They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. But director Steven Spielberg initially laughed off composer John Williams’ “Jaws” theme that would ...

CHICAGO - A great movie theme sticks with its audience long after the credits have rolled. Whether it’s those two ominous notes from "Jaws," the menacing rhythms of Darth Vader’s "Imperial March" or ...

Using the John Williams-composed piece as a sonic cane irked some and delighted others on social media. By Shirley Halperin Nothing sends the message “Hurry up and get out of there!” quite like the ...

As the shark closes in and its soon-to-be victim realizes he or she is doomed, the pulse quickens its pace, building up the tension until, finally, the scene is over. The shark is now gone, leaving in ...

In Jaws, the theme is used as a way of indicating the location of the shark. The beginning of Jaws begins with the shark’s point of view as it swims through the ocean. The theme gets louder and more ...

Two simple notes – E and F – have become synonymous with tension, fear and sharks, representing the primal dread of being stalked by a predator. And they largely have “Jaws” to thank. Fifty years ago, ...

Film music historian Jon Burlingame speaks with Here & Now producer Lynn Menegon about why the music score of the "Jaws" movie is so effectively frightening.

Composer and conductor John Williams’ famous two-note theme surfaces from these shallow grooves, reminding countless listeners of a certain age why they were scared to go to the beach as kids. The ...

LIU Post University’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts will have its very own performance of the entire “Jaws” soundtrack on Sunday, Sept. 14. The roughly 2-1/2-hour performance will begin at 3 p ...