John Williams & Wiener Philharmoniker - "Main Title" from "Star Wars: A New Hope"

John Williams & Wiener Philharmoniker - "Main Title" from "Star Wars: A New Hope"
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The legendary American composer John Williams’ movie soundtracks have earned countless prestigious awards, including five Oscars, five Emmys, four Golden Globes and twenty-five Grammys. As he thanked the audience at Vienna’s Musikverein for their welcome, however, he told them that the invitation to work with the Wiener Philharmoniker was “one of the greatest honours of my life”. The live recording of this performance is available now. Also available in Dolby Atmos®.
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#JohnWilliams #JohnWilliamsinVIenna #StarWars

[@deutschegrammophon]

What is your favorite soundtrack composed by John Williams?

[@VonGeorge]

I have many lol, i can't go just for one, but my top 5 are: - Memoirs of a Geisha - Star Wars - ET - Jurassic Park - Harry Potter

[@CommanderAlphaRC-]

1. Star wars main title 2. Flight to Neverland from Hook 3. Harry potter theme 4. Jurassic park theme 5. Imperial march

[@docsidious]

Marion's Theme Imperial March Star Wars Main Title Love Theme From Superman Adventure on Earth

[@reneb.8055]

- Duel of the Fates from Star Wars - Schindler's List

[@OOLLILOLL]

The one that goes dun duuun dununuuun dun duuun duuun duun dununu nuuun dun duuun you're a wizard 'arry

[@tildonchiasson5526]

I love all the fan boy smiles. “Dude, we’re playing Star Wars for John Freaking Williams!” “Dude, I know, we totally are!”

[@levondarratt787]

This is the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra..They host the biggest conductors for the best part of the last century. Them doing Star Wars is probably John Williams dream come true, he said " the invitation to work with the Wiener Philharmoniker was one of the greatest honours of my life”.

[@levondarratt787]

@Europa Nostra lol....you can train all your life, and never even make it into the top 200 applicants for a seat to this orchestra...they are genius players , each of them. they're in the city of Vienna , Mozart's world. Strauss... Who so you think Williams studying while becoming a composer. You know nothing about Europe's music, nor American Hollywood music. A dimwit lost on KZbin.

[@NounoursTichat]

Honnestly, who wouldn't be proud and in total fan-attitude if conducted by this legend, on this legendary music.

[@JD-rt8ym]

For Star Wars, Indy Jones, Lost in Space....etc!! Freaking Awesome!!! 😀❤❤❤❤

[@GAMLAPATTE]

Exactly!! John FRICKIN Williams :D

[@AlonsoRules]

imagine being in a cinema in 1977 and hearing this masterpiece for the first time omg

[@adamn7516]

Yup I remember that afternoon in the summer of 77 as a 7 year old. Our sleepaway camp took us on a field-trip to see the movie. Sitting in the dark theater and hearing the first note blast thru the theater as the Star Wars logo appeared on the screen and we knew we were in for something special. Even with the sequels which I saw in the theater but don't hold a fondness for hearing the first note and seeing the logo still gives me goosebumps and takes me back to that summer in 1977.

[@shaggynwhitt6672]

Saw it on release at Starlight drive inn and it was sooo beyond belief,truly magical and mind blowing at the same time back then.

[@davidfernandez4333]

@@adamn7516 i was born ten years after the release of Star Wars…I envy you all lol. Wish I could have had that incredible experience you described

[@adamn7516]

@@davidfernandez4333 Another film that came out the following year that gave me that same feel during the opening credits was Superman. I remember seeing the remake in 2006 and they used the same original opening score and even though the remake was not nearly as good as the 1978 original even at age 36 I still got goosebumps as the first notes of John Williams score played. The Superman score and the Star Wars score are still two of Johns best.

[@davidfernandez4333]

@@adamn7516 oh yes, another classic released before I was born. I’m sure that one was an incredible experience as well. I’m sure that seeing Superman for the first time on the big screen was fascinating. John Williams will forever be one of the greatest composers. I love Indiana Jones, Jaws, and Jurassic Park as well 👍🏼

[@standandyliver]

My grandfather played violin in this original soundtrack. Sadly he passed away last night but it's good to know that his recordings still live on!

[@YT_Krep]

May the force be with your grandfather

[@FooxArt]

May the force be with him.

