SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
Han Solo Theme and Original Star Wars Music by JOHN WILLIAMS
Music Composed and Adapted by JOHN POWELL
INTRADA INT 7177
Intrada announces a CD release of the soundtrack to Solo: A Star Wars Story, theme and original Star Wars music by John Williams and featuring an action-packed, massive score by John Powell that perfectly captures the epic scope of the Star Wars universe. While a CD was released at the time of the film's initial appearance in theaters, it was a single disc of highlights. Some time later, a digital-only release made an appearance featuring a greatly expanded program. Fans clamored for a CD release of this deluxe program and Intrada presents, at last, the complete album, including John Williams' theme for Han Solo, "The Adventures of Han." While John Williams' Star Wars scores are rich in themes for characters and settings, strangely Solo was the only character that didn't have his own theme. Not until this origin story of sorts came about and Williams was finally able to craft a theme for the cunning and complex character. And it fits him perfectly. Powell's lengthy score is a stunning work in its own right, with a beautiful romantic theme, exhilarating action sequences (including chorus at times), and an overall sense of adventure, rollicking and fun you'd expect from a chapter in this renowned science fantasy series.
Intrada's 2-CD package has a running time of over two hours and includes a plethora of artwork, all-new liner notes including an in-depth interview with John Powell, and a special slip case to house the jewel case. This handsome package would not have been possible without the generous cooperation of the folks at Lucasfilm and Disney.
Directed by Ron Howard, the film chronicles Han Solo's earlier years, from his escape from a local gang on the planet Corellia, early yet ill-fated romance, his meeting and partnership with Chewbacca, and his acquisition of the beloved piece of junk, the Millennium Falcon. Eventually Solo finds himself in the middle of a heist for hyperfuel alongside other criminals where it's never clear who he can trust and who he can't. Despite betrayals on all sides, he eventually comes out to see another day with his trusty new ship and Wookie companion.
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SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (2CD - DELUXE EDITION)
John Powell
Label: Intrada INT 7177
Film Date: 2018
Album Date: 2023
Time: 127:34
Tracks: 36
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Exciting Solo: A Star Wars Story soundtrack gets world 2-CD premiere! Lucasfilm produces, Walt Disney Studios distributes, Ron Howard directs, Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan script, Alden Ehrenreich leads with solid support from Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Thandie Newton, Paul Bettany. Second Star Wars anthology film offers origin story of Han Solo and Chewbacca in adventures set ten years before events of Star Wars: A New Hope.
While a single CD of highlights was released by Disney, we are bringing out the 2-CD premiere of the full length program that Disney and John Powell prepared for digital downloads. Our set includes the masterful John Williams composition “The Adventures Of Han”, the rousing new theme that serves as a springboard for the exciting score John Powell fashioned for the film. And of course you’ll enjoy much more of Powell’s fantastic score than what is on the single CD. To launch disc 1, John Williams establishes main theme with incredibly virtuoso motto vivace for orchestra with theme bursting forth in minor key with flashes of major. John Powell takes over with “Meet Han”, introduces thematic Williams material in his own setting that continues in exciting style.
With “Corellian Chase”, Powell gives Williams theme a workout then melds idea with resounding allegro action material of his own. “Mimban Battle” touches on the Imperial March theme but opens up into Powell’s original material in exciting fashion. “The Beast” is just one of numerous additional highlights, with Powell bringing his own florid musical chops to the fore. “Chewie Untamed” another dazzling movement with Powell combining both his own and Williams themes into rousing sequence. Spotlight goes to lengthy “Deluxe Train Heist”, with Powell offering dynamic virtuoso action music for orchestra and chorus. Plenty of other highlights abound. We are tickled to be entering the same space that Han Solo occupies… so to speak.
