JOHN WILLIAMS musical tribute to Carrie Fisher at Star Wars Celebration 2017

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  • čas přidán 17. 04. 2017
  • George Lucas leads tributes to Carrie Fisher at Celebration, including a speech from her daughter Billy Lourd followed by no less than John Williams conducting the concert version of Leia's own themeas well as other classics to commemorate 40 Years of Star Wars.
    Sadly, I had to remove the five-minute tribute reel video due to over-zealous copyright holders of a popular song used as background - you'll find this part on the official channel.
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  • @nomenestomen3452
    @nomenestomen3452 Před 6 lety +6606

    John Williams waves his hand "You don't have to applaud anymore"
    Audience: "We don't have to applaud anymore..."

  • @raystantz2471
    @raystantz2471 Před 6 lety +8244

    The power of John Williams......he waved his hand and the entire audience shut up in .4 seconds....that is how awesome Williams is

    • @irfanf3962
      @irfanf3962 Před 6 lety +138

      The force is with him always!

    • @elmalloc
      @elmalloc Před 6 lety +52

      i also have force, if i want audience to shut up i turn tv off with one click of index finger

    • @Motor7Mike
      @Motor7Mike Před 6 lety +47

      Williams is the true Jedi

    • @fabman132
      @fabman132 Před 6 lety +123

      It's as though millions of voices cried out in love and appreciation.....and we're suddenly silenced.

    • @NounoursTichat
      @NounoursTichat Před 6 lety +57

      As the age goes, the more he looks like obi wan...

  • @drunkskull6095
    @drunkskull6095 Před 4 lety +2603

    The richest man in the room dressed up like a chemistry teacher

  • @bassoonmom8914
    @bassoonmom8914 Před 4 lety +4095

    I was in the orchestra. It was amazing. John Williams is truly a Jedi.

    • @videogamer3693
      @videogamer3693 Před 4 lety +48

      What were you playing?

    • @bassoonmom8914
      @bassoonmom8914 Před 4 lety +182

      Video Gamer36 Bassoon, of course!!

    • @bassoonmom8914
      @bassoonmom8914 Před 4 lety +151

      Anthony Puhl It was! I’ve played with lots of stars in the classical music world, but John Williams is the Jedi Master. We were all totally star struck.

    • @Buddha23Fett
      @Buddha23Fett Před 4 lety +55

      Bassoon mom891 is that you at 13:14?

    • @anoobiscooking1193
      @anoobiscooking1193 Před 4 lety +7

      Lucky u

  • @TheGdey
    @TheGdey Před 6 lety +2727

    George Lucas is 73 years old, but he looks like in 56

    • @vic2958
      @vic2958 Před 6 lety +5

      Reviews from Gdey honestly!

    • @randomuser1687
      @randomuser1687 Před 6 lety +17

      Weight hides the wrinkles

    • @matteorivera4422
      @matteorivera4422 Před 6 lety +56

      And his voice from a 12 years old

    • @LizaFan
      @LizaFan Před 5 lety +52

      He bathes in money to preserve his youth.

    • @lepton_01
      @lepton_01 Před 5 lety +65

      He uses the force to stay young.

  • @DrunkenYodaUnplugged
    @DrunkenYodaUnplugged Před 6 lety +2272

    John says shut it. They shut it. I think he is an actual Jedi.

  • @mas1on.
    @mas1on. Před rokem +79

    “Without John Williams, bikes don’t really fly, nor do brooms in Quidditch matches, nor do men in red capes. There is no Force, dinosaurs do not walk the Earth, we do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe.”

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Před 3 lety +480

    The "Help me Obi Wan Kenobi" speech still makes me tear up when she says it. Great tribute to her mom. Such a tragic loss, and even more so because Carrie's own mother died the following day, no doubt of a broken heart.

    • @liamjanssens7014
      @liamjanssens7014 Před rokem +10

      She sounded so much like her mother when she said that!

  • @lucyshort3027
    @lucyshort3027 Před 6 lety +2545

    George misses her so much did anyone see how emotional he was getting

    • @shaggycan
      @shaggycan Před 6 lety +308

      There is no doubt in my mind he had a 40 year crush on her.

    • @Simplejackfade
      @Simplejackfade Před 6 lety +47

      Jim Humphries he totally did

    • @maxulic
      @maxulic Před 6 lety +234

      Unlike Kathleen Kennedy that is seen reading a teleprompter, you can also tell that Lucas is speaking with his heart.

    • @ceceliaacaba2739
      @ceceliaacaba2739 Před 5 lety +38

      Yeah George looked like a sad Puppy! 😭😭😭😭

    • @AntonioGuamil
      @AntonioGuamil Před 5 lety +113

      Yeah and the lady besides him is killing Starwars.

  • @davidkippy101
    @davidkippy101 Před 6 lety +1447

    That horn soloist was crying.

    • @McElioth
      @McElioth Před 5 lety +92

      Harry S. Plinkett cause he was so out of tune

    • @6loscar448
      @6loscar448 Před 5 lety +139

      petr kouba fuck off

    • @mosa1363
      @mosa1363 Před 5 lety +31

      Yes he wasn't playing 100 % right, but the rest sounds good!

    • @facundodiaz7391
      @facundodiaz7391 Před 4 lety +102

      @@McElioth probably because he was getting emotional

    • @lauripotter8120
      @lauripotter8120 Před 4 lety +55

      That might explain the intonation issues. His embouchure was awful. He got through it though, which is more than I could have done.

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Před rokem +116

    This was super hard for George to do because he is most definitely a socially awkward introvert. But Carrie's passing hit us all so hard, I'm glad he stepped up to the plate and talked to the fans here. You can hear his voice crack here and there so I know it was very difficult for him, but great respect to him for doing it.