[@Snowy-oq4ur]

You have 69 likes. Let’s keep it that way

[@fanolade]

​@@Snowy-oq4uri removed my like to keep it 69

[@sarademoor]

My deepest sympathies. I nearly cry every time I hear this music. His legacy lives on indeed!

[@albundy5228]

The joy on that guys face at 0:38 really makes you smile.

[@Duckboy93]

I have the same joy whenever I hear this music.

[@DonPedroPete]

I've seen John Williams conduct live a few times and I'm absolutely certain i sat through the entire concerts with that same grin. It would be impossible not to!

[@Infloun]

He's probably thinking...."John WIlliams....Star Wars: A New Hope...I have lived a good life" lol

[@Metzwerg74]

indeed...

[@pennyschultz3108]

I know right 😃

[@pixelmator]

no matter who you are you can't help but smile when you hear this song...

[@ibrauchadosawoiza2323]

*piece

[@rattywoof5259]

It's not a song - there are no vocals.

[@EJBen007]

Even the orchestra is all smiles as they play the piece

[@leoholder7839]

@@ibrauchadosawoiza2323 thank you- I’m glad someone picks up on this

[@leoholder7839]

@@rattywoof5259 I adore you- I can’t stand it when people do this

[@constancemiller3753]

Everyone: "I love you." John: "I know."

[@yehudisfriedman8459]

Underrated comment

[@michaeltorres1263]

Haha! Love it. Han and Leia everyone.

[@MickBx]

This man has 53 (!) Oscar nominations. FIFTY THREE!

[@malena5026]

5 oscars, 4 golden globes, 7 British Academy film awards and 22 Grammys and he deserved everything and more

[@billvenner25]

A timeless masterpiece written a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away

[@markharold2732]

Hello 👋

[@Neplushkomd]

I can't believe Williams is 89 years old. Hope he will live as long as it's possible. One of the greatest composers of our time. God bless you, John!

[@Neplushkomd]

@HennesseeVol yes, Maestro is celebrating today :)

[@gualt6762]

@Alicia Garibay no way. im so excited

[@ForzaAzzuriify]

He make the new Obi Wan Titel Song ;)

[@lvsluggo007]

I believe John Williams is an equal to ANY of the classical composers..

[@sub2rhys]

Without him, these themes wouldn't exist

[@reneb.8055]

"The force will be will be with you - always."

[@nurhayat81]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@cjcoriz1858]

And also with you

[@mjsanchez-santiago7811]

Amen 🙏🙏

[@aob505]

Imagine the privilege of getting to play the Star Wars theme for John Williams. Incredible!

[@TudorositiesbyMaureen]

Just performed perfectly, goosebumps. How many opportunities to play a famous pieces of music for the composer. While be conducted by the composer of said music, that is just so awestruck.

[@ErnestoBrausewind]

Getting to conduct the Vienna Philharmonics playing his work is an accolade for John Williams

[@jpsned]

This is an example of why music education is so important in our schools and in our communities. I mean, John Williams started taking piano lessons when he was a kid, and also learned brass instruments. Along the way, he studied arranging and composing. He then began working as a pianist, arranger and composer. All through that time, he had teachers. Then you take the musicians in the orchestra. They all started on their instruments with a teacher. When you hear people like this perform, you're listening to a combined hundreds of thousands of hours spent practicing. You're also listening to (probably) a combined hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on lessons and higher education. You're also looking at well over a million dollars' worth of instruments and instrument insurance. My point is, that without music education, music teachers and the strive to become as good as you can be, concerts like this would not happen. It's this wondrous composer and these stunningly good musicians and their teachers who make it happen.

[@otda3675]

0:37 mark that guys face, it’s like this is the culmination of his life’s work and he’s gonna absolutely kill his bit....incredible performance and John Williams is the goat composer of our generation with Hans and Ramin behind and ready to pick up his untouchable legacy....and if this video is here and I’m dead and gone in 50 or 60 years this is my record of being alive in the same time as this genius and u can use my comment as a guide as to how people of our day loved and cherished this man....a real living legend by every sense and definition

[@programacion7344]

He is happy!!!

[@Apfelstrudl]

More like 2:47 is what a culmination of a life's work looks like.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

Hans and Ramin? I mean . . . maybe? But no.

[@bstriant]

I wouldn't be able to hold my tears!!

