For
my first A to Z Challenge ever, I'm highlighting a favorite track from
various science fiction and fantasy movies, games, and TV shows. Feel
free to press play and listen while you visit other A to Z participants.Dude! Mr. Williams, we're not even halfway through the challenge and you're here for the third time (give others a chance, wouldja?). I had to pick Jurassic Park for today (I was totally obsessed with this movie --what eleven-year-old boy wasn't?). I often turn to this track when I, or one of my characters, is in need of adventure and wonder.
There will be a new track tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by!
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That is truly a classic score!
ReplyDeleteJohn Williams rules! I have sort of a greatest hits album of his scores; they're all pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteHe's my son's favorite composer, and many of his soundtracks are epic. He's a little heavy on the brass for my tastes, but otherwise I totally approve.
ReplyDeleteI love re-reading the book now that I have the soundtrack in my head! So good.
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Lovely music to coordinate with running from the dinosaurs. I don't think I'd be so eager to visit an island (no where to run to) with reptilian things bigger than me on them. I'm ok with virtual, though.
ReplyDeleteMr. Wiiliam has been nominated for more Oscars than any other composer -- and with good reasons. The Jurrassic score catches the sense of hope and adventure that the Park's creator possessed. Love the side-mirror scene.
ReplyDeleteJohn Williams is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I've never seen Jurassic Park? I think it was just too scary when I was little and I've just never gotten around to watching it.
ReplyDeleteI was obsessed with this movie too. :) It's impossible to hear this music and not think of Jurassic Park.
ReplyDeleteIt almost seems like John Williams has done more great soundtracks than one can count.
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves this movie. too scary for me, but I like the music. Thanks. Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis is one beautiful score... I saw it a few times, but never obsessed. But then again, I wasn't eleven when it came out... LOL.
ReplyDeleteFantastic choice Sir David!
I think we should take bets on how many times he's going to show up, total!! I'd guess at least twice more... But it's totally well deserved. I love this soundtrack.
ReplyDeleteA great track, fits the movie perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBetween John Williams and Howard Shore, that's most of the great movie scores covered.... A few from Danny Elfman of course, and my own favorite, Mychael Danna.....
ReplyDeletewho isn't obsessed with this movie?!!! :) :) its a beautiful track....i could dance!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love John Williams. And I was obsessed with dinosaurs when I was younger, so...yeah. LOVE me some Jurassic Park!
ReplyDeleteJurassic Park...me and my brother were all over this one. Dinosaurs rampaging on a remote island? Check. :)
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The soundtrack to the film is one of those that stays with you. John Williams is such a genius in this way.
ReplyDeleteI am going to confess that I have never seen this movie... ahem. I am just not in favor of being scared half to death. The idea of being trapped with dinosaurs gave me the heebie jeebies.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I like this song very much. The wonder in it appeals to me very much. I don't imagine people running from dinosaurs. Instead, I can imagine them exploring a cavern and finding a treasure. They could have used this music in Indiana Jones and it would have worked very well... IMHO. :D
Jurassic Park had the best music. It's so memorable. He really did a great job with it.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest son had the poster on his door inside his room! We all loved it. Did you ever read any of Crighton's books? I adored all of them!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that sound track. Seeing that movie in the theaters when it came out was special.
ReplyDeleteThe movie was awesome, and the effects quite something. Loved the music too. Memorable. The type you hear a few notes and you know exactly what it is.
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I loved Jurassic Park, and I had kids heading off to college. This sound track should bring back a few memories.
ReplyDeleteGreat movie, great score. Definitely gives you a rush. My kids wrote alternate lyrics to the main theme: I love dinosaurs, they live out of doors, they are big and green and stinky. I love dinosaurs, some can open door, so you'd better run when you hear one.
ReplyDeleteGosh I love Jurassic Park. You can't speak in past tense here - it's still a classic!
ReplyDeleteDid you see the Jurassic Park with cats version? I love that. :D
Great movie, great book, great music!
ReplyDeleteThe Jurassic Park theme is one of my favourites, great choice!
ReplyDeleteI was obsessed with it too. And I'm both excited and fearful about the new one coming out next year. Here's hoping they do a good job with it. Happy A to Z.
ReplyDeletep.s. I love this music - just captures the spirit of the movie(s), in my opinion. :)
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love Jurassic Park?! The theme song still takes me away. :)
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with more Williams! I was really into Jurassic Park myself. My grandmother has never seen it, and I'm hoping to change that soon! I wonder how that 4th movie is doing. It's been in limbo for some time.
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