Cinema's Maestro: The Legacy of John Williams

[@propellix6642]

What makes him SO special is simply, that his music is art on itself; it does not depend on the movie or work only in the movie. His soundtracks are like symphonies in their own. I had the great opportunity and honour to attend the first concert in Vienna in January 2020 in the famous Golden Hall. Just being in the same room with my life-long hero was special and unforgettable by itself.

[@MMZERO9]

His music isn’t just music, it tells the story without dialogue, and you *feel* the moments in those scenes.

[@jeffreyrowland6362]

We can never do this man justice by trying to explain or show how unparalleled his work is. He is undoubtedly, the greatest film score composer of all time and it’s not even close.

[@RedCaio]

Such an icon of film music. The best by far.

[@ericdavidwallace]

Simply the best.

[@MichaelFenley]

We are very fortunate to be alive during John Williams years. I don’t see how he can ever be replaced. You can always listen to John’s music and know its his masterful work. Good work here and very well done.

[@AlbertKimMusic]

@DeltaElleve22 I'd say Hans Zimmer is surely up there, Ludwig is still an amateur compared to Hans and John, but John Williams man. Understand he's the definition of a film composer

[@yannduez9639]

It's great, as usual Ashton and thanks a lot. I'm 48 years hold (belgian guy) and all my life was blessed by his music and, of course, he's not the only one but one of the greatest.

[@michealbohmer2871]

When Steven Spielberg asked John Williams to score "Schindler's List", Williams was worried it was beyond his talent and experience to give a movie of such weight the justice it required. He said to Spielberg, "You need a better composer than me." To which Spielberg replied, "I know, but they're all dead!"

[@jimhults4916]

I don't want to lose John Williams, my composer.

[@toddsmitts]

He may leave us, but as long as his work is around, you will never lose him.

[@TawneeLynnMusicServices]

A musical here of our time!! Hands down! The best at French Horn writing, too!

[@lauriewohl7151]

DEFINITELY loved playing John Williams pieces on French Horn!

[@gregson99]

It will be a sad sad day when he passes on but at least we will have all his beautiful music to remember him.

[@jimhults2490]

John is my favorite composer of all time.

[@derekseven1647]

I can't tell you how much John Williams is responsible for my life my career everything he is the movie that he conducts. When you play his music you don't have to watch the movie his music puts the images in your head.

[@mohammedakram4529]

ET was a real tear jerker, thanks to Williams who made so emotional.

[@mikemacvicar5221]

John Williams is America's modern-day Mozart...brilliant, prolific, pertinent, and inspirational!

[@DeeptaKoiri]

Beautiful brother..God bless you

[@IronChuck]

Happy Birthday, Maestro. Thank you for all the music.

[@JJBerthume]

Really nice video!

[@doc.g9497]

JJay Berthume you nice to see you around here! haha

[@taico5764]

In my opinion, the score for "you were never really here" is his best work yet. Immensely underrated

[@RedCaio]

Is that composed by John Williams tho? wikipedia says: You Were Never Really Here (2017) Music by Jonny Greenwood

[@i20010]

A very well deserved video! Great channel youre making here!

[@markwatjana4727]

When i watched movies I see waillima name I know he's my favourite soundtrack on the movie

[@derekseven1647]

Your video it's a great piece of work . Keep it up. I've seen John Williams lots of times live at the Hollywood bowl and everything you say about him is correct.

[@brandonskelton]

I love this, well done Ashton! I just watched Memoirs of a Geisha, a long time coming, and was not surprised by how beautifully he captured the essence of Japanese music, but also the emotion and storytelling he is already so well at doing.

[@budwrite]

Well done to get all that info into 8 minutes! Thanks

[@jerayan]

Nice video, Ashton. Thank you for that. Just in 4:48 - 5:01 is video from Hobit recording session (not John's music)...but having there Conrad Pope is also nice.

[@AshtonGleckman]

Thanks! and yeah haha, I know. It was the only footage I could find of Conrad conducting :)

[@EcthelionGondolin]

Dude, just found your channel. You make great, quality videos! You deserve millions of views on each video.

[@j.r.rothenbusch4438]

simply amazing.

[@reneegill4600]

7:14 Kobe

[@KennyKEN]

Thank you for helping me with my essay.

[@ScyllaWyrm]

Good thing you said he 'IS' one of those figures you mentioned in your closing thoughts.

[@chromecheeserobot]

Truly a legend

[@losers192]

Had to watch this for my class assignment but I liked the video because I like music

[@TawneeLynnMusicServices]

You should watch more about music :)

[@bartpickford1836]

His Angela's ashes score is so moving - the way he balances smaller emotions and then the epic

[@LinehanStyle]

He is part of my family he is my great nanas cousin

[@masteremerald2592]

Great video. I’m new to the channel and was wondering what software is that?

[@patrickkabugi4828]

Thanks Ashton. Please consider doing behind the scenes of some for his scores. There is so much to learn from your channel.

[@RicoDerks]

Very heartwarming! Great job Ashton

[@EK-ro6pz]

Legend.

[@LevyCarneiro]

1:06 What movie is that with Tom Cruise?

[@zangthrirstarker634]

Far and away

[@LevyCarneiro]

@@zangthrirstarker634 thanks very much! Been looking for this for a long time, now I see this video and you helped me. Thanks again.

[@zangthrirstarker634]

Levy Carneiro anytime, partner

[@hfdoukh527]

Good job

[@JanomaMusic]

An essay worthy of the Nerdwriter. Very well done!

[@luisfabianvergarafeliu8169]

Que sucede con los subtítulos...

[@dimosorchestral6338]

Which piece plays at 1:49 - 2:10?

[@agustinfodrini]

Fawkes, The Phoenix from The Chamber of Secrets.

[@athishayjain.m.k9257]

love u bro...

[@polkmusic]

Great video. He is the true master of film music.

[@capartenlive3026]

Very NICE job ! A question : no problem to use the music on KZbin ??? Cause i am need to do it for some project ! Thanks and keep going !! 😉

[@andy1324a]

a top notch tribute, well done....

[@fsicy]

Yep

[@philippepiveron4937]

One word : superb !!!

[@ArnoldVeeman]

Je completely failed to mention Star Wars

[@amirmunawar]

the best ever

[@beplinquent]

hello classmates

[@bacaca]

2nd to none.

[@kazvanrooij]

Bi opic? lol its Bio-pic :P

[@ericsilberstein667]

Jaws was the best.