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  | 80% Recommended by our customers. Label: Silva America Catalog: Music Release date: 2003-10-07 Media: Audio CD discs number: 4 Format: Box set, Soundtrack Ean: 0738572081027 Upc: 738572081027  Tip: compare prices with similar music CDs |
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 Written on April 20, 2007 Summary: Very disappointing, considering what it could have been Take a look at the running times: Disc 1: 60 minutes Disc 2: 50 minutes Disc 3: 61 minutes Disc 4: 58 minutes What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc. C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years. Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set. This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.  Written on March 31, 2007 Summary: Always a pleaser I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time. Written on January 10, 2007 Summary: JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money. Written on December 13, 2006 Summary: Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy! Written on November 28, 2006 Summary: John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!! |
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| Catalog | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music |
| Release date | 2003-10-07 | 1999-11-02 | 2005-08-09 | 2001-05-22 | 2005-06-07 | 2005-05-10 |
| Media | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD |
| discs number | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Format | Box set, Soundtrack | Soundtrack | Soundtrack | Box set, Soundtrack | Soundtrack | Box set, Soundtrack |
| Ean | 0738572081027 | 0074645133324 | 0738572118327 | 0738572112820 | 0738572117825 | 0738572118129 |
| Upc | 738572081027 | 074645133324 | 738572118327 | 738572112820 | 738572117825 | 738572118129 |
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