John Williams - Musicians

"John Towner Williams" (born February 8 1932) is an American composer, conductor and pianist. In a career that spans six decades, Williams has composed many of the most famous film scores in history, including those for "Jaws", "Star Wars", "Superman", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Jurassic Park", "Schindler's List", and "Harry Potter". In addition, he has composed theme music for four Olympic Games, numerous television series and concert pieces. He served as the principal conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra from 1980 to 1993, and is now the orchestra's laureate conductor. ....more

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Pink is ready for some football on NBC!

Aug 31, 2006, 17:02 GMT

Pink is planning on getting the party started this fall thanks to a new single the pop singer has recorded to play at the opening of 'NBC Sunday Night Football.' The singer has lent her talents to “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” – which is set to the music from rocker Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You.” ... more

Soundtrack Review: Munich

Jan 30, 2006, 4:54 GMT

Composer John Williams divorced himself from the 'Harry Potter' franchise this year, letting Patrick Doyle have the fun while he got serious. ... more

Soundtrack Review: War of the Worlds

Jul 11, 2005, 17:13 GMT

John Williams provides the score to Steven Spielberg’s latest movie ‘War of the Worlds.’ The score is effective in capturing the mood of the story, conveying the suspense, fear and horror of the threat which occurs.

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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Soundtrack News

Feb 5, 2005, 18:21 GMT

The Official Star Wars Website has a new article about John Williams' new score for Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. ... more

John Williams to score 'Memoirs of a Geisha'

Nov 8, 2004, 22:59 GMT

Columbia Pictures' upcoming epic drama Memoirs of a Geisha will be scored by John Williams. Although he had been attached to the movie early on when ... more

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