It takes a level of movie-geekness to know most of these . . .

[David Jimerson]

. . . but I'm betting that almost everyone is aware of #1 and the movies he's done (other than Star Wars).

http://www.cracked.com/article_18523_6-artists-you-didnt-know-made-your-favorite-movie-moments.html

Interesting that they don't mention his other pervasive work, such as the NBC News theme, and the 1984 Olympics theme which is still used for coverage.

 

[HorseFilms]

This seals it. The Matrix is unwatchable. I always thought so, but now I know it. Also, the only reason that Spielberg and Lucas have careers is because of John Williams. Without him, their movies would be average at best.

Feel free to mock me now.

 

[Brandon Rice]

ha ha good stuff. THe only guys I didn't know were the movie poster dude, and matte painting dude.

 

[Batutta]

Child's play.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

I've heard of everyone, except #2.

 

[CallaghanFilms]

Child's play.

+1

 

[Eric Boellner]

Ouch. I thought I'd know them all, but I only knew 3 out of 6 (unless you count honorable mentions). <frown>

Burtt's technique for the Star Wars lightsaber sounds is more epic than Star Wars itself.

 

[wannabeapilot]

love cracked!