Film composer John Williams wants to call it quits after Indiana Jones 5
His music has taken ET, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Star Wars and countless other films to a completely different level: John Williams is THE composer in Hollywood. But now he is thinking about quitting at the age of 90 – but really completely?
John Williams played a key role in shaping Hollywood and our vision of the modern blockbuster. The composer’s music has been featured on countless classics and hits – Jaws, ET, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Star Wars and more. His work will even set the tone again in an upcoming film: Indiana Jones 5. But what the next adventure with Harrison Ford looks like is far more uncertain than ever. He revealed this in an interview with the Washington Post.
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“Right now I’m working on ‘Indiana Jones 5,’ which Harrison Ford – who’s quite a bit younger than me – has probably announced as his last film,” says Williams. “So I thought, if Harrison can do it, maybe I can too.” While the Indiana Jones actor hasn’t made that statement publicly, it’s not exactly incredible given that Harrison Ford really is 79 years old. A composer can probably work even longer than an actor – but not forever. Williams emphasizes that it’s about film music
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s soundtrack is not entirely by John Williams, he only contributed the theme to the Star Wars series.
Source: Disney
Working on Star Wars music for six months? Not at 90
Because as an example he cites working on a Star Wars soundtrack. It likes to last six months, whatever it is “At this point in life, it’s a long commitment for me” commented. Williams prefers to devote himself to concert music, currently a piano concerto, at which Emmanuel Ax writes.
John Williams: Turning away from film music isn’t set in stone
However, the departure from the film after Indiana Jones 5 is not set in stone. This becomes clear when Williams explains with amusement to his Washington Post interview partner: “I don’t want to be seen as someone who categorically excludes any activity […] I can’t play tennis, but I want to believe that maybe one day I can.”
You can find the whole, extremely readable interview article in English on the Washington Post website. What does John Williams’ music mean to you? Do you have an absolute favorite from his decades at work? Or is it just too hard to choose when it comes down to some of Hollywood’s iconic pieces? We are looking forward to your impressions!
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