John Williams

We've seen the movie, marveled at the special effects and soared with the magnificent and iconic John Williams music that may be one of the more familiar soundtracks in movie history. Read More

In Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona , art student Vicky finds herself stirred by the sensual sounds of the six-string Spanish guitar, also known as the classical guitar, which is plucked, rather than strummed with a pick, and produces sharp, distinct sounds. Read More

Just as "Star Wars" wouldn't be "Star Wars" without the awesome soundtrack by John Williams, "Halo" wouldn't be the same without the evocative music of Marty O'Donnell. Read More

John Williams is one of Los Angeles' treasures and an icon in modern movie music. Read More

When William Caballero became principal horn of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 20 years ago, he knew right away he'd made a good move. Read More

As much as I like movies and let myself get totally immersed in the film at hand, I have to say, if it wasn't for the music then the movie would probably end up pretty dull. Read More

Even if you've never seen the "Star Wars" trilogy -- or "Jaws" or "Jurassic Park" or "Raiders of the Lost Ark-- " you've probably heard their soundtracks. Read More

John Williams' music for "Star Wars" has always been more than just the sounds underneath the action. Read More

In Paul Morrissey's eccentric and utterly unhinged 1974 Eurotrash classic BLOOD FOR DRACULA (often erroneously credited as the brainchild NYC art guru Andy Warhol), the opening imagery of Dracula (played by iconic German weirdo Udo Kier) painting his face kabuki white has always haunted me. Read More

The world premiere of SAMMY is presented by Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse , and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley . Read More