Catch Me If You Can: John Williams' Most Unique Score?

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Catch Me If You Can is one of John Williams' greatest but overlooked film scores and his 20th collaboration with Steven Spielberg. The score has a jazzy style unique from other film scores that makes it stand out from the other scores Williams wrote the same year in 2002.
Williams' unique score uses three major themes that closely tell the story and reveal things about the characters.
Chapters:
00:00 - 01:17 The Film
01:18 - 3:50 The Score
03:51 - 05:08 Closing In
05:09 - 06:21 The Father Theme
06:22 - 07:49 Frank's Theme
07:50 - 09:33 Learning The Ropes
09:34 - 10:28 Hotel/Barry Allen Scene
10:29 - 11:22 Alone On Christmas/Escapades
11:23 - 13:27 The Soundtrack/"Ask Me To Stop"
13:28 - 13:49 Alone On Christmas 2/The Airport Scene
13:50 - 14:59 Montrichard and Arrest
15:00 - 16:17 The Climax/Returning Home
16:18 - 17:32 Why Christmas?
17:33 - 18:37 Welcome To The FBI
18:38 - 19:40 The Truth
Sources:
Brad Frey’s Film Score Analysis: • "Closing In/Intro Sequ...
Catch Me If You Can Music Behind The Scenes: • John Williams Catch Me...
The Real Story of Frank Abagnale: • The Real Story of Fran...
Interview with William Ross on Chamber of Secrets: cnmsarchive.wordpress.com/201...
Frank Abagnale Google Talks: • Frank Abagnale | Catch...
Scoring Arts: How Catch Me If You Can Was Orchestrated: • How John Williams' Cat...
The House In Catch Me If You Can: icantunseethatmovie.com/2016/...
I do not own the rights to this film or its music, all belongs to the respective owners and the score was composed by John Williams.

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@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

This is my first time analyzing an entire movie, score, and soundtrack in one video, so thanks for watching and let me know what you think! I’d recommend listening to these tracks: -The Escapades suite (Closing In, Recollections, Joy Ride) -Learning The Ropes -Doctor, Lawyer, Lutheran -The Flash Comics Clue What are your favorites?

@patricksuiter Год назад

Finally got around to watching this, what a great breakdown. How lucky are we that Spielberg's diverse filmography has given Williams so many unique opportunities to show his incredible range as a composer.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks for watching it. You’re right, Spielberg and Williams have done so many unique films together. And apparently neither wants to stop.

@PrinceVegeta3001 3 месяца назад

This is my favorite film of all time and a big part of that is the score. Glad to see it get some love

@FilmScoreandMore 3 месяца назад

It’s an all-time favorite of mine! I’m always glad when someone comments about it. What did you like most about the video?

@joebidome384 Месяц назад

Finally someone talking about this, I LOVE this score and it really made the film!

@FilmScoreandMore Месяц назад

It’s always great to see this movie (and the score and its soundtrack) getting more attention! Do you have any favorite cues? I’ve always loved Learning The Ropes.

@nancy-loupolk9301 7 месяцев назад

One of my favorite film music.

@FilmScoreandMore 7 месяцев назад

Mine too.

@joemcken Год назад

Nice touch ending on a shush. 😉 Great video. Definitely an underappreciated gem of a movie and score. Williams never ceases to make me envious of his mad chops.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

I definitely wanted to make use of those sound effects. I used them for the arrows, too. Thanks for checking it out and for commenting. It’s been a long road.

@prototropo 8 месяцев назад

So interesting that you zeroed in on this score. I loved the movie, and even though I would ordinarily remember the score, I was even more impressed with the graphic brilliance of the opening credits. They are a fabulous homage to mid-century design, hacked half a century later!

@FilmScoreandMore 8 месяцев назад

I’m glad to see the movie gets appreciation! The opening credits are really special, very well done.

@prototropo 8 месяцев назад

@@FilmScoreandMore I'm glad you noticed them, too. At the time I told all my friends to go see that film if only for the intro, because they all love 50s and 60s design. It was altogether an amazing movie, and one of the few that DiCaprio actually looked like an actor more than a star.

@FilmScoreandMore 8 месяцев назад

@prototropo Sometimes when I struggled to make this video (my biggest project yet) I would just rewatch the opening titles. It helped to re-immerse myself in the style and the music. And all the cast’s performances still really impress me! I watch this movie every year around Christmas, I just haven’t the past two years because I was working on this. I’m looking forward to finally seeing it again and enjoying it.

