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DECEMBER 6, 2004 at 9:01 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Yesterday evening Harry Potter composer John Williams received
a Kennedy Center Honor for being "one of the most influential American composers of the past four decades." The Honors Gala will be broadcast later this month on CBS as a two-hour prime time special.
Mr. Williams was given his award by director Steven Spielberg who commented that:
"Sometimes I think the reason I make so many movies is just to keep John writing only for my films, pretending I have captured the lightning in my bottle. John Williams is a national treasure -- he's as American as apple pie and President Bush's mom(!) If a director can tell a one-hanky story, John Williams' scores are guaranteed to make you use the whole Kleenex box."
His upcoming projects include Star Wars, War of the Worlds & Memoirs of a Geisha so he will not be working on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Thanks to Donna for the tip.
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Congratualations John Williams! He is a talented composer. I loved the music so much on Prisioner of Azkaban. And, of course, Star Wars music rocks.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 9:16 AM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
WEll that is so good!!!Well the potter members are getting a lot of awards!!!! Well this is so good!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 9:24 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 30
IN SLYTHERIN 5 says:
I have met john williams when he came to the U.S
he is very awesome person! it's so weird to know someone that is so involved in harry potter.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 9:32 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Yay! Thats good news... And, ofcourse, Congratulation John Williams... hehe... Yay again!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 9:37 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very much deserved. He has brought so many movies to life, one cannot even begin to comment. I am only sorry to hear that he will not be doing the next Harry Potter film. It is our loss.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 9:43 AM EST
Student
Points: 267
silverpixie27 says:
This is not a surprise to me at all. John Williams is by far one of the greatest composers of our time. I've had the opportunity to perform many of his works, and each one has been wonderful.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 9:59 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Congrats to John for winning the award, but i wish he was doing OoTP. I hope the new person does a good job, just like John.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 10:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1952
tsvety says:
Congratulations to John!!! I love the music of the film!!! It is great!!! I, too hope the person that'll make Ootp is going to make a good job!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 10:36 AM EST
Squib
Points: 171
bowtruckle3797 says:
That's awesome!!!! I love his music he deserves it. That's sad that he isn't working on Harry Potter and the goblet of fire, but he seems to be keeping busy!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 10:38 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 18
ChiChi says:
Congratulations. He's very Talented
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 11:09 AM EST
Magical Creature
Points: 3064
Phoenix Feather says:
This is a well deserved honor for John Williams. Congratulations to him and may he continue to write stunning scores.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 11:11 AM EST
Brightest Witch
Points: 3111
hermione_rox. says:
John Williams music is awesome! I am glad he got the honor! Well Done! And keep writing amazing music! You are a great composer!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 11:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
That's great that he received that honor. I still can't believe anyone would choose to work on another project, when they could be doing a Harry Potter movie. Can't wait for Goblet of Fire!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 11:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 684
Malakite says:
I also congratulate him. I really enjoyed the musical scores in the Harry Potter movies. I also notice an upcoming project is War of the Worlds. It will be interesting to see that remake. My husband and I were JUST talking about movies we'd like to see redone, and that was one of them!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Congratulations John. It is a shame though that he will not be the composer for GoF.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 12:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I am so glad that he is getting honored for the music that he shares with the world. His music is so inspirational. And his movie scores add so much to the enjoyment of the movies.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 12:17 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
John Williams is the most amazing composer ever. I have so many of his soundtracks, including all the Harry Potter ones and Jurassic Park.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 12:19 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
I think that John Williams is very deserving of this award. He has made such good music for the HP films and many others as well. I just wish that he would do GoF.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 12:35 PM EST
Squib
Points: 154
Avrielle says:
I think that it is wonderful that he is finally getting recognition for his wonderful work!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 12:57 PM EST
The Charmer
Points: 4322
Amarantine says:
Congratulations, Mr Williams :D. His scores are genius, they deserve nothing less than the highest of honours :D
~*Aquilus*~
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 1:02 PM EST
Gryffindor Ghost
Points: 9863
Professor Cat says:
Well done to John Williams! He is a great music composer and desrves to get the award!
~Cat~
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 1:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 526
shortfrancine says:
John Williams is so cool. His music is so recognized. Star Wars is my favorite series next to Harry Potter, so I have learned to love his music so much!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 1:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1845
LunaLovegood says:
I like John Williams, i like epic music, so :) Congratulations!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 1:09 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 467
Forest Denizen says:
Great award for a great composer of music.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 1:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Auror Tonks says:
Is that the same person as before??? I really don't read these... just scan them.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 1:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 680
eponine says:
This is awesome. John Williams is, hands down, my favorite modern composer. He really makes movies come alive.
Posted Dec 6, 2004 at 1:30 PM EST
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