  • @kayigi
    @kayigi Před 3 lety +502

    Leia’s theme always makes me cry. Or is that just me.
    Sleep well princess.

    • @trish3754
      @trish3754 Před rokem +8

      no it’s not just you …… leia’s theme makes me cry too😢

    • @Fred_S.
      @Fred_S. Před rokem +4

      It is nostalgic and it feels sad and happy at the same time😢 R.I.P.❤

    • @batmanreborn81
      @batmanreborn81 Před 8 měsíci

      Same here it's a magical moment in cinema and music history@@Fred_S.

    • @TK-6843
      @TK-6843 Před 5 měsíci

      Reqiuem...

  • @kevinkahover6618
    @kevinkahover6618 Před 6 lety +1505

    I wonder how many of those musicians are living out their childhood fantasy of playing the Star Wars theme with John Williams conducting

    • @bassoonmom8914
      @bassoonmom8914 Před 4 lety +124

      It was amazing, for sure. We had also played with Mr. Williams conducting when Harry Potter opened at Universal. That was cool, too, but playing Star Wars with him conducting was so exciting. We didn't know until the night before that he would be conducting when he showed up half way through our rehearsal with a "regular" conductor.

    • @theonlyMoancore
      @theonlyMoancore Před 4 lety +5

      @@bassoonmom8914 Which instrument did you play?

    • @ODMXypher
      @ODMXypher Před 4 lety +42

      @@theonlyMoancore the name is literally bassoon mom. Now guess the instrument.

    • @theonlyMoancore
      @theonlyMoancore Před 4 lety +4

      @@ODMXypher hmmmmmmm

    • @anino71ful
      @anino71ful Před 4 lety +46

      @@ODMXypher mom isn't an instrument

  • @freshpaint7659
    @freshpaint7659 Před 6 lety +1938

    Star wars wouldn't be star wars without the brilliant John Williams!

    • @jturcios4607
      @jturcios4607 Před 5 lety +4

      freshpaint a wise quote

    • @michaelwilson6480
      @michaelwilson6480 Před 4 lety +44

      Mark Hamill said (paraphrase) no one aside from George Lucas himself is more responsible for the success of Star Wars than John Williams.

    • @ckvonpickles3751
      @ckvonpickles3751 Před 4 lety +2

      you forget Holst!

    • @aqqalureimer6157
      @aqqalureimer6157 Před 4 lety +2

      Many movies where he in it as music soundtracks, without him would'nt be the same tho

    • @lukestrok1620
      @lukestrok1620 Před 3 lety +2

      @@aqqalureimer6157 kinda true but with Star Wars it’s different. Every song has a story and a meaning. It’s beautiful

  • @FrankLoon
    @FrankLoon Před 4 lety +422

    John Williams composed the soundtrack of my imagination as a young boy. *He is a national treasure and should be cherished.*

    • @joshuagarnham9703
      @joshuagarnham9703 Před 2 lety +18

      He’s an international treasure. His work touched the imagination and hearts of children everywhere.

    • @boomataco
      @boomataco Před 2 lety +9

      He's a world treasure

    • @FrankLoon
      @FrankLoon Před 2 lety +9

      @@boomataco Galactic* :D

    • @ZATennisFan
      @ZATennisFan Před rokem +9

      His music will be studied as "classical music" 200 years from now..

    • @philosopher0076
      @philosopher0076 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@FrankLoon "Universal"

  • @dreadfulspiller8766
    @dreadfulspiller8766 Před 4 měsíci +41

    To our princess, 7 years gone but never forgotten! ♥

    • @TK-6843
      @TK-6843 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Fly high, Princess. You will never be forgotten.

  • @kirsteni.russell5903
    @kirsteni.russell5903 Před 6 lety +1500

    I watched this whole show without crying until John Williams started conducting Princess Leia's theme.

    • @loganpizza6077
      @loganpizza6077 Před 6 lety +15

      Kirsten I. Russell same

    • @kirsteni.russell5903
      @kirsteni.russell5903 Před 6 lety +34

      And today I came back to hear John Williams play the STAR WARS theme because I just got the news that I am now a great aunt. This video is a celebration of STAR WARS and the life of Carrie Fisher, but the music is just so right for new life too. So I'm listening to this because I have a new "great" niece, daughter of my youngest nephew and his wife. The baby was just born this evening.

    • @JudgeFudge57
      @JudgeFudge57 Před 6 lety +35

      I lost it when billy said "you are my only hope "

    • @caraferguson1545
      @caraferguson1545 Před 6 lety +17

      That music gets me every time.

    • @taylorcotter6072
      @taylorcotter6072 Před 6 lety +4

      Kirsten I. Russell same 😭😭😭

  • @andresgamer6741
    @andresgamer6741 Před 7 lety +2631

    She is in the force now... and always.

    • @dennisvrijland
      @dennisvrijland Před 6 lety +59

      That states: She is one with the Force. One can never be in the Force, for the Force is all around us.

    • @rustcohle3803
      @rustcohle3803 Před 6 lety +3

      LMAO Get Rekt

    • @smithwesson1896
      @smithwesson1896 Před 6 lety +3

      Perro Negro y callejero Show some respect dude

    • @vader_gamez665
      @vader_gamez665 Před 5 lety +1

      May the force be with my daughter always 😭😭😭

    • @kjellodnebreitebakk
      @kjellodnebreitebakk Před 4 lety +1

      I’m crying and smiling at the same time.

  • @donovan.1995.palmer
    @donovan.1995.palmer Před 2 měsíci +5

    In Cinema, there is no greater conductor and composer than John Williams. Through his scores, we have believed in magic and wizards, scene the awe of dinosaurs roam the earth once more, watched as a boy, a princess and a ruffian save an entire galaxy, and teach us that our wildest dreams are possible.

  • @jp-hs8hu
    @jp-hs8hu Před 4 lety +88

    George Lucas is like "F' it, I'm wearing jeans. Carrie would approve."

