“The Fabelmans” by John Williams

In many of John Williams’ film scores, there is often a section or a an entire track that presents a central theme of the score in a minimalist style with sparse instrumentation. The arrangement is usually reduced to a solo instrument, such as violin or piano, performed with great emotional intensity and often accompanying a pivotal turning point in the plot. Think cues like “A Tree for My Bed” from Jurassic Park, “Avner’s Theme” from Munich or the ending of “Stolen Memories” from Schindler’s List. These small and often unassuming renditions are usually my favorite tracks on every album, and…