[@albertbauli]

Culmination of a live's work? XD Dude, he plays in the Wiener Philharmoniker... Most possibly the culmination of his life's work would have been playing some Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Bruckner, Mahler or Richard Strauss at the Salzburg Festival under some great conductor. Here he is just having one of the best times of his life.

[@barrettoliver1986]

0:38 is how I felt listening to this

[@pixelmator]

exactly

[@DarkShigure]

YES

[@daniellastamp]

❤️

[@FITTMANN]

Real Fan Man 👦

[@817sports]

Hearing this live must send shivers down your spine

[@grigorkrasnopierov9731]

I did yesterday in Szczecin Philharmony in Poland. It was totally amazing! Hope I will be able to repeat it soon. As soon as possible :)

[@madhousenetwork7765]

I've seen star wars only in 2017 (40 years after its release) but I just love this theme. brings tears every time. I can't imagine the experience of people who did it in 1977

[@detentionroompunishment5491]

@@grigorkrasnopierov9731 I did when I Was little By Barakaldo’s orchestra

[@mattywest8019]

31 years and still get goosebumps hearing this

[@Jonasz314]

My only regret was to never play this when I was in an orchestra... then again, we only had wind instruments (no strings thus no violins), and I was playing the saxophone. So the range of sutff we could actually play was quite limited.

[@Kellhound32]

55 here. Same. I was 10 years old when I first saw it in the theatre.

[@carlosfigueroa9715]

If you don’t, means you are dead inside…

[@MCkwok-gv6bz]

Everyone does

[@mattywest8019]

@@MCkwok-gv6bz doubt

[@TheRammMan]

This music is genius. How does one create this from scratch? Mind blowing.

[@avinashsarmah]

@@user-ec1jo4hj2x Thanks for this man. I never knew about it

[@azzajohnson2123]

@@user-ec1jo4hj2x I really liked that as well! Very good, you can very much see the inspiration and undertones. The opening is almost a Copywrite infringement :P

[@user-ec1jo4hj2x]

@Europa Nostra from what I have heard, some directors like specific pieces/soundtracks and might tell the film composer to base his/her soundtrack from the one the director wanted.

[@user-ec1jo4hj2x]

@Europa Nostra Sure, the beginning is almost identical though…

[@user-ec1jo4hj2x]

@Europa Nostra Yep and I have never said that they were the same... "And yes I know most of it is not similar." is what I said... Sorry if I completely misunderstood what you are trying to say, english is not my first language.

[@trappl123]

The force is strong with this orchestra

[@bagelofpower7133]

Mans deserves a 5 minute standing ovation after every piece. What a legend.

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@linphonepyaeaung21]

Can't believe I'm crying over this

[@ianfortuna9385]

You’re not the only one

[@James-wk5ex]

FR 🥹🥹🥹

[@terencem8795]

The power of music is real.

[@brianchiedo9705]

Because it’s fantastic!!

[@MauriceVanRouge]

0:38 when you and your bros realize what a freaking honor it is to be part of this moment.

[@tatocorvette]

Who is more excited? Mr. Williams enjoying his creation been performed to perfection? The musicians for knowing this was an epic and unique historical moment and they were knocking it out of this world? The audience that was there enjoying it live? Me (and all of us) watching and listening to this over and over? I think the answer is: All of the above!

[@odd-ysseusdoesstuff6347]

Couldn't agree more.

[@wij2012Gaming]

The Force is strong with this music.

[@ghomerhust]

the WORLD wins because we ALL get to enjoy this moment!

[@ghomerhust]

@@wij2012Gaming i believe his music might CREATE the Force

[@fanolade]

I think the right answer is chancellor palpatine.

[@joannethorne6555]

And just like that, I am 9 years old again. I have goosebumps, and tears of joy on my face. Thank you .

[@steveflitton8903]

This theme is a masterpiece in cinema history. I can't think of anything more iconic

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@huyanbao6408]

​@@markharold2732hello there

[@markharold2732]

@@huyanbao6408 Where are you from ? Is nice to meet you here

[@markw3598]

Maybe, ...... The Superman Theme!??

[@LiamP_07]

The best part is the smiling orchestra, being well aware of the masterpiece they are playing

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@barricade8957]

Also known as "How to make fans ages 11-90yr old WISH they were transported back in time to 1977, to see it for the first time in theaters" The Opening Theme.

