Tim Greiving
@tgreiving.bsky.social
Arts & entertainment journalist / film music evangelist / author of JOHN WILLIAMS: A COMPOSER'S LIFE (Oxford University Press)
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@tgreiving.bsky.social
· Jul 30
John Williams Hasn’t Stopped Composing. His Latest? A Piano Concerto.
www.nytimes.com
I interviewed my idée fixe for the
@nytimes.com about his new piano concerto (and I smuggled in some salient biographical details for good measure!)
@nytimes.com about his new piano concerto (and I smuggled in some salient biographical details for good measure!)
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Interviewing @tgreiving.bsky.social next week in Oxford about his remarkable John Williams biography…
In two weeks, Wed 26 Nov, we are hosting a talk with author @tgreiving.bsky.social and film composer Daniel Pemberton about Tim's new book, John Williams: A Composer's Life. Details on the website here: rai2.web.ox.ac.uk/event/john-w... @oupprimary.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
November 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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In two weeks, Wed 26 Nov, we are hosting a talk with author @tgreiving.bsky.social and film composer Daniel Pemberton about Tim's new book, John Williams: A Composer's Life. Details on the website here: rai2.web.ox.ac.uk/event/john-w... @oupprimary.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
John Williams: A Composer's Life
rai2.web.ox.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In two weeks, Wed 26 Nov, we are hosting a talk with author @tgreiving.bsky.social and film composer Daniel Pemberton about Tim's new book, John Williams: A Composer's Life. Details on the website here: rai2.web.ox.ac.uk/event/john-w... @oupprimary.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
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trying to explain to an alien that you can make a stinky face when music is bad but it’s also normal to do so when it’s good
October 17, 2025 at 3:12 AM
trying to explain to an alien that you can make a stinky face when music is bad but it’s also normal to do so when it’s good
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Omsider har verden fått en ordentlig John Williams-biografi, skrevet av Tim Greiving og med input fra komponisten selv. Redaksjonsmedlem og Williams-ekspert Nils Jacob Holt Hanssen foretar en grundig gjennomgang og evaluering i vår aller første bokomtale: celluloidtunes.no/bokomtale-jo...
Bokomtale: John Williams - A Composer's Life (Tim Greiving) - Celluloid Tunes
- I’ve never been an artist, Tim. I am a simple musician. John Williams, 2022 John Williams (93) er
celluloidtunes.no
November 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Omsider har verden fått en ordentlig John Williams-biografi, skrevet av Tim Greiving og med input fra komponisten selv. Redaksjonsmedlem og Williams-ekspert Nils Jacob Holt Hanssen foretar en grundig gjennomgang og evaluering i vår aller første bokomtale: celluloidtunes.no/bokomtale-jo...
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My latest order from @portersqbooks.bsky.social along with a trio of biographies I picked up at the Boston Book Festival. In an era of book bans and AI slop, it sure feels nice to chat with authors and buy their books.
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My latest order from @portersqbooks.bsky.social along with a trio of biographies I picked up at the Boston Book Festival. In an era of book bans and AI slop, it sure feels nice to chat with authors and buy their books.
tfw you've interviewed the mayor of New York's mom
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
tfw you've interviewed the mayor of New York's mom
Dakota "The Rock" Johnson
November 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Dakota "The Rock" Johnson
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Ready to read the untold stories of the politicking and backstabbing that went into the design and construction of the Capitol? Wanna hear more about the bombings, gas explosions, fistfights, gunfights, and botched assassinations that occurred within its walls?
It's coming your way June 2, 2026.
It's coming your way June 2, 2026.
The Capitol by Brian Jay Jones: 9780593185001 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An in-depth exploration of the design and construction of the US Capitol building, from New York Times bestselling author of Jim Henson and Becoming Dr. Seuss The Capitol is a unique biography of a p...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ready to read the untold stories of the politicking and backstabbing that went into the design and construction of the Capitol? Wanna hear more about the bombings, gas explosions, fistfights, gunfights, and botched assassinations that occurred within its walls?
It's coming your way June 2, 2026.
It's coming your way June 2, 2026.
FWIW: My book is (finally) out in audiobook form today.
John Williams
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The first biography of a great American composer of the cinema age John Williams is one of the most important film composers of all time, having almost sing...
www.audible.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
FWIW: My book is (finally) out in audiobook form today.
