Eric Whitacre

Eric Whitacre Instagram – So much to absorb here, but the main thing I am struck by is how much imagination is required from both of them. This was in the days before playback monitors, time code, and sample libraries, so the best John Williams can do is try to watch the tiny Moviola screen and find the music that will work best at each moment. And Steven Spielberg has to do his best to imagine the lush, gorgeous orchestration that he won’t be able to hear until they record it with an actual orchestra. The fact that they were able to make something as magical as E.T. using this process speaks volumes about the absolute mastery of their respective crafts and their unshakable trust in each other. | Posted on 03/Jul/2024 22:56:31