[@ulliulli]

An 90 year old that feels like a 10 year old again would find himself in his youth in 1941... I don't know if this memory would be great if he was an european. Also. he had to wait for 36 years to watch Star Wars...

[@FromG2eminor]

It was my 2nd birthday when it came out. My first movie in a movie theater. I was clapping during the movie...lol this music will last forever!

[@niahoad]

I was born in 1990 and watched star wars in free tv at age 7. But yeah it feels like a time machine warps me back to 1977

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@@niahoad I watched it in 2005 at eight years old on the next best thing to seeing it in cinemas, VHS!! God, I think those tapes took a battering being watched 100’s of times!! 😅

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@@niahoad my Dad and his brother were 9 and 7 in 1977, and saw it at the drive-in in Adelaide, Australia on a warm summer night (movies usually came out six or so months later in Australia), I would die to go back there and share that experience so many had on it’s release!

[@darthmaul2005]

3:40, when they started playing this part I had a few tears in my eyes, it sounds so beautiful, wow, this whole performance was amazing, and I would’ve done anything to have been there

[@madhousenetwork7765]

one of the best pieces of music

[@matthewfenton8775]

Honestly think I’d sob if I ever got to hear this live!

[@markw3598]

I do now, even though it isn't 'live'.

[@shreyasdeokar1325]

This should be National Anthem of Mars Colonies

[@ctwu58]

the reason why star wars is so good is that it's in a galaxy far far away

[@aa2339]

And someone should finally add lyrics to it.

[@midmidori]

@@aa2339 Lyrics would ruin it, it is already perfect at it is :)

[@walterwhite4699]

@@aa2339 no

[@PurpleRevolutionMusic]

@@aa2339 They already did. ever seen the star wars holiday special?

[@troyzieman7177]

The funny thing about John William's is truly that everyone and I mean everyone on the planet knows your music and likes it . Doesnt matter if you listen to country music, rap rock , or what country you are from . You know at least some of John William's work

[@footclann0043]

I will confirm that as a person/fan of Slipknot and Eminem John Williams made me respect Orchestra and only made George Lucas' Universe that more special

[@goodgame7v7]

everyone who likes SW

[@troyzieman7177]

@@goodgame7v7 it's allot more than that

[@Tomtom-qy3tg]

Agreed from a classical music fan.

[@erpollock]

This is not "pops". It is legitimate concert level music. Far better than any of the contemporary pieces that start orchestral concerts nowadays.

[@davidjensen4702]

What I like about his scores, whether it's Star wars, Raiders, Superman, ET, etc, he prepares the audience, and it tells the story. Pure musical genius!

[@truefilm6991]

It's a holdover from the traditional grand opera. Each main character gets their own theme and "upcoming arias" are hinted at in the overture. You basically compose backwards: first the final theme, then use fragments earlier (nowadays we might call it foreshadowing). There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. John Williams is always open about his writing techniques. His ability to write complex dovetailing phrases and melody lines (counterpoint), while maintaining everything accessible, is absolutely sublime. Definitely my favorite film composer.

[@MeMawx2]

How does he keep coming up with masterpieces ?!

[@baumcollcsame7871]

It is mid-summer 1977. We have heard so much about this movie from family and friends that we decided it's OK to take our oldest son, who was five, to see this movie. Our other son was just two at this time and much too young. Thru our credit union at work my wife got reserved tickets so we would not have to wait in those looooong lines. As such when the theater opened we who had reserved tickets were allowed in 10 minutes before everyone else. So we got our popcorn, soda, and candy first, then we were escorted to the reserved seating area in the center of the theater with other families. With our son sitting between us, the rolling script comes on and I read it to him. I can see he is transfixed, staring at the screen. From that point on until the end of the movie some two hours later his eyes never left the screen. He hardly ate any popcorn or drank his soda! Usually when we would take him to a movie, while it's playing he would ask us questions about what's going on. Not this time. Other than a yip, or a laugh, or some other reaction, his eyes never left the screen! When it was over, the people screamed and applauded with joy at what we had just seen. IT WAS AMAZING!!! Now I have all the Star Wars movies on DVD and VHS. Full packages all. But there is nothing like when I saw that first Star Wars movie with our son so many years ago!

[@JoseyWales44s]

To be honest, the lines and the wait only fuled the antcipation.

