled whenever he heard a mistake. When the Pops played for the Democratic National Convention in Boston in 2004, the Pops played three concerts - two with John, one with Lockhart. My wife attended all three concerts, and she said it was like listening to an entirely different group.
Fei Jão - A lot of John Williams' fans
Without his music Star Wars would not have been the movie it was just in perfect unison. ....
Ian Rob the only person in sync is me and you
@@fatimaparvaz the only person in sync is me and you
Ian Rob totally
same with Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean.
dont for get Superman and Indiana Jones
Rise for our national anthem❤️
Baby Yoda * holds hand over right breast in a salute
😳😳
*Galatic anthem
Kringeeeeeee
Amen to this.
Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin... John Williams. His musical genius cannot be denied.
Poor Joseph Williams -- front man for a superband like ToTo yet will never live up to pops.
@@THE-MAD-TECHIE his name was john williams...
JOHN
yeh
You can't have Williams without Tchaikovsky.
Hans Zimmer
imagine John Williams conducted this with a lightsaber
Pijen badass he will be
He should have
That would be amazing XD
Now that would be epic.
yessssss
It’s weird to think that in a few hundred years people are gonna look at this like we look at Beethoven, Bach and Mozart
avery baxter why wait? I consider his works canonical already!
a lucky time to be alive is it ?
I don’t think so.
Wb holst? This man literaly copied gustav holsts homework.
Few hundred years?
John Williams is a genius. God took special care in making him - for our happiness.
Anupam Choudhury - He should be cloned before he dies.
Outstanding comment. The joy this man has brought to so many will be properly acknowledged one day. An absolute genius.
Your comment was great until you took away Williams' credit when you claimed an omnipotent being created him.
Amen!
i think the only person that would be able to match his success is marty o donnel with the halo theme.
You can literally see the respect that John Williams has for this great orchestra that he has the pleasure to conduct. Made up of some of the worlds finest musicians, they were born to be there... it was their destiny. He conducts it at a brisker tempo than some and that is ( obviously) how it is supposed to be played. They all keep up admirably and the result is a marvel, equal to any Mozart or Handel offering, actually for me this is even better!! A living legend. We should all remember this moment... It is going to be up there with the greatest musical moments of all time.
They were his orchestra. John Willams was the conductor of the Pops from 1979-1995, with guest appearances after that.
This composition brings tears to my eyes. I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was a kid. Someone said it, but without this music the movies just wouldn’t have been what they are.
HarlemWorldPremo dude me too literally crying with tears of bitter sweet joy
I close my eyes and suddenly a 7 year old boy is taken by his father to share a moment. That moment is so engraved in his memories that even after 40 years have passed, still at this moment some tears ran down. Then I open my eyes and I am taking my 8 years old boy to close the cycle to share exactly the same moment. Thanks dad!!!
DartMort You have just made my day. Hope your father is in a better place right now. It's moments like these which portray how momentary and interconnected our lives are, and how its these small things which create lasting memories. God Bless you.
@@Shre_k__ Thanks. I said 40 years but thank God he still alive. It is just that special moment he shared with me and how the music is a time machine bringing memories.
I listen to this with my eyes closed, and the movie just plays in my brain. That’s how memorable it is for me.
@Miss Sunflower it plays in my brain too!
Only John Williams and George Lucas are the true artists in Star Wars Universe.
Tivawarin Rathratree don’t forget Ralph McQuarrie
don't forget Ralph McQuarrie, and the countless VFX artists
@Damian Howard doesn't stop the other ppl from being the other true artists - star wars WAS saved in the edit
Dont forget about the countless set desingners, puppeteers, visual effects teams and model builders who poured their soul and time to make these movies possible.
Not like George would sell starwars to Disney for like $4.5.Billion
Star Wars was the first movie I ever saw where the music helped tell the story.
I saw this movie when it first came out. I didn't realize how epic this piece of music was until a couple of years later. Me and fellow Marine went to a big stereo show at the Hollywood Sheraton and we walked into a room where it was being played on the most fantastic stereo system I had heard. It was pure magic.
''Without John Williams, bikes don't really fly, nor do Brooms in Qudditch matches, nor do men in red capes. There is no Force, Dinosaurs do not walk the Earth, we do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe." Steven Spielberg
Absolutely legendary. I type with tears in my eyes!. I'm 8 again. Long live John Williams.
It is my humble opinion that this is the single most loved and remembered piece of music ever written. This man is one of the most consistently excellent composers in musical history, again in my humble opinion.
