There are a lot of videos here on YT talking about John Williams and his harmonies, melodies, composition etc. But I feel all of them fall flat on themselves when not taking into account his jazz background. So this video was much needed and of course brilliant!
One other element of the Anakin-Amidala theme is that it starts on a minor 6th, mirroring the Han-Leia theme from the original trilogy that begins on a major 6th
I want to find that hook song sheet music. I think it's called remembering childhood but the versions I find don't sound nearly as awesome as what was played here.
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - John Williams' background in jazz
00:45 - Jazz harmony in composition
01:30 - Upper Structures
02:04 - Lydian mode
03:16 - Creating emotions with modes
04:28 - Hook theme
05:43 - Star Wars theme
08:13 - Motifs
08:55 - Star Wars demo
09:38 - Analysis
10:58 - Symmetry of melody
There are a lot of videos here on YT talking about John Williams and his harmonies, melodies, composition etc. But I feel all of them fall flat on themselves when not taking into account his jazz background. So this video was much needed and of course brilliant!
Thank you Jonny...
I would love you to analyze the “Banning back home” song from the Hook soundtrack
More of these types of videos would be great!
Love it, Jonny & Josh. Great examples throughout!
Amazing I was watching tons of JW videos on youtube this month and this got released! Always loved his jazzy chords
You guys are great at improving comp parts for the left hand damn
very nice insight
One other element of the Anakin-Amidala theme is that it starts on a minor 6th, mirroring the Han-Leia theme from the original trilogy that begins on a major 6th
Thank you gentlemen!
You are the best Johnny
What is the method for composing in the style of John Williams?
I want to find that hook song sheet music. I think it's called remembering childhood but the versions I find don't sound nearly as awesome as what was played here.
Really great !!!
Thanx, Gentlemen 🌹🌹🌹
Thanx, Gentlemen 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Love this channel! Who is that composer with Jonny? He is amazing.
That is Joshua Foy. You can listen to more of his work here: m.soundcloud.com/joshuarfoy
W…..o….w…!❤️