[@andrewwilliams2353]

I had a similar reaction to watching Superman - the movie in 1978 in my local cinema. The audience was nearly all "grown-ups" but we were all like kids in the Saturday morning kids cinema. When Superman caught Lois Lane with one hand and the helicopter in the other and the people down below on the street all cheered - so did we in the cinema. It was areal life enhancing experience. The very next day I was ordering the soundtrack records in my local music shop. I have them today and treasure them still a life enhancing experience thanks to Maestro Williams

[@AvieCameo]

Episode IV, A NEW HOPE It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet. Pursued by the Empire’s sinister agents, Princess Leia races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the galaxy….

[@IMAMONGUS]

Perfection!!

[@derekfortune4155]

May the force be with you always!

[@cerrudmanuel]

@@IMAMONGUS it's like poetry. It rhymes.

[@marodrey]

And one can totally see those words moving away into space ... "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope..."

[@andrewdrabble8939]

Remember though it wasn't originally called 'A New Hope' in 1977, just Star Wars. That came later when it became a smash hit

[@stephenhuntsucker2790]

As others have pointed out, I love the violinist smiling at 0:38. To make these orchestra members smile, the members of the Vienna Philharmonic that can play just about anything in the world at the drop of a hat, and play it amazingly, really tells you something about William's music and legacy.

[@robbiespicnic]

...and on the 7th day God rested...and listened to John Williams

[@jpsned]

😁

[@berniesoprano6980]

The films are good, but John Williams scores make them incredible. The scores are ones that we will never forget and always know when the first time we heard them!

[@manuelorozco7760]

The first movie i saw with his music was Harry Potter 1

[@daniellee9950]

The movies are only as good as the music ;)

[@corner559]

This is only true for the original 3 prequel movies. The score far exceeded the movies after those.

[@Hardcover_Pilot]

"Without John Williams, bikes don't fly and neither do brooms in Quidditch matches nor do men in red capes. There is no Force, dinosaurs do not walk the earth. We do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe." -Steven Spielberg, AFI Lifetime Achievement Award speech for John Williams

[@russellbluewolf6427]

i was four years old when i first heard this theme..Sitting in the backseat of my parents station wagon in a drive in movie theater in 1977...im 48 now and this theme STILL gives me goosebumps..

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

My Dad was 9 when he saw it at the drive-in in Adelaide on a warm summer night in ‘77, and it was the experience of a lifetime for a kid growing up then I reckon!!

[@UNSCPILOT]

Born in '94 and raised with Starwars and Startrek being my favorite movies thanks to my parents also loving them. This theme will never get old, never not be fantastic in ever way!

[@dinokath]

Indeed

[@billjenkins687]

I am 62. I took my nieces and nephews to the drive in to see the film in Los Angeles weeks after it was released. We still talk about it.

[@kcjacobs8399]

Change 'station wagon' to 'Chevy Nova'....and that was me, too.

[@youtubeuser5173]

John Williams has literally written every memory I have from growing up

[@Itsjandz105]

This has to be near the top of the list of the most incredible pieces of music ever composed.

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@mindfulskills]

The Vienna Philharmonic is a BEAST of an orchestra, and John Williams is a certified genius, still working well into his late 80's. Amazing!

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@blondidog2277]

2:44 Drummer tunes his instrument mid-performance, keeps calm and carries on

[@user_28373]

He’s supposed to do that

[@MrAgibson2000]

He needs to do that for various notes to use during both on this song & others, they turn to sharpen or drop to different notes as needed. Those drums are made for that reason.

[@StraightNoChaser86]

Timpini are a tunable instrument.

[@danielannett1019]

A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far Far Away... 00:01

[@J3rs3y_G1rl]

0:39 I love that smile. That musician can feel his inner child bursting with delight.

[@Buster-hw8ps]

2:48 that face expression on John Williams face is everything

[@RainerZufall85]

The concert(s) was recorded on 18th and 19th January 2020. One or two months later it would have been impossible to perform and record it and we never had a chance to hear and see it with John Williams as conductor ever again. Crazy...

[@haroldbrown3782]

He's not dead.

[@adalgisounoqualunque9033]

@@haroldbrown3782 maybe he means that he is very old and concerts like this can be very rare

[@CristianoRonaldo-wy6tw]

@@adalgisounoqualunque9033 He is talking about the Coronavirus bro. The covid-19 virus hit at that time.

