I really liked the opening sequence of this movie. The way Williams scores it really caters to the action on screen, starting with the piccolo from A New Hope and continuing with the hurried Resistance theme and Kylo Ren's bombastic theme. I think there's a lot of similarities to be found in the structure of this opener when compared to Main Title and Attack on the Jakku Village from The Force Awakens. Obviously they start with the main title, then there's a big transition as the audience is eased into the movie. Kylo Ren's theme appears rather bluntly after a big buildup, and the Resistance them has a big role.
I really enjoyed the movie, nostalgia and all, and I think the soundtrack really helps to balance out the new and the old. The Force Awakens was also similar that way. Probably my favourite opening scene in the series, film and score alike. Up there with Revenge of the Sith for me.
47 bucks on Amazon or 57 bucks on Walmart. Fair enough? Looks like this chat has been a success. I think I'm going to buy it. Thanks folks for your numerous speedy responses. Stay updated for more questions (probably)
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