Quote Originally Posted by doc_bean
I find it a bit weird that Williams biggest claim is the star wars soundtrack when its main theme is so obviously inspired by Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries (Ignore the comments on the video please).

Star wars theme


Note that I said inspired, it's a still a very long way from plagarism.
It is true he knows Wagner-like music well. Ahhhh, thanks for posting these links: it has been a while since my ears rejoiced hearing music :) What beauty it is indeed... *wipes away a tear*