[@adalgisounoqualunque9033]

@@CristianoRonaldo-wy6tw correct but the restrictions will be lifted at some point, and by that time Williams might have been too old or god forbid not anymore with us, that’s what I meant

[@CristianoRonaldo-wy6tw]

@@adalgisounoqualunque9033 Ah. I didn't think of that. That is true and quite sad too now that you mention it.

[@chriscampbell2984]

Forget that this a Soundtrack to an iconic, legendary piece of movie history, this is my most favourite piece of classical music of all time. John Williams can be placed up there with Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Vivaldi, to name but a few, and all the other greatest classical composers of all time. All his works are iconic; legendary; powerful, and he will be remembered as one of the most prolific musical creators of all time.

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@xtarheelinutah]

It's 2024... I'm 53 years old and saw Star Wars when it first came out... For some reason, I looked up this song and video and I don't know WHY, but as soon as the first several notes started playing, I got kinda Emotional! All those feelings of when I first heard this song and saw the movie, just came flooding back! To me? That proves How Powerful John Williams' compositions are! I listen to a lot of music generes. But NOBODY Moves Me Like his Theme songs! 😲😲😲😲

[@camdendaly7579]

There’s always something special about seeing composers conduct their own pieces

[@jackcarlos7546]

Hi

[@AlimentariasPeru]

0:38 That man is fulfilling his dream

[@julzriosdirector]

Tears rolling every time I hear this Masterpiece of John Williams, powerful and brilliant!

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@DreamKeeper.]

It will be a sad day once this man is gone forever. He put the spark and passion o needed into me and pushed me to become a composer and a high school music teacher. Thank you John for everything you’ve done and continue to do.

[@davidponcar1505]

I was a (not very good) Horn player in HS when the first Star Wars came out. That music hit me like no other had up to that point, and inspired me to actually practice so I could be able to play it. As I've ended up being a HS/JHS Band director and played in several very good regional orchestras (playing JW's music umpteen times, still gives me goosebumps after 40+ years), it's not very much of a stretch to say that Mr. William's music literally changed my life.

[@Kit-se3zs]

This piece represents all that's good in the world. I'm crying, and not just as a fan of star wars. Remarkable composition.

[@c0ronariu5]

Yes, I’m watching this after the results were announced too. The return of decency, humanity, and honesty is something to be celebrated.

[@Kit-se3zs]

@@c0ronariu5 oh I watched it on Friday, the day before the results came in, but yeah I get you! The people spoke and we gave old Don the boot, thank goodness and good riddance! Now if only the electors will do what is right and vote for Biden too...it isn't over yet so I'm still a little nervous.

[@officialthomasjames]

@@c0ronariu5 yes, a vote for more corruption and politicians that are in bed with China. Wake up. Biden is a snake like the rest of them.

[@xlrouge]

That was beautiful. I feel the same

[@conscience580]

It represents the triumph of good over evil.

[@kungolaf4499]

4:35 That trumpeteer on the right can't help but smile... Me too buddy. Me too.

[@deanoh9980]

The finest musicians in the world all smiling like schoolkids playing arguably 1 of the most recognisable tracks by IMO the greatest living composer. What a buzz that must have been to see this live.

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@thursday1679]

I don't use the word Genius to describe many people but I will for John Williams , the man is an absolute Genius end of story.

[@stuneil4804]

There will never be a main title theme written to compete with this masterpiece. The theme of my childhood.

[@UNSCPILOT]

The Star Trek movie themes come close in my books, particularly the pre-2009 movies

[@itznoxy7193]

Never say never ;)

[@jeremiahpalaspas4258]

John Williams' music will never die. Star Wars will go on forever with his music.

[@angelslayer4417]

Unfortunately, the movies themselves have died.

[@joellimon4124]

@@angelslayer4417 Star Wars is more than just the movies, but I get what you mean.

[@imhim3717]

@@angelslayer4417 Well the shows haven’t . and there’s hope now with Dave Filoni and Jon farveu

[@bigfloppa9594]

@@angelslayer4417 no they haven't, grow up

[@rubenmata]

Hit it, Master Williams! The Force will be with you... Always!!!

[@brianchiedo9705]

Every single time I hear this piece I’m transported back to 1978. I was a 10 year old boy sitting in a dark theater with my father and younger brother. I can remember every single detail, smell, sound, all of it. 56 now and this still grabs my attention. The only other film that had this big of an impact was Superman with Christopher Reeves. I tear up every time watching both.

