John Williams, famous for scoring Star Wars, has never watched any of the films in full. He avoids listening to his music again after spending months writing, editing, and recording. Williams compares his job to being a father, always noticing things he could have done differently. He has won numerous Oscars for his work, including Fiddler on the Roof, Jaws, E.T., and Schindler’s List. Williams has earned 51 Academy Award nominations, more than any living person. The Star Wars soundtrack topped the American Film Institute’s list of best soundtracks.
It may be hard to believe, but the legendary John Williams, famous for scoring the Star Wars films, claims he has never seen any of the films in full. In a 2016 interview with The Mirror, he explains that after spending months writing, editing, dubbing and recording music, when he’s finally done with a score, he avoids going to the cinema to listen to it again. Williams also acknowledges that while his Star Wars music is probably what he is best known for, he doesn’t find it particularly memorable. He compares his job to having children, saying that no matter how good a father you are, you always notice things you would have done differently. Others would say that Williams has proven himself time and time again, winning numerous Oscars for his work, not just for Star Wars, but also for Fiddler on the Roof, Jaws, E.T., and Schindler’s List.
Keep score:
John Williams has earned more Academy Award nominations than any living person, with 51 nominations as of 2018.
George Lucas was certain that Star Wars would fail in 1977 and went on vacation rather than attend the premiere.
The Star Wars soundtrack topped the American Film Institute’s list of best soundtracks.
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