John Williams vs. Trevor Jones

[animefan189]

I think it's a bit harsh to say that Hans Zimmer should "die" because of the way he writes music. Synthesized or not, he still has many gorgeous soundtracks. Williams is a great classic movie composer, while Zimmer is more modern. A lot boils down to the times these composers live in. During Williams' time, computers existed, but we didn't rely on them like we do today. Zimmer uses them as a modern twist on classic stuff. They're both awesome, just products of different times.

[ComposerWilliams]

LOL what a difference hahaha! John Williams wins from him with 1 note!

[Rkmajora]

Who the hell is Trevor Jones?

[TerenceJonesMusic]

@Rkmajora @Rkmajora A very talented film composer, who has written some very classy music for well known films in his own right:. Try looking up his background on wikipedia for example.

[Nastya94]

does somebody know where can I hear only The Baloon Chase? couldn't find it on youtube..

thanks! :)

[DylanBStringer91]

I Love Both John Williams And Trevor Jones Greatly, But You Know What's Better Than "John Williams Vs. Trevor Jones??? "John Williams And Trevor Jones"!!! If They Teamed Up And Wrote Music Together, It Would Be Epic!!!

[youngdio]

as much as i love trevor jones, this is incredibly similar...

[EmpireLS56KW]

I’m hearing similarity with the two pieces. SIGH what gives, huh? I can’t listen to anymore at 8:22 had enough!

[Darko96054]

John Williams is far far on the top!!! To compare hans zimmer with him is not only ridiculous, it is blasphemy!!! hans zimmer has much more to learn, especially how to organise his orchestra and what parts at what time it should play! oh, of course, he doesnt have orchestra!!! hahaha, his making music on computer! :))) John Williams in his music includes every single section of the orchestra!!! He is, for those who don't know, successor of the great Richard Wagner! he improved leitmotifs!!!

[GunnytheBunny1]

@Darko96054 I agree, some people think that Hans Zimmer is way better than John Williams, just because he can, in the view of most people do better action/epic soundtracks, but the truth is, John can beat Hans by a long shot when it comes to everything else - hapiness, grief, mystery, comedy, and wonder. What I would like to see is Hans and John work together on a score. That way the score would have the best of all types of music.

[freddiehangoler]

@GunnytheBunny1

Zimmer is horrible. he writes with cubase.

he should die and you obviously don't know shit about composing or orchestration

stupid man

[GunnytheBunny1]

@freddiehangoler I'm with animefan189, I think both composers are good, but just because Zimmer composes in a different musical style doesn't mean he is a terrible composer.

Before you call someone a "stupid man", maybe you should capitalize and punctuate your sentences correctly.

[freddiehangoler]

@Darko96054

do agree! Hans Zimmer should die with his gay cubase orchestration

and Williams is more of a successor to Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Stravinsky then Wagner

cheers

[jazz4]

two words, bernard herrmann...

[rcassina]

I think Hans Zimmer beats both of these guys... Do a search on Hans Zimmer - Chevaliers de Sangreal

[Solifluktion]

You're right. But I prefer the soundtracks to Gladiator, The Lion King and Black Hawk Down :)

[markyochoa]

@rcassina Hans Zimmer is great, especially The Battle from Gladiator. The difference between the two is that when you hear a score from Zimmer, you can tell it's him because of the style. The heavy aggressive low voices and just that Zimmer feel. When you hear Williams, you can tell it's Williams because it's just great music to listen to as well as being played on screen, and not to mention the themes and melodies that keep you humming and whistling them far after you've first heard the song.

[jb25110]

cela se ressemble etrangement

trévor jones est un bon compositeur mais j'aime mieu la musique de john williams

[WolfySnackrib666]

Who cares. Trevor Jones beats the piss out of John Williams. John Williams music is kinda gay.

[evidence7]

Similar ... yes, but far from a rip off.

[CaliforniaCaledonian]

This is an example of what is called "temp tracking". Filmmakers nearly always mix temporary music (which is usually music from other film scores) into a film to give their composer an idea of the type of music they think appropriate.

Often -- too often really -- filmmakers get carried away, and tell the composer "We want something just like this!" Obviously this is the case here.

[smegskull]

take the saw theme being put in Valkyrie for e.g. wtf were they thinking i don't care if it is tom cruse im not watching that on principle lol

oh and Trevor wins for (Dark Crystal)

though im thinking what about Clint Mansel, Alan Silvestri, James Horner and Alen Menken

[perfectajo]

i nkow, i noticed it when i was watching around the world in 80 days. for a second, i thought my ears were playing tricks on me.

[Arman88]

... but not the whole album ofcourse, only this track.

[Arman88]

Yes.

[edc2k7]

do you mean Trevor Jones copied the Film Score of sir John Williams?