Search your feelings Roanna, you now John is the best, and you are right
@Joseph Sokoloski snoop and Kanye are rappers not composers
Roanna Morrison Sorry, the Palpatine part in Part 3 is my favourite, I use it as my ringtone!
hahaha, what a joke, living under a rock or what?
I thinks nobody can't understand how priceless is this video
John Williams,such a musical genius. I really like him. I was in college when Star Wars was shown. Still listening amidst the pandemic for my antidote against stress & boredom. July 24,2020
Cool
Jesus it sounds just like in the movie
DUH! Cause it is! Lmao.
5Gonza5 thats how they record the soundtracks
Pennyworth ohhhhh
Good thinking
Bwahhh!!! Lol
It's an older code but it checks out.
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Epic, I grew up with the Star Wars movies (original). The greatest film score ever created.
How does someone make music like that, I mean how, how do you do it, where do the ideas come from..... I struggle making a decision of what to wear when getting ready !! Genius.
His orchestration is very reminiscent of Mahler, Wagner, Berlioz and Holst. He has a very good ear for melody as well.
how dare 10 not like this . Mr Williams is the master . After Star Wars theme musics i love Superman too
Anna Goodwin - They obviously don't know anything about music.
I really don't know. Maybe they really, really hate Star Wars? Even so the music is undeniably brilliant.
The emperor disliked it
And Jurassic park, et, jaws, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones
Never forces or demands, Just the conductor. His style brought out the best in the orchestra! Very well done!
Does anyone not have goose bumps?
Rocko 333 literally cry each time I hear this piece
You’re not alone hehhee
I Just Had Goosebumps Listing To This
Whenever I went to the movies to see star wars I get goosebumps when it said a long time a go in a galaxy far far away then black then the star wars logo pops up that's when john Williams music kicks in.
Yup. I love his work
This is gonna go down in history💕
Beautiful to see. John is one of my hero’s
I am so grateful that even now in 2020 there is still an insistence and love for full orchestral music and not just "That theme song" from ... that's played over and over on the radio (SEE footloose, Danger Zone, Everything is awesome)
There will always be three greats in Cinematic Music. John Williams. Jerry Goldsmith. James Horner. With these three greats, there are no comparisons. They are all incredible! That's all that needs to be said.
I beg you pardon! What about Ennio Morricone, to me (and many others) he's te greatest composer of film music ever. He deserves to fill in the first place on the american film academy top 25 of film composers. His scores for spaghetti westerns (and others like 'the mission') are unforgettable. Americans are too patriotic
I think that Hans Zimmer deserves a mention as well
Guys we could go on forever because you all missed so many more prolific film composers. That being said, you're all awesome because you understand and recognize the talent and hard work that goes into film scoring.
God can u imagine just being able to see this live. To be apart of the audience who was able to witness this. If I was there it would be something I'd definitely share with my future kids n grandkids
It's one of my favorite movie music.
My heart is always full when I hear it.
I really admire John Williams for letting me listen to this wonderful music.
The single most powerful piece of music ever created to me.
I remember playing this in high school. Bravo!
It never gets old I love this music from a new hope may the force be with you all.
For the people that disliked this video "I find your lack of faith distrubing."
It is so great that just 77 people dared to dislike this video
@@amalendubarik5728 I disliked cause its school work for meh so pa get out of meh face
This sounds a lot like “kings row” by erich wolfgang korngold ruclips.net/video/sf47W9rXzRM/видео.html
May the force be with you.
Im introducing my 6 year old to this and 9 year old already knows. Isn't this just majestic? Noteworthy, introspective and it just hits you like a ton of bricks. John Williams.
Wow! And I went to see the movie first-run and I have lived through the times whenWilliams has been composing! Wow!
John Williams is an incredible composer and conductor, he is a legend . I love him very much ❤❤❤❤
Whenever I hear this music, I just know I'm in for something special, whether I'm watching one of the original trilogy movies, the TV shows, playing one of the games or just casually listening to the music, I just know for this brief time, everything is right with the world
"Execute orchestra main theme"
Yes my lord
I was 12 in 1977 and really liked the movie and music and I was introduced to females and pot and found out who Elvis was..now at 57 I know I have been blessed with my family.May the Force be With You fellow Jedi “s…
you know i cry when i hear this! Do not laugh at me i love it so much
Simplemente maravilloso!!
