" I've felt a great disturbance in the force. Thousands of voices cried out in joy, and were suddenly silenced. I believe something wonderful has happened....."
Can you imagine the reaction of the Orlando Philharmonic when they were told, "Oh yeah not only are you playing at the Star Wars Celebration but oh by the way, John Williams is conducting. I bet some of them flipped! I would have!
Twethereal man I was not 8 rows behind Williams himself. This moment left me floored and on the verge of tears. even after the surprise of Lucas and Ford appearing.
Twethereal As a lifelong music lover especially of movie soundtracks and compositions I would have died happy right there in front of Williams listening to the music and watching him conduct it.
I managed to be on the right end of the 3rd middle row. Everyone in that room cried. 5 seconds before this Billie Lourd recited her mother's speech to Obi-Wan just a few months after Carrie Fisher passed away. It was unforgettable
Since celebration in 2019 will likely be the last year to celebrate John Williams' new contributions to the saga (Episode 9), I think they should let him conduct one final epic Star Wars concert and give him some kind of lifetime tribute award.
The man himself once said "Good composers borrow, great composers steal!" .. JW is a perfectly filtered result of Beethoven, Holst, Brahms, Wagner and Copland.
John Williams is what made the movies feel so magical, when I was a kid. It made going to the movies, feel like a "movie". I feel so blessed to have been able to grow up and be a kid when E.T., Superman, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Jaws were in the theater.
S. SH How could you forget Jurassic Park, no other theme would ever make me go to a land of flesh eating monsters but if i got to listen to the opening theme with the doctor in a helicopter on the way there, i think i eould die happily knowing my life is complete
I love how he got the biggest cheers that whole session. It was such a surprise and the whole place freaked out :) Of course people are going to pick up their cellphones and record this. Most of the people there don't live in LA where we get to see him conduct the orchestra live every year to his incredible music. This is a MASSIVE treat for them!!!
guess you're right. i've seen him 4 times at the hollywood bowl over the years. last year included. not to mention an entire star wars concert in san pedro.
Wael Binali I was there and I would say that both Lucas' and Harrison's were bigger. But it's really not a competition. It was an incredible experience in the spirit of the whole Star Wars family together. It was all magical.
Ren Outlaw Actually, "classical music" describes European music from a period that began shortly before and ended shortly after the French Revolution (late 18th century). I believe, you are referring to "classic" music, meaning music that stays alive for decades or centuries and defines genres for what comes after it.
Ren Outlaw Ah, okay, albeit I would say that Williams' music is neo-romantic in style, structure, orchestration and atmosphere and thus stems heavily from the symphonic traditions of the late 19th and early 20th century.
I went that whole tribute only shedding a couple sad tears and a lump in my throat. It wasnt until John Williams showed up and I heard Leia's them playing that I couldn't take it and just broke down into an emotional wreck. Im an average nobody 22 year old man who grew up on Star Wars since I was barely in Pre-School and Im deeply mourning a celebrity as if she was a close family member. Thats the effect Carrie had on people. No matter where you are in the world she has a habit of making any fan feel like someon special. As if every interview or panel she took part in felt like she was talking beyond the screen and directly to you. There will never be a character that compares to Princess Leia and there will never be another Carrie Fisher...
True. Look him up on Wikipedia. In terms of academy awards for movie music (any sub-category), he is second only to "the Mouse" - and they had not one but SIX major composer teams, going back to the Sherman brothers and including Ashman and Menken - plus Sir Elton. Plus TV music awards and a few other honors. Think about this: The Star Wars franchise started in the late 1970s and that theme is still going strong. Oh, another one of his long-running contributions? Hedwig's Theme from the Harry Potter series! Living legend is true but somehow words do not do justice.
John Williams: A composer on the magnitude of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven before him. Truly a Master at his craft and the reason so many films have heart. We will not see a composer like John again for quite some time.
That is a extremely rare opportunity. John Williams is an icon to the entire film industry. So many films with music are directed by him, not just Star Wars.
Same. My dad had the entire soundtrack and we’d set it up on the record player in the living room and listen to it from the dining area during dinner. Good memories.
Go to Tanglewood, Massachusetts in August. He conducts a "film night" there every year with Boston Philharmonic. Guaranteed Star Wars + Indiana Jones etc.
