The legendary composer performed “Helena’s Theme” for the first time on Friday.
In fact, Williams said Mangoldencouragedhim to tease music from the upcomingHarrison Fordled movie while recording it last week.
“Jim said, ‘Why don’t you play it at the Bowl next week?'”
Phoebe Waller-Bridge; Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones.Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images; Everett Collection
Williams told the audience before launching into the track.
“I said, ‘Jim!
The picture’s not coming out until next year!'”
Phoebe Waller-Bridge; composer John Williams.Gareth Cattermole/Getty; David Livingston/Getty
However, Mangold remained steadfast in his support of the idea.
Williams noted that the director addressed his concern by replying, “That doesn’t matter.
Play it at the Bowl anyway.”
“She’s also a femme fatale.
She’s many, many things,” he explained.
“Here is ‘Helena’s Theme,'” Williams concluded.
“Like six months too early.”
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