John Williams (composer)

:For other people with the same name, see John Williams.

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John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932 in New York City) is one of the most widely recognized composers of film scores. He is often credited with the revival of the grand symphonic film score, specifically with his richly thematic and highly popular 1977 score to George Lucas' '.

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February 8 - 1932 - New York City - Film scores - 1977 - George Lucas

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Aside from Star Wars, he has also composed for many of the highest grossing films of all time including Jaws, Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and the Harry Potter movies (1-3). While skilled in a variety of 20th century compositional idioms, his most familiar style may be described as a form of neoromanticism, informed by the large-scale orchestral music of the late 19th century and that of Williams' film-composing predecessors. The influence of Korngold and other Hollywood Golden Age composers is strong in much of Williams' most famous work. Though the heroic, brassy music of films such as Star Wars, ', and Raiders of the Lost Ark may be what Williams is best known for, his long list of works include many scores for sensitive dramas and more experimental concert works.

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Jaws - Jurassic Park - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Harry Potter - 20th century - Neoromanticism - 19th century - Korngold - Star Wars - Raiders of the Lost Ark

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