"Renowned film composer John Williams openly confessed his indifference towards movie music"
John Williams, the renowned composer behind some of the most iconic film scores of all time, has made some surprising revelations about his views on film music in his new biography, "John Williams: A Composer's Life."
Written by Tim Greiving, the biography sheds light on Williams' perspective on his work. Contrary to popular belief, Williams considers his film music to be just a job, but he acknowledges that it has been elevated to a high art form.
In a rare interview for the biography, Williams confessed that he doesn't hold film music in high regard. He believes that a lot of film music is ephemeral and fragmentary, and that the best film music is remembered in a nostalgic way.
Williams' self-deprecating remarks about film music are genuine, according to his biographer. He stated that if he could do it over again, he would have made the film music and concert music more unified.
Despite his criticism, Williams' career in film music spans over several decades. He began his career in the 1950s as a session musician for Henry Mancini and rose to fame with his collaborations with Steven Spielberg on films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the Indiana Jones series, E.T, and Jurassic Park.
John Williams has received 54 Oscar nominations, but has only won five times. His first Oscar nomination was for the score to Valley of the Dolls in 1967. Despite his success, Williams believes that film music, in general, is not as significant as classical music.
Greiving's portrayal of Williams in the book is described as "shocking" and not false modesty. Williams' comments about film music are a stark contrast to the adoration and reverence that many fans have for his work.
Regardless of his views on film music, there is no denying the impact that Williams' scores have had on cinema. His music has the power to evoke emotions, transport us to different worlds, and leave a lasting impression. Whether Williams considers film music a high art form or just a job, there is no denying his talent and the legacy he has left on the industry.
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