This was a made-for-TV movie released in 1970. I saw it when it first aired and didn't see or hear it again for more than 25 years. I NEVER forgot it. I was overjoyed when I accidentally found the CD while browsing in a music store. It's one of Williams' very best and deserves to be heard much more often.
@drjlrust
2 жыл бұрын
I saw the movie on television when it first came out and never forgot this music. It has played in the back of my mind for 50 years.
@SoundtrackFred
3 жыл бұрын
Charlotte Brontë’s novel “Jane Eyre” is known to millions and already saw countless adaptations for the screen. In 1970 director Delbert Mann was giving his try on the story. Many still remember this TV version, mostly because of the great cast, including Susannah York and George C. Scott but also because of the award-winning music by John Williams. The composer and the director worked together for a short period, but a successful one. Starting with your typical 1960’s comedy “Fitzwilly”, starring Dick van Dyke, over “Heidi” and finally “Jane Eyre”. Especially the last two are filled with enormous musical treatments, which rightfully were awarded. Unfortunately the original master tapes of Jane Eyre were lost to time and what survived are only the masters of the then released soundtrack album, featuring barely 40 minutes of music. However, the music we get there is the most beautiful and a testament to the capability of John Williams, being not only a film but a composer for serious music as well. Enjoy!
@whoami6394
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I had not heard this before. I also love that you mention "Fitzwilly," a personal favorite of mine, both for the movie itself, but also for the music, which shows Williams at his most versatile.
@josephcole6116
3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, Fitzwilly. A really neglected score.
@robinjackson7882
3 жыл бұрын
I am an English teacher (high school) and even the boys liked this presentation. I unspectacular some of them saw themselves in the role of the dark and romantic Rochester, though I’m sure they would have died before admitting it.
@berliozophile
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this!!!
@labratamber
Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite pieces he ever did
@thomasdonio2129
2 жыл бұрын
I was totally entranced by this score when I first saw the television adaptation. I was only 19 or 20 at the time, and the film, the cast, and particularly the score moved me to tears. I purchased the lp when it was issued. When John Williams hit the big-time with the Lucas and Spielberg films, I thought that one day this gem of a film score would be rediscovered and Williams would be appreciated as the mammoth talent he is.
@BillofRights1951
2 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this PBS production of Jane Eyre in 1971 with my parents. Our TV at the time was a high end big Zenith Color TV, which had better sound than the average American brand TV, with twin speakers and bass/treble controls (!!) of all things. My audiophile childhood best friend (who became a top electrical engineer with JPL) earned his way through college repairing TV's and Stereos. Long story short, he had retrofitted the Zenith cabinet with much better speakers with much bigger magnets, so the dynamic range and bass were much improved. The score of this wonderful production jumped out of the set and blew us away. Loved it...not until years later did we realize that the then relatively unknown John Williams was its composer. Love the man...God Bless what he has given the world in melody and symphonic scores.
@gioiapatton4136
2 жыл бұрын
exquisite...haunting....heartbreaking.....unforgettable, even after all these years.. Bravo Mr. Williams
@user-xu2id2gx8g
Жыл бұрын
О да!
@johnprudent3216
3 жыл бұрын
I've this score and I'll say it again: this score shows Williams is more than pop culture movie scores, more than just Spielberg and Lucas. This score and others like Fitzwilly and Sabrina show how truly versatile and talented he can be. I was so surprised by this score the first time I heard it. It's romantic in the truest sense of the word.
@c3cubed
3 жыл бұрын
His scoring of "How to Steal a Million" is equally fabulous - it really captures the exuberance of haute-Paris in the mid 60's. I also agree with your choice of Fitzwilly. "Make Me Rainbows" especially, is quite lush and spectacular.
