John Williams' Symphonic Suites Of Music From E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Star Wars
John Williams (4), London Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Frank Barber
- Label
- Music For Pleasure
- Catalog number
- SN 66126
- Format
- LP
- Country
- Canada
- Released
- 1982
- Genre
- Classical
What’s on it
John Williams' Symphonic Suites Of Music From E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Star Wars has 6 tracks.
- A1The Symphonic Suite Of John Williams' E.T. Music
- A2aStar Wars Suite
- A3E.T. Returns
- B1aThe Battle (Part 1)
- B2Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
- B3Farewell From E.T.
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Where it came from
Released in 1982 by the budget-friendly label Music for Pleasure, this compilation sought to capitalize on the immense cultural footprint of John Williams' cinematic scores during a peak era for his career. By bundling major suites from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Star Wars, the album offered audiences a portable, accessible way to enjoy the symphonic grandeur of these blockbusters shortly after they had defined the landscape of modern science fiction and fantasy film.
The recording features performances by the London Symphony Orchestra and the National Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Frank Barber. While it was produced as a mid-tier commercial release rather than a primary original motion picture soundtrack, it was designed to provide a high-fidelity listening experience for a broad audience. Its reception was largely characterized by the nostalgia it evoked, serving as a staple of record collections for fans eager to relive the orchestral themes that had recently achieved iconic status in global pop culture.
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