Composer John Williams Says He Would Be Open to Continue Working on the Right Projects "I Like to Keep an Open Mind"

John Williams is behind some of the most special and captivating movie music of all time, creating scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman, Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, A.I., Harry Potter, and so much more. Nearing his 92nd birthday next month, the composer sees no reason to say no to another job, should the occasion arise that a great project comes his way.

Two years ago, as he was putting the finishing touches on his score to the final Indiana Jones film, he mentioned the project could be his last. But since then, Williams has revealed that he sees no reason not to continue working, if the right work came along.

In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Williams explained:

"If a film came along that I was greatly interested in, with a schedule that I could cope with, then I wouldn't want to rule anything out. Everything is possible. All is before us. Only our limitations are holding us back. Or, to put it more simply: I like to keep an open mind."  

He went on to talk about how the attitude towards film composing has changed throughout his career, saying:

"Thirty or 40 years ago, when I would take a programme of film music to one of our big orchestras, there might be condescension. I understood it; I understand the value of things made in the commercial world and their place in the art world. But now things are different. I'd love to come back in 50 years' time and see what cinema is contributing to the development of new music, because I think young composers will want to work across both."

He has seen the landscape of film and music change so much throughout his career. He is truly a wealth of knowledge. I wish he could somehow see the next 50 years, and even realize his impact over that time. But the good news is, we may see a few more films with a score by John Williams, and that’s a gift.