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John Williams Returns to ‘Star Wars’ Universe with ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Theme
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Honestly have been disappointed with the Disney era SW music. Give me more of what he was smoking in the prequels
Sorry was more talking about the movies. But yes, mandos theme is pretty good (don't like bobas). Did he make mandos?
No that was Goransson
But there has been good stuff in Disney's Star Wars
I agree that William's sequel trilogy themes are super unmemorable besides maybe Rey's theme
He could retire, but he'd probably just get the itch to compose some music again quickly and before you know it he's doing another film. A little like Miyazaki who's "retired" several times only to get an idea for another film some time later and return. As long as he physically and mentally can do it, why not?
There's a reason most composers in history have only stopped composing when they're dead.
As for him not retiring, as someone not musically talented my observation is that great musician's minds don't stop doing music. Just watch Paul McCartney during the Get Back documentary, even when it's just killing time he's humming tapping, etc.
He must enjoy doing it.
As a developer there are some things tangential that I enjoy, like PC gaming, mods, optimizing. I get more into it during extended downtime.
He must enjoy doing it.
As a developer there are some things tangential that I enjoy, like PC gaming, mods, optimizing. I get more into it during extended downtime.
Rey's theme is pretty sweet but, yeah, there's not a ton else I can think of off the top of my head as compared to the other trilogies. Though the others had WAY more video games reusing they soundtracks and making them more recognisable.
We also know that all three sequel scores (especially the JJ ones) were massively tampered with as the films continued to get edited at the last minute. Who knows what great music Williams wrote that ultimately got rewritten to death or simply left out of the final cut?
I think I heard a while back that the editors chopped up his Ep 9 score pretty badly. I don't remember the details but I think what you hear in the film isn't exactly what he intended or what he wrote. Something really similar was done for Ep 2, especially in the battle of Geonosis scenes. The story was that a ton of scene edits were done after he had already finished recording the music -- I think the whole "C3PO and a battle droid having their heads swapped" subplot was added at the last minute, so his score for that section was completely mangled.
Anyway it's wonderful he's still at it. The OSTs for eps 7 and 8 are outstanding. I never gave 9 a proper listen.
Anyway it's wonderful he's still at it. The OSTs for eps 7 and 8 are outstanding. I never gave 9 a proper listen.
I'm guessing he loves what he does, as opposed to people balking that he's still "working" at 90 lol
That, and
Kylo REN's bombast theme is pretty memorable to me. I sing that a lot around my son like I used to the empire theme when I was his age
We're so lucky that this fellow is still making music for Star Wars/anything really. I'm normally all about moving forward and bringing in new talent but John Williams and his scores are the reason so many musicians we enjoy today even got into music. Anyone that I know who studies music theory still cites his works for the reason they learned how to identify intervals (P5 being opening title, M6 being Leia's theme, m2(m9 sometimes) Jaws, etc. etc.) and I'm stoked to hear what he does here.
I will admit his work in the ST isn't as memorable but I don't think thats entirely his fault. The music on its own is pretty great and as mentioned here, Rey's Theme is amazing. He took the "Dires irae" which is famous for being the musical embodiment of death and turned it into something light and hopeful, while still maintaining that grim subtext. Its maybe one of the only
I will admit his work in the ST isn't as memorable but I don't think thats entirely his fault. The music on its own is pretty great and as mentioned here, Rey's Theme is amazing. He took the "Dires irae" which is famous for being the musical embodiment of death and turned it into something light and hopeful, while still maintaining that grim subtext. Its maybe one of the only
leitimate clues in TFA that she has a relation to the dark side.
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While I largely don't care for Williams' ST music with the exceptions of Rey's Theme and Rise of Skywalker, I do think Powell and Giachinno had some great music in their films. I really love Lando's Closet, You're Father Would Be Proud, and Guardians of the Whills.
Also, I guess it's a joke, but Williams is obviously not doing this so TROS isn't his last film lol He or Disney seem to want him to do themes for some of these classic characters, as they also got him back for a new Han Solo theme in Solo.
Also, I guess it's a joke, but Williams is obviously not doing this so TROS isn't his last film lol He or Disney seem to want him to do themes for some of these classic characters, as they also got him back for a new Han Solo theme in Solo.
Don't forget he willingly composed the theme for Galaxy's Edge too.
Guy legitimately loves Star Wars. He doesn't take it seriously like we internet dwellers do and has fun with it.
Giacchino did a pretty good job aping vintage Williams in Rogue One.
youtu.be
Star Wars - Director Orson Krennic Suite (Theme)
Suite of the theme of Director Orson Krennic from Rogue One: a Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Battlefront.The tracks used come from Rogue One Complete Score ...
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Giacchino did a pretty good job aping vintage Williams in Rogue One.
Star Wars - Director Orson Krennic Suite (Theme)
Suite of the theme of Director Orson Krennic from Rogue One: a Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Battlefront.The tracks used come from Rogue One Complete Score ...
I wouldn't go that far, but he did a fantastic job. Especially when you consider he was a last minute replacement, and composed the movie in what was meant to be his free time between Dr Strange and Spiderman: Far From Home.
Im still bitter how many people critiqued the soundtrack at the time.
Hot take: Kevin Kiner kind of sucks. He was the CSI: Miami guy before Clone Wars, generic background fluff.
I really don't like his compositions, and his only good track is the ahsoka theme, and it took Ludwig rearranging it to make it hit for me.
You know a film's score is underwhelming when the TV spots have better music than the actual film:
Yup. Also, while TLJ is definitely my favorite Star Wars film, even I don't think the film had any memorable tracks aside from reused ones.
If your favourite Hobby and talent is your job I say go for it. Let him do it
Giacchino did a pretty good job aping vintage Williams in Rogue One.
Star Wars - Director Orson Krennic Suite (Theme)
Suite of the theme of Director Orson Krennic from Rogue One: a Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Battlefront.The tracks used come from Rogue One Complete Score ...
For some reason the following scene is the part of the score that I remember the most. The tension was incredible on a first watch:
That track always reminds me of Lux Aeterna from Requiem for a Dream
Lux Aeterna
Provided to YouTube by NonesuchLux Aeterna · Clint Mansell · Kronos QuartetRequiem for a Dream / OST℗ 2000 Nonesuch Records Inc. for the United States and WE...
youtu.be
Wow it does sound like it could be an inspirationThat track always reminds me of Lux Aeterna from Requiem for a Dream
Lux Aeterna
Provided to YouTube by NonesuchLux Aeterna · Clint Mansell · Kronos QuartetRequiem for a Dream / OST℗ 2000 Nonesuch Records Inc. for the United States and WE...