    • @aaronlechliter4084
      @aaronlechliter4084 Před 3 lety +4

      Hes the creator at the event based off his creation.....he makes the rules can do what he wants and Noone can say a thing lol

    • @johnbowman3630
      @johnbowman3630 Před 2 lety +3

      Pretty sure that's what George has said when he wakes up every morning for the last 50 years.

  • @DaVeO52
    @DaVeO52 Před 6 lety +2171

    CZcams needs a love button.

  • @tannerdrexler
    @tannerdrexler Před 6 lety +1459

    the look on John's face as the theme music started and he heard the crowd. thats a man that appreciates the art he's made and the impact its had on peoples lives.

    • @peterweatherley7669
      @peterweatherley7669 Před 2 lety +20

      He’s an extremely humble man. Like most musicians, he wears his heart on his sleeve and never thinks he’s achieved perfection except in moments like this

    • @Bearical
      @Bearical Před 2 lety +10

      @@peterweatherley7669 Hans Zimmer says that he always wants to tweak some little things after his work is done. These people are never 100% happy with their work and that's good. That's the artist's spirit.

    • @Lex_en_vrai
      @Lex_en_vrai Před rokem +1

      This theme is magical, I just cannot hear the first note without it putting a smile on my face

    • @jws1272
      @jws1272 Před rokem

      Among all the modern movie composers, I simply refer to him as "GOD". There is NO GREATER modern movie composer than John Towner Williams!!!

    • @gsimon123
      @gsimon123 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Bearical that's not necessarily true. Artists are very different from to the other in all fields. Some are very good at letting go and being content with what they've created. Some are very happy with some of their works. For example, you have Harrison Ford who was NEVER that big of a Star Wars fan - but you had Mark Hammill who was and is as big of a fan as the rest of us. Ford just saw Han Solo as work. Another role. Mark always exudes tremendous pride and love for Luke, his role he played, and the movies they were. Williams really does strike me as proud of what he accomplished and doesn't feel the need to change anything but rather play it like it was/is.

  • @Jay_Mac1775
    @Jay_Mac1775 Před 4 lety +221

    Only John Williams can shush a crowd in 1 second
    And I also love the sheer joy on his face when the crowd goes nuts at the Star Wars theme

  • @TheVCRTimeMachine
    @TheVCRTimeMachine Před 8 měsíci +18

    Princess Leia's Theme was the best piece John Williams ever wrote. Since Carrie Fisher died, I never hear it without crying.

  • @kalel21675
    @kalel21675 Před 6 lety +445

    His conducting baton should be a mini lightsaber

  • @TheNeomaul
    @TheNeomaul Před 6 lety +1127

    I was there. 😭there was not a dry eye in the there. RIP our beloved princess

    • @gregmiller8966
      @gregmiller8966 Před 6 lety +11

      I wish I could have been there too. Made me tear up just watching it.

    • @sgtpepper1138
      @sgtpepper1138 Před 5 lety +28

      I think the guy playing the French horn was even crying.

    • @thestarlightforge6568
      @thestarlightforge6568 Před 5 lety +4

      I can see why 😭😭❤️

    • @reza7xz307
      @reza7xz307 Před 4 lety

      Shut up

    • @ItachiEspada
      @ItachiEspada Před 4 lety +1

      i hope you just enjoyed the atmosphere and weren't one of those people who took out their Phone like this was some sort of play on a fair..

  • @DrumsTheWord
    @DrumsTheWord Před 4 lety +517

    I will never stop watching this tribute...from start to finish.

  • @G0lia7h_at
    @G0lia7h_at Před rokem +68

    14:05 that smile of him - knowing he wrote history with this masterpiece

  • @ichi1957
    @ichi1957 Před 6 lety +920

    I love the reaction the audience had when they saw John Williams. His music lifted SW to what it is and always will be.. Lucas was right, he made the secret sauce to SW.

    • @warrenmcfadden3918
      @warrenmcfadden3918 Před 6 lety +11

      the real power is john getting that many ppl to this in a second

    • @abnerrodriguesoliveira9673
      @abnerrodriguesoliveira9673 Před 4 lety +3

      Me too

    • @Historymaker-xw9wf
      @Historymaker-xw9wf Před rokem +1

      Lucas said in one interview that he had very high expectations when he made Star Wars, and the only thing that exceeded his expectations was the music of John Williams.

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Před 6 lety +367

    You can REALLY tell that George does not relish the thought of talking in public. But, he did it anyway, and my hat's off to him for that. You could also hear him almost choke up a little at the very beginning. Still such a shock. I really hope her part in SW:TLJ is worthy of her and her character.
    Oh, and John Williams is THE MAN!

    • @bartholomewthundercatiii3484
      @bartholomewthundercatiii3484 Před 6 lety +17

      JustWasted3HoursHere It wasn't, but that still doesn't change how great Carrie and Leia were to us.

    • @geckoguy4849
      @geckoguy4849 Před 5 lety +6

      she was the best character in it but that's not saying much

    • @adamfurnish8481
      @adamfurnish8481 Před 3 lety +10

      That me sequels were absolutely horrific...but that doesn’t change how AMAZING the originals are, of course without John Williams the magic wouldn’t have been half as great. They should’ve just left it alone

    • @user-xx6vy9ri8p
      @user-xx6vy9ri8p Před 3 lety +1

      The movie was bad, but Luke and Leia's scene was amazing.

    • @cucumberwater6
      @cucumberwater6 Před 2 lety

      @@bartholomewthundercatiii3484 it was amazing tho

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Před 3 lety +55

    Carrie was perfect for the role because she was essentially playing herself. And her daughter's recitation of the "General Kenobi" speech was awesome.