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When it becomes faux-fall in L.A. (you know, sunny with an occasional leaf on the ground), our thoughts naturally turn to HALLOWEEN's John Carpenter, who @tgreiving.bsky.social caught in a contemplative mood. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
John Carpenter has been thinking about death lately. Not in the way you imagine
In advance of his four-night residency at the Belasco, we sat down with the legendary director of "Halloween" and "The Thing" to talk about Bach, rock and, of course, evil.
www.latimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
When it becomes faux-fall in L.A. (you know, sunny with an occasional leaf on the ground), our thoughts naturally turn to HALLOWEEN's John Carpenter, who @tgreiving.bsky.social caught in a contemplative mood. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
I had a scary good time talking to John Carpenter about music (from Bach to Zevon), human evil... and what happens when we die.
John Carpenter has been thinking about death lately. Not in the way you imagine
In advance of his four-night residency at the Belasco, we sat down with the legendary director of "Halloween" and "The Thing" to talk about Bach, rock and, of course, evil.
www.latimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I had a scary good time talking to John Carpenter about music (from Bach to Zevon), human evil... and what happens when we die.
A new "Treehouse of Horror" episode tonight means only one thing: I had to talk to Matt Groening about theremins.
(I can't believe the LA Times let me do such a deep dive on Simpsons music, Alf Clausen, and Bleeding Fingers—but this was a blast.)
(I can't believe the LA Times let me do such a deep dive on Simpsons music, Alf Clausen, and Bleeding Fingers—but this was a blast.)
How does 'The Simpsons' make music for 'Treehouse of Horror'? With Bleeding Fingers
"The Simpsons" annual Halloween special has become a tradition, but according to creator Matt Groening, what makes it special is the music, thanks to the composer collective Bleeding Fingers.
www.latimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A new "Treehouse of Horror" episode tonight means only one thing: I had to talk to Matt Groening about theremins.
(I can't believe the LA Times let me do such a deep dive on Simpsons music, Alf Clausen, and Bleeding Fingers—but this was a blast.)
(I can't believe the LA Times let me do such a deep dive on Simpsons music, Alf Clausen, and Bleeding Fingers—but this was a blast.)
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We sit down with @tgreiving.bsky.social, author of the new #biography, John Williams: A Composer's Life (@oxfordacademic.bsky.social). We discuss the Maestro’s career and the unprecedented access Greiving gained to illuminate this legend's life.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhFQ...
#JohnWilliams
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhFQ...
#JohnWilliams
Behind the Blockbuster Films: The Biography of John Williams by Tim Greiving
YouTube video by Father. Son. Galaxy. A Podcast & YouTube Channel
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October 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We sit down with @tgreiving.bsky.social, author of the new #biography, John Williams: A Composer's Life (@oxfordacademic.bsky.social). We discuss the Maestro’s career and the unprecedented access Greiving gained to illuminate this legend's life.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhFQ...
#JohnWilliams
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhFQ...
#JohnWilliams
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I’m in this writing about James Horner’s KRULL and the new biography of John Williams by @tgreiving.bsky.social
The new edition of Film Stories magazine - featuring Brit drama I Swear, Roofman, Edgar Wright, Irvine Welsh and a lot of Krull - is out now.
filmstories.co.uk/news/film-st...
filmstories.co.uk/news/film-st...
Film Stories issue 57 is on sale now | I Swear, Edgar Wright, Roofman, Krull
The new edition of Film Stories magazine - featuring Brit drama I Swear, Roofman, Edgar Wright, Irvine Welsh and a lot of Krull - is out now.
filmstories.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I’m in this writing about James Horner’s KRULL and the new biography of John Williams by @tgreiving.bsky.social
Still being nerdy over on my Substack, but I'm especially proud of today's post—a comparison of John Williams and Brahms, in which I share some lengthy sections from my conversations with JW. (And heck, if you want to subscribe, I won't stop you!)
behindthemoon.substack.com/p/john-w-and...
behindthemoon.substack.com/p/john-w-and...
