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What are your favorite soundtracks composed by John Williams?

I feel that John Williams is one of the most effective, accomplished composers of all time.

I love this story about him: after John Williams watched the rough cut of Schindler's List, he was so moved and impressed that he said to the director Steven Spielberg, "You need a better composer than I am for this film."

Steven Spielberg replied, "I know, but they're all dead."

(Source: FMS FEATURE [John Williams Scoring Stage Unveiled - by Jon Burlingame] )

I thought that was funny and very complimentary...and also possibly true! John Williams is awesome.

I was surprised to learn how many soundtracks he has composed:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o..._John_Williams

Currently my favorite is the soundtrack for Close Encounters of the Third Kind because it has such power, beauty, quirkiness, and emotion, as well as that unforgettable five note hook:

Close Encounters of the Third Kind - soundtrack composed by John Williams
(Excerpts)

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