    • @davidmurphy8236
      @davidmurphy8236 Před rokem +1

      Awesome and if you listen closely, you can hear Carrie as Leia saying it. Yes, awesome indeed ❤

  • @ThatDangerousWolf
    @ThatDangerousWolf Před 3 lety +61

    I just realized the Star Wars theme is so iconic that we recognize it from the first NOTE.

  • @jaf2378
    @jaf2378 Před 6 lety +967

    I love John Williams!! One waved of his hand and the audience shup up in a second.... He has the force!!

    • @roguishpaladin
      @roguishpaladin Před 6 lety +18

      One person in the crowd is immune to Jedi mind tricks, then. Heh.

    • @klunt40
      @klunt40 Před 6 lety

      one waved of his hand???? WHAT DO U MEAN?

    • @bashgotpizza
      @bashgotpizza Před 4 lety +2

      ayyyy I saw your species in I think episode 2

  • @JMotion
    @JMotion Před 6 lety +711

    When Billy started reciting Leia's message... man, that gets me. Carrie knew that thing like the back of her hand. She could probably say it backwards if she had to.

    • @TheChosen0791
      @TheChosen0791 Před 6 lety +12

      Right?

    • @zachsparrow1217
      @zachsparrow1217 Před 6 lety +9

      Yea I'm not afraid to admit it got to me

    • @RandomStuffGarage619
      @RandomStuffGarage619 Před 2 lety +2

      I made it about 3 seconds into the video when the onions started getting cut...

    • @joshuagarnham9703
      @joshuagarnham9703 Před 2 lety +3

      She could, one of the things the cast of sequels noticed was that she could remember every one of her lines from the originals.

  • @prithvir1379
    @prithvir1379 Před 3 lety +21

    John Williams: Shhh
    Audience: Shuts up in 0.1 second
    Yoda: A disturbance in the force, I sense

  • @kalebmedina5450
    @kalebmedina5450 Před 3 lety +33

    did anyone else noticed that Carrie's daughter was wearing a very similar outfit as the one Leia was wearing in a New Hope

    • @ruadhrose
      @ruadhrose Před 2 lety +1

      She did that on purpose in tribute to her mom and to Leia.

  • @redinterceptor8355
    @redinterceptor8355 Před 6 lety +254

    The force does exist. John Williams used it to shut the crowd up.

  • @WhackoMacko
    @WhackoMacko Před 6 lety +611

    I just love John Williams' smirk at the start of the main theme tune .. what a legend.

    • @ENIGMVTIK
      @ENIGMVTIK Před 6 lety +87

      John: "I know, I can't believe I wrote it, either."

    • @roguishpaladin
      @roguishpaladin Před 6 lety +54

      I thought the smirk was, "That's the most involuntary cheering I've ever heard. They know they're supposed to be quiet, but they hear that ONE note with a triangle behind it and everything breaks loose."

    • @ENIGMVTIK
      @ENIGMVTIK Před 6 lety +3

      What else would you expect from a gaggle of sycophants?

    • @jezelbriones4752
      @jezelbriones4752 Před 4 lety +2

      The opening theme will always be remember by many, especially by the Star Wars fans. The theme is truly magnificent. Big respect with the maestro Mr. John Williams and the musicians. He’s truly a Legend 😇🙏

  • @1995Braxton
    @1995Braxton Před 4 lety +106

    14:05 I LOVE the look on his face at this moment. It's the look of his realization that the culmination of his life's work is so incredibly and wonderfully appreciated. I like to think, in that moment, that he got to see Star Wars fans' raw reaction to one of the music scores that raised generation (or two).

    • @OneNationUnderGod.
      @OneNationUnderGod. Před rokem +8

      It's actually 3 generations now, my Dad was in school when Star Wars came out, I was in school when the prequels came out and now my kids are in school growing up enjoying those two trilogies!

  • @vordt4139
    @vordt4139 Před 4 lety +27

    After 40 years I see John Williams has mastered the force.

    • @UndercoverCracker
      @UndercoverCracker Před 4 lety +2

      He mastered the force the moment he created Leia's theme...what a song.

    • @imranhussainvo7793
      @imranhussainvo7793 Před 3 lety +2

      He has mastered the Force the moment he wrote the main theme

  • @9KamilNavi7
    @9KamilNavi7 Před 6 lety +371

    After watching The Last Jedi. A 20 year old manchild just started crying when listening to the theme. This does not happen often at all.

    • @wapasko
      @wapasko Před 5 lety +2

      I get the chills right down my spine. Love it.

    • @Severindk87
      @Severindk87 Před 5 lety +27

      I cried after that movie for a whole other reason :(

    • @jennifersadler4696
      @jennifersadler4696 Před 5 lety +4

      I know a 28 year old manchild who cried then as well and again listening to the theme in this video. You are not alone!

    • @diaz8825
      @diaz8825 Před 5 lety

      @@Severindk87 honestly

    • @altan6194
      @altan6194 Před 4 lety +1

      just wait until you watched rise of Skywalker

  • @cjk225
    @cjk225 Před 6 lety +695

    14:06 I love how he just smiles like he's having so much fun and is grateful to be apart of this franchise.

    • @MegaShepardsPie
      @MegaShepardsPie Před 6 lety +68

      It's beautiful to see he still loves his music. The day this man dies will be a sad one, indeed.

    • @ZukoHalliwell
      @ZukoHalliwell Před 4 lety +22

      @@MegaShepardsPie It will be, indeed. But, I am very thankful that that day will come after his work on this glorious saga is complete.

