A Tribute to John Williams

A Tribute to John Williams

Williams’ Greatest Scores, Performed Live And Recorded With Stunning Natural Realism.

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Original Recording Resolution DXD 352.8 kHz 24 bit

Label 2xHD

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Few composers have shaped the sound of cinema as profoundly as John Williams. From Star Wars and Indiana Jones to E.T., Schindler's List and Harry Potter, his music has defined generations of filmgoers and continues to inspire audiences around the world.

Performed live by the Orchestre FILMharmonique under the direction of Francis Choinière, this recording was produced by ATMA Classique and recorded by 2xHD. It embraces a philosophy of capturing the natural sound of an orchestra rather than constructing it artificially. Recorded in concert, the performance preserves the energy, spontaneity, and emotion of a live symphonic experience.

The orchestra was recorded by René Laflamme using a matched pair of vintage 1951 Neumann M50 vacuum tube microphones, powered by dedicated battery supplies and arranged in a classic A-B stereo configuration. To provide greater flexibility during mastering while preserving the integrity of the original recording, a second coincident pair of ½-inch laboratory measurement microphones was positioned at exactly the same location. This unique approach made it possible to refine the tonal balance without compromising the coherence, depth, and spatial realism of the original stereo image.

The recording was captured in DXD, preserving the orchestra's exceptional dynamic range-from the quietest passages to its most powerful crescendos. By avoiding the use of dozens of close microphones, the production remains faithful to the philosophy of minimalist recording, allowing the natural acoustics of the hall, the balance of the orchestra, and the artistry of the performers to define the final sound.

Orchestre FILMharmonique
Francis Choinière

Tracklist

Total time: 59:41

1. Theme - From 'Jurassic Park'

06:02

2. Hedwig’s Theme - From 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone'

05:07

3. Harry's Wondrous World - From 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'

05:03

4. Theme - From 'Schindler's List'

04:41

5. Raiders March - From 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark'

05:37

6. Adventures on Earth - From 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

11:00

7. Main Title (Theme From Jaws) - From 'Jaws'

02:57

8. Across the Stars - From 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones'

06:00

9. Princess Leia’s Theme - From 'Star Wars: A New Hope'

04:47

10. Throne Room & Finale - From 'Star Wars: A New Hope'

08:27

Track previews are low res MP3s in Stereo. Your download will come in the quality and channels you choose.

Additional Information

Label

2xHD

SKU

2XHDAT1301

Qualities

FLAC 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz, DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256, DSD 512, DXD 24 Bit

Channels

2ch Stereo

Composers

Williams

Genres

Classical

Original Recording Format

DXD 352.8 kHz 24 bit

Recording Location

La Maison symphonique, Montreal, Canada

Recording Engineer

René Laflamme

Microphones

1951 Neumann M50 vacuum tube microphones, ½-inch laboratory measurement microphones

Release Date

October 23, 2026

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A Tribute to John Williams

A Tribute to John Williams

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