A few months ago the news broke that the composer john williams he had decided to retire and that ‘Indiana Jones 5’ was going to be his last soundtrack. However, during the promotional campaign for ‘Los Fabelman’ he admits that has repented and he has explained the reason why he is not going to retire yet.
“I can’t retire from music”
The author of the music for such unforgettable films as ‘Jaws’, ‘Superman’ or ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ has surprised the very Steven Spielberg with these statements, since the director himself found out at that time about Williams’ change of opinion, who stated that “Steven is not someone you can say no to.”also adding the following:
I’ll stay a while longer. Also, you can’t withdraw from music. It’s like breathing. It’s your life. A day without music is a mistake.
Williams also recalled that Spielberg’s father was working at the Shoah Foundation until he was 101 or 102 years old, for which he joked that “I still have 10 years left“. The director’s reaction was instant.noting that he will have to decide his next project soon to make sure Williams has something to work on.
For my part, I am delighted that Williams is still working, since it has become quite clear that music is his life and it would not surprise me that precisely leaving it could be bad for him. That being said, youHe is of an age to take things easywho will be 91 years old this coming February…
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