Pawel P.

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

Bigger than TFA and TLJ, for sure. Similar to PT, but choirs play a slightly different role here, they are more sinister, more ominous
Hi RadJ, I don't think so

End Credits, if I remember correctly, consist of::
- traditional fanfare
- one of the new epic themes,
- Imperial March,
- second of the new epic themes,
- Rey,
- something slower and climatic, also new
- new action theme 
- Rebel Fanfare
- traditional ending from New Hope.

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

End Credits, if I remember correctly, consist of::
- traditional fanfare
- one of the new epic themes,
- Imperial March,
- second of the new epic themes,
- Rey,
- something slower and climatic, also new
- new action theme 
- Rebel Fanfare
- traditional ending from New Hope.

So I'm after the press screening. I liked the movie very much, although there will certainly be many who will not be satisfied. As usual. I have to gather my thoughts to write a spoiler free review for my web portal - for now, until tomorrow morning, there is an embargo from Disney.
 
One thing I'll tell you: John Williams has a cameo!  He played a bartender by the name, if I remembered correctly from the end credits, Oma Trek. How cool is that?  
EDIT - Oma Tres

So I'm after the press screening. I liked the movie very much, although there will certainly be many who will not be satisfied. As usual. I have to gather my thoughts to write a spoiler free review for my web portal - for now, until tomorrow morning, there is an embargo from Disney.
 
One thing I'll tell you: John Williams has a cameo!  He played a bartender by the name, if I remembered correctly from the end credits, Oma Trek. How cool is that?  
EDIT - Oma Tres

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

So I'm after the press screening. I liked the movie very much, although there will certainly be many who will not be satisfied. As usual. I have to gather my thoughts to write a spoiler free review for my web portal - for now, until tomorrow morning, there is an embargo from Disney.
 
One thing I'll tell you: John Williams has a cameo!  He played a bartender by the name, if I remembered correctly from the end credits, Oma Trek. How cool is that?  
EDIT - Oma Tres

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

Tracklist with durations (from https://www.highresaudio.com/en/album/view/22pwf4/john-williams-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-original-motion-picture-soundtrack):
1. Fanfare and Prologue 04:34
2. Journey to Exegol 02:49
3. The Rise of Skywalker 04:18
4. The Old Death Star 03:16
5. The Speeder Chase 03:21
6. Destiny of a Jedi 05:12
7. Anthem of Evil 03:23
8. Fleeing from Kijimi 02:51
9. We Go Together 03:17
10. Join Me 03:42
11. They Will Come 02:50
12. The Final Saber Duel0 3:57
13. Battle of the Resistance 02:51
14. Approaching the Throne 04:16
15. The Force Is with You 03:59
16. Farewell 05:14
17. Reunion 04:04
18. A New Home 01:47
19. Finale 10:51
Total Runtime 01:16:32

Bigger than TFA and TLJ, for sure. Similar to PT, but choirs play a slightly different role here, they are more sinister, more ominous
Hi RadJ, I don't think so

End Credits, if I remember correctly, consist of::
- traditional fanfare
- one of the new epic themes,
- Imperial March,
- second of the new epic themes,
- Rey,
- something slower and climatic, also new
- new action theme 
- Rebel Fanfare
- traditional ending from New Hope.

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

So I'm after the press screening. I liked the movie very much, although there will certainly be many who will not be satisfied. As usual. I have to gather my thoughts to write a spoiler free review for my web portal - for now, until tomorrow morning, there is an embargo from Disney.
 
One thing I'll tell you: John Williams has a cameo!  He played a bartender by the name, if I remembered correctly from the end credits, Oma Trek. How cool is that?  
EDIT - Oma Tres

End Credits, if I remember correctly, consist of::
- traditional fanfare
- one of the new epic themes,
- Imperial March,
- second of the new epic themes,
- Rey,
- something slower and climatic, also new
- new action theme 
- Rebel Fanfare
- traditional ending from New Hope.

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

So I'm after the press screening. I liked the movie very much, although there will certainly be many who will not be satisfied. As usual. I have to gather my thoughts to write a spoiler free review for my web portal - for now, until tomorrow morning, there is an embargo from Disney.
 
One thing I'll tell you: John Williams has a cameo!  He played a bartender by the name, if I remembered correctly from the end credits, Oma Trek. How cool is that?  
EDIT - Oma Tres

End Credits, if I remember correctly, consist of::
- traditional fanfare
- one of the new epic themes,
- Imperial March,
- second of the new epic themes,
- Rey,
- something slower and climatic, also new
- new action theme 
- Rebel Fanfare
- traditional ending from New Hope.

End Credits, if I remember correctly, consist of::
- traditional fanfare
- one of the new epic themes,
- Imperial March,
- second of the new epic themes,
- Rey,
- something slower and climatic, also new
- new action theme 
- Rebel Fanfare
- traditional ending from New Hope.

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

Not necessarily for me. I didn't listen to anything before the screening. In fact, I focused on film as much as on music. This isn't always easy with such intensity of events on the screen.

So, after the press screening, I can tell you that the score is really, really good, really crushing. This movie really owns it a lot. I haven't heard FYC material, but especailly two new themes are very epic and have a very prominent place in the score. One is majestic, both are super catchy and memorable. An instant classics for me.
 
I have the impression that this is the most aggressive score of the new trilogy, and at the same time the most lyrical and nostalgic. Of course, old themes are back - Force, Vader, Palaptine, Leia, Han Solo and the Pricnes, Yoda, Rey, Resistance. End Credits is a mix of old themes and new ones.
 
I didn't notice Dule of the Fates, but there is a powerful choir that sounds quite similar to it. There are more choirs, at the beginning and especially in the last act of the film. One of them reminded me of Anakin's Betrayal from ROTS.
 
The movie ends, for the fourth time in a row, with Binnary Sunset.
 
In two places, if I remember correctly, Williams almost copied fragments from ROTJ (Darth Vader's death) and ESB (Dagobah). But it sounds spectacular.
 
To sum up, there is a lot going on here. I can't wait to hear it on CD. And of course a few more times at the cinema.
 
Of course, don't take my words for granted. I really like scores from both TFA and TLJ.

Mostly there is no music - due to loud storm sounds
Yes. 

Bigger than TFA and TLJ, for sure. Similar to PT, but choirs play a slightly different role here, they are more sinister, more ominous
Hi RadJ, I don't think so