@staccatopeony Год назад

Such an underrated score! I love how your video reveals the layers of nuance behind it, you do a really good job of opening people's eyes to the subtlety of William's scoring. Thank you!

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

And thank you! It was a lot of work, a lot of analysis. I actually had to pull back a little just to lighten the load some.

@user-ze2ml7yw6d 5 месяцев назад

Great Summary - Master Class in Movie Scores!

@FilmScoreandMore 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yes, it’s one of my favorite scores. What stuck out to you the most in this video?

@user-ze2ml7yw6d 5 месяцев назад

@@FilmScoreandMore Thank you so much. First, I confess, I was originally looking for a summarization of the film, and stumbled across your soundtrack commentary. I was shocked how much the musical score moves the emotion through the film. You connected score themes, like I have been taught plot themes in writing. I put this into one of my favorites list, and will definitely be re-watching it again.

@FilmScoreandMore 5 месяцев назад

Oh, that’s interesting. Yes, a good score (especially a John Williams score) follows the plot very closely. This video was a big undertaking, there was just so much to cover. I hope you enjoy it next time, too!

@CSniper Год назад

Holy shit how underrated this video is. I must share this!

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks for sharing! What stood out to you the most in this?

@CSniper Год назад

@@FilmScoreandMore I've seen this movie several times but I have never ever thought about the jazzy style and how each part of the score relates to different parts of the movie. You introduce themes and explain them very well. Basically, you give a very good and detailed analysis on both the movie, cinematography and score, mixed in all together smoothly.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thank you, I’m glad I could help you appreciate the movie that much more even after you’ve seen it so much. I feel I can always appreciate something new each time I see it. Now we’ll have to see it again.

@ZachAttackReviews Год назад

Great vid. Gave a new appreciation for one of my favorite films. Scores' importance to film is underrated, and this is how much it influences the film

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks for checking it out! I’m glad you were able to get so much out of it.

@jesseb26 Год назад

You make great videos! Thanks for making them. :)

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks for watching them!

@sarahgibbs4508 10 месяцев назад

Phenomenal analysis of his score. My students are going to thoroughly enjoy this as I share this with them for our composer of the month - John Williams!

@FilmScoreandMore 10 месяцев назад

I'm really glad to hear that, thanks for sharing it with them! And make him composer of the year - every year! What do you teach?

@rome8180 Год назад

I think "mostly true" is a generous way to describe this story. Great movie, though. As for Williams, he's easily my favorite film composer. Everything he write is memorable, which you can't say about many other composers. I wish people would pay more attention to his lesser known scores like this one.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

I was trying to find a good way to put it. Obviously it’s “inspired by a true story” as stated in the opening of the movie, but I also know it’s a fictionalized version and I felt that was important to convey here. And it is a great movie. I’m glad more people are discovering this video now to better appreciate the movie and Williams’ score.

@RedCaio Год назад

great video thx

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks for checking it out.

@benjaminniemczyk Год назад

Great video! I agree this is one of Williams' best scores. Also one of his most personal, given his history with jazz. I remember seeing this film in the theater and being so enlightened by these fantastic sounds. The film is great, but the music is greater...just slightly! An amazing score and the best he composed that year.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

I love both the movie and the score! I’ve never gotten to see it in theaters or hear it in concert, though. That must be special.

@SpudIllusionPictures Год назад

Excellent video. Finally watched it. Really, really good analysis. Perfectly paced, well thought-out, well edited, and very informative into JW's intentions with the score. Makes me want to watch the film again.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Christmas is always coming. Thanks for your thoughts.

@Bob-uk7lk Год назад

this video was very informative, thank you. imma go watch the movie now

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks for checking it out, I’m sure you’ll love the movie.

@korbiniankroha1277 Год назад

Great analysis!

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks! What did you find most interesting?

@huehnerfrikassee Год назад

I cannot believe this video has so few views! Please keep making more of these, you definitely earned a sub^^

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

I’m so glad to see that this comment is on this specific video! I put a lot of time into it even though I knew it probably wouldn’t do that well. Thanks for subscribing! There’s more coming.

@MamaSymphonia Год назад

Doo doodaloo Doo doodaloo Doo doodaloo dooloodaloo doodaloo - John Williams

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

In a nutshell, yes. Can you do the other two?

