John Powell's SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (2018) - Deluxe Edition 2020 / Intrada 2-CD edition October 31, 2023

[John 2,034]

Michael Giacchino: "So John, how did you feel about my score for Rogue One?"

 

John Williams:

 

 

[Pieter Boelen 1,032]

1 hour ago, publicist said:

 

And? Nobody ever claimed JW said 'fuck the tosser' or anything. The 'positive and constructive' way of saying it is 'well, this sure was different than i would have done. Please hire Desplat or Powell if you want better*ahemm* different music'. Result? About the same.

Exactly. 

 

1 hour ago, publicist said:

See above. No one except some touchy people here ever suggested Williams expressed himself in an unpolite or uncollegial way. But if the score didn't sit too well with him, what people expect him to do? 

Who knows whether the score did or did not sit well with him? 

 

1 hour ago, Nick1066 said:

 

I don't know, politeness? If you can't say anything nice...etc. etc.

 

Yeah, yeah. I know, let's get real this is Hollywood, and even Williams is player and won't hesitate to speak his mind. I believe that. But I think even if this gossip is true, there is the possibility for nuance, and that whoever is reporting it wasn't privy to whatever was said in context.

 

"I enjoyed listening to Michael's score for Star Wars. He made some choices I would not have and maybe used my themes in ways I didn't intend, but it's difficult to build on someone else's work, especially on a tight schedule. I'm sure given another chance he'll do better"

 

vs.

 

"I didn't appreciate what Giacchino did with my music in that film. It's as if he doesn't understand it at all. Do what you wish, Kathy, but I think he may be unsuited for Star Wars."

 

In one case he's a nice person using some discretion, in another he's a prick throwing a colleague under the bus (if not blackballing him). Who knows what Williams actually said, if anything. Two people could have heard the exact same conversation and came away with different impressions. And if the information is coming second hand, all bets are off.

Exactly. 

 

27 minutes ago, crocodile said:

He might have simply said "shall we try something/someone different for the next film?" for all we know. We don't even know if he said anything at all or whether the person who claims to have heard it simply interprets it as such and such. We really know nothing beyond the fact he recommended a couple of composers for the job.

 

Going back to Powell... almost finished listening to Ferdinand and can see why he's a good candidate to do the job. The score isn't one of his greatest works and doesn't necessarily establish any memorable thematic material as such (it's fine) but it's very solid piece of music nonetheless.

 

Karol

Exactly. 

 

Yep, I just quoted three posts just to reply with "exactly". I admit that is a bit silly, but they're all very fair points that I thoroughly agree with.

And at least I managed to shake things up using different smileys! 

 

In the end, it all comes down to Chinese whispers, I think.

When playing that game, the message at the end could be similar to the original one.

Or it could be wildly out of whack. As Willie Scott might say: "Anything Goes"!

 

 

[BLUMENKOHL 1,110]

On 1/1/2018 at 8:27 PM, Stefancos said:

Blume has often passed or fabricated fake news. 

 

I bet he's paid from Russia.

 

Dasvidaniya. 

[Bespin Copilot 10,812]

tovarichtch!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,376]

3 hours ago, Blumenkohl said:

 

Dasvidaniya. 

 

So, you confess... comrade?

[BLUMENKOHL 1,110]

[Naïve Old Fart 13,018]

We shail into hishtory.

[Not Mr. Big 5,011]

I hope there's a track called "Transfiguration" or "Transformation".  Those always tend to be really good in Powell scores.  

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

"Solo Saves the Day"

[Jurassic Shark 16,428]

Han Solo and the Princess

[Tom 6,857]

Solo Goes it Alone  

[Not Mr. Big 5,011]

"Intergalactic Perverts"

[Jurassic Shark 16,428]

Han Solo: Prince of Thieves (and the Princess)

[The Illustrious Jerry 3,361]

Solo's Standalone Standoff with Stando Calrissian (Single Cue) Run Time 1 minute

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

"How Could He Sink Solo"

[Obi 409]

Fancover :

 

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Damn it, it took me a moment to notice "Fancover" and I got excited..

 

[Tom 6,857]

I remain hopeful that, given Kasdan's involvement, this will not suck, but the evidence is just not there.   

