The Force Awakens Rey's Theme – John Williams' Best Theme Yet?

[crocodile 9,631]

Unforced Melody?

 

Karol

[Balahkay 631]

Three months later and I'm still fascinated by Rey's theme.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,172]

It's good innit!

[crumbs 15,933]

Still a daily listen to me. Longest honeymood period for a score, ever!

 

I imagine something from BFG will supercede it though.

[BloodBoal 8,517]

The BFG will probably a one-time listen score for me!

[nightscape94 968]

One time per hour, amirite?

[BloodBoal 8,517]

Sure...

[Cerebral Cortex 3,365]

I have found that since release my appreciation for Rey's theme has only continued to grow and grow, as I continue to marvel at how well it works in quiet and large moments, in scenes of darkness and light. It packs that versatility we have come to appreciate from Williams' themes. 

[JoeinAR 1,957]

On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:46 PM, someonefun124 said:

Three months later and I'm still fascinated by Rey's theme.

I'm almost afraid to say this but replace fascinated with the word obsessed and that is me.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,172]

is there a difference?

[Quintus 6,313]

Sounds like Joey might have had a prized johnnygasm with this. 

[mrbellamy 8,062]

On 3/19/2016 at 5:48 PM, Cerebral Cortex said:

I have found that since release my appreciation for Rey's theme has only continued to grow and grow, as I continue to marvel at how well it works in quiet and large moments, in scenes of darkness and light. It packs that versatility we have come to appreciate from Williams' themes. 

 

It's the main reason that I really hope he's coming back, because I still feel like there's a lot of mileage left in it. The end credits arguably have the best renditions of the entire score!

[Jwfan2234 59]

My ban is over!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,172]

Oh dear...

[BloodBoal 8,517]

You're not needed anymore! skyy38 is here!

[KK 3,310]

There's two of 'em??

[Mr. Breathmask 624]

 

This is getting out of hand. Now there are two of them!

[Datameister 2,577]

My lord...is that...legal?

 

Put me down as another still-frequent listener when it comes to TFA. Rey's theme doesn't move me quite as deeply as it did at its peak, but it's still a truly wonderful theme that's totally worthy of being included in the same franchise as such greats as the Force theme and whatnot. The score as a whole is very rewarding to listen to, particularly when you strategically combine the OST and FYC.

[Sir Hilary Bray 235]

By contrast Rey's theme is growing evermore and as I've said elsewhere, I seem particularly fond of its use in the end credits. The tying together of the Force Theme and this theme is something special.

[Not Mr. Big 4,955]

2 minutes ago, Strangways said:

By contrast Rey's theme is growing evermore and as I've said elsewhere, I seem particularly fond of its use in the end credits. The tying together of the Force Theme and this theme is something special.

That ending is one of Williams' best ever.  It's so glorious and uplifting.  

[Sir Hilary Bray 235]

After the film, the end title use is triumphant indeed. The end title music actually is a factor in making me look forward to Episode VIII.

[Not Mr. Big 4,955]

It's a real shame that the end titles version of Rey's theme has apparently been cut from the blu-ray cut of the end credits.  

[Taikomochi 1,405]

Only the first one.  The Force theme meld is intact.

[Pieter Boelen 1,032]

But that first one is a pretty epically awesome one. Probably contains my favourite bit!

There should probably be a law against removing such good stuff.

Disappointing doesn't even begin to describe it. :-(

[Demodex 593]

I barely remember what Rey's theme sounds like. 

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,172]

You are my new mortal enemy!

[Muad'Dib 2,039]

12 minutes ago, Demodex said:

I barely remember what Rey's theme sounds like. 

 

 

[Not Mr. Big 4,955]

41 minutes ago, Demodex said:

I barely remember what Rey's theme sounds like. 

How do I dislike a post?

[Cerebral Cortex 3,365]

32 minutes ago, Mr. Big said:

How do I dislike a post?

 

Temporary ban would also prove sufficient. 

 

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,172]

Yes! This is sheer blasphemy!

[Balahkay 631]

4 hours ago, Mr. Big said:

It's a real shame that the end titles version of Rey's theme has apparently been cut from the blu-ray cut of the end credits.  

 

And they awkwardly added an edited version of Scherzo for X-Wings after her theme and before Ren's. 

[Not Mr. Big 4,955]

2 minutes ago, someonefun124 said:

 

And they awkwardly added an edited version of Scherzo for X-Wings after her theme and before Ren's. 

I wonder what credits were added.  Was the blu-ray mastering team that big?

[nightscape94 968]

It never occurred to me that the credits would change on a home video release if the movie itself didn't change.  Is that a new thing, to include the blu ray team in the credits once it's released?

[BloodBoal 8,517]

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I didn't notice the change to the credits music initially, but you certainly notice once Scherzo for X-Wings starts. Overall the change is pretty inoffensive.

[Balahkay 631]

It's not the way Williams wanted it!

[Demodex 593]

How do you guys know what the credits sound like already?

[artguy360 2,190]

Wait what? I didn't even know they changed end credits on bluray releases. That's kind of unfortunate if it messes up the music. 

 

Off-topic but did we ever get a high quality version of that brief Stat Wars concert with William Ross conducting at that Star Wars Land presentation thing?

[JoeinAR 1,957]

Rey's Theme > Anything from the Prequels. That is an absolute!

Even Duel of the Fates which is still damn good.

On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 7:42 PM, Demodex said:

I barely remember what Rey's theme sounds like. 

It sounds like another ticket to heaven being punched.

[Demodex 593]

Every theme from the prequels other than Anakin's is better than Rey's. 

[BloodBoal 8,517]

Even Jar Jar's?

[Demodex 593]

I don't really consider him having a whole theme. Rey's is a bit better than his motif though. 

[nightscape94 968]

You're seriously putting forth the suggestion that Qui-Gon Jinn's theme is better than Rey's?

[Demodex 593]

I love Qui-Gon's theme!  It was totally underused and I wish there was a whole track for it like the other themes. 

 

So, yes!

[Cerebral Cortex 3,365]

2 minutes ago, Demodex said:

I love Qui-Gon's theme!  It was totally underused and I wish there was a whole track for it like the other themes. 

 

So, yes!

 

 

[Demodex 593]

[Quintus 6,313]

Could have been worse. Demodex could have had the higher ground as well as being wrong. 

[Xander Harris 9,545]

Hey, Qui-Gon's theme was good! Rey's Theme is reminiscent of it. They have a kind of middle eastern (?) influence.

[Balahkay 631]

I'm still having a hard time imagining Rey's theme existing in the Harry Potter world as many people have claimed.  It doesn't work for any of the Harry Potter characters.  Williams couldn't have made a better theme for Rey as it fits perfectly in the film and within the Star Wars universe.

[Xander Harris 9,545]

It could have been Hermione's theme!