Si no sientes un frío recorriendo todo el cuerpo al escuchar este tema es porque no eres un verdadero fanático de Star Wars
This theme should put at Voyager 1 and 2. Let the ET known that we have such a legendary composer John William.
The master giving us his masterpiece
Privilégio de quem viu isso ao vivo 😍😍😍😍😍
This is a genuine masterpiece of arts. Memorable introduction in the Star Wars. l'm so glad that I finally found out this.
Outstanding as usual Mr Williams!
Music this GREAT, is no accident! He's certainly blessed !
This song will always be remembered
You go, Sir John!
Niemand denke ich kann besser Musik machen. LEGENDÄR!!!
Great !!! Wonderful !!! Beautiful !!!!
L O R D W I L L I A M S
I love John Williams and Hans Zimmer....My idols
Salute to Sir John Williams !
Such an iconic theme.
Thank you Sir George Martin , and John Williams for making the world of music great especially the orchestras. 🎶🎶👍🏽
John Williams should be allowed to live forever
Fenomenal, grandioso el sonido de esta orquesta.
Still listening this 2019
Never gets old. Magnifico!
Got to see this man who is truly a genius conduct the Houston Symphony Orchestra back in 1978. Laser light show included with music, it was truly amazing, a one of a kind experience.
John Williams is our Star Wars and Jim and Sandra QVC Adventure composer and he won't die no more.
So much talent in just one video
One word brilliant
El.mejor. compositor. de.nuestra
época.
John William's & his genius & such a prolific one I might add,is an American treasure!His music evokes big healthy ,happy people,it is joyful,virile,majestic,like Handel & Bach it is meaty & chewy yet delicate & sweet at times, & hits one in the highest synapses for turning everything to gold,body & soul for he is a modern genius & a touch of the stardust that created humans, shines like the sun in John Williams.Superman,5 Harry Potter film scores,begging the producers to give other composers a chance,his other film scores & the magnificent NBC Mission evening news theme ring with virile,bonhomie & the highest & best evoking shining cities on the hills!Yay for the truth of science to take us to the stars with talented excellence as this .
ARREPIA MESMO, todas as vezes as lágimas descem, emoção puraaa
This is totally majestic. For me it does sound from the movie itself. I’m always been a huge fan of Star Wars since my childhood days and even the last movie released. The opening is definitely beautiful and can send chills in my spine everytime I watch this in the theaters and even in my house hehehe. Big respect to the maestro itself Mr. John Williams and to all the musicians were involved in this movie and even in the live orchestra 😇🙏😍
Este Maestro é Fera !! Nota 100000000 !!!
Legendary Conductor.
I think it would've been an honor to be in one of his orchestras/bands. All the practice would've been so time consuming but well worth it.
Epic!
No hay otro igual otro nivel grandioso fantástico 😎😎😁🎯José maza Venezuela
John Williams and George Lucas = National Treasures. Also, May the 4th be with you!!
One of the finest and amazing musical conductor/director of all time.
A real legend amongst men.
this never gets old. timeless.
Maravilhoso!
Magnifico geniale superbo inarrivabile grazie Sir Williams
The home of the Free and Brave is just one part that has made America Great. Better think what’s been happening to this great, country and just nodding as there is something init for You , makes my head explode!
If anyone has got “The Force” it’s him
A true genius at work.
Impressive, most impressive!!
John Wiiliams, o monstro da composição das trilhas sonoras de filmes...
A long time ago in a universe far far away,, Thank you for firing the imagination of the entire galaxy👍👍👍👍😎
Happy 90th Birthday John Williams!
He is so expressive!!! He is the one who should be conducting it because he wrote it!!! No man better to do the job!
John Towner Williams is without a doubt one of the greatest film composers of the 20th century. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, the first two Home Alone Movies, E.T, Schindler's List .. Without his genius and composition skills those movies, and others he has brought to life, would not be what they are today, Classic and Timeless films
amazing gifted players and yes lets not forget the Conducter from asgard realms
So he just wrote my all my theme music? I was so lucky to share this with my Kids!!! Leif and Erik you also Got this gift, Thank you JW
Masterpiece
I love John Williams for the amazing orchaster
JOHN WILLIAMS, SIMPLESMENTE INESQUECÍVEL!
wlliams is one of those of people who will will be missed so hard... .. .
Que a Força esteja com você!
Amazing ! Who dares to thump down this music ?
Thanks ! Your Music Power :)