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But director Steven Spielberg initially laughed off composer John Williams’ “Jaws” theme that would become the signature sound — and sign — of the great white shark’s attack in the summer blockbuster ...

CHICAGO - A great movie theme sticks with its audience long after the credits have rolled. Whether it’s those two ominous notes from "Jaws," the menacing rhythms of Darth Vader’s "Imperial March" or ...

The jury’s out on whether he’s the greatest movie soundtrack composer of all time, but few would dispute that John Williams has written more memorable (and hummable) themes than pretty much anyone ...

You just need to hear two notes to recognize the "Main Title (Theme From Jaws)," which became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. By Paul Grein Fifty years ago, the summer blockbuster was born, ...

To depict the silver screen’s apex predator in “Jaws,” John Williams composed the musical equivalent of blood in the water. Duhhhh-nuh. Duhh-nuh. Duh-nuh. Duhnuh duhnuh duhnuh … If you grew up with ...

Since the movie release 45 years ago, composer John Williams’ iconic Jaws theme music has become sonic cultural shorthand to signal danger or menace. Two notes and you’re feeling on edge. How do these ...

LIU Post University’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts will have its very own performance of the entire “Jaws” soundtrack on Sunday, Sept. 14. The roughly 2-1/2-hour performance will begin at 3 p ...

They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. “I expected to hear something kind of weird and ...