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Episode 22 - Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Episode 22 - Goodbye, Mr. Chips

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey


Episode 22 - Goodbye, Mr. Chips

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey

ratings:
Length:
39 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Before John Williams came onboard to work on the music for "Goodbye, Mr. Chips," the film had gone through so many years of turbulence. But Williams' involvement was one of the reasons why the film turned out as well as it did, as the Maestro worked diligently to turn the serviceable Leslie Bricusse songs into lush melodies. The finished film featured very little original music written by Williams, but his work shines mostly in the orchestrations, which are superb and show the evolving genius music writer that will break through in just a few more years. Join host Jeff Commings as he details the film's backstory and the music that highlights why Williams deserved his second Academy Award nomination.
Released:
May 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Take a chronological journey through the 60-year career of film composer John Williams!