Posted by Tim Murphy on July 02, 2001 at 13:54:56:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Pops... posted by Eve on July 02, 2001 at 09:33:57:
"I do not hold with the theory/suggestion that John Williams' Superman* Theme would be regarded more
highly (or regarded as a work of great profundity) if it were named Williams' Sixth Symphony (a thought
from elswhere in this thread). I see these sorts of works as very well-crafted, yet highly derivative works
created for the "purpose-at-hand" i.e. the commission of a film score with all the neccessary ingredients
(e.g. love theme, fight/action music, quirky music, etc.)"
Agreed. Superman, Star Wars, and all the others were works that arose from the film, and were written to fit their purpose. That wasn't the point. The point I was trying to make was, it is still great music, despite being considered "pops" music, and sometimes even looked down on. my point was that if Williams had written these, or similar pieces without the intent of scoring a film, would they still be considered pops music??? I tend to not think so.
Enjoying the thread,
Tim Murphy