What a glorious moment and a great surprise for Star Wars fans. This is one of those once in a lifetime things and I wish I could have been there. Thank you John Williams for all your hard work and talent making world-class soundtracks and to all the fellow fans that support Star Wars.
Within the first few notes of "Princess Leia's Theme," realizing this was a tribute to Carrie Fisher, it was instant waterworks. RIP, Carrie Fisher. We'll miss you. :'-( Also, I think if I had to choose just one film score great to look up to, it'd be John Williams, for sure.
I love his conducting, it's so smooth... Damn, this man is a freaking magician... I love you, John Williams, for all the emotions you've been providing us with for years and years. May you live as long as possible to keep gracing the world with your genius... You have my eternal respect, sir.
What an honor, I got to see it online at celebration wish I was there. OMG Williams is an Icon and a favorite of mine. He will go down as one of the greatest ever. 2 cheers for Orlando Film Harmonic Orchestra too, amazing job.
When they begin the Main Theme - Just that reaction from hearing about half a second of the song - one big hit- and knowing exactly what it is, and that kind of reaction - that's still just one of my favorite things in the world. :)
Loved the dedication to Carrie Fisher with Princess Leia's theme. Great surprise for a festival and legendary John Williams is the greatest composer of our existence
Amazing. You can feel the love in that auditorium. I was already welling up during Leia's theme, but when the Star Wars theme started playing and the one lightsaber to the left came up, and whoever was holding it stood so proud, I lost it. The theater I worked at ran Star Wars exclusively on one screen, in one theater in the PHX, AZ (OGCC4EVEVAH) until Alien came along. Can you believe Fox didn't believe in Star Wars enough to give it a 70mm roadshow or full nationwide release? Executives (except one) were PISSED at George Lucas after they saw the movie and didn't want to release it at all, but were contractually obligated to do so. They vowed never to work with Lucas again (HA). Fox released Star Wars in a few (50 or so) theaters nationwide in 35mm MONO (only major cities got 4-track sound) because they thought it was going to lose money. After articles started popping up about "the phenomenon" of the sci-fi movie the kids were going back to see again and again, Fox realized the box office wasn't declining, it was going up or staying steady. Major theater chains also noticed & started begging Fox for prints. As far as the music; John Williams had his misgivings after hearing Lucas' ideas, but believed in him enough to deliver the now classic score., Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Who else comes close in composing music?
I've had the privilege of watching Mr. Williams conduct twice, at Tanglewood. Unlike conductors who bully, Mr. Williams leads and, with simple and graceful gestures, brings out the best of every musician in the orchestra. What a joy to watch him again.
John Williams' score to Star Wars was heavily influenced by Gustav Holsts: The Planets. ... and Jerry Goldsmith definitely has seen John Williams eye to eye.
Clarification: I was talking about film composers in the present day. I understand your comments and agree that Mozart, for example, was more of a genius.
Some pseudo-intellectual always name drops classical composers, as if they are relevant to giving accolades to John Williams or relevant to film scoring.
My first experience was when I saw Empire Strikes Back in theaters when it came out and am so thankful that I am still here able to enjoy these new amazing experiences!! Children now will look back at these days with great fondness, guaranteed!
Even in the early '90s it was rare to see someone with a video camera at an event. I remember being at an air show with one and I felt weird when I looked around and didn't notice anyone else recording.
He appears at Star Wars concerts all of the time. I've seen him twice in the last few years -- once conducting an encore of the Imperial March, and once a full concert. Make your own luck! He performs regularly.
I love that the two biggest cheers of the whole thing were for Carrie Fisher's memorial and John Williams himself. If you want to know the impact that this man has had on so many generations of people with his music, just look at how respectful this crowd is when he asks them to be quiet and how little noise there is during the performances.
When I matriculated at Juilliard, and was asked who my favorite composer was and I said John Williams. The teacher said John Williams, isn't a classical music composer. He's a film composer, I felt like unenrolling at Juilliard. All the best Shaun of NYC
I actually thought that John Williams might perform this piece/leitmotif at Carrie's funeral. I'm sure he's really going to put his all (when doesn't he, though?) in to his music for Princess/General Leia in Episode VIII. The man is an American (and international) Icon.
I'm not a fan of Star Wars, but I am of John Williams; I was genuinely astonished to how only person silenced a room in 2 seconds, and at their own waiting will, so that they could hear his music. You know you are loved when all the people didn't expect your presence, and immediately silences to hear you.