    • @StarRider253
      @StarRider253 Před 4 lety +21

      John Williams *IS* the franchise

    • @obi-wankenobi3956
      @obi-wankenobi3956 Před 4 lety +9

      He knows what he's done

    • @MrGeorgeFlorcus
      @MrGeorgeFlorcus Před 3 lety +8

      @@StarRider253 The only consistently excellent part of it, I would contend

  • @KJChambersOfficial
    @KJChambersOfficial Před 4 lety +16

    John before the curtains opened: "Okay, stay calm. We're only going to play the most famous music of all time to an entire crowd of Star Wars fans who are gonna go beserk." 😂

  • @jaqenhghar2970
    @jaqenhghar2970 Před rokem +185

    it's so funny that George Lucas says everything from his heart about Carrie; And right when Kennedy speaks, she's looking at the teleprompter...

    • @tbram10
      @tbram10 Před rokem +29

      @ sem …not really!

    • @garcia207
      @garcia207 Před rokem

      She is such a phony.

    • @rav2072
      @rav2072 Před rokem +11

      @@sem_skywalker potentially ruining star wars isnt that likeable imo

    • @graystark240
      @graystark240 Před rokem

      @@rav2072 “ruining Star Wars” if your love of Star Wars is so fragile, then go somewhere else. You’re embarrassing

    • @thegreatpiginthesky3904
      @thegreatpiginthesky3904 Před rokem +8

      @@sem_skywalker nice try disney!

  • @TheNightshotBR
    @TheNightshotBR Před 6 lety +269

    I was kinda expecting him to finish with the Binary Sunset.

    • @gaetanodragonetti3942
      @gaetanodragonetti3942 Před 4 lety +2

      Arlindo Melo same!!!

    • @leo-hao
      @leo-hao Před 4 lety +19

      I clicked on this video searching for the force theme so i was kinda dissapointed.

    • @FEDEL89
      @FEDEL89 Před 4 lety

      Same

    • @NahsFX
      @NahsFX Před 3 lety +2

      FEDEL89 i mean that’s kinda “like’s theme” since the binary sunset scene was one of his most iconic scenes

    • @TheNightshotBR
      @TheNightshotBR Před 3 lety +1

      @@leo-hao the "force theme" = Binary Sunset.

  • @MrNo1fan
    @MrNo1fan Před 6 lety +278

    We all heard the star wars intro music hundreds of times but being there live with John William must freakin magical.

  • @TheFlyingZulu
    @TheFlyingZulu Před 3 lety +362

    I'm starting a time stamp post for the different tracks. Feel free to add in suggestions and help me out on this.
    9:14 Princess Leia's Theme
    14:03 Main Title / Rebel Blockade /Runner Medley
    15:41 Imperial Attack
    20:53 Imperial March

  • @luisvillasenor6310
    @luisvillasenor6310 Před 4 lety +142

    I really didn’t enjoy this sequel trilogy. But the one highlight I had to look forward to was John Williams. He’s so brilliant his music is heavy and fills me with emotions. He is the GOAT.

    • @joec7217
      @joec7217 Před 4 lety +10

      I love the sequel trilogy, but yes I definitely agree that John Williams is amazing

    • @leonardochapman4736
      @leonardochapman4736 Před 3 lety +8

      @@joec7217 same here. I love all the films

    • @Jackferrett6781
      @Jackferrett6781 Před 2 lety

      I really didn’t enjoy you

    • @webzter2661
      @webzter2661 Před 2 lety +7

      We all have our own opinions on the films, but one thing we can all agree on is that John Williams is outstanding in all of them.

    • @Chief4Army117
      @Chief4Army117 Před rokem +1

      The sequels were alright overall, but enjoyable, IMO. But I, along with the vast majority of SW fans can agree on is that John Williams made some god-tier music for the movies. This man can do no wrong.

  • @adelaknopova4968
    @adelaknopova4968 Před 6 lety +456

    She is with the force and the force is with her... forever

    • @chrishall2594
      @chrishall2594 Před 6 lety +1

      Adéla Knopová the force was invented in the 70s. I don't think it will last forever.

    • @ostenvazquez6029
      @ostenvazquez6029 Před 5 lety +8

      When one dies they become one with the force and binds with it and is one with the living force. And we are surrounded by the force

    • @martinpatrick9915
      @martinpatrick9915 Před 9 měsíci

      She will be a Force ghost along with Han,Luke,Leia,Anakin,Yoda,Obi Wan.

    • @martinpatrick9915
      @martinpatrick9915 Před 9 měsíci

      Daisy can call up the force ghosts to be at her side...she will be the leader of a new group of jedi warriors in the upcoming new star wars movie.

  • @Hammern28
    @Hammern28 Před 6 lety +397

    I get the chills of the Star Wars music John Williams has created. It is soooo beautiful, emotional, magical... it is pure magic. It allows us to dream, to be inspired, to simply put... smile.
    Thank you John, for giving us real magic.
    Rest In Peace, Carrie. Truly our Princess, always.

    • @Erin.56
      @Erin.56 Před 6 lety +3

      So well said.

    • @cainey77
      @cainey77 Před 6 lety +5

      I do too. Your body releases dopamine which causes the chills. It's your brain rewarding you for listening to John Williams.

    • @nawolith3840
      @nawolith3840 Před 6 lety

      Well said. Well said. And compared with the music it makes me cry.

    • @loxpower
      @loxpower Před 6 lety +3

      You know what? Sometimes we think that certain emotions depends on associations - I mean, these were the Star Wars musics, I pretty much grew up watching those movies - but most of the time with John Williams it's quite the opposite... those feelings were *that* strong back then, thanks to his powerful and imaginative soundtrack... when I listen to these themes I don't think to any particular moment of the movies, it's more like listening to some condensed Čajkovskij's Symphony. Williams is truly one of the greatest composer of the 20th century.

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 Před 6 lety

      Hammern28 his music takes me to another plane of existence

  • @stressmuffin
    @stressmuffin Před rokem +22

    Princess Leia is my sentimental favorite Star Wars character, because as a 4-year-old girl in 1977, I admire this beautiful, dark haired woman who is this badass, tough warrior and hero. She fought along side the big boys. No! These big men, Chewbaca, a droid and R2D2. Billie’s beautiful and what a beautiful fashion tribute to her mother’s iconic role. I was moved to tears when Billie said Princess Leia’s first lines in her first scene in the original film.

  • @Wolf6722.
    @Wolf6722. Před 4 lety +81

    12:11 Just amazing, only John Williams is able to produce a piece of music that has touched the souls of millions. Carrie lives on whenever we hear this track and it’s truly touching. May the force always be with her.

    • @phila3884
      @phila3884 Před 2 lety +3

      Theme at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. What is the name? So melancholy and, perfect.

    • @Historymaker-xw9wf
      @Historymaker-xw9wf Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@phila3884 you might mean “Han Solo and the Princess”. One of the saga’s two great love themes.

  • @anakinskywalker2054
    @anakinskywalker2054 Před 6 lety +249

    I’m impressed that Billie memorized all of her mother’s lines from A new hope

    • @gaetanodragonetti3942
      @gaetanodragonetti3942 Před 4 lety +7

      Anakin Skywalker how so? Any super nerd has already done that.

    • @NatashaSalgado
      @NatashaSalgado Před 4 lety +11

      And she's an actress so they have to memorize lines

    • @brolybean3260
      @brolybean3260 Před 3 lety

      Yea

    • @cazza710
      @cazza710 Před 2 lety +9

      @@gaetanodragonetti3942 because she has no reason to? Beyond paying tribute to her mother here there’s no real reason for her to know it

    • @tyrantbossmedia2230
      @tyrantbossmedia2230 Před rokem

      She read them off of the teleprompter

  • @ladytookie9169
    @ladytookie9169 Před 6 lety +154

    I really wanted to applaud as soon as it finished then I realized I'm sitting in my living room.

  • @TheMarkoPolo2011
    @TheMarkoPolo2011 Před 2 lety +23

    John Williams IS Star Wars, just as Carrie was Princess Leia. This is so tender and beautiful. Billie's words were touching as well. It's clear she carries a great deal of her mother within her.

  • @shakeelali20
    @shakeelali20 Před 7 měsíci +6

    George Lucas and John Williams are two of the greatest artists of all time. They were responsible for the best monents of many of our childhoods. This is the best tribute that Carrie Fisher couldve received from the Creator and his Musical Maestro.

  • @tim-tamsmith8802
    @tim-tamsmith8802 Před 6 lety +282

    My god
    That music made me tear up
    I had to fight to not cry
    Holy shit

    • @michaelcnorth1982
      @michaelcnorth1982 Před 6 lety

      Jesus fucken Christ

    • @Anth230
      @Anth230 Před 6 lety +1

      Really dude??? You cry Everytime you listen to the Star wars soundtrack?...lol. Wuss

    • @spencerhooker6790
      @spencerhooker6790 Před 5 lety

      I know right

    • @eloyex
      @eloyex Před 4 lety

      cry

    • @bwkeve38
      @bwkeve38 Před 4 lety

      Tim-Tam Smith I didn’t find it when I heard it in person I don’t fight it now

  • @spencerstraub2473
    @spencerstraub2473 Před 6 lety +116

    Billie doing the "help me Obi-Wan Kenobi" line was amazing!

  • @okayge_
    @okayge_ Před 4 lety +7

    George: Gives a great geniune speech from the bottom of his heart
    Kathleen: reads from a monitor

  • @skysamfreeman
    @skysamfreeman Před rokem +9

    I never thought I would ever see John Williams conduct live in my life. Never had a way to get to the Hollywood Bowl and see him. I’m so fortunate that I was able to be in the room when this happened.

    • @Historymaker-xw9wf
      @Historymaker-xw9wf Před rokem

      Man that must have been the memory of a lifetime, to be surrounded by the symphony of awesomeness conducted by the Maestro himself.

    • @user-hk7hz9cn7v
      @user-hk7hz9cn7v Před 5 měsíci

      Luckily I live on the East Coast and he plays there and the Hollywood Bowl exclusively every year so I got to see him perform a few years back. Bucket list moment! He basically did this performance along with E.T., Indiana Jones and a few others. It was amazing!

  • @Zelein
    @Zelein Před 6 lety +142

    Listening to the beauty of John Williams astonishing music just had me in total tears in less than a minute...
    "Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those who transform into the Force." Because the Force will be with her. Always.

  • @MarkWilson-rn8tx
    @MarkWilson-rn8tx Před 6 lety +92

    On a side note . . . John Williams is as adept at conducting a rowdy audience as he is with an orchestra! A finger to his lips is all is needed! Respect is obvious here!

  • @freshfalcon3996
    @freshfalcon3996 Před 17 dny +2

    I love John's big smile as the crowd erupts in applause hearing his most iconic creation of all time.

  • @MadLFC
    @MadLFC Před 8 měsíci +10

    John Williams...the most humble genius. An excellent tribute.

  • @brando747
    @brando747 Před 6 lety +169

    Welp. I'm Crying

  • @delta_415
    @delta_415 Před 6 lety +152

    May the force be with you Carrie, always

  • @TALKINGtac0
    @TALKINGtac0 Před 4 lety +23

    This just goes to show John Williams completely understands not only his art, but the characters and themes his art portrays as well.
    12:11 is a perfect example. The high pitched strings are a call to Leia's sensitive and caring nature, with the horns reminding you of her much bolder side, her willingness to stand and fight for what she believes in, even against an entire empire. The scale of the song gives a sense of mystery, like that of a distant galaxy, showing that Leia is not afraid to venture into the unknown if it means going after what is significant to her.
    TL;DR John Williams wrote a song that perfectly sums up our princess. But you guys knew that already.

  • @TheRubberDuck77
    @TheRubberDuck77 Před 8 měsíci +6

    i remember watching this live during SWC, and laughed at how quickly john quieted the audience.... then the music started... and I wept like a baby as I whispered "It's Leia's theme" all these years later and I still cry during that piece. It's always been so beautiful but even more so now. Music really has the power to move people with such greatness, and John Williams is a master of his craft. To quote Sir Elton John, Carrie, his gift is his song, and this one's for you..... to all of us, you will always be royalty

  • @leah-marie5031
    @leah-marie5031 Před 6 lety +171

    I had just finished seeing rogue one with my boyfriend and later that evening found out about Carrie's passing

    • @ollybongo4720
      @ollybongo4720 Před 6 lety +15

      Leah Milne similar story. Went to see it with my dad and came home to the terrible news :(

    • @jonskywalker2899
      @jonskywalker2899 Před 6 lety +21

      Leah Milne I was told the news hours before I saw Rogue One, made that ending so sad.

    • @giorgiolarriva4814
      @giorgiolarriva4814 Před 6 lety +4

      I heard before watching

    • @agnesecemulini5360
      @agnesecemulini5360 Před 6 lety +10

      I saw Rogue One the day before her death. When she appeared on screen at the very end, I started weeping. At the time she was still unconscious and seeing her saying "hope" was like a sign that maybe everything was going to be just fine. I miss her.

    • @robertoreyes6888
      @robertoreyes6888 Před 6 lety

      mon laferte....

  • @MrX-xi9ul
    @MrX-xi9ul Před 6 lety +68

    *The force is strong with this one...* 9:02

  • @shelleyking8450
    @shelleyking8450 Před 9 měsíci +6

    This music... the life blood of three generations. Chilling, gripping, uplifting, brilliant...the heart of the story. Carries theme is truly perfect for her. Also, when Jedi Master John Williams is conducting, it SHALL be perfect, and everyone SHALL cry.

  • @jp-hs8hu
    @jp-hs8hu Před 4 lety +4

    God..if you exist...thank you for giving us John Williams.

  • @roryclague5876
    @roryclague5876 Před 6 lety +72

    How do these delicate variations in air pressure have such an astonishing impact on human beings? [Wipes tears]. Thank you, Carrie. Thank you, John.

  • @DevNulZor
    @DevNulZor Před 6 lety +82

    Once you see Jabba the Violinist, you cannot unsee him.

  • @chrisboscoe6444
    @chrisboscoe6444 Před 8 měsíci +14

    The impact that this man has had and still has on our lives is immense, it's huge, you can play a piece to someone who doesn't know his name but they will know where they were when they first saw the movie, he is so iconic! This guy is so iconic in so many peoples childhoods growing up, he's up there with Attenborough, a true master of his craft who does it out of love and passion and the want to give and express and make you feel, the guy is a true Jedi master with his baton! He has been the soundtrack of my youth from star wars, superman, jaws, E.T, close encounters, indiana jones, to Jurassic park Schindler's list, harry potter, I can't say enough good things about the man, he is truly a legend and I for one thank him for blessing me with his talent! I tip my cap to you sir John williams yòu truly are a legend and a blessing

  • @DemonsSister
    @DemonsSister Před rokem +17

    It doesn't matter where I am or what I'm doing, Maestro Williams music gives me chills. I hope he knows what a thrill his music is and what it means to all of us. Bless you, Mr. Williams.

  • @AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE
    @AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE Před 6 lety +156

    Amazing moment when those curtains open Leia's theme comes in, with John Williams there conducting. Would loved to have been there, saw it live during the stream at least.

  • @TMANTV1
    @TMANTV1 Před 6 lety +49

    I know it's like this for alot of people but I just wanna share why John Williams' music means so much to me. I saw my first star wars movie at 8 years old. I watched all the movies in the span of about a week at that time (in order, mind you). I played all the video games. The original battlefront games, lego star wars, force unleashed, and I'm still playing Battlefront II despite its many flaws. This music is quite literally the soundtrack of my life. These songs and scores have been with me from a very young age. When I hear them, I know I am hearing a piece of timeless music that means so much to so so many people. I am so glad that Star Wars is a part of my life and I am so thankful to my Dad for introducing me to Star Wars and answering all my Star Wars questions when we were watching all the movies together. I'll always be thankful to my Dad for that. These songs still reach the 8 year old kid inside me today and bring back so many good memories. I would always watch the movies (usually the Original Trilogy) on the portable dvd player we had in our car when we took long trips. I remember when my grandmother gifted me the box set of the original trilogy. It was the best gift I ever received to this day it sits on my shelf in my bedroom 12 years later. This music captures a part of me that will never change. My love for this franchise, through thick and thin, is unedning, and this music really is and always will be the soundtrack of my life.

    • @taylorcotter6072
      @taylorcotter6072 Před 6 lety

      Thomas Daniel I literarily agree with everything you just said. Carrie, Mark, and Harrison have touched my life everyday. when I found out about Carries passing, I cried. My screen on my phone goes between those three. I write how many days Carrie has been gone on my calendar. I watch Carries “Wishful Drinking,” everyday when I have extra time. There had not been one night in a long time where I have not fallen asleep to this soundtrack. R.I.P Carrie Fisher ❤️

    • @ZATennisFan
      @ZATennisFan Před rokem

      Beautifully put

  • @Mipatin
    @Mipatin Před 4 lety +11

    2 years later watching this.
    yup - someone still cutting those onions 😭❤️

  • @ColvyMolvy
    @ColvyMolvy Před 3 lety +3

    John Williams gestures to quiet crowd
    Crowd: "it will be done My Lord"

  • @seancox4480
    @seancox4480 Před 6 lety +65

    Williams does not have the force. Williams is The Force.

    • @cliffordototivo
      @cliffordototivo Před 4 lety +3

      Sean Cox the force binds the Galaxy together it's all around us it's love. R.i.p Carrie Fisher.

  • @bcdey84
    @bcdey84 Před 6 lety +32

    11:35. Chills. Just....chills....

    • @rowan2147
      @rowan2147 Před 4 lety +1

      Help me obi Wan Kenobi you're my only hope😢

  • @janicenorris8726
    @janicenorris8726 Před 3 lety +42

    4 years later this tribute still touches my heart and makes me cry. Thank you so much Carrie Fisher. John Williams you will always always be with us

  • @hames-si1er
    @hames-si1er Před 2 lety +3

    Star wars wouldnt exist without john

  • @orange42
    @orange42 Před 6 lety +229

    Why would anyone record it on their crummy cell phone instead of enjoying being there and watching it later here on youtube?

    • @casna5400
      @casna5400 Před 6 lety +23

      though I did not pull my phone out I can defend those that did in saying if they were anyone like the people around me they were polite enough to make sure they weren't blocking anyone's view and because this was a very stationary portion, most just held their phone and then watched with their own eyes.

    • @m1co294
      @m1co294 Před 6 lety +4

      orange42 CZcams videos are made with cell phones asshole

    • @hunterherobrine9363
      @hunterherobrine9363 Před 6 lety +6

      Mico Carlo Adrian Ruiz That’s a bit extreme. KJ was telling the truth

    • @MasterPpv
      @MasterPpv Před 5 lety +5

      orange42 Most people who were there were crying and enjoying it while simultaneously holding their phone above their heads so they could watch it back over and over for years to come. I don't generally like seeing the glow of phones at concerts either, but for once in a lifetime events like this, I kind of understand.

    • @raphaelborg8565
      @raphaelborg8565 Před 3 lety

      you can enjoy it with a phone in your hands, and the recording permit you to enjoy it an infinite times later

  • @user-qe6lw1kr3o
    @user-qe6lw1kr3o Před 6 lety +25

    I think the star wars must never exist without John Williams rather than Lucas and any other people who were involved in the star wars

    • @Zeknif1
      @Zeknif1 Před 6 lety +8

      I think even George Lucas believed John Williams was more important to Star Wars than himself.

    • @Derpinurface
      @Derpinurface Před 6 lety +4

      John williams made star wars such an incredible thing

  • @jakubchmiel4579
    @jakubchmiel4579 Před 3 lety +6

    Being conducted by John Williams while playing Star Wars is like touching a hand of the God - impressive feeling.

  • @Tkibbs14
    @Tkibbs14 Před rokem +7

    John Williams was one of the main reasons I choose to play French Horn in the first place many years ago and as a new professional player about to start in an orchestra job, it’s my dream to play under Mr. Williams baton one day. His music is inspirational to many generations!!

  • @thetowerfantasymusic
    @thetowerfantasymusic Před 6 lety +109

    Such power emanating from just listening to the Imperial March !!!!

  • @haripurwantoui
    @haripurwantoui Před 6 lety +33

    John Williams is a real Jedi!

  • @webdoar
    @webdoar Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm 76 years old, I saw New Hope when it first came out, and all the rest. My eyes still tear up when I think of the princess Carrie - Leah. I miss her not being in the world. I so much would have wanted to meet her.

  • @paulguthrie4857
    @paulguthrie4857 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I don't care how many times I've watched this, I still tear up at the start of each piece. One out of sadness and one out of pure joy. Let's face it, the Imperial March is just badass and could never bring a tear...lol Thank you Maestro Williams, thank you for everything.

  • @miaskywalker6765
    @miaskywalker6765 Před 6 lety +109

    And my friend in class is called Natalie Organa

    • @Derpinurface
      @Derpinurface Před 6 lety +6

      Mia Skywalker #secretdaughterofcarrie

    • @jacobshepard654
      @jacobshepard654 Před 6 lety +8

      Mia Skywalker my dad knew a Luke Skywalker

    • @mritchie66
      @mritchie66 Před 6 lety

      jacob shepard Sure

    • @life_archive7840
      @life_archive7840 Před 6 lety

      Bryce Jensen
      Leia's adoptive last name, actually.

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 Před 6 lety

      Mia Skywalker that is really pretty! My Criminal Justice teacher wanted to name his daughter after Leia or Rose but after seeing his wife give birth he let her name her Genevieve Mary

  • @HellsHord
    @HellsHord Před 6 lety +43

    no mother could ask for a better tribute from a daughter ...well done

  • @WeezaY5000
    @WeezaY5000 Před 4 lety +32

    The only thing I am looking forward to with The Rise of Skywalker is the soundtrack. Think of it, John Williams is essentially the only one involved in the saga who made it through to the end. It will be glorious music.

  • @johnd1466
    @johnd1466 Před 4 lety +8

    I’m glad to have seen Billie talk so much more for the 1st time, your mother would be so proud.
    Tears at the Obiwan statement...

  • @RodolfoLimacbx
    @RodolfoLimacbx Před 6 lety +24

    R.I.P, Carrie Fisher
    Guys, start at 8:46!

  • @ValensBellator
    @ValensBellator Před 5 lety +17

    "The secret sauce of Star Wars"
    What a perfect quote from Lucas, it's so true! Well, except it's not much of a secret at this point lol

  • @chrisbrackin9678
    @chrisbrackin9678 Před 2 lety +10

    10:33 I instantly got chills and tears. I was half expecting it and half not. I can't imagine what Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill were thinking if or when they saw this. What a legacy Star Wars and Carrie will forever have.

    • @Jackferrett6781
      @Jackferrett6781 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Ford would’ve been secretly tearing up but not wanting to admit it. Whereas Hamill would’ve been openly tearing up

  • @1c3manBG
    @1c3manBG Před 4 lety +35

    This video was right in the feelings. From Carrie's daughter to his honor John f-ing Williams showing up to the final second of this video. F-ing masterpiece. Well done.