Roger T. Yokubaitis | Houston, Texas USA | 01/17/2004
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Most, if not all, selections on this album are new re-recordings of the soundtrack scores made by various orchestras, but are not original soundtrack recordings taked from the actual motion pictures described. Amazon simply is incorrect in showing this album as [SOUNDTRACK]."
"high marks for John Williams on this wonderful compilation"
J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 06/14/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The people from Varese Sarabande and Robert Townson have assembled an outstanding variety of selections of this "Great Composer" - John Williams. The album features some of his lesser known works - "COWBOYS" (1973) - "FAMILY PLOT" (1976) - "MIDWAY" (1976) - "STANLEY & IRIS" (1990) - "PRESUMED INNOCENT" (1991). Each selection bears the famous Williams signature, unmistakably brilliant. All in all, this CD has the depth and variety for an entertaining listen, anytime of the night or day. John Williams proves once again, he stands alone, there is no other quite like him - "John Williams a Great Composer!"Total Time: 59:21 on 16 Tracks/ Varese Sarabande - VSD 6047 (1999)"
Pretty Good but.....
A non-Susie Levens person. | Brisbane, Australia | 03/14/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This is a very good CD however it lacks one of my favourite John Williams song, theRaiders March from the Indy movies."
Fanfare for an Uncommon Composer
Benjamin Devey | 11/06/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Williams is the icon of film scores today. You typically think of his workk as the mood behind every Spielberg or Harry Potter movie, but his career is more diverse and seasoned than that. He has been in the business for a long time, composing themes for Hitchcock, John Ford, and other Hollywood productions. Besides the obvious Star Wars, Empire theme, Superman, and Jurassic Park, other themes are just as memorable, such as Sabrina, Stanley & Iris, and The Cowboys. All of the songs stay with you and have a structure that is rich in detail and melody."