He's also 85. Long life is wonderful but getting old also makes it much harder to work long days. Here's hoping we have him around for at least another decade.
I see what u mean, but in another perspective, someone might have think ur saying,"because the president is more popular, people won't shut up about him"
The man NEVER compromised on quality. The rendition is near as studio-quality as it can get given the setting in which this is performed. A big salute to the maestro on his technical brilliance.
This was an incredible thing to be in the room for! When Princess Leia's theme began, you could hear people openly sobbing. I was ine of them. Such a powerful, emotional moment.
only John Williams can hush a crowd of 1000s of people in 2 seconds... wow
Is it possible to learn this power?
not from a Listener.
If only you knew the true power of the Music.
Abonanno24601 Alternative fact
It just show the huge amount of respect star was fans have for this great legend! Loved that part!!!
It was as though a thousand voices suddenly cried out, and were immediatly silenced...
This should be the top comment!
LMAO
So true
so true!
great reference, I tip my hat to you sir!
How nice is that that John Williams did that to honor Carrie Fisher's memory with the Princess Leia theme?
What a gentleman
Jonny C May she rest in peace
Jonny C I
John Williams silenced more voices in an instant than the Death Star
Impressive...most impressive...
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How Ironic (since he loves using Choirs)
Thousands of voices going silent in about a second.... That is a skill and an honour...
Now if only those voices could have remained silent through the whole performance. :-/
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Because people want to listen to the music, not the cheering.
William Norris because it is etiquette, you do NOT applaud/cheer until he has rested his hands and baton.
etiquette at a real concert but this was only Star Wars Celebration.
" I've felt a great disturbance in the force. Thousands of voices cried out in joy, and were suddenly silenced. I believe something wonderful has happened....."
EmptyBrewsky Sorry, I believe I copied you're comment before even seeing it! What a coincidence! XD
Dude you deserve a medal.
But the song is the "Princess Leia Theme"
Even after John inevitably dies, he will stay one with the Force
I can't feel it but can take it
Can you imagine the reaction of the Orlando Philharmonic when they were told, "Oh yeah not only are you playing at the Star Wars Celebration but oh by the way, John Williams is conducting. I bet some of them flipped! I would have!
And the COMPOSER of the music is welcomed like a rock star. It tells you the way people regard his music.
Luna Rose I would have fell over indeed. Or hope C3PO would pick me up
I bet there friends and family didn't even believe them until they saw it for them selves!
Nothing like listening the boston Pops at the Hatchell with either John William or Arthur Fielder conducting. Close but not quite...
@@jsafla666 Truth my friend. Absolute truth. Those were the good old days indeed. I miss them.
The music is just one of the best things in Star Wars
the movies would certainly not be the same without it --- which can't be said for a lot of movies or a lot of musical soundtracks
Alex Videogamerhub and in cinematic history
Alfred Hitchcock said that Psycho owed one third of its effectiveness to Bernard Herrmann's score. Star Wars owes about two thirds to John Williams.
Just like Dances With Wolves with John Barry. John Barry and John Williams. Wow wow wow.
music in films is underestimated. it makes a film IMO. Think of Jaws with no music.
I was crying the whole time. I couldn't even imagine being there. I would have been a puddle on the floor. John Williams is a genius.
Twethereal man I was not 8 rows behind Williams himself. This moment left me floored and on the verge of tears. even after the surprise of Lucas and Ford appearing.
Twethereal As a lifelong music lover especially of movie soundtracks and compositions I would have died happy right there in front of Williams listening to the music and watching him conduct it.
I managed to be on the right end of the 3rd middle row. Everyone in that room cried. 5 seconds before this Billie Lourd recited her mother's speech to Obi-Wan just a few months after Carrie Fisher passed away. It was unforgettable
Imagine pulling that ALL out of your head and putting it down on paper!!
I firmly believe the score for the original films played a huge part in their success.
okay?...
John McConnell any movie he has a part in is hugely successful or memorable. usually both
True. It's one of the things that made them have such a strong emotional impact on people.
Honestly, without his score... Star Wars would've flopped with a bad soundtrack
daddyPATTIES absolutely correct
Since celebration in 2019 will likely be the last year to celebrate John Williams' new contributions to the saga (Episode 9), I think they should let him conduct one final epic Star Wars concert and give him some kind of lifetime tribute award.
True jedi never die,they simply become one with the force.
