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MARCH 8, 2006 at 5:14 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
John Williams, Harry Potter alumni composer, has been voted 'Film Composer of the Year' for 2005 by the International Film Music Critics Association.
Mr. Williams' Memoirs of a Geisha won
the 'Best Original Motion Picture Score' as well as 'Best Score' for the year. He wrote four scores released in 2005, Memoirs of a Geisha, Munich, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and War of the Worlds all of which were nominated to the Film Music Critics Awards in different categories.
Since Mr. Williams was rather busy last year, Patrick Doyle was called in to compose the music for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which went on to win the 'Sci-Fi/Fantasy' award from the International Film Music Critics Association.
Congratulations to both.
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Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
Hey that's great. I have to admit, I miss the Williams music in the HP films, but it was alright. And I'm glad he's getting recognition!
Thanks for the update!
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
Oh yay! Woot! Good job. Yea, the music was great, and I'm sure he did a good job and stuff. Geisha's music was also pretty good. And GoF music was awesome too. Anyways, congrats to both, who truly deserve it! =D
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
COOL! But, i did like the music for gof better than the first three. i didn't know that he got replaced because he was busy! i thought that they just wanted something new for gof! anyways, congrats to both!
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:22 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Mclay19 says:
Yeah, nice to see both HP composers getting awarded for their work. I would like to see Williams come back for OOTP, but that's probably not going to happen...
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Jealz says:
John Williams is one of my favorite composers! I love the music he wrote for Harry Potter and Star wars.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
John Williams is my favorite composer ever! I love his music!! He did so good in Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Catch Me If You Can. I was watching the beginning of Catch Me If You Can, and I heard a little bit of Harry Potter. I love when the composers do that! They'll put bits and pieces from their other works into everyone, so that way you know who did it! Oh, and good job Patrick Doyle!
~Drish~
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:27 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
Congradulations to him! :D No one can say he didnt deserve to win the award, hes done so much fantastic work with so many top films. Listning to buckbeaks flight as i type this actualy, always makes me emotional and i have no idea why *laughs* trait of a great composer :) At first i was dissapointed he wasnt going to be in GOF due to other commitments, but i LOVED the GOF sound track, so a big hands up to Patrick Doyle for winning an award also :) Hope they win many more.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Cool!!! Congratulations Mr. Williams, I guess he's an excellent composer I mean all of those movies, too bad he didnt do Goblt of Fire but Patrick Doyle did an excellent jos you know do the hippogriff? it rocks!!
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1083
JDPotter says:
Cool! He really deserved that award! His music is great!
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
Congratulations to Williams. The score is, (In most Movies)as important (And in some cases) MORE important then the story line itself. The Orcastra can bring joy or tears just by a simple note or melody. With POWER like that its MAGIC we can all appreciate.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:40 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Congrats to both you guys! You bth did great and each deserves an award for their work.I love both so much and I love bot their soundtracks and songs.They both have their own syle and its great
Again,congrats to Doyle and Williams!
*Jamie*
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Hey thats great i like his composers for all the movies.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Hermison says:
congratulations. both of them deserve the awards I hope that there are more to come
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:42 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3159
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
So does that mean he'll be back for OotP? I like his music better than Doyle, though they're both very good. Any word on the next one yet, or will they go with someone entirely new?
*The MRS*
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
Yeah!!! I like Williams' work. I'm glad that he won and I hope he does more for HP.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Congrats to him!!! He did an excellent job! Its too bad that he wasnt the composer for GOF but oh well maybe the next.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:51 PM EST
Nightingale's Song
Points: 3578
Angel Lei says:
I'm glad he's getting some recognition for his work, It's a pity he was too busy to do Goblet of fire. Anyway Well done Mr Williams, I hope you do more HP movies in the future.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1582
ALLI8 says:
That's cool, i've always liked the hp soundtracks, i have the 4th movie's soundtrack on my ipod!
congrats Mr.Williams
alli8~
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
Way to go Williams! He dose great work!
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 5:59 PM EST
Original of the Species
Points: 4365
Spell Weaver says:
Congratulations to Mr. Williams. I consider him to be the greatest living American composer. If you have doubts check out his web page and look at all of the wonderful scores he has created through the years. I hope Mr. Williams is available to compose the score for OotP.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 6:02 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
Knights of Ni says:
He is a really good composer, really enjoyed all his movies especially Star Wars and the Harry Potter movies.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Oooo....go John Williams and Patrick Doyle!! yea they deserve to get recognition from what they have done in thier career...i love the scores they did for the harry potter movies....i hope anyone of them continues for the rest of the hp moviess
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
I agree with Spell Weaver, he is definetly one of the best American composers, and probably the greatest living one. I too also hope that he continues his magnificant work on the rest of the films.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 673
harrysimmortalDNA says:
if you haven't heard the albums... DL them from iTunes... really good... to tell you the truth, the song Harry in Winter from the last album is my ringtone
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 466
Claire Bear luvs Potter says:
I do miss his music on the Harry Potter films. I am so glad he is recieving the recognition he deserves. He's a genius and a good man.
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 6:19 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
Too bad, I wonder how many award will the next three harry potter movies will do? Will they lose all their mowentum???
Posted Mar 8, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
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