Star Wars (Main Title) [From Star Wars] - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
E.T. (Flying Theme) [From E.t. the Extra-terrestrial] - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
Superman (Main Title) [From Superman] - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
Parade of the Slave Children [From Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - John Williams,
Sugarland Express (Main Title) [From Sugarland Express] - John Williams,
Jaws (Main Title) [From Jaws] - John Williams,
Bugler's Dream/Olympic Fanfare and Theme - John Williams,
Return Of The Jedi: Luke And Leia
The Reviers (Main Title) [From Thr Reivers] - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
The Imperial March [From The Empire Strikes Back] - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra [From Indiana Jones and the Last C - John Williams,
Cadillac of the Skies [From Empire of the Sun] - John Williams,
The Raiders March [From Raiders of the Lost Ark] - John Williams,
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Suite) [From Close Encounters of th - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
Track Listings (14) - Disc #2
Hymn to the Fallen [From Saving Private Ryan] - John Williams,
Jurassic Park (Theme) [From Jurassic Park] - John Williams,
Schindler's List (Theme) [From Schindler's List] - John Williams,
Flight to Neverland [From Hook] - John Williams,
Seven Years in Tibet [From Seven Years in Tibet] - John Williams,
JFK (Prologue) [From Jfk] - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
The Days Between [From Stepmom] - John Williams,
1941: March [From 1941] - John Williams,
Somewhere in My Memory [Main Title from Home Alone] - John Williams,
Summon the Heroes - John Williams,
Look Down, Lord [Reprise and Finale from Rosewood] - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil
Far and Away (Theme) [From Far and Away] - John Williams,
Born on the Fourth of July (Theme) [From Born on the Fourth of July] - John Williams,
Duel of the Fates [From Star Wars Episode 1] - John Williams,
Japanese 2 x Blu-Spec CD pressing of this classic album. The Blue Spec format takes Blu-ray disc technology to create CD's which are compatible with normal CD players but provides ultra high quality sound. Sony. 2009.
Japanese 2 x Blu-Spec CD pressing of this classic album. The Blue Spec format takes Blu-ray disc technology to create CD's which are compatible with normal CD players but provides ultra high quality sound. Sony. 2009.
"I was ecstatic when I found this CD, which contains a wonderful collection of Williams' best---from classic favorites like "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park", to sure-to-be classics like "Duel of the Fates" and "Hymn to the Fallen". I was also pleased to hear some of his other non-cinematic masterworks like the Olympics themes. Overall, it is a fantastic compilation of a variety of music, which pays tribute to Williams' considerable range as a composer."
John Williams' first 30 years' celebration
Alex Diaz-Granados | Miami, FL United States | 09/16/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"John Williams -- The Greatest Hits 1969-1999, as its title proclaims, is a two-disc anthology of one of Hollywood's most famous and prolific composers. Starting from 1969's "The Reivers" and ending with 1999's "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace," its 28 tracks cover most of Williams' film scoring career, with two Summer Olympics' (1984 and 1996) fanfares thrown in for good measure.Disc One covers the period between 1969 and 1989, even though the tracks are not arranged in chronological order. Instead, the fun begins with Williams' most famous (and maybe most popular) piece, "Main Title from Star Wars." It's in this disc that works from his most prolific period appear, including themes from Sugarland Express, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, E.T., Empire of the Sun, and the Star Wars and Indiana Jones trilogies.Although most of these tracks appear in other John Williams albums, I discovered one new gem in the Main Title from The Reivers (1969). I've never seen the film or read the Steinbeck novel of the same name, but I was captivated by John Williams' way of introducing a melodic idea with a solo instrument (a guitar), then adding an Aaron Copland-like flourish of brass and strings, followed by a series of variations on a theme evoking open spaces and fun hijinks out in the countryside (indicated by the use of banjos and horns).Another surprise on Disc One is the new arrangement of the 1984 Olympic Fanfare, commissioned for the Los Angeles Summer Games. This reworking of the fanfare adds the familiar "Bugler's Dream" everyone associates with the Olympics to Williams' vibrant march.Disc Two covers the 1990s (with the peculiar appearance of Williams' "March from 1941," Steven Spielberg's 1979 comedy dud). Although Spielberg is the director whose movies have more representation with five of 14 tracks on this disc -- 1941, Hook, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan -- there is plenty of variety, both musically and genre-wise. Two Oliver Stone films (Born on the Fourth of July and JFK) have themes presented here, and such diverse movie themes as "The Days Between" from Stepmom, "Somewhere in My Memory" from Home Alone, and the album's final track "Duel of the Fates" from 1999's "The Phantom Menace" are a testament to Williams' talent, audience appeal, and versatility.With over two hours' of music, this is a fine addition to any fan of film or orchestral music's CD collection."
Outstanding!
Mark Brown | Birmingham, AL | 12/11/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been looking for these songs on the same CD for quite a while, and this set does not disappoint. This 2 CD set contains an outstanding compilation of some of the best soundtrack music, new and old, ever composed by John Williams. You will recognize most of the tracks from blockbuster movies --Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Superman. The Olympic theme songs are also included. This is one to pop in the CD player at home or in the car and turn it up. This set has a high replay value, too. It will never sound stale."
Unexpected
Matt | Minneapolis, MN USA | 08/20/2003
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Excellent sound quality, great composer, BUT...
***On what other "greatest hits" cd do the artists re-record the material? The music is faster,
has less emotional impact, and actually has emphasis on different notes and phrases.
This has the same impact of a child whistling the tunes, just running through it.
The really bad thing about all of this is that the tunes you bought this for
sound the worst, because you're expecting something totally different.
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Sometimes sounds counterfeit. Still, this has excerpts from some great music scores and can still be enjoyed. Sounds better the second time around."
Beyond Breathtaking
Matt | 01/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is not merely a CD of John Williams work, this is the apex of film music. These works did not simply underscore the films they were written for- they illuminated them. Speaking as someone who OWNS most of the soundtrack in which excerpts are offered I can still say that this is the definitive recording in my collection. Pieces recorded on soundtracks twice (Jurrasic Park theme for instance) are still fresh and lively. Themes from Schindlers List and Saving Private Ryan are still heart wrenching. This compilation is testement to Williams' creative genius- rivaled by no other film composer EVER. Bravo"