[Smeltington 2,006]

Worse, it might not suck AND it might not be awesome, it might be just okay.

[Jurassic Shark 16,428]

Woody Harrelson with hair... that's so unrealistic.

[Smeltington 2,006]

Maybe in this prequel, we'll learn the backstory of how Harrelson lost his hair.

[Jurassic Shark 16,428]

I was thinking the same thing.

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Is there a good "Maybe we'll learn who shot first" joke able to be made here, or should I just shaddap?

[Jurassic Shark 16,428]

Maybe we'll learn that Greedo suffers from arthritis in his trigger finger.

[Naïve Old Fart 13,018]

Cinfirmed titles for the OST:

 

SOLO IN SOHO,

SOLO IN OSLO,

SO LOW IN SOLO,

SOLODARITY

SOLO FAREWELL AUF WEIDERSEHEN GOODBYE,

SWEET 'N' SOLO,

CHEWIE ME IN GRILZZLY LAND,

MILLENNIUM (vocal by Robbie Williams),

QUIT YOUR JIBBER JABBA!

 

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

I thought Giacchino was the pun guy, not Powell...heck, Powell can get fairly creative with cue titles considering he has to split up his scores into 34 freakin' tracks to save on choir fees. Or whatever that business was about. Something like that. 

[Naïve Old Fart 13,018]

More titles just now confirmed:

TAKE OFF AND LANDO,

LOVE AND DEATH STAR,

A PAIN IN THE KRENIC,

HANS FOR THE MEMORY,

NEXT OF TARKIN.

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Original Score Composed and Conducted by John Powell.

Cue Titles by Michael Giacchino

Score Mixing by Dan Wallin (oh god please no)

 

[The Illustrious Jerry 3,361]

More cue titles released (not)-

The Lando Landing Latform

The Vulture and the Falcon

Smuggler's Song (sung by Andrea Bocelli)

Macrh of the Droids

Solo Stands Alone

Imperial Idiocy

Hey Look, Vader!

 

[mstrox 7,348]

Ricky's Big Day.

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Now This is Podracing

[Jurassic Shark 16,428]

Han Solo's Father Revealed (it's Jar-Jar)

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Cue titles aren't supposed to have spoilers!

[mstrox 7,348]

Han Solo's Noble End

[Not Mr. Big 5,011]

Han Solo's Noble Beginning

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Han Solo's Disposable Middle

[The Illustrious Jerry 3,361]

Han Solo Is A Clone

"I must be the only person...who knows what you really are."

"What's that?"

"A clone"

 

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Rey and Rose Meet and Fall in Love and then Rose Dies Because Ha Ha This is a Mainstream Movie Lesbians Aren't Allowed Happy Endings

[Breadstick Basilisk 108]

Possible clip from the score at the end of this Denny's ad? I don't recognize it.

 

 

[Richard P 5,300]

I don't think there's anything to suggest it's anything other than library music.

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

 

Now THIS is library music they could have used.

[Muad'Dib 2,059]

The end sounds too synthy.

[Rachael Foley 10,162]

1 minute ago, Muad'Dib said:

The end sounds too synthy.

Synthy versions of Powell music has been used in ads before. HTTYD2 for example.

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Not even Powell music makes Denny's seem worth eating.

[PrayodiBA 985]

Wow thats so Powell alright, especially the cantina music (the forbidden friendship-like melody). Well the theme at the end also sounds Powell ( Powell's theme always sound melancholy rhythm-wise, or how do you put it, as powell said,"over-written" (in a really good way of course)).

 

(but hey almost all Bergensen's TSFH music sounds Powell-y, so i could be wrong)

 

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

Music for Denny's commercials always sounds like Powell!

[PrayodiBA 985]

^^

Well, you got a point there too. That's a tad low bar for John Powell. No wonder he's gone berserk.

[Kasey Kockroach 2,743]

I was only jesting. I'm not going to watch a commercial for an awful restaraunt just to hear music I'll eventually hear in the movies.

[Holko 12,057]

So it begins...

[PrayodiBA 985]

I didnt mean to be rude, but i just randomly asked (just really curious)

Well you got confirmation from the man himself!

God, he's so active in this media. Really, no boundaries!

 

i should've known better. A moment wasted...