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Offline jehangircama

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John Williams transcriptions
on: August 25, 2005, 06:23:16 AM
Does anyone know whether really good transcriptions of these exist. coz i got a book off sheetmusic plus once and it only had some very basic themes and that sort of thing. i'm looking for a really solid transcription, like what liszt did of the beethoven symphonies. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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Offline arensky

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Re: John Williams transcriptions
Reply #1 on: August 25, 2005, 06:51:07 AM
Does anyone know whether really good transcriptions of these exist. coz i got a book off sheetmusic plus once and it only had some very basic themes and that sort of thing. i'm looking for a really solid transcription, like what liszt did of the beethoven symphonies. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Do it yourself! Be a trendsetter, the first to play "Fantasy on Themes from Jurasic Park"  by;

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Take basic sheet music and add chords and octaves and the kitchen sink like Liszt does, take a look at his Operatic Fantasias and copy what he does. Go for it! :D
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Offline jehangircama

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Re: John Williams transcriptions
Reply #2 on: August 25, 2005, 08:04:36 AM
you know that's EXACTLY what i was thinking of doing if no one had already done it. i was planning star wars, jurrasic park, and holst's jupiter.  8)but not for a few months i'm afraid.
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Re: John Williams transcriptions
Reply #3 on: August 25, 2005, 11:14:36 AM
you know that's EXACTLY what i was thinking of doing if no one had already done it. i was planning star wars, jurrasic park, and holst's jupiter.  8)but not for a few months i'm afraid.

For all of Holst's pieces from "The Planets" transcriptions for 2 pianos do exist. But I guess you were looking for a solo transcription.

Offline jehangircama

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Re: John Williams transcriptions
Reply #4 on: August 25, 2005, 04:08:16 PM
I am looking for a solo piano one but could you tell me where I could get the 2 piano version as well. and who transcribed them? thanks
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Re: John Williams transcriptions
Reply #5 on: August 25, 2005, 04:16:13 PM
If you want to write like John Williams, check out William Walton, especially his 2nd Symphony.

Offline jehangircama

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Re: John Williams transcriptions
Reply #6 on: August 25, 2005, 04:23:45 PM
where can i get his music?
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