John W. and J. Brahms
One composer's name kept coming up in my conversations with John Williams. What is the Brahms connection... and how deep does it go?
behindthemoon.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Still being nerdy over on my Substack, but I'm especially proud of today's post—a comparison of John Williams and Brahms, in which I share some lengthy sections from my conversations with JW. (And heck, if you want to subscribe, I won't stop you!)
behindthemoon.substack.com/p/john-w-and...
behindthemoon.substack.com/p/john-w-and...
ONE YADDLE AFTER ANOTHER
September 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
ONE YADDLE AFTER ANOTHER
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Tomorrow night! @tgreiving.bsky.social will be in conversation with Matt Gourley about his new book JOHN WILLIAMS: A COMPOSER'S LIFE, the first biography of the legendary composer.
'Frankly, it’s the book Williams’ monumental talent deserves.” — Empire Magazine
youtu.be/LOefJMo9Tz0
'Frankly, it’s the book Williams’ monumental talent deserves.” — Empire Magazine
youtu.be/LOefJMo9Tz0
John Williams: A Composer's Life (Book Trailer)
YouTube video by Tim Greiving
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Tomorrow night! @tgreiving.bsky.social will be in conversation with Matt Gourley about his new book JOHN WILLIAMS: A COMPOSER'S LIFE, the first biography of the legendary composer.
'Frankly, it’s the book Williams’ monumental talent deserves.” — Empire Magazine
youtu.be/LOefJMo9Tz0
'Frankly, it’s the book Williams’ monumental talent deserves.” — Empire Magazine
youtu.be/LOefJMo9Tz0
Trump just announced that letting a salt lick lie on your tongue while you hold your nose and blow really hard actually reverses peanut allergies
September 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Trump just announced that letting a salt lick lie on your tongue while you hold your nose and blow really hard actually reverses peanut allergies
Promise me Trump won't speak at my funeral
September 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Promise me Trump won't speak at my funeral
This Wednesday innit!
BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, Tenor Roderick Williams and pianist Chriss Glynn play live. Also, James MacMillan and Tim Greiving are interviewed.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This Wednesday innit!
Just heard a Cybertruck honk for the first time, and it sounds exactly as stupid as you would guess
September 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Just heard a Cybertruck honk for the first time, and it sounds exactly as stupid as you would guess
A little Sunday playlist, crafted with love (on the OUP blog)
Nine reasons I love John Williams [playlist]
I wrote a biography of John Williams, essentially, because I have loved his music since I was nine years old.
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September 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A little Sunday playlist, crafted with love (on the OUP blog)
BEST IN SHOW premiered 25 years ago today. When it turned 20 (right in the dog days of the pandemic),
@the-ringer.bsky.social let me off the leash to collect this oral history of one of the funniest movies ever made. I talked to *everybody*
www.theringer.com/2020/09/29/m...
@the-ringer.bsky.social let me off the leash to collect this oral history of one of the funniest movies ever made. I talked to *everybody*
www.theringer.com/2020/09/29/m...
The Oral History of ‘Best in Show’
Looking back at the dog show–centric successor to the mockumentaries ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ and ‘Waiting for Guffman’ on its 20th anniversary
www.theringer.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
BEST IN SHOW premiered 25 years ago today. When it turned 20 (right in the dog days of the pandemic),
@the-ringer.bsky.social let me off the leash to collect this oral history of one of the funniest movies ever made. I talked to *everybody*
www.theringer.com/2020/09/29/m...
@the-ringer.bsky.social let me off the leash to collect this oral history of one of the funniest movies ever made. I talked to *everybody*
www.theringer.com/2020/09/29/m...
Why do toasted bagel places always smell like burnt hair
September 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Why do toasted bagel places always smell like burnt hair
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“John Williams: A Composer’s Life” author Tim Greiving joined us Saturday at the Aero to sign copies of his new book before introducing Spielberg’s A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (2001) in 35mm 🧸
You can pick up a copy from the Larry Edmunds Bookshop if you weren’t able to make it.
You can pick up a copy from the Larry Edmunds Bookshop if you weren’t able to make it.
September 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“John Williams: A Composer’s Life” author Tim Greiving joined us Saturday at the Aero to sign copies of his new book before introducing Spielberg’s A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (2001) in 35mm 🧸
You can pick up a copy from the Larry Edmunds Bookshop if you weren’t able to make it.
You can pick up a copy from the Larry Edmunds Bookshop if you weren’t able to make it.