@SaltyGamer777 Год назад

Excellent video! This film seems to involve a lot of thinking for the viewer, I love that. I also love that Williams makes the viewers(or listeners in this case) think even harder based on his use of music, both score and soundtrack, throughout the film. I'll have to check it out soon! I never actually knew that the scenes in Attack of the Clones and Harry Potter sounded so similar, and the former sounds really distinct so I should hear it. I'm taking my mother through The Clone Wars and it showed up a bit in Season 1, so I'm extra-shocked that I didn't notice it. Looking forward to your content next year. Merry Christmas!!

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

It's definitely a thoughtful kind of film. I've seen it several times, but I feel like I'm able to appreciate something new out of it each time, and it's so immersive. I hope you enjoy it soon! Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Thanks for checking this out and we'll see what the future brings.

@Origen17 Год назад

You should do an analysis on The Adventures of Tintin - another Spielberg/Williams collaboration. Very similar in style to this one.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

That’s a great idea! Tintin is a great one.

@ebinrock 26 дней назад

La La Land Records, Intrada Records, or Varese Sarabande, if you're reading this, please release an expanded/complete score of this on CD!

@FilmScoreandMore 26 дней назад

I second this! This video was made around the 20th anniversary of the movie and there was no extra release. But people love it!

@ebinrock 26 дней назад

@@FilmScoreandMoreLet's all contact them to make this happen!

@fannin8583 Год назад

I have been bingeing your videos. You deserve so much more my friend. Great commentary, editing, and interesting topics. I wish you all the best man!

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks very much! Which other videos have you watched and what did you think?

@fannin8583 Год назад

@@FilmScoreandMore your how to train your dragon videos which are more in depth than almost any I have seen

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks, that’s good to know. It’s kind of my specialty. I’m working on one now that’s a little different, but still very in depth.

@queso_and_dragons Год назад

I LOVE these kinds of videos! This channel really should have more subscribers.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Thanks, you’re helping by commenting! What did you find most interesting in this video?

@queso_and_dragons Год назад

@@FilmScoreandMore I just love the way themes and motifs work in movie music. I don't always catch them when I just watch a movie once or twice, so it's fun to see your analyses of them.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Yes, that’s always a really interesting part of it. Just out of curiosity, have you seen the movie or listened to the soundtrack already? If so, how much?

@queso_and_dragons Год назад

@@FilmScoreandMore I've only seen the movie once, and I haven't listened to the soundtrack. I mostly watch your HTTYD stuff (the first one is my favorite movie and I love it to death) but I like seeing what other stuff you discuss because it's always interesting.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

@@queso_and_dragons Thanks, I appreciate that. I definitely have more HTTYD videos coming, but I also have other topics and movies I want to cover. So I'm glad people are open to both.

@MiloPaulus Год назад

Certainly one of his greatest film scores, and indeed, so underrated! Super unique in approach, though totally up Williams' wheelhouse considering he was a jazz pianist and studies jazz piano at Julliard

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

Yes, I think that’s a really interesting aspect to it. And I’m sure that made it a real treat to him after doing so many other blockbuster scores that year where he was probably less free to experiment or do his own thing. You can really tell from the behind the scenes that he enjoyed himself.

@Schiggstaaa 6 месяцев назад

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@FilmScoreandMore 6 месяцев назад

Three thumbs? How many hands you got?

@chasvox2 Год назад

I have hired Dan Higgins. He is THE BEST!

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

That’s pretty amazing! What did you hire him for?

@geoffreybrockmeier3765 6 месяцев назад

Actually… it was not based on a true story. Frank Abignale made up the whole thing. He’s a conman who conned that he was a conman. Total fraud. Still, great movie and a great score.

@FilmScoreandMore 6 месяцев назад

Have you read that new book about it?

@robertllr Год назад

Nothing to do with the score--which is wonderful--but Abnagal's biggest scam was this fake bio. He never did any of those things.

@FilmScoreandMore Год назад

I’ve heard this story. I know the Catch Me If You Can book was written by someone else who only briefly interviewed Abagnale and largely exaggerated the details. I’ve also watched speeches he’s given, read articles, and listened to podcasts that provided additional information. I can’t say for sure how much was true. But I’m skeptical because I’ve seen the many photos of him as a doctor, pilot, and teacher. I know he’s been with the FBI since the early 1970’s. I’ve just never read the book or the alleged expose, but I think it would be a mistake to believe he’s been proven a total fake without looking into it further. Can you tell me what in the recent expose definitively exposes him?

@rome8180 Год назад

@@FilmScoreandMore I think the truth is somewhere in the middle. He was a con artist, but the events of the book and movie were highly exaggerated. And many were outright fabricated. I personally don't care though. I don't need the story to be true for it to be entertaining.