He creates music that compliments the plot and gives the movie an additional level of perfection.
‘Jaws’ (1975)
Jawsis an adventure thriller movie released in 1975.
The shark, Jaws, has a composed theme song played every time he is about to attack.
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Here, he becomes Earth’s first-ever superhero.
Superman has a brilliantly strong main theme song at the opening of the movie and throughout.
It was Oscar-nominated and is still used in the classical setting of orchestras to this day.
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It expresses the fun, selfless, and exhilarating characteristics of this superhero.
All three of these songs are masterpieces.
Meanwhile, Yoda’s introduction song gives the complete contrast, giving light, hope, and curiosity.
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The main theme song became a huge hit while introducing Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones.
It gives an adventurous upbeat theme song perfect for this curious venturer.
This song wasnominated for an Oscar but sadly losttoVangelis' “Chariots of Fire.”
‘E.T.
: The Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982)
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They form a beautiful bond together while facing many hurdles on the way.
Williams worked withSteven Spielbergthroughout this magical movie.
However, this takes a turn for the worst when the power goes out and the dinosaurs run wild.
The soundtrack is the perfect depiction of suspense and danger when the park begins to get out of control.
An industrialist becomes worried about his Jewish workforce as he observes their persecution by the Nazis.
This was another Spielberg production.
It was such an astonishing movie that Williams actually told Spielberg he needed a better composer than him.
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It excretes passion through the addition ofYo-Yo Ma’s performance on the Cello.
Spielberg decided to leave music out of battle scenes to make them more realistic.
Williams was left to create the perfect composition for the end credits to give tribute to the fallen soldiers.
It follows a young orphaned boy who is enrolled in a school of wizardry.
The first film shone above the others for its magical music composition with haunting melodic leaps and spiraling strings.
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