John Williams Wins Best Music Film Grammy
John Williams has achieved another monumental milestone in his illustrious career. The documentary, Music by John Williams, recently secured the Grammy Award for Best Music Film. This victory adds to Williams’ impressive tally of 27 Grammy Awards, following 77 nominations throughout his career.
Notable Competition
This year, Music by John Williams faced stiff competition. The contenders included:
- Devo: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Netflix)
- Relentless (Diane Warren)
- Piece by Piece (Pharrell Williams)
Steven Spielberg’s EGOT Status
Among the significant highlights, the film’s producer, Steven Spielberg, achieved his first Grammy with this project. This win elevates him to EGOT status, having previously garnered an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony Award.
Williams’ Career Update
In an unexpected turn, Williams, who contemplated retirement recently, returned to the spotlight during the award season of The Fabelmans. He is currently composing the score for Spielberg’s upcoming film, Disclosure Day, scheduled for release in May.
Star Wars Grammy News
In related news, the Star Wars thematic compilation, Outlaws, unfortunately, did not win the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. The award went to Austin Wintory for Sword of the Sea. Notably, the nominations for Outlaws stemmed from two DLC packs, Wild Card and A Pirate’s Fortune, rather than the main game.
Previous Nominations
Interestingly, the base game of Outlaws was nominated for this category the previous year, but lost to the soundtrack of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord.
Film Passion
Miguel Fernández, a Spanish student, embodies the spirit of film appreciation. His passion for cinema rivals that of music. While he cites The Lord of the Rings as his favorite film, he is also a devoted fan of the Star Wars franchise. His tastes extend beyond fantasy, embracing works by renowned directors like Scorsese, Fincher, Kubrick, and Hitchcock. His enthusiasm even leads him to watch black-and-white films for their artistic merit.
