Moviegoers don’t always think of film composers when enjoying a night at the multiplex, but without them, many films would ...

As the shark closes in and its soon-to-be victim realizes he or she is doomed, the pulse quickens its pace, building up the tension until, finally, the scene is over. The shark is now gone, leaving in ...

The post John Williams’ Movie Scores Celebrated with Epic Collection Featuring Star Wars, Jaws, and Indiana Jones appeared first on Consequence. In his forward for the collection, director Steven ...

Two notes. That’s all it took for Williams to compose one of the most suspenseful sounds in film history. The main theme from “Jaws” is the ultimate mood setter. But Williams carries that style ...

Using the John Williams-composed piece as a sonic cane irked some and delighted others on social media. By Shirley Halperin Nothing sends the message “Hurry up and get out of there!” quite like the ...

The body of a classical conductor, holding a baton, with the shark from the Jaws 2 poster for its face, with musicians' silhouettes in the background. Image by Nimesh Niyomal When Steven Spielberg ...

Legendary musician and Oscar-winning composer John Williams turns 90 years old today. In many respects, he’s considered the epitome of film music composing because he has elevated the possibilities of ...

The Aspen Music Festival and School summer season is underway, and Thursday’s special event featured the work of famed composer John Williams. Known for his collaborations with directors Steven ...

There are certain bars of music - and even just a blip of them will do the trick - that immediately put me and I'm pretty sure millions of other people in a very specific headspace. (SOUNDBITE OF JOHN ...