He's composing the theme for the Han Solo movie so he may compose the theme for the main character of Rian's trilogy
He's already been given more awards in the film world than anyone except Walt Disney himself.
John has pretty much written the music for any movie with a memorable original score that's been made since the 1970s.
And give him a good orchestra to conduct!
What a treat to see that in person wow! John Williams is a modern day Beethoven.
RJAY BEE better!!
The man himself once said "Good composers borrow, great composers steal!" .. JW is a perfectly filtered result of Beethoven, Holst, Brahms, Wagner and Copland.
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Holst, Wagner, and Copland for sure.
nope, hes the moden day holst XD
John Williams is what made the movies feel so magical, when I was a kid. It made going to the movies, feel like a "movie".
I feel so blessed to have been able to grow up and be a kid when E.T., Superman, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Jaws were in the theater.
S. SH How could you forget Jurassic Park, no other theme would ever make me go to a land of flesh eating monsters but if i got to listen to the opening theme with the doctor in a helicopter on the way there, i think i eould die happily knowing my life is complete
S. SH *cough* Back to the Future *cough*
S. SH Harry Potter anyone??
Shahaf Carmieli He did only the first three
RedJLetsPlay So...He still composed Harry Potter
I love how he got the biggest cheers that whole session. It was such a surprise and the whole place freaked out :) Of course people are going to pick up their cellphones and record this. Most of the people there don't live in LA where we get to see him conduct the orchestra live every year to his incredible music. This is a MASSIVE treat for them!!!
He may be a classical composer but tonight, to Star Wars fans, he's a true ROCK STAR.
guess you're right. i've seen him 4 times at the hollywood bowl over the years. last year included. not to mention an entire star wars concert in san pedro.
It was a shame, because I currently am in Orlando! Had I known he would have played live, I would have totally gone!
Wael Binali i stopped doing that at concerts. I'm there to enjoy it not take videos. i figure someone else will put the video on RUclips
Wael Binali I was there and I would say that both Lucas' and Harrison's were bigger. But it's really not a competition. It was an incredible experience in the spirit of the whole Star Wars family together. It was all magical.
hundreds years from now, these songs would be categorized as classical music
Yohan Alexander they already are. classical music is not time based.
Yohan Alexander this is legendary music!
Ren Outlaw
Actually, "classical music" describes European music from a period that began shortly before and ended shortly after the French Revolution (late 18th century).
I believe, you are referring to "classic" music, meaning music that stays alive for decades or centuries and defines genres for what comes after it.
I mean this is in the same style as 18th century orchestra music which is commonly (albeit sometimes incorrectly described as classical music).
Ren Outlaw
Ah, okay, albeit I would say that Williams' music is neo-romantic in style, structure, orchestration and atmosphere and thus stems heavily from the symphonic traditions of the late 19th and early 20th century.
"It's like a thousand voices suddenly cried out at once, and were silenced."
There is no moon, is John Williams, master Jedi of Star Wars Music
That was a force power Williams used to get everyone to shut up. A simple hand gesture and everyone goes SHHHH!ing themselves.
Higgybaby I'm assuming everyone willingly secomes to his Jedi mind tricks because they know of his greatness
RedJLetsPlay omfg
RedJLetsPlay I see you everywhere
The power of being a conductor
I went that whole tribute only shedding a couple sad tears and a lump in my throat. It wasnt until John Williams showed up and I heard Leia's them playing that I couldn't take it and just broke down into an emotional wreck. Im an average nobody 22 year old man who grew up on Star Wars since I was barely in Pre-School and Im deeply mourning a celebrity as if she was a close family member. Thats the effect Carrie had on people. No matter where you are in the world she has a habit of making any fan feel like someon special. As if every interview or panel she took part in felt like she was talking beyond the screen and directly to you. There will never be a character that compares to Princess Leia and there will never be another Carrie Fisher...
I've never felt so sad about someone passing away as I did with Carrie. I heard about this Sith legend... If only I could do something...
You're not a nobody mate.
totally agree with you m8!
Well said...
Boi you forgot to send Gandalf's message to the shire for Frodo.
Fuck right off.
0:53 Leia's Theme
5:40 Main Title
12:31 Imperial March
Sahin Düzgün it’s not called love theme it’s called Leia’s theme
Mario Alvarado probably auto correct
It seems the Imperial March is the most popular...
the hero we need
@@arvyocheda749 of coarse, cuz it sounds the most epic and intimidating
This is amazing! John Williams is a living legend!
