It’s good news for fans of John Williams, who is the composer responsible for some of the most well-known film scores in history.
Williams had previously announced his intention to retire from film music following the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate, but chose to continue working in the industry.
The 90-year-old composer, who has worked on scores for films such as Star Wars, Jaws, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, had said that The Fabelmans directed by Steven Spielberg and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny would be his final two scores.
Williams, however, revealed that he’s not actually retiring while sitting down with Spielberg at a special event and recalling their 50-year working relationship on Thursday night.
The news will delight fans of William’s work, who have come to appreciate his masterful composition and ability to heighten the film’s emotional impact.
Williams has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including five Academy Awards and seven BAFTA Awards.
We don’t know what Williams will be working on next as far as projects go. Fans can anticipate more of his iconic, unforgettable, and sentimental scores in the future, regardless of the circumstances. Williams’ talent ensures that the films he scores in the future will be huge hits.
In the meantime, fans can check out Williams and Spielberg’s latest collaboration, The Fablemans. It’s currently circling awards season. It’s a testament to the enduring partnership between the two and the magic they can create on screen when they work together.
“I’ll stick around for awhile,” he stated. “I can’t retire from music. A day without music is a mistake.”
The Reason Why
In a recent interview, Williams said his longtime partnership with director Steven Spielberg was a key reason for his decision to continue working.
“One thing Steven isn’t is a man you can say no to,” Williams quipped, drawing a laugh from the director, who added, “I just found out he’s not retiring.”
Williams went on to explain how Spielberg’s father worked at the Shoah foundation until he was 101 or 102, and joked that he has “ten years to go” to match the director’s father’s output and enduring work ethic.
Spielberg, in turn, acknowledged the importance of Williams’ contributions to his films, and promised to figure out what he’s directing next so that he can give Williams a project to work on. The director is currently developing a new take on the Frank Bullitt story, which was previously told in the 1968 film Bullitt starring Steve McQueen. Bradley Cooper has been named as the potential star for the new film.
With Williams’ commitment to continue working and Spielberg’s promise to give him a new project, fans can look forward to more exciting and iconic scores from the award-winning composer.
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Source: Music Observer