[@nathantitus8311]

I had the amazing honour of conducting this piece as part of my examination to obtain my Bandmaster's qualification in the South African National Defence Force. This was one of three works but I certainly enjoyed it the most. Much love and respect to the great master, John Williams.

[@ettaoudianas6748]

Congrats!

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Oh wow, what an honour to play this to pass your Bandmaster Exam!!

[@jws1272]

I used it as one of my conducting pieces when I tried out for Drum Major back in HS.

[@marjulousugarte2026]

oh! Horn section is superb!

[@rattywoof5259]

Yes, the famous Viennese horns in F. They sound great in Wagner too!

[@MckennaSpotsAviation]

This doesn’t just make me smile- this makes me break down in tears crying

[@dawnpoint]

Seeing the trumpets trying to play through their smiles... brings a tear to the eye.

[@mikismimi]

この演奏、今までのどんなオーケストラよりも完璧な演奏だと思います。 家で立ち上がって拍手しました。素晴らしいです。👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@chorlauheung4920]

John Williams probably knows every note by heart. Does not need to reference the sheet music. He wrote the music.

[@robertmantha1931]

Any director worth his salt will know every note by heart of any piece he/she is conducting, whether he is the author or not; that is their job, as any theatre actor who needs to know every word of the play he is acting in.

[@ImperialRadioYT]

@@robertmantha1931 alright buddy relax. It's truly a different level when you're the composer. and ANOTHER level when you're John Williams

[@adrianmanick7312]

Just to see this on KZbin is an honour. Sir John Williams, we stand and salute you! And 'Bravo!' to the orchestra.

[@fluffytoaster427]

It’s so cool to see all the faces in the crowd at the beginning. Rested expressions turn into smiles, covered mouths, and nods in awe. John Williams is the man.

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

[@musicmomjuliesacks5505]

Just incredible all around. To think...many musicians in this orchestra were the little kids who first saw Star Wars when it was brand new. What a thrill it must be for them to be where they are now, with this master composer and conductor, playing music of their childhood. It is heart-warming and joyous. As a musician, I get the feels no matter what. But this performance had some extra something special. The force was with them all, for sure. Bravi tutti.

[@Flex2212]

When you think of which composers/conductors had stood in this exact spot to now be his turn, I am sure Mr. Williams felt honoured immensely himself and so we come full circle in a beautiful way.

[@johndododoe1411]

​@@Flex2212Yes, I'm unsure if Beethoven did his 9th in this or a similar building. But performing this with Williams was probably somewhat similar to being chose n to premiere the 9th with the old genius on stage and a non-deaf conductor keeping the tempo.

[@bloxigraphy]

That moment, when you can spot yourself in the audience. That concert was aaaawesome! The force will be with you. Always.

[@converse1729]

wow, ich bin neidisch! :)

[@christianmcbrearty]

NO WAY DID YOU ACTUALLY GO??!!

[@bloxigraphy]

@@christianmcbrearty YES!!!

[@christianmcbrearty]

@@bloxigraphy omg that's so cool! You are the luckiest person 🤯 If I even saw John Williams I would probably freak out. Let alone hear him conduct a massive orchestra 😱

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

How much did it cost

[@gilgalaad80]

- What is your favorite soundtrack composed by John Williams? - Yes.

[@user-of8ck3gf8u]

May the 4th be with you 💓

[@nicholasrienstra3844]

2:49 LOOK AT HOW HAPPY HE IS

[@martinhaigh8345]

Every one of John Williams' film themes is a perfect little pocket symphony.

[@DjTonioRoffo]

Movie music always looks back to Wagner, leitmofivs for every character or romance, every situation. In classic/romantic era you don't have this repetitions in the music like we do now - but that is needed to set the tone, the scene. Another beautiful example of this is the LOTR score.

[@miguelpereira9859]

@@DjTonioRoffo Not a big fan of the LOTR movies but the score is phenomenal. the Fellowship theme in particular is just amazing, easily as good as any of Williams' themes

[@jonesyokc]

I saw the first three movies in the theater when they first came out. There was something magical about when the title hit the screen and the music started. No movie has ever been able to capture that moment the way Star Wars was able. I think it is the most iconic start to a film in history.