True. Look him up on Wikipedia. In terms of academy awards for movie music (any sub-category), he is second only to "the Mouse" - and they had not one but SIX major composer teams, going back to the Sherman brothers and including Ashman and Menken - plus Sir Elton. Plus TV music awards and a few other honors. Think about this: The Star Wars franchise started in the late 1970s and that theme is still going strong. Oh, another one of his long-running contributions? Hedwig's Theme from the Harry Potter series!
Living legend is true but somehow words do not do justice.
ResortTV1 A living National Treasure no doubt
He did Star wars , Harry Potter , Jurrasic world , Indiana Jones, Radar what more could we ask for , He's a Legend of Music
Yes he is. He will not be forgotten as long as the Star Wars saga remains a part of our culture.
but he would not think of himself as one, he is that humble.
Those guys raising their lightsabers as a salute during the theme song. That's ultimate respect right there
LFCATFE indeed it was!
Clive LFRC No. Ultimate respect was that George Lucas called him, “The Secret Sauce of Star Wars”.
I love how everyone cheers immediately when the imperial theme comes on
Imperial March.
@@markw3598 same thing
@@kinga9937 No, it is not.
John Williams: A composer on the magnitude of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven before him. Truly a Master at his craft and the reason so many films have heart. We will not see a composer like John again for quite some time.
If ever.
If I could see two in my lifetime, I'd already be the luckiest man alive.
Hans Zimmer is up there
Alan Silvestri is good
Don't forget Howard Shore.
Every single time I hear Star wars theme. My hair goes up, my eyes get wet and the little Jedi in me awakens. For 40 years.
"The secret sauce of Star Wars..."
How great is that?
Carrie Fisher played a feisty, no-nonsense princess, but John Williams composed the music for the character's soul.
Him playing leia's theme as the beginning score with her tribute picture showing is just to much
First time I've cried since her death. This finally hammered it home for me that we won't see her in another movie.
💔💔💔💔
Same i cried :,(
I'd rather blast this type of music out loud on my hi-fi system than any of today's modern music.
That is a extremely rare opportunity. John Williams is an icon to the entire film industry. So many films with music are directed by him, not just Star Wars.
Princess Leia's Theme. One of my favorite tracks from the original Star Wars soundtrack. I would listen to it for hours back in 1977.
It's so melancholic and peaceful... My favorite SW score
Same. My dad had the entire soundtrack and we’d set it up on the record player in the living room and listen to it from the dining area during dinner. Good memories.
I hope the robot parts are ready to implant into John Williams, because that man must not die. I need his music!
RobertTC009 ....Amen !
RobertTC009 IKR, it was painful enough when James Horner died.
RobertTC009 his music will never die that means he will live on forever.
potterpotty01 he simply will become, music
I feel honored to live in the same time period as this genius.
its amazing that the star wars main title was played after princess leia theme only for respect. amazing
John Williams is truly a Jedi Master who has the utmost respect from everyone around him
LUCKYYYYYYY, To be at a John Williams concert is like, a dream come true.
Go to Tanglewood, Massachusetts in August. He conducts a "film night" there every year with Boston Philharmonic. Guaranteed Star Wars + Indiana Jones etc.
Leia's theme, complete, live. A fitting tribute from him to Carrie, who is missed, HUGELY. Perfect.
The force is strong with John Williams I can sense 🤩😍
John: “You will be quiet and enjoy the performance”
Audience: “ We will be quiet and enjoy the performance”
He's mastered the jedi mind trick
What a glorious moment and a great surprise for Star Wars fans. This is one of those once in a lifetime things and I wish I could have been there. Thank you John Williams for all your hard work and talent making world-class soundtracks and to all the fellow fans that support Star Wars.
The finale to the Imperial March STILL gives me chills!!
Within the first few notes of "Princess Leia's Theme," realizing this was a tribute to Carrie Fisher, it was instant waterworks. RIP, Carrie Fisher. We'll miss you. :'-( Also, I think if I had to choose just one film score great to look up to, it'd be John Williams, for sure.
I love his conducting, it's so smooth... Damn, this man is a freaking magician... I love you, John Williams, for all the emotions you've been providing us with for years and years. May you live as long as possible to keep gracing the world with your genius... You have my eternal respect, sir.
no other composer can reduce me to tears in a few seconds lol amazing
Thank you for sharing this. The coverage from Verizon was terrible.
