John Williams Thesis

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John Williams
If you have seen any well-known movies, chances are, you have heard many of John Williams’ songs. John Williams is a currently famous music composer, who has been composing for a large span of time. John Williams composed many original music scores for one of a kind, well-known films, set a high standard for up and coming musical composers, and created a new kind of music that people will respect for generations.
John Williams is a very prominent musical composer. He has been composing since 1967. He has composed for many well-known films such as: Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter (source 1). Not only that, but Williams has composed many orchestral arrangements for concert halls as well (source 3). His endless amount of musical knowledge has led him to set a high new standard for up and coming composers (source 1).
What makes Williams’ work so different from any other musical composers, is that he has created a specific type of music that purposely sets a certain theme for viewers. Many movies would not be the same without John Williams’ music (source 3). Williams can also control the feel of …show more content…

He has composed for over 90 motion pictures, and continues to amaze people everywhere (source 2). This is because many filmgoers have been amazed at how Williams’ music can make you think of a certain movie without having to even mention a title or name. As soon as you hear the Harry Potter theme, your mind will go straight to that specific moment in the movie (source 2). Williams even comments on how amazing it is to have not just only one country, but almost the whole world, not just recognize you, but have what you did stick with them for a long time. "So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories." -John Williams (source

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