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Music 101: The Genius of John Williams And Iconic Themes

John Williams Music Movie Soundtrack Theme

John Williams, the legendary composer born in 1932 and 93 years old as of 2025, has left an indelible mark on cinema through his collaborations with visionary directors like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. His unforgettable scores for films such as Star Wars (1977), Jaws (1975), Jurassic Park (1993), and Indiana Jones (1981) remain as powerful today as they were upon their release, some spanning nearly five decades. These iconic movie themes continue to evoke goosebumps, transporting audiences to worlds of adventure, wonder, and suspense with their sweeping orchestrations and emotional resonance. Image source: Star Wars

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History 101: The Legendary Knights of Medieval Europe

Medieval Knights Movies Kingdom Of Heaven History

Kingdom of Heaven, Ridley Scott’s 2005 historical epic, stands as a notable entry in medieval knight films providing a richer, more nuanced portrayal of the Crusade Knights, delving into the complexities of the era with a focus on characters like Balian of Ibelin. The Kingdom of Heaven explores themes of chivalry, duty, and moral fortitude, which resonate with the idealized notions of knighthood. By showcasing Saladin’s wisdom and Balian’s evolving sense of justice, “Kingdom of Heaven” elevates the knightly narrative beyond mere action, becoming a thoughtful exploration of ethics, faith, and the pursuit of peace in a world consumed by war. Image source: Screen Rant

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Malaysia 101: Beautiful Malaysian Songs & Talented Artists Part 1

Alleycats Malaysian Singer David Arumugam

Music transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries, offering a shared experience that resonates with people regardless of their background and this includes our Malaysian songs that were made famous by Malaysian artists from different backgrounds & cultures. One such artist is the group known as Alleycats who are made of Indians and Chinese. Image source: Rate Your Music

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Music 101: Yanni’s Renegade – Intense Duel Between The Violin & The Saxophone

Yanni Forbidden City Piano Concert Tribute

Yanni or his full name, Yiannis Chryssomallis is a Greek composer who now resides in the US and is famous for concerts in historical monuments. I first encountered his famous Tribute concert that took place at China’s Forbidden City and India’s Taj Mahal. It was one mind-blowing concert I have ever seen and it was shown on TV for Malaysia Day many years ago. Image source: Youtube/Yanni

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Anime 101: Crying Over Attack On Titan’s Red Swan

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I may be one of the last who managed to catch this excellent anime over Netflix – Attack On Titan but watching it now has blown me away and I am waiting eagerly for the next chapters. Image source: Animamo.

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Nostalgic Tamil Song 101: Classic Beautiful Edho Ninaivugal by Ilaiyaraaja 1979

Agal Vilakku ilaiyaraaja 1970s tamil music

Agal Vilakku is a 1979 Tamil movie starring Vijayakanth and Shobha and the music was composed by the one and only Ilaiyaraaja. Image source: Youtube.

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History 101: Boring School Concert – Where You Were Involved?

Concert Orchestra Music

Trust me, when it comes to participating in school concerts, I would be one of the last people to volunteer for them and it is due for a number of reasons. One of them is that I was a quiet shy person and I hate to set aside time to do the rehearsals. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

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