Stewie: Hey mum ma mommy mom ma ma ma mummy mum mu mu mu mom
Louis: WHAT
Stewie: Louis I am your son in space
Goosebumps on a middle-aged couple. Thank you muscians and Mr. Williams
What an honor, I got to see it online at celebration wish I was there. OMG Williams is an Icon and a favorite of mine. He will go down as one of the greatest ever. 2 cheers for Orlando Film Harmonic Orchestra too, amazing job.
To say this man is "A Legend", would be an understatement.
zodiac909 I am content with calling him Maestro.
An unbelievable show stopper. Would have been worth the ticket price to be there JUST for those 20 minutes. Not a dry eye in the house I
'll bet!
I have goosebumps just watching the video. Can't imagine how it would be live. John Williams is amazing !
When they begin the Main Theme - Just that reaction from hearing about half a second of the song - one big hit- and knowing exactly what it is, and that kind of reaction - that's still just one of my favorite things in the world. :)
Loved the dedication to Carrie Fisher with Princess Leia's theme. Great surprise for a festival and legendary John Williams is the greatest composer of our existence
What a treat! I saw him at the Hollywood Bowl. I'll never forget it. Everyone loved it, you can tell.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thanks for recording it
I live in India I couldn't have seen this if not for you
Thank you
i did not cry i had something in my eye
That "something" really gets around!!
When John goes to heaven. (In about 300 years) Heaven will sound awesome!
Wow. Just wow. One of the greatest composers ever. Love his music.
You tube must definetely get the love reaction, for masterpieces like this. Wow.
Amazing. You can feel the love in that auditorium. I was already welling up during Leia's theme, but when the Star Wars theme started playing and the one lightsaber to the left came up, and whoever was holding it stood so proud, I lost it. The theater I worked at ran Star Wars exclusively on one screen, in one theater in the PHX, AZ (OGCC4EVEVAH) until Alien came along. Can you believe Fox didn't believe in Star Wars enough to give it a 70mm roadshow or full nationwide release? Executives (except one) were PISSED at George Lucas after they saw the movie and didn't want to release it at all, but were contractually obligated to do so. They vowed never to work with Lucas again (HA). Fox released Star Wars in a few (50 or so) theaters nationwide in 35mm MONO (only major cities got 4-track sound) because they thought it was going to lose money. After articles started popping up about "the phenomenon" of the sci-fi movie the kids were going back to see again and again, Fox realized the box office wasn't declining, it was going up or staying steady. Major theater chains also noticed & started begging Fox for prints. As far as the music; John Williams had his misgivings after hearing Lucas' ideas, but believed in him enough to deliver the now classic score., Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Who else comes close in composing music?
I've had the privilege of watching Mr. Williams conduct twice, at Tanglewood. Unlike conductors who bully, Mr. Williams leads and, with simple and graceful gestures, brings out the best of every musician in the orchestra. What a joy to watch him again.
Unparalleled musical genius. Superb!
John Williams' score to Star Wars was heavily influenced by Gustav Holsts: The Planets.
... and Jerry Goldsmith definitely has seen John Williams eye to eye.
Clarification: I was talking about film composers in the present day. I understand your comments and agree that Mozart, for example, was more of a genius.
Some pseudo-intellectual always name drops classical composers, as if they are relevant to giving accolades to John Williams or relevant to film scoring.
Tr00peroid They just do it for the sake of argument and feel smart, not because they actually care.
I wouldn't say unparalleled, but he's definitely a musical genius. *cough*JerryGoldsmith*cough*
The Master! From the playing the jazz piano on Peter Gunn to Rey's theme, John has been blowing our musical minds for more than 50 years!
instant tears by the time the second note hit
No one's ever really gone. I thank John Williams as well for his amazing music.
My first experience was when I saw Empire Strikes Back in theaters when it came out and am so thankful that I am still here able to enjoy these new amazing experiences!! Children now will look back at these days with great fondness, guaranteed!
You're so lucky to have seen that Live. Huge thanks for sharing.
God bless John Williams for that wonderful Music he gave to us.
Man, the jealousy is just emanating off me. With my luck, this is the closest I will ever get to the seeing the man conduct live.... :(
Christian Spencer I saw him in concert wayyyyy back in the 80s. It WAS amazing.
