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I'd venture to say my generation's interest in film scores bloomed because of his work.
That's true for me. His mid-late 1970s scores are what sparked my interest. My first five LP purchases were Jaws, Jaws 2, Star Wars, Close Encounters and Superman. Bless the man.
Before I bought albums, I borrowed them from my local library. The two I remember taking out most often
Superman
Star Wars
The first movie theme I heard and loved that I remember was The Towering Inferno.
Next to Star Trek, Lost in Space was the music I loved most from TV.
All of those planted the seeds.
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Jun 23, 2022 - 1:18 PM
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townerbarry
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My First John Williams LP was The Towering Inferno, Jaws, The Missouri Break, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jaws 2, Superman, Dracula, 1941.
And on and on.
But I also had…David Shire’s The Hindenburg (Great Score, Bad Film, Jerry was way to busy)
Henry Mancini’s The Pink Panther Strikes Back
Jerry Goldsmith’s Star Trek, Alien, Planet of the Apes,
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Jun 23, 2022 - 1:23 PM
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Last Child
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https://apnews.com/article/john-williams-indiana-jones-star-wars-music-af541b3979fd6c0ea624bb200c322f42
After more than six decades of making bicycles soar, sending panicked swimmers to the shore and other spellbinding close encounters, John Williams is putting the final notes on what may be his last film score.
“At the moment I’m working on ‘Indiana Jones 5,’ which Harrison Ford — who’s quite a bit younger than I am — I think has announced will be his last film,” Williams says. “So, I thought: If Harrison can do it, then perhaps I can, also.”
The Williams quote continued:
"I plan to spend the rest of my days commenting on music blogs such as Film Score Monthly where soundtrack fans respectfully discuss music. I especially enjoy the informed, pithy observations provided by member Last Child....can't stand that Thor guy."
Sorry Thor, I tried to put in a good word for you but Johnny was vehement.
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His worst is better than most composers' best.
Subjective Challenge
aka "Nerd Bomb". 
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about time.
About time you retire from this message board.
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I'd venture to say my generation's interest in film scores bloomed because of his work. I'm glad he's gong out on an Indy score - one of his most iconic film series.
That's true for me, by way of Lost in Space and The Poseidon Adventure. But to be fair, if not for them, there would still have been Star Trek and The Six Million Dollar Man, and a good few "formative" movie experiences to rope me in.
Film music was gonna get me one way or another. John Williams just got there first and did it indelibly.
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I reckon Williams deserves to retire after creating one of the most satisfying bodies of work of any Hollywood composer.
I only wish he had spent the previous ten-fifteen years applying his talent to more substantial, worthier films.
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Death didn't slow down Jerry's releases, so I'm sure John's retirement will do as much for his releases.
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