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These are weird comparisons. John Powell is like . . . a composer who crafted a better Star Wars score than Michael Giacchino.

These are weird comparisons. John Powell is like . . . a composer who crafted a better Star Wars score than Michael Giacchino.

These are weird comparisons. John Powell is like . . . a composer who crafted a better Star Wars score than Michael Giacchino.

These are weird comparisons. John Powell is like . . . a composer who crafted a better Star Wars score than Michael Giacchino.

After a first listen, Solo definitely blows Rogue One out of the water for me.

These are weird comparisons. John Powell is like . . . a composer who crafted a better Star Wars score than Michael Giacchino.

These are weird comparisons. John Powell is like . . . a composer who crafted a better Star Wars score than Michael Giacchino.

Did someone say "Imaginary Star Wars Lore"?!?!?

Shocking images have leaked from Disney's CCTV system. 
 

While I've only listened to the OST (and thus am missing a big chunk of the score), I mostly agree although this one fares better than Force Awakens for me. If Force Awakens was Williams shaking the dust off, this one is him starting to get back into the swing of things. As noted, I do believe the highlights are better. And as far as solid new thematic material, I don't know how prevalent it is in the film, but the OST is chock full of Rose's theme, which I thought was a delight. It has a lot of heart on its own, and upon an initial listen, reminded me of something you'd here in one of his Potter scores (I mean that in a good way). I also agree HEAVILY on the lack of a strong musical identity for the First Order. Something really felt missing in terms of a "threat". Kylo Ren's (A and I suppose B) theme gets a decent workout from time to time but (I imagine) that just pertains to his character.
 
With all that said, the two SW scores that initially left me a little disappointed were AOTC and TFA. TLJ's didn't disappointment in the slightest, even if I didn't find it as strong as the OT or TPM/ROTS.

No concert arrangements proper, but The Rebellion is Reborn contains some wonderful arrangements of (what I assume is) Rose's theme.
 
 
Yes! Long story short, Jay posted a picture of someone's Snapchat who went to Epcot and they had the CD sitting on shelves. I live in Orlando, drove over there (and arrived 10 minutes before close) to find the CD sitting on the shelf of the first giftshop across from Spaceship Earth. Bought it, promptly jizzed in my pants, brought it home and gave it a listen!

I couldn't agree more. Star Wars will always be a special experience for me, and seeing a new Star Wars film is incomparable. More than that, we have a new John Williams Star Wars score to look forward to. Feels good, man.

@Jay In case no one else posted it yet...

I got chills listening to that track for the first time. After it being teased in Jedi, I LOVE that he brought it back in full force here!