[@harrykim4255]

0:38 I love his smile.

[@neilt390]

Love the smile on the violinist face! How could you not smile? Playing one of the most recognised tunes in movie history, conducted by none other than the master himself!

[@phyllivingston391]

Look at the musicians faces, so happy to be play John Williams tunes and conducted by him- what an honour

[@muscleloverbln1]

unforgedible all my live .... a truely masterpice

[@MrTheCWE]

In my opinion, one of the greatest pieces ever recorded. I have heard it hundreds of times and it still sends shivers down my spine.

[@markharold2732]

Hi 👋

Brings tears to my eyes. John Williams is the biggest legend of all time.

[@kareno9320]

I’ve been a fan of Star Wars since 1977. That song makes me feel good and hope.

[@eeva-liisanilsson646]

...Me too...Star Wars fan since dec 1977....

[@manuelorozco7760]

Been a fan since 2004

[@smhmyhead8017]

Been a fan since a week ago

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@smhmyhead8017 Welcome aboard

[@smhmyhead8017]

@@manuelorozco7760 thanks! May the force be with you

[@cinecho76]

4:19 will always be one of my favorite motif from any movie. Thank you Maestro. 💙

[@ferreira25101]

My God, I'm such a fan of this man! As I am a fan of what he produced and provided us! I simply get goosebumps from head to toe from the first chord! An orchestra is the deepest perfection a song can get! Conductor and genius John Williams, you are a genius, thank you for making me travel beyond the stars, may the force be with you forever...🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@ederrca]

So many years and the same smile on people's faces when this song plays.

[@jebediahkerman5770]

*piece

[@arthurgangnon3504]

Just think about the fact that this dude thought up each and every part and put this whole fucking song together. Insane

[@darranweston9425]

The Force is strong with this Orchestra ❤

[@MickBx]

I don‘t say that Hans Zimmer doesn‘t do good movie soundtracks. I just say that in 50 years, no one will remember his music - and John Williams will be mentioned in the same breath as Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi an the other true giants in music history. Cheers from Germany ps: I remember waiting in line for three hours as a 10-year-old when „Return of the Jedi“ premiered…. John, you are the GOAT 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@TJ_Mc]

Even without seeing the films associated with his music, John Williams is able to evoke strong emotions. He is truly one of the greatest composers of all time.

[@nevertheless123]

There are few great masters of the romantic style like Williams alive today. He is from a different era when people didn't look at phones, had fewer distractions and could go through real training and build great skills. Wish he would never go away!

[@manuelorozco7760]

He should compose an MCU movie

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Williams' expertise is scoring encompasses a much wider range than the neo-romantic style.

[@xilepelota5999]

These songs are making me so emotional right now. Some might not understand but this is beautiful to me, so much that it makes me cry. Thank you, maestro!

[@neah_ela7429]

this is one of so many compositions made by a wonderful composer,John Williams,praise and thanks the LORD for He use this person creating music to make human being throughout the world to enjoy.

[@memati7199]

I wish i could *teleport* and *go back in time* and attend this marvelousness 🥺🥺😢😢 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2:27😍😍😍

[@memati7199]

@John Williams love you too 🙋🏻‍♂️ how is life going ?

[@tommasopez1912]

Listening to this music makes me want to watch all the films once again, even if i have already saw them like 15 times. This is how powerful John Williams is.

[@UNSCPILOT]

My Family has probably watched the movies hundreds of times, enjoyed it every time, and I absolutely agree, just listening to the theme makes me want to watch them all over again

[@leeelisaia4892]

0:38 mans living his best life atm

[@astrollordwesmirnaut3634]

Not just some movie theme, this is like theme of the whole universe!⭐

[@JQ24]

You can just feel the magic in the air during this performance.

[@UNSCPILOT]

In a very real and powerful way, absolutely, it spurs an emotional reaction no matter how many times you hear it

[@michaelchapman195]

Can we just take a moment to acknowledge every single one of these instrumentalists?! Bravo 👏 to each and every single one of you!!! Do you have any idea how hard it is to learn a piece such as this? And NOT A SINGLE MISTAKE HEARD!! Again I say BRAVO 👏

[@cmcas]

I'm a musician. The amount of experience, study and tradition you see on that scenario is incalculable.. It spans centuries now.

[@joeybonin7691]

It just doesn't get any better than this.