Bet you didn't pull out your phone to record it though! :) I would have liked very much to have been there...
Even in the early '90s it was rare to see someone with a video camera at an event. I remember being at an air show with one and I felt weird when I looked around and didn't notice anyone else recording.
Saw him last night at the Bowl :)
He appears at Star Wars concerts all of the time. I've seen him twice in the last few years -- once conducting an encore of the Imperial March, and once a full concert.
Make your own luck! He performs regularly.
gosh i am in tears again...
Now this is good music. Something we rarely hear nowadays...
I love that the two biggest cheers of the whole thing were for Carrie Fisher's memorial and John Williams himself. If you want to know the impact that this man has had on so many generations of people with his music, just look at how respectful this crowd is when he asks them to be quiet and how little noise there is during the performances.
When I matriculated at Juilliard, and was asked who my favorite composer was and I said John Williams. The teacher said John Williams, isn't a classical music composer. He's a film composer, I felt like unenrolling at Juilliard.
All the best Shaun of NYC
Whoever said that has never heard John's work, obviously.
Thank you for sharing this with those of us who couldn't be there
Absolutely one of the greatest composer ever!
I went a John Williams concert last year. It was one of the best things ever. I'm talking E.T., Star Wars, Harry Potter, all the good stuff.
In my opinion I feel like the Star Wars theme songs are one of the greatest if not the greatest songs in movies to ever be made.
I absolutely love John Williams music.
10:34 - 11:14 This was my favorite part as a kid, well still is. Pure magic.
I'm teary eyed😢, thanks for the upload. Glad everybody shut up before it began.
I actually thought that John Williams might perform this piece/leitmotif at Carrie's funeral. I'm sure he's really going to put his all (when doesn't he, though?) in to his music for Princess/General Leia in Episode VIII. The man is an American (and international) Icon.
Why am I crying!? Starting off with Princess Leia’s theme to commemorate Carrie Fisher was a master stroke.
Thank you very much for a quality upload
I'm not a fan of Star Wars, but I am of John Williams; I was genuinely astonished to how only person silenced a room in 2 seconds, and at their own waiting will, so that they could hear his music.
You know you are loved when all the people didn't expect your presence, and immediately silences to hear you.
Thank you soooooo much for this special glimpse into the Celebration this year.
I'm already teary eyed watching this on RUclips. I would have cried rivers if I was actually there. :`)
It's a real shame John Williams isn't recording the Star Wars scores with the London Symphony Orchestra anymore.
yeah, i missed his music in rogue one.
Zack Briggs TFA really did sound slightly different without them. He just can't make the trip anymore. I'm surprised he went to Florida!
KEV'LAR BLASTSHIELD He doesn't want to do any of the anthology films.
bummer. love his music.
He's also 85. Long life is wonderful but getting old also makes it much harder to work long days. Here's hoping we have him around for at least another decade.
all time best movie music composer... He understands the music - he comes from the classic side...
Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! RIP Carrie Fisher.
I’m soo happy to see this
The first two songs. I’m holding back the tears wtf
God damn chills! absolutely amazing! John Williams is a legend! RIP Carrie Fisher.
That moment when our past 2 Presidents couldn't make a crowd 1/2 the size be quiet in under 60 seconds and John gets this crowd quiet in 5 seconds.
The Guy how do they compare? sorry but your comment makes no sense to me.
Eduardo Boquin he's talking about how fast both sides go quiet like a president or john Williams
That's the absolute magic of Williams and Star Wars in general...
I see what u mean, but in another perspective, someone might have think ur saying,"because the president is more popular, people won't shut up about him"
Wow the people who misunderstood this comment are dense...
The man NEVER compromised on quality. The rendition is near as studio-quality as it can get given the setting in which this is performed. A big salute to the maestro on his technical brilliance.
Every time I hear this theme now I tear up. RIP Carrie. Forever our Princess
living legend. Please stay with us John, you are an example of true genius and civility.
Thanks. I bawled my eyes out.
This was an incredible thing to be in the room for! When Princess Leia's theme began, you could hear people openly sobbing. I was ine of them. Such a powerful, emotional moment.
Amazing tribute by The Jedi Maestro - John Williams!
Oh man, even through the screen I can sense the magic that was lying in the air that evening
Rest In Peace Our Princess..Princess Leia..