Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Composer John Williams' "Jaws" theme is one of the most recognizable ones in movie history. They ...

Like the killer great white shark, the “Jaws” theme song took a big bite out of movie history. The terrifying two-note theme of the 1975 summer blockbuster — which turns 50 on June 20 — has been ...

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 ...

"Da, duh." 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 ...

To depict the silver screen’s apex predator in “Jaws,” John Williams composed the musical equivalent of blood in the water. Duhhhh-nuh. Duhh-nuh. Duh-nuh. Duhnuh duhnuh duhnuh … If you grew up with ...

Since the movie release 45 years ago, composer John Williams’ iconic Jaws theme music has become sonic cultural shorthand to signal danger or menace. Two notes and you’re feeling on edge. How do these ...