When one picks up an instrument, or sings a tune, in all likelihood they possess one vision (at least) that’s very specific. Simply, it’s that whatever they’re doing sonically, will somehow, someday, entertain others and bring them joy (or perhaps another far less boisterous emotion).

Well, New York native and former United States Air Force airman John Williams did just that, and — arguably — touched more people on this planet with his work than any other living human.

You see, after he got out of the service in 1955 (he arranged some pieces for the USAF band) Williams went to Juilliard, the prestigious performing arts school in Manhattan. Upon graduation, he got a gig as a session musician with the legendary composer Henry Mancini in Los Angeles, California. After about a decade, he started composing music for film and television. Stuff that he created himself.

Stuff that, oh we don’t know? You mighta heard before??

*insert winky face*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8i-pSVMaQ

Quite the resume, huh? Guess it didn’t hurt teaming up with Spielberg and Lucas early on, and knocking every assignment completely out of the park.

Anyway, it’s no surprise that Williams, now 84, is more than just a notable name in the musical world. He’s immortal. So a group of eager young musicians playing one of his beloved scores with their brass instruments on the sidewalk in front of his home, while not usual or a daily thing, makes sense.

When this scenario played out last week (in the footage below) the response from a surprised Williams is utterly charming and warm.

See for yourself:

Consequence of Sound