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Nice to Be Around: Extensive John Williams Box Set Released in France

December 15, 2023 by Mike Duquette | 5 Comments

If you’re a Second Disc reader, you’re no doubt aware of the immense musical power film composer John Williams has over us (and people like us!). Even a casual fan surely knows his most familiar works for the screen, from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Jurassic Park and Harry Potter; the films of Steven Spielberg (JAWS, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler’s List); themes for everything from Superman to the Olympics. He’s picked up five Oscars (53 nominations, second only to Walt Disney), 25 Grammys, the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award (the only composer to receive the honor),…

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Classical/Opera, Everything Else, Holiday, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, Soundtracks

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Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Andre Previn, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Barbra Streisand, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, Itzhak Perlman, James Ingram, John Williams, Leslie Bricusse, Luciano Pavarotti, Paul Williams, Sting, The Boston Pops, The Chieftains, Vic Damone

The Weekend Stream: October 9, 2021

October 9, 2021 by Mike Duquette | 4 Comments

While The Second Disc prides itself on connecting people to reissues and box sets they can keep on their shelves, it’s no secret that listening audiences are also digital – catalogue music lovers, too – and our passion is connecting people to music from the past that they might adore. So we’ve introduced a new feature: The Weekend Stream, which focuses on hidden gems that recently made it to digital channels that might make your playlists a little brighter! Madonna, Madame X – Music from the Theater Xperience (Boy Toy/Warner) (iTunes /…

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Features, The Weekend Stream

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Classical/Opera, Country, Disco/Dance, Gospel, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtracks

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Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Indigo Girls, Itzhak Perlman, Kool and the Gang, Lou Reed, Madonna, Otis Redding, Paula Abdul, Tears for Fears, The Sweet Inspirations, War

Summon the Heroes: John Williams Box to Celebrate More Than 25 Years of Pops and More

January 31, 2018 by Randy Fairman | No Comments

This past Sunday, John Williams received a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella, for a track on his latest studio album. It’s his 24th Grammy and joins his five Oscars, four Golden Globes, three Emmys and numerous other awards. At 85, Williams has hardly slowed down. Of course, aside from his film composing work, he has also been an orchestra conductor for many years. Sony Classical is celebrating that aspect of Williams’ career with the 20-disc John Williams: Conductor box set due this Friday, February 2. Williams himself needs…

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Box Sets, CD

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Classical/Opera, Everything Else, Holiday, Jazz, Popular Standards/Vocal, Soundtracks

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Itzhak Perlman, John Williams, Yo-Yo Ma