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Episode 89 - AI Artificial Intelligence

Episode 89 - AI Artificial Intelligence

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey


Episode 89 - AI Artificial Intelligence

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Jul 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

John Williams' score to "AI Artificial Intelligence" has a cold and detached feeling for most of the film, mostly using synthesizers to depict the life of a robot boy who wants to become human. But, some of the best moments in the score come when Williams unleashes the organic strength of the orchestra, in scenes such as David's abandonment in the woods or the arrival to Manhattan. But, one of the standout moments comes during  a nighttime chase through the forest, when Williams' son Joseph provides a heavy metal-style jam that perfectly encapsulates the feel of the scene. Host Jeff Commings details all of this music and more, including the piano-driven finale that had him -- and plenty of others -- weeping through the end credits.
Released:
Jul 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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