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Episode 14 - The Plainsman
Episode 14 - The Plainsman
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Universal Pictures had two Westerns released in 1966. After the box office flop "The Rare Breed" came another underperformer, "The Plainsman." John Williams, nearing the end of his contract with Revue Studios, the TV arm of Universal, tackled this uneven film and produced very little score that is memorable after watching the film. Does the fault lie with Williams being overworked in 1966, or does it lie with the filmmakers not creating a film rich with inspiration for its composer? Host Jeff Commings examines some of the musical moments in the film, including some precursors to what Williams will do in the "Star Wars" films.
Released:
Mar 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Episode 1 - Prologue: Welcome! This is a podcast unlike any other. We're going on a journey through the 60 years of film music written by the legendary John Williams, considered by just about everyone to be the greatest film composer in history. In this episode, host Jeff Com... by The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey