MikeH

I really wish they included the small quote from a previous score that accompanies you-know-what. That was great!

Exactly. There are some members here that think Williams is closed minded and hates percussion grooves and anything modern. No. It might not be his own personal style, but I have a strong feeling that Williams is much happier hearing a skilled and musical composer being true to his own compositional voice over one who’s just trying to ape him.

The thing I absolutely enjoy about this score is that it’s Powell’s voice through and through with no pretense to try and be a JW knock-off. And when that Golden Age sound comes into play during certain moments, it actually sounds authentic and organic and not pastiche. Ditto for the Star Wars quotes.

I’ve grown to really enjoy The Rebellion Is Reborn but it’s still a bit jarring in the way it segues between ideas. Adventures of Han definitely feels more coherent, at least to me.

That trumpet lick is the most insane thing I’ve ever heard Williams write for brass.

Just now came up on Apple Music! But according to the album the year is 2003. Anyway, looking forward to Episode 3 in two years! I hope JW is still around to score it.

MMMmmmm

It’s like poetry!

Depending on who you ask, Adventures of Han does contain a B theme.

Gawd, my lips hurt listening to that trumpet lick at 1:33!

Quick show!

Tutti Frutti?

I thought we liked ‘song’?

I really want Nute Gunray: A Star Wars Story.

JW: I hire only the best people!

Someone should replace all those credits with John Williams. Like a Tyler Perry movie.

This is getting out of hand!

Hopefully it’s easier to navigate than mgfan.com

Do we think John T and John P took bike rides together while discussing the score?

I think it’s pretty awesome though that we’re kind of getting a joint Williams/Powell score. Cool stuff!

It’s all Rogue One’s fault!

Surprised this one hasn’t been mentioned yet! I love the herald-like Trumpets and the way Rey’s Theme and Poe’s lead up to this big statement. It feels joyous and bittersweet at the same time. 0:45

Highlights from the above podcast: - JW wrote SEVERAL themes for the new film! - JW spotted the movie with Powell and Ron Howard. -JW did demos for the team of the themes with a full orchestra at Sony

That might actually be JW. Keeping an eye on things, ya know.

That license plate totally says DIVA. Oh Johnny baby!