Customer Reviews
One of the best Musical soundtrack compilations - By: Jay, 11 Dec 2007 
Bottom line up front, this is one of the best John Williams compilations available. It has not only memorable movie soundtrack songs, but also his music from the Olympics. While other John Williams music CDs have lots of songs, this one has some of the best variety compared to others.
True works of genius, conducted by the man himself - By: John Smith, 21 Jun 2007 I'll keep it simple: All the essential film scores are here, & then some. Star Wars, Superman, ET, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Jaws, etc, etc, etc!
Whilst the majority of these are not the originals from the 70s & 80s you can rest assured that these are extremely faithful re-recordings, alll conducted by Mr Williams himself, & recorded with the highest of production values.
Most of the recording sessions are from the 1990s, including a 1996 session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, London.
Nice cover too - the normal CD case slips into a mock-up celluloid outer sleeve. Don't worry - it's not like one of those annoying cardboard outersleeves that prevents your CD sliding into your rack; its very thin plastic, resembling, as I said, celluloid (not to be confused with cellulite - that wouldn't look nice on your box).
I have heard lesser cover recordings of these themes, often with dodgy arrangements & at poor recording quality. This is a completely official release, sanctioned by the man himself & released on the reputable Sony Classical label, & sounds nothing short of the high quality one would expect.
A masterpiece of superb composing - By: P. DATTA, 06 Jul 2006 John Wiiliams: Greatest Hits 1969-1999 is a collection of the composer in question has contributed to cinema history, in terms of musical talent & skills. John Williams is undoubtebly one of the greatest composers to embrace a name in cinema history. He has an unique talent which cannot be matched by anyone else. During the course of the last 30 years, he has consistently composed the best soundtracks for the greatest movies of alll time, which this double digital remastered two CDs features. These include unforgottable soundtracks such as Stars Wars trilogy, Superman, Jurrasic Park, Jaws & many more.
Whilst listening to the album, it feels relaxing & very smoothing, just to sample a taste of superb & high quality composing. The tunes to each soundtrack convey strong feelings in relation to each particular movie. For example, when you listen to Star Wars soundtrack, the true feelings of the movie are conveyed in relations to particular sad moments of the movie. Just to listen to the album & you will notice the feeling associated with each movie.
Overalll, John Williams: Greatest Hits 1968-1999 is a masterpiece of superb composing & is a great joy to listen to. If you love classical music, then this is an album which will suit your musical taste.
Williams is the greatest musical storyteller of all time... - By: James Coppack, 24 Feb 2004 Anyone who loves great film music must buy this album immediately. This was one of the first williams CDs that I bought & my collection has just grown & grown...
All the classics are here plus a few you my be unfamiliar with. The only gripe is that some of the tracks I wouldn't consider as greatest hits for example Rosewood or The Reivers which are included are fine but some good themes have been ommited such as "The Lost World" Theme & "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" from Amistad. Obviously this is just a matter of personal taste.
So do yourself a favour & order this now, you won't regret it I promise you that.
Just buy it! - By: Ross Murray, 25 Oct 2003 Nothing to say but buy buy buy buy buy buy buy BUY if you heard, say, the Star Wars theme & liked it! This 2cd album will not disappoint! I bought it when i had only heard a couple of his scores & my collection has rapidly increased since then! Just buy it!
The man is a genius! I have listened to this album like 20 times through & it's still as fresh as ever! I love it! Just buy it!
The best track here would have to be Hymn to the Falllen from Saving Private Ryan! But there alll great!! Just buy it!
Just buy this! Oh & a tip: listen to the Jaws theme with the volume cranked up, it only fully works this way! And 5 stars doesn't fully justify this album!
