John Williams: Greatest Hits, 1969-1999

by John Williams

Overview

In the second half of the 20th century, no composer has had a more lasting influence on Hollywood than John Williams. This collection of his music includes the famous signature film themes, but goes beyond to feature incidental music and themes for individual characters as well. Williams' potent use of a full orchestra creates themes that propel films. His best-known work is well represented: the themes from Star Wars, Jaws, and Superman are all here. However, lesser-known pieces such as "Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra" from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade are sure to thrill movie and music fans alike. Some of these recordings are from the original films, but far more of them are later recordings. All the sessions were conducted by the composer himself. The Boston Pops, Tanglewood, and Boston, Pittsburgh, London, and even the Skywalker Symphony Orchestras all lent their talents to this album. Such intergalactic talent makes for a thrilling ride through film music history.

Product Details

Release Date:	11/02/1999
Label:	Sony Music Distribution
UPC:	0074645133324
Rank:	157657

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Star Wars (Main Title)
2. E.T. (Flying Theme)
3. Superman (Main Title)
4. Parade of the Slave Children
5. Sugarland Express (Main Title)
6. Jaws (Main Title)
7. Bugler's Dream/Olympic Fanfare and Theme
8. Luke and Leia
9. The Reviers (Main Title)
10. The Imperial March
11. Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra
12. Cadillac of the Skies
13. The Raiders March
14. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Suite)

Disc 2

15. Hymn to the Fallen
16. Jurassic Park (Theme)
17. Schindler's List (Theme)
18. Flight to Neverland
19. Seven Years in Tibet
20. JFK (Prologue)
21. The Days Between
22. 1941: March
23. Somewhere in My Memory
24. Summon the Heroes
25. Look Down, Lord
26. Far and Away (Theme)
27. Born on the Fourth of July (Theme)
28. Duel of the Fates

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Williams   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

John Williams   Composer