The Rightful Heir: Part II

So here it is, the intermission is over! The anticipation recedes! The truth is revealed! But before you see exactly who I think is the next likely inheritor of John Williams’ deservedly unique position in the art of film scoring, I’d like to say that if you haven’t read Part I of this series, then I suggest you do so now so you can get up to speed with the rest of us.

I’d also like to take this time to explain what I am and am not doing.

Taste in music, much like a sense of humor, is often akin to one’s sexual preferences. It’s not something you really choose. It just kind of happens. That said, don’t complain about what I’m NOT doing here.

I’m not talking about who is necessarily better in terms of scoring nor am I talking about who is more prolific or more of a house-hold name. I’m talking about who is most like our dear old pal John. So let’s take a look at the winners, shall we? 

The Rightful Heir: Part I

 

Okay, so this kind of music doesn't work ALL the time, but like one of those obnoxious yellow rental jeeps you see everywhere in Hawaii, John (Towner) Williams (Junior) has been one of the most prolific, successful and accomplished film composers in the world since…well…ever.

Who hasn’t heard a university pep band bellow the Imperial March when things aren’t looking too good for the home team? When has the devastatingly simple two-note motif from Jaws not been a portent of doom? Come on. Just admit it. Any time you heard the Raider’s March you wished you owned a bullwhip and knew some Nazis who needed a what-fer. And when you heard the Superman theme you’d run down the street, ripping off your clothes in slow motion, only to realize moments after leaping off of a building that you actually couldn’t fly.

Poll Results, June-Sep2010

    A rough patch of consistent posting balances out with an equal amount of Poll neglect. While we usually relish in at least two polls a month, we tried to stretch out the durations for a bit more votes and time and excuses. We've got two new up now, and depending on how the ballots fall, we may be able to return to our preferred schedule here. We'll see, but for now check out the last four completed polls with a little commentary after the jump: