John Williams & Steven Spielberg: We’ve Never Had An Argument In 29 Films Together

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Legendary composer John Williams joins Steven Spielberg for a chat with Stephen Colbert about the pair’s long professional relationship, which began over a lunch date and has continued across 29 films and counting. The pair’s latest Oscar-nominated masterpiece, “The Fabelmans,” is in theaters and streaming now. Stick around for more of Stephen Colbert’s interview with Steven Spielberg!
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@Chris-lf9ch Жыл бұрын

John Williams is the greatest film score composer that has ever lived. End of story. Full stop. The end.

@TheMonkeydood Жыл бұрын

He's good but for me not the best

@nik-ev3eh Жыл бұрын

@@TheMonkeydood being nominated for on Oscar 53 times is pretty good.

@guystudios Жыл бұрын

Yes! Second best is Ennio Morricone imo.

@lukesmale24 Жыл бұрын

Yes he is

@TheDemonicPenguin Жыл бұрын

John Williams, Bernard Herrmann, Ennio Morricone.

@NadavNevo883 Жыл бұрын

Steven Spielberg is a legendary, phenomenal director. Second to none. John Williams is a wizard. He doesn't create art, he creates magic.

@AshA-ww8hc Жыл бұрын

Every Christopher Nolan movie is better than any Spielberg movie ever made.

@NadavNevo883 Жыл бұрын

@@AshA-ww8hc Why did you feel the need to write this? I'm so confused.

@SuperMoviemaster21 Жыл бұрын

If only David Yates and Mike Newell Realize that……

@bencruise3156 Жыл бұрын

@@AshA-ww8hc I love nolan but thats probably the worst take in the history of humanity

@pieterboelen2862 Жыл бұрын

@@AshA-ww8hc No.

@richardadams4928 Жыл бұрын

The chemistry between John and Steven is inspirational and heart-warming. They've given us so much entertainment over all these years. Long may they continue to do so.

@Hail_Sagan Жыл бұрын

Hands down, the absolute greatest collaboration in cinema history. There will never be another pairing like Steven Spielberg and John Williams. Ever.

@stephenhurd1489 Жыл бұрын

Really? There's plenty of sons of Abraham giving each other the reach around in Hollywood, all they need is a budget the size of Spielbergs

@Hail_Sagan Жыл бұрын

@@stephenhurd1489 It's called talent and chemistry. And the sad thing is, you actually think you're witty with your stupid remark.

@vinnykona2432 Жыл бұрын

So far. There will be another. We just have to wait.

@Hail_Sagan Жыл бұрын

@@vinnykona2432 The chances of there being another director/composer collaboration whose movies and music will have the kind of impact that Spielberg/Williams movies have had, are very close to zero.

@kingvagar Жыл бұрын

@@Hail_Sagan Especially with the lack of talent in Hollywood these days. In my humble opinion.

@TangerineBliss Жыл бұрын

John Williams' body of work is a gift to humanity. What a musical genius.

@jonoeschger1552 Жыл бұрын

John Williams’ contribution to cinema and pop culture is immeasurable.

@zoeydeu2261 Жыл бұрын

Everytime I hear Jurassic Park's theme song, it still gives me chills. John is an absolute legend!

@debbiedoodiedandi Жыл бұрын

Same!!!! Just beautiful

@melanies.6030 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just think: there was a point in time that no music existed for those iconic scenes. Mr. Williams watches the soundless film takes, and asks himself "how would I feel if I saw ACTUAL DINOSAURS, what does being awestruck sound like?"....and then he comes up with the perfect theme!

@andremarc1275 Жыл бұрын

same

@KaitainCPS Жыл бұрын

And there are SEVERAL iconic themes in JP: Theme From Jurassic Park is probably the most well known (with its emphasis on the majesty of the creatures - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqqciJNpt7ubhJ8.html), but there's also "Journey to the Island", the primary "adventure theme" of the franchise, which is instantly recognizable: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irN-lrBy1r2rXX0.html And the opening titles don't actually use either of those themes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8pzqricx8yqlpc.html

@swadey2.017 Жыл бұрын

My childhood

@shogun2215 Жыл бұрын

I think the greatest soundtrack John Williams has ever composed is that for Schindler's List. Because how do you convey the pain, suffering and tragedy of what happened through music? And yet, somehow he does it.

@neoanderson7 Жыл бұрын

Till this day the main theme always brings me to tears. He scored that film to perfection!

@missg.5940 Жыл бұрын

It adds so much emotional depth to an already heart wrenching epitome of story telling🥹

@cathyesposito3833 Жыл бұрын

It's so sad, but one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard.

@jordansavage8606 Жыл бұрын

If I had to describe what it would sound like if thousands of angels wept all at once. My answer would be the Theme from Shindlers List.

@TChops-hi7hr Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Steven got John an advanced copy of the Schindler's List film for him to compose. John got done watching it, called Steven & told him, "You need a better composer than me, dude." Steven replied, "I know, and they're all dead now."

@ColeEdits Жыл бұрын

God he looks incredible for his age. Still working and still very aware. This man is sticking around for a while longer than most and I’m all for it! His music is a blessing and we need it!!😂

@SpFlash1523 8 ай бұрын

You honestly can't tell that John Williams is 90, he looks 76-ish.

@annsmith7207 Жыл бұрын

Two geniuses who leave their egos at the door when they collaborate so they can produce the ultimate product which benefits both of them -- no rancor -- no arguments just a complete alignment of their creative processes. How lucky for both of them to have spent a creative lifetime together doing what they love separately and together. Exceptionally fortunate!

@nufsed12 Жыл бұрын

Saw John Williams in concert on Feb. 14, 2023 in SF. He was treated like a rock star. The crowd including me yelled and screamed for him. The best...

@kevtb874 Жыл бұрын

Sound, score and music is 40-50% of cinema and this man is a master of both tugging on your heartstrings AND delivering big iconic time tested themes that stick in the memory. He has soundtracked some of the most iconic moments in our collective memory of film. I'll be sad the day he dies and spend the week reliving the beauty he brought into our world.

@rosy111 Жыл бұрын

I would argue that sound engineering and Score tells closer to 70-80% of the cinematic story

@kallemetsahalme5701 Жыл бұрын

frankly depends on person. some are perfectly happy watching a movie or being at a bar without any music and some do either one only because of the music. im in the group that if i turn off music then i simply wouldnt play any videogame or watch any movie. even the "crappy" music is important in setting the mood.

@exupierre Жыл бұрын

This interview gave me chills. This partnership gave us creative genius that is woven into our collective memories forever.

@louiebee6745 Жыл бұрын

The scene at the end of ET when the Eliot sees the spaceship leave, when the music hits...OMG ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!👍👍

@Warhorse26 Жыл бұрын

That is amazing. The chemistry between those two was just meant to be. I absolutely love all the scores John Williams has composed, and he made the movies we now know as a household name justice with those outstanding soundtracks.

@LMM7880 Жыл бұрын

John Williams played the piano in the soundtrack of To Kill a Mockingbird . I never knew that until recently. That piece still moves me to tears.

@johnnytheyoungmaestro Жыл бұрын

That's actually really cool. "To Kill a Mockingbird" was one of my favorite stories back in school, and we actually got to watch the movie after reading the book. I don't remember the soundtrack, but it's so great to know that John Williams did something musically besides what he's known primarily for. After all, he's a pianist, composer, and conductor, and one of the greatest we've ever had in today's world.

@mikechicago6200 Жыл бұрын

Best filmmaker and beat sound master together still after decades...great pair of pals

@PADS62 Жыл бұрын

You're ABSOLUTELY Correct! Amazing Duo! ❤️

@AllieKitaguchi Жыл бұрын

I had the honor of seeing John perform at the Hollywood Bowl and it was one of the most amazing concerts I've ever been to. I'm itching to go back.

@theresabradley4716 Жыл бұрын

You are so fortunate to see a master at work. John Williams is a genius.

@atcogswell Жыл бұрын

What an incredible interview. There were three masters in that room, nice job Stephen.

@stefx6598 Жыл бұрын

Their mutualist intelligence shines through- the capacity of the musician to listen beyond his own tonalities, the ability of the filmographer to see beyond his own vision….

@matthewjohnson6886 Жыл бұрын

Two guys who without knowing it helped me tremendously through something we all call life. Literally living legends.

@mauriceortiz8817 Жыл бұрын

👍

@daveenyart Жыл бұрын

Matthew...wonderfully said. Thank you.

@punknaught Жыл бұрын

91 and still making magic

@District.24 Жыл бұрын

Without a shadow of a doubt, John Williams is my favourite composer. John turns excellent movies into great movies with his gifts of music. His works connect us on an emotional level to the movie. Any movie that John touches makes me feel like I'm in Jumanji; that I've been sucked into that movie for those 2-3 hours. I can't thank him enough for that.

@lambert4116 Жыл бұрын

John Williams essentially wrote the soundtrack of my life. Loving all his movies and being born in 1973. Unreal.

@krystofdayne Жыл бұрын

Time for your favourite underrated John Williams score. Mine is The Terminal. It's just so memorable and playful, and blends John's classical composition style with his jazz expertise in a way that I haven't seen elsewhere, the clarinet solos are a delight every time. "The Tale of Viktor Navorski" is the main score to listen to.

@nikosvault Жыл бұрын

The Fury and JFK.

@Mr_Bonk Жыл бұрын

Hook

@artiev5950 Жыл бұрын

Lincoln

@idontwritecomments Жыл бұрын

Sleepers

@Elvisbackpack Жыл бұрын

War of the Worlds

@johnchessant3012 Жыл бұрын

John Williams is a national treasure. What he talked about here, composing distinct themes for each character that accumulate emotional impact as you watch those characters develop and interact, is so difficult that very few film composers even attempt it. But when it's done right, it is extremely powerful. That's a huge reason why his scores are the most memorable.

@TrishaGunpath Жыл бұрын

These two men bring me endless joy. E.T. will always be my favourite movie but I also have sung arrangements of most of his other scores and they are so complex and fun to perform. Perfect partnership.

@rosy111 Жыл бұрын

🥰

@Elwaves2925 Жыл бұрын

Not only his work with Spielberg but he also gave us all those great themes in Star Wars (not just the main one) and my personal favourite, the iconic music that gave Superman something to fly along with. Being around in the 70's and 80's, he effectively wrote the soundtrack of my early life.

@FreezeMathias Жыл бұрын

Love his work for the Harry Potter soundtrack aswell

@Elwaves2925 Жыл бұрын

@@FreezeMathias He's done so much that I'd forgotten that one but yeah, it's another great score that's instantly recognisable.

@stormtrooper26 Жыл бұрын

I say all the time that John Williams wrote the soundtrack to my life. Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones, ET, the list goes on and on. He is truly a legend.

@MultiDarkElf Жыл бұрын

Superman and the original Star Wars trilogy remain among my favorite scores by the man. Another one is Spielberg's Hook, which has all these memorable themes interacting with each other into one cohesive musical whole filled with awe and wonder. All of them masterpieces.

@shedskin01 Жыл бұрын

For those of us who have literally grown up with all of their films to the point that they have become a part of our lives, what a beautiful full circle moment this interview has been… Thank you Colbert for bringing us these master minds together in such an intimate, personal, and very special way.

@lindaswanson9328 Жыл бұрын

Both of these men have brought us countless hours of escape and enjoyment through the years. Amazing talent in both. 53 Oscar nominations! Unreal! Thank you to both! And thank you Stephen Colbert for bringing them to us.❤️

@lazersly Жыл бұрын

I have loved John Williams since I sat in front of my father's Boston Dynamics speakers and blasted the Jurassic Park soundtrack on repeat for weeks on end. I picked apart every movement, every instrument's flourish, every little statement of a theme. From there, I discovered he had already scored so many other themes I had grown up with as a kid in the 80s. He's my idol and someone who has basically scored my life. Thank you, John, I think you're the most incredible human beings to have lived in a long time.

@brockpifer9929 Жыл бұрын

He like created the soundtrack of your life 😁

@user-nd7nq3pc8o Жыл бұрын

Comment #256 - I don't think many people reach this far into the comments though certainly appreciate Stephen interviewing legends such as these gentlemen in this manner. Not enough of the legends are given airtime on prime time. Bravo and I hope more to come !

@russellkellett9535 Жыл бұрын

The greatest musician of all time and the greatest director of our time legends

@seekeroftruth101 Жыл бұрын

These two are living legends. God bless them and thank you for all the amazing memories.

@womanofsubstance8735 Жыл бұрын

How dare these men get old when the movie industry relies so much on their talent and creativity and skill?! They are both indispensable!

@FreakieFan Жыл бұрын

A 5 minute interview can't possibly be all Release the full extended interview please!

@andyschnell58 Жыл бұрын

John's description of his job is truly remarkable and instantly made me think he just described how I believe Angelina Jordan creates her genius level story telling as a musical artist. Capturing the emotion.

@abidrzaidi Жыл бұрын

A couple of things: 1 - John Williams is and will always be the greatest film score composer that has ever lived, and is most likely the greatest composer (in general) of our age. He makes me nostalgic for a time I wasn't even alive for! 2 - Interesting to see him out on the interview circuit - it seems as though he is being campaigned quite heavily for score, potentially as its his last film score (or at least one that he thinks he'll be nominated for). What a treat it would be to see him win for Best Score almost thirty years after his last win for Schindler's List.

@FreakieFan Жыл бұрын

John is definitely getting a nomination for the next Indiana Jones score too.

@markcunneen5167 Жыл бұрын

Great interview by Colbert to ask good questions and receive insightful answers. That's an interview!

@MrLivewire1970 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how healthy and how much energy these two men have. Steven Colbert is really a great interviewer and you can tell his guests always feel comfortable sharing stories with him.

@trishrobbins9942 Жыл бұрын

These two men have a level of creativity and vision that boggles the mind. Wonderful interview!

@itacryan 13 күн бұрын

These two together is what makes a movie worth watching from beginning to end.

@chrisaguilera1564 Жыл бұрын

These two men are my childhood. They are legends. To be in the same room to interview them, what an honor.

@AP-hn8wd Жыл бұрын

Wow, John Williams is 91yrs old, his faculties are in tact and has a demeanor of a young 60yrs old. To many more years of Mr Williams movie soundtracks.

@seansegal5112 Жыл бұрын

This man inspired me to begin my current profession. I currently write score for television and film and look up to this man daily.

@nikosvault Жыл бұрын

53 nominations in 55 years. Take that Meryl!

@NewMessage Жыл бұрын

He didn't write the 'soundtrack to my life'...but he did score it.

@kooliokylio3250 Жыл бұрын

This one of the best celebrity relationships I have ever seen.

@NathanLorenzana Жыл бұрын

That was mind blowing, it rarely happens in history how two geniuses can connect on that level, and how the end result just works. And not only works, but so much of that music becomes iconic too.

@jnaba Жыл бұрын

A funny moment is when John Williams first saw Schindler's List. He was so shocked by the film that he confessed to Spielberg that he needed a better composer than him for this film. And then Spielberg said "I know, but they're all dead".

@davec5233 Жыл бұрын

This may now be my all-time favorite interview by Colbert and I love so many of his beforehand.

@jjasper7512 Жыл бұрын

A real pleasure to watch, and thanks to John Williams, when I was swimming in the sea and my brother kayaked past while playing jaws music on his phone, I broke all sorts of records heading to shore! There's real power in his scores!

@scottyharp Жыл бұрын

What a great night of interviews with such honest men.

@nebulan Жыл бұрын

I love John Williams! Ever since i was 13 and saw the star wars ep1 premiere, he's been my favorite music artist and that star wars Phantom Menace is still my favorite album to relisten to

@derrickstorm6976 Жыл бұрын

Might be my favourite interview from the show, absolutely fantastic and lovely people

@NellieKAdaba Жыл бұрын

I feel the same.

@susannet.401 Жыл бұрын

Wow .. how enlightening.. so much respect for these 2 .. actually 3 Men… I could listen for hours .. imagine how many interesting stories these two must have !! 👏🏻👏🏻

@zsk8301 Жыл бұрын

Now we need a sequel for this segment with Spielberg and Janus Kamiński

@reptongeek Жыл бұрын

Or Michael Kahn. The last film editor to win an Oscar for actually editing film - every subsequent winner has edited digitally

@Cloud-rp5mz Жыл бұрын

These two guys helped me through a lot of difficult times in my life. Thank you for everything John and Steven ❤️

@suburbanhousewife40 Жыл бұрын

I feel so grateful to hear Spielberg and Williams talk about how they work. Just beautiful.

@NellieKAdaba Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@roadkill_666 Жыл бұрын

Part of my childhood starter pack right there. I love their interviews. They put into words what I can't describe. They're brilliant and amazing at what they do.

@colleenw4439 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview and very interesting! Both are superb artists!

@henryivan6858 Жыл бұрын

Great Night Show television content!!! Great Job Colbert 💯💯💯💯💯💯

@hengulbarua5256 Жыл бұрын

Legendary duo. Thank you for the interview.

@leonardsalinas2002 Жыл бұрын

My favourite score of his, is the score of the first Harry Potter film, it’s really captures the magic of the world, my favourite track is the music that plays when we see Hogwarts for the first time

@iPsychlops Жыл бұрын

Three treasures to humanity. Artists on par with the historical greats. All in one short video. ❤

@TheObiwantoby Жыл бұрын

Had the opportunity to see John with the Cleveland Orchestra. Truly some of the best emotions and aural pleasures. Truly a gift to mankind.

@embreis2257 Жыл бұрын

it is just incredible what this man did over the years. not just the score for the 29 films with Spielberg. that alone would be tremendous. no, he did the scores for 123 films (if I counted correctly) over 69yrs and on top of that he conducted several orchestras. he was the principal conductor for the Boston Pops from 1980 to 1993.

@AdventuressAli Жыл бұрын

I seriously feel privileged and blessed to be alive for this interview. Wowww talk about a rare discussion with a pure master

@idahomike4254 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the full interview!

@visions_of_noah Жыл бұрын

Wow, This is HUGE. Steven's coverage on Spielberg might be one of the most significant moments of the Late Show.

@zez_gval Жыл бұрын

Two legends. I wish they could go on forever making movies together.

@marktaylor2056 Жыл бұрын

I just love that you can listen to John Williams film scores and see the film in your head. Star Wars, Indy, Jaws the list goes on.

@Dennis-pk7rv 5 ай бұрын

What an Incredible partnership they have and so honest with each other and loving,they are my favourite film makers, I've always wanted Steven Spielberg and John Williams to callaberate on a film about Anne Frank i know they have been other movie's about her but can you imagine how good it would be with Stevens vision and John's music it would be mind blowing and most of all, human through and through, I've loved these incredible people since i was 12 in 1975 so i hope they will keep doing what they do for as long as they can,lots love to them both and thanks for all your work ❤😊❤

@claybyrd2 Жыл бұрын

John Williams and Steven Spielberg is a remarkable and iconic team. I have always found it fascinating that John Williams created the music for Gilligan's Island!

@louiebee6745 Жыл бұрын

Lost In Space!

@ericminch Жыл бұрын

Who did the lyrics? Because it's always bothered me that they sing "Like Robinson Caruso" instead of "Crusoe".

@louiebee6745 Жыл бұрын

@@ericminch Actually the Gilligan's Island theme song was composed by George Wyle, with lyrics by the show's creator Sherwood Schwartz.

@thomasleroy68 Жыл бұрын

So extremely happy I finally got to see John Williams and his work last year , 2022 , at the Hollywood Bowl. A magical night I will NEVER forget ❤

@kurticus.maximus Жыл бұрын

Love this interview!

@suninmoon4601 Жыл бұрын

John Williams: a prolific and successful film composer all whose scores have a distinctive and immediately recognizable style.

@YouGuessIGuess Жыл бұрын

They are the most successful artistic duo in American history. No two people have advanced a medium as far as they have by working together.

@bkm2797 Жыл бұрын

Steven and John are soulmates, before they came to live this life, they agreed they would be there for each other sharing their gifts and of course friendship that has lasted many lifetimes.

@fatmanjebis Жыл бұрын

I would love to find a true class like this allowing the film to be seen and create senses....breath-taking thank u

@Luke101 Жыл бұрын

John Williams is still sharp as a tack. Absolute genius and a true gift to the world

@gallery7596 Жыл бұрын

Got to see Williams conduct in Toronto in 1981. Truly grateful to have been in the presence of such a genius.

@tonytrent3396 Жыл бұрын

You know the magic and wonder that’s in the world when your six years old these two brought it back for me as an adult

@Catherinzsl Жыл бұрын

What a phenomenal working relationship. And that we, the viewing audience, get to benefit from their collaborations.

@edgar2dnd Жыл бұрын

MAN!...I can't believe John Williams is still working and still looking the same! He is ETERNAL!

@jessgresczyk5895 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I loved this interview.

@angelocanale8102 Жыл бұрын

Williams is the greatest composer in film of all time. Quite simply the best. Mind blowing and also a little sad to think that he’s watched some of the greatest movies ever made incomplete and without music the way we’ve all had the benefit of enjoying them.

@johnmcmillion876 Жыл бұрын

But think how his mind was working watching the silence roll by. I can't even imagine the spirit that thinks in such musical brushstroke.

@1stAricopolus Жыл бұрын

The professional Batman Superman duo. I'm happy the duo has never been halted by ego and that we are able to get an interview from them while they're still alive and well. Didn't know I needed this but I guess I do. 😅

@michaelandres1363 Жыл бұрын

Colbert is an expert interviewer. His question "what is your job?" brought out such great content from Spielberg and Williams.

@chrisf8021 Жыл бұрын

Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams utterly dominated musical pop culture, chiefly from the mid 70s to the mid 80s. Star Wars: New Hope, Star Trek Motion Picture, Superman, and Supergirl are four of the most brilliant and energetic soundtracks ever written.

@DebbieDenkeMusic Жыл бұрын

Amazing interview - especially when Stephen Colbert asks them if the reason they never had one disagreement in 29 films was because the director and composer knew how to stay in their own lands, and Spielberg answered "I think it's more because we're in the SAME lane"...wow! Looking forward to pt. 2 next week.

@UDONTCME111 Жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to hear from these two legends. Never heard them speak together.

@ICONIMO Жыл бұрын

What a great team of masters. The Fabelmans is fantastic!

@MrLorcanduffy Жыл бұрын

2 brilliant guys. Still at the top of their game.

@ScyllaWyrm Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful duo. JW has become such a sage-like figure by now, you can't imagine him ever getting into a petty quarrel. Been to a concert of the Berlin Philharmonic recently and saw a grammophone in the gift shop that indicated that he had played with some of the musicians I saw there in a concert the year before. I just had to buy the blu-ray.

@TheDigitalDecade Жыл бұрын

I love both of them so much 😢

@astropioneer3296 6 күн бұрын

2:42 Colbert's question here is testament to his talent as an interviewer.

@annsanse2935 Жыл бұрын

john williams was also henry mancini's pianist on the spectacular peter gunn album.

@kathykiger7548 Жыл бұрын

I am fan girling so hard rn. John Williams is so phenomenal. When I think of movie composers there are only two - John Williams and not John Williams. How fun to hear these two together!