Leeann Tweeden Instagram – Checked this off my bucket list! Finally got to see the amazing John Williams conduct the @laphil @hollywoodbowl on Friday night!
The first half of the program was lead by the great @gustavodudamel, with John coming on for the second half. (Selections from Indiana Jones, the Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List themes and then closing with 3 songs from Star Wars)…
After a few encores (like ET), John finally stepped back up on the podium and this happened!!!
Halfway through Dudamel came out and surprised us carrying a light saber! Then he handed John a light saber baton and we were all there for it! I love that everyone embraces all of the things we love about these movies!
I had no idea when I was younger the impact these soundtracks would have on my life. A few notes can immediately take you back to your childhood or a time and place that held amazing memories…or even not so happy ones.
The minute we heard the Superman theme start, we knew we would be picking that as the family movie the next night. We were sharing something from our childhood with our kids…tied in with the music we just heard live in concert. I am all about making memories and sharing experiences together as a family.
Thank you Mr. Williams for writing (and continuing to write) the soundtrack of our lives!!!
Bonus pictures when you swipe left: We took Kane to his first Hollywood Bowl experience when he was just 4 years old in 2018. We got to watch Star Wars: A New Hope while the LA Phil played along LIVE! That was the first time I’ve ever experienced something like that! And yes, I dressed up as Princess Leia and Kane was my little storm trooper. 🤭🤗🥳 | Posted on 12/Jul/2023 09:18:09