@markdodson6453
3 жыл бұрын
Agree a million times over. The scores you mention, as well as "How to Steal a Million" mentioned above (below?) are just the tip of the iceberg. I get so much continuing joy out of non-blockbuster scores. We're talking "Stanley and Iris," "The Paper Chase," "Pete 'n' Tillie," "Monsignor," "The Book Thief," "Cinderella Liberty," "The Eiger Sanction," "The Missouri Breaks..." And on and on. I mean, how much time do you have...?
@maximusminimus8050
3 жыл бұрын
Much underappreciated.
@samalex2180
11 ай бұрын
Incredible that he had such a consistent style over so many decades. I can tell this is a Williams score even though it is one of his earliest.
@kathymichiels8358
Жыл бұрын
Quelle merveilleuse musique qui va si bien à cette magnifique version de Jane Eyre, la meilleure selon moi. Les personnages ressemblent vraiment à ceux du roman. Bravo.
@mariambarcelom.2912
11 ай бұрын
Vi la película cuando era una niña. De eso hace ahora casi 50 años. Escuché esta maravillosa música, y se me quedó grabada en la memoria. Cuando apareció youtube fue una de las primeras bandas sonoras que busqué, junto a muchas otras de Ennio Morricone. Aquí Williams está sublime, como en otras composiciones suyas. ¡Maravillosa!
@berliozophile
7 ай бұрын
It has that edge, I so love this score. It has signature JW's flair of course. It also has life in it. The main Jane Eywer theme is so perfect.
@sallykohorst8803
2 жыл бұрын
Very pretty song and music.
@Soothsayer596
2 жыл бұрын
This delicate, early John Williams score already shows his sublime mastery of orchestration: e.g. the flutes passage halfway is a delight! At present nobody is on a par with the Maestro, who to this day composes on paper the old fashion way!
@MichaelConwayBaker
Жыл бұрын
I''m a big fan. Thanks, John!!
@yiyuan2442
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this masterpiece. It reminded me of that movie and the characters fifty years ago and the theme of music touches my heart so deeply. Although there are many versions out there, I still think George C. Scott and Susannah York are the best, and John Williams’s creative work makes it unparalleled. It’s one of my most loved movie soundtracks.
@morlock2086
3 жыл бұрын
Quite frankly, this is amazing. William's legend continues to grow. I am slowly being made aware of his TV scores and this one is astounding. Thank you for brightening my day. I will be looking up this one for sure.
@arthanarid.a4397
Жыл бұрын
"Fiction paper" Jane Eyre is a nice movie. I just got good marks in my college days. By watching this movie. Nice bgm it remembers my college days.
@laural8370
2 жыл бұрын
That was the every first music piece that really touched me deep down inside and made me falling in love with music since. I was 14,15 then...The version of the movie I like most was starred by George C. Scott and Susanna York.
@Taranberk2
3 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful. I saw this movie years ago and I loved the soundtrack. Thank you for doing this.
@misi1979
3 жыл бұрын
A nice surprise ...Thank You Fred for posting this little jewel
@amazed4999
2 жыл бұрын
Truely classic! My favorite version of Jane Eyre and the music score.
@Coste1072
3 жыл бұрын
"You do indeed play... a little" A great story and a film that did it justice. I've seen a few versions of it and all are very good but the one with George C. Scott and Susanna York was the best .
@robertcohn8858
3 жыл бұрын
What a treat to remember this great adaptation and the poignant music from Mr. Williams. Thank you!
@nikosvault
3 жыл бұрын
Restoration is utterly magnificent. One of JW's greatest pieces.
@mariosmanesis5644
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much, love it, i have the original soundtrack, one of the best of John Williams
@johnharris721
2 жыл бұрын
Once again, Fred, you've done it. Beautiful score.
@DreamWalker886
2 жыл бұрын
The end title "Reunion" is so emotional
@Braveheart1974
3 жыл бұрын
Another stunning contribution to film scores by John Williams . A beautiful score for an equally good film. Hopefully an entire score will be available or re-recorded. Great choice Fred. Many thanks
@mingli870
2 жыл бұрын
Master piece.
@7avier_7erez
2 жыл бұрын
The best... the only...
@gunnarthorsen
2 жыл бұрын
Exquisite score, and the Scott/York film adaptation of the book is in my opinion the best. I'm listening to this music now because I watched "Jane Eyre" last night on DVD. I was saddened by the quality of it though, the film has deteriorated somewhat over the last 50 years. I hope that some group will make an effort to restore it. The waltz by Williams that we hear on this soundtrack by the way is NOT the waltz that we hear being played at the party at Thornfield in the film! In MHO, it's better! Also not on the soundtrack is the tune that George C. Scott sings to Blanche Ingraham. He had a remarkably pleasing voice.
@miltonabbiati7598
3 жыл бұрын
Quando si tratta di fare film dai romanzi, non si sa con certezza se sono meglio i libri o i film... Belle le melodie di John Williams!🙂👍🏼
@mariahuang3449
Жыл бұрын
The Best Version of Jane Eyre, the most popular version in China. One of the most welcome sound track from John William for Chinese audiences.
@celloruth
3 жыл бұрын
Someone had just told me about this adaptation this past week! Thanks for sharing.
@claudiodinca6656
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this score.My opinion J.Williams is number two. The first on is Miklos Rozsa ! Best regards.
@miguelrubiorincon3904
3 жыл бұрын
I don, t think so . Williams has a greater number of Master Works and his scores are more actual and have more modern structures and sound . The Rozsa sound is a little bit oldfashioned. Williams , music is more romantic and Rozsa is more ancient, his melodies are more restrictives. Of course B en Hur is a masterwork.
@jacekohl6402
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting score! It carries hints of what Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer would do in later works while still keeping with the Williams style.
@dumplingsuwu6691
3 жыл бұрын
This is nice
@user-om9tz5wr8v
Ай бұрын
やはりジェーン・エアはこれですね… 。😂
@user-xu2id2gx8g
Жыл бұрын
Замечательная музыка Джона Уильямса❤ просто шедевр
@Schiggstaaa
2 жыл бұрын
1:00 - 1:25 that sounds so much like Rózsa 🙈😱😍
@halehsh8694
3 жыл бұрын
I have memorized this since I saw the film, bewitched by its beauty, but never found a CD. It's now unavailable, the CD as well as the film (1970 version). Why?
@angelscott4526
3 жыл бұрын
The cd is just the rerelease of the original LP. The movie never had much of a tv release either. It was intended for England and only played in parts of the US. The dvd you see is likely a bootleg. The copy I bought in ebay turned out to be. The film may be an orphaned work.
@Schiggstaaa
2 жыл бұрын
☺️😍👍🏼👍🏼
@judytaylor819
3 жыл бұрын
Soundtrack Fred, I thought you already made a compilation of this score. I am certain that video caught my eye, my ear and my heart several years ago and I could not subscribe fast enough. That compilation of "Jane Eyre" is no longer on my play list. Did you redo it and delete the old one? This version is lovely to listen to but the older one flowed with the story better, in my humble opinion. Back when I was a not so humble teen, I would have cataloged John Williams score as "salivating music". It captures and stills a person. All one can do is stop, listen, breathe and drool.
@SoundtrackFred
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Judy, I can absolutely understand the different opinions (and so yours). The video was taken down "half", so anybody who has a link of it, will still get to it. Here it is for you: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tqWAyXufhn5noqQ Maybe you will download / convert it, as I don't know how long it will stay online. :-) Best to you! Fred
@judytaylor819
3 жыл бұрын
@@SoundtrackFred Thank you Fred. You have also saved my sanity by verifying that I had not imagined your previous video. I am getting old, but not old enough to be consigned to the back hall of the nursing to sing all the Broadway showtunes and American folk songs that I have ever heard. ;^)
@nisharupani5536
2 жыл бұрын
K0
@davidstrickland1127
10 ай бұрын
I am so sick of indiana jones...star wars....close encounters...yada yada yada...classic fm radio 3 play this and all cover versions
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