Han Solo Theme and original Star Wars music by John Williams, score composed and adapted by John Powell. John Powell, Batu Sener produce the album, John Ashton Thomas supervises orchestrations, Shawn Murphy records and mixes, Patricia Sullivan masters. Colorful booklet designed by Kay Marshall, notes by John Takis feature new interview with John Powell for Intrada. Intrada INT series deluxe edition 2-CD set is a must for all Star Wars music fans!
CD 1
01. The Adventures of Han* (3:49)
02. Meet Han** (2:21)
03. Bunk / Proxima** (3:09)
04. Corellia Chase** (3:34)
05. Spaceport** (4:09)
06. Gonna Be A Pilot* (0:30)
07. Empire Recruitment*** (0:32)
08. Mimban Battle** (2:04)
09. Blackmail** (1:32)
10. The Beast** (2:36)
11. Chewie Untamed** (3:33)
12. Surveying Conveyex (1:01)
13. Deluxe Train Heist** (10:21)
14. Walk To Dryden’s** (2:14)
15. Chicken In The Pot (Featuring Baraka May and Reid Bruton) (2:09)
16. Han & Qi’Ra Reunite (1:12)
17. Stormtrooper JP-054 Karaoke (Featuring John Powell) (2:09)
18. Dryden’s Patience Is Tested** (5:30)
19. Card Room** (1:09)
20. Sabacc Game** (2:35)
21. L3 & Millennium Falcon** (3:17)
22. Family Stories** (2:00)
23. Lando’s Closet (2:11)
Total CD Time: 57:35
CD 2
01. Trust No One** (1:17)
02. Oksana Floren, Yadda Yadda Yadda** (4:28)
03. Extra Deluxe Mine Mission** (10:23)
04. Kessel Run In Less Than 12 Parsecs** (11:00)
05. Savareen Tent (2:00)
06. Enfys’ Stand-Off** (4:25)
07. Qi’Ra Knows A Bit More Than Han** (2:14)
08. Double-Double Cross (4:47)
09. Dryden’s Long, Long Fight** (4:51)
10. Maul’s Call/Parting Ways** (5:39)
11. Lando’s Jungle Room (1:03)
12. Sabacc Rematch/To Tatooine** (1:53)
13. Super Extra Deluxe End Credits Suite** (9:57)
Total CD Time: 66:08
All Music by JOHN POWELL, except:
*Music by JOHN WILLIAMS
**Music by JOHN POWELL and JOHN WILLIAMS
***Music by JOHN WILLIAMS; Arranged by JOHN POWELL
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1. Main Title: New York, 1932 (4:06)
2. Dead Composers Anecdote (3:54)
3. John Meets Steven (2:34)
4. George's Theme (11:38)
5. Dead Composers Anecdote (Reprise) (3:54)
6. Arrival in Boston (4:35)
7. The Microediting Montage (15:48)
8. Dead Composers Anecdote (Reprise) (3:54)
9. Scherzo for Turtleneck and Orchestra (2:49)
10. The Lasik Scene (5:23)
11. Journey To Tanglewood (3:45)
12. Dead Composers Anecdote (Reprise) (3:54)
13. Welcome To Vienna (1:42)
14. Turning 90 and The Adventure Continues (7:03)
15. Dead Composers Anecdote (For Violin And Orchestra) (feat. Anne-Sophie Mutter) (4:21)
I wish he was doing more risky projects, like Scorsese is doing.
I mean, it's not like Bullitt *screams* box-office hit, so why not try something different? Fablemans was a great step in that direction, but I feel like everytime Steven takes a risk, he goes back to something safer.
At this point of his carreer, he should be doing more passion projects.
I wish he was doing more risky projects, like Scorsese is doing.
I mean, it's not like Bullitt *screams* box-office hit, so why not try something different? Fablemans was a great step in that direction, but I feel like everytime Steven takes a risk, he goes back to something safer.
At this point of his carreer, he should be doing more passion projects.
An interesting quote from the article--nice to see how actively involved he is: "Spielberg is currently editing a documentary centered around his longtime composer, John Williams. That’s been taking up most of his time."
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