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  1. Anybody have any idea when piano books for Solo and/or Incredibles 2 are likely to be released? I always manage to miss the release of these piano arrangement books, and I'm curious if anyone knows.
  2. Solo: A Star Wars Story Composed by John Powell With a theme composed and conducted by John Williams Track for Track Thoughts The Adventures of Han (John Williams) This concert piece composed by the franchise's main man of music, John Williams, is a fine, addition to his many memorable Star Wars works. This piece gets going right from the start, with a brass-lead movement into the Hero Theme- Part A of the piece. The melody flourishes here and throughout the Powell score. A seamless transition leads into the Searching Theme- the Part B- whose melody has a sense of adventure and confidence, but still an appropriate sense of longing. Searching carries on into some hurried strings reminiscent of The Battle of Crait. The brass rendition allows the piece to reprise the Hero Theme. The remainder of the work continues with the Searching and Hero themes weaving in and around. And just as one thinks it's over, we get some epic percussion and bouncing brass to close. The whole idea of this piece really captures the feel of vintage Williams, soaring it up many all-time lists in my book. Meet Han A dark and low theme opens up, but soon rises into a glorious and perhaps my favourite use of the Searching Theme. Backed by Powell's distinct percussion, this is a notable thriving moment for the theme as a whole. A quite lovely Searching keyboard acts as a descent, closing the cue. Corellia Chase An action packed composition wastes no time in building energy: a very quick and powerful theme statement appears early. The variations continue, bringing the Williams' themes to life. Things become quite packed and chaotic, but not out of hand. Some moments echo the likes of Powell's How to Train Your Dragon and Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice. A barrage of percussion springs forth, and a final few uses of the Searching Theme cap this fine action piece. Spaceport The Searching Theme is prevalent here, as Han may finally have a chance to escape Corellia. There's a lot of hope in the notes, but also something looming (separation from Qi'ra). The necessary moments are tense, leading to a wonderful and moving introduction of the Love Theme, laced with Searching, as Han and Qi'ra are separated. Flying With Chewie Yet another action piece, but one that introduces both the Gang Theme and Chewie's Theme, which are utilized splendidly all throughout. The Gang Theme has an "on a mission" type feel to it, the percussion and "down to business" brass causing that sense. The two Han themes are used to slowly ease down the piece, allowing Chewie's them to enter. The ending variation is an extremely inspiring and uplifting moment of the score, and highlights this track. Train Heist The first portion of this track is mainly the Love Theme, used in all its gentle splendor but not yet at its fullest, especially since Han and Qi'ra are not together at this point. Some of the woodwind touches that back the theme really bring out its best. A profound solemn brass statement allows for a change of pace, as strings and percussion join in, speeding up as things are about to get real. And oh do they ever! My favourite use of the Gang Theme hits it out of the park as the heist commences. Plenty of action soon follows into a thumping Imperial Theme from the original Star Wars. As a heroic Han makes a move, so to does his corresponding theme. This is probably one of my favourite tracks on the album, simply because its all there. Marauders Arrive This track features a very daring and different use of choir to introduce the Enfys Nest theme. To the untrained ear it may seem odd and out of place, but I am very glad I have found it to be epic and effective. Most of this piece can be described with those words too. It can be loud and robust at times, but some Hero and Gang theme statements make this work quite varied. Everything has that same "mission" feel to it, one that Powell is great at creating in this score. The moments that accompany-ahem-certain deaths are quite well done, and add to the wide flavour of this composition. Chicken In The Pot The sore thumb of the score. I feel Powell passed up an opportunity to create a truly memorable jazzy cantina song. And while he didn't do that, he ended up putting it on the OST anyways. I don't hate it, its just odd. Additionally, the second voice was much deeper in the movie, so if you liked it that way you might get a film version on the FYC! Is This Seat Taken? A very jumpy and catchy track, with hints of Thomas Newman's Finding Dory and Powell's work on Ice Age. A growing favourite of mine. L3 & Millenium Falcon A bit of a mysterious opening leads into the lumbering L3 Theme in all its personality. Some pure and organic excitement is portrayed and the most wonderfully imaginable introduction of the Falcon highlights the piece. A gentle Gang Theme ends the "good times", and the Enfys Nest theme interrupts to powerfully close. Lando's Closet The gentlest and most beautiful of Love Theme's is put on full display. An opening that bears the feeling of Justin Hurwitz's La La Land , the strings gliding melodiously, creating a beautiful serenade of sorts. The peak of the Love Theme may just be the best part of the score, although it is a close competition. Powell takes his abilities to the next level with this one. Mine Mission L3's Theme does sound like the March of the Resistance, yes, but it has so much personality and flexibility that makes it different (besides, L3's character is based on resistance, soooooo....). The bridges between the theme's variation's bear the feeling of the Romantic Era, with touches that called to mind Mozart, Grieg, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky (Powell's doing a lot of things right to be sounding like those guys). The versatility of L3's Theme is the main idea of this piece, and as her arc develops so to does the melody. Break Out More L3 Theme, more development. Throughout the score it has a low and odd introduction, increased vigour, a march style, desperation, sadness, and later on subtlety. Chewie's and Han's themes are used in fair display, especially when one thinks about hearing Chewie's theme as he rips off a guy's arms. The Gang Theme is still in a "mission" style, which I love. There are some wonderful short Williams-esque fanfare, followed by the musical presence of the Falcon. The ending moments have the feel of Born on the Fourth of July and Narnia, which is crazy to think that Powell can create music that reminds me of so many great works and composers. His future is bright! The Good Guy The Love Theme is fragile here, as is the relationship of Han and Qi'ra. Some rings of the Hero and Searching themes ring out, before Enfys Nest rings out in all it's power, choir and drums, to close. Reminiscence Therapy The Death Star motif and call backs to Hyperspace from SW '77 tell you right from the start that the title of the track is perfect. The Hero Theme and Rebel Fanfare are repeated many times, and two excellent quotes from the OT- Here They Come like you never knew you always wanted to hear and the Asteroid Field in all its nostalgic glory. The light L3 moment that closes is pure thematic brilliance, closing the arc of that memorable droids story. Five star track. Into the Maw A crazy action piece filled to the brim. Almost all the themes are used quickly, but it isn't a particularly stunning composition. It's a chaotic scene, so I suppose the music being wild is appropriate. Savareen Stand-Off Enfys Nest is back, and the triumphant opening is quite different, but still good. Searching strings are present, but this track doesn't have too much to offer. Good Thing You Were Listening Uncertainty opens the track. Some Searching strings spill into that stirring Love Theme style from Spaceport- a wonderful reprise. Testing Allegiance Quick and tense. A decent track to accompany the crazy twist at the end of the film, and the fight sequence that ensues. Dice and Roll ...and End Credits. No, but I guess that's okay. The same lightheartedness of Is This Seat Taken? and then the victorious Falcon as it blasts into hyperspace. Very surreal and an excellent way to end off the album.
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