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

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I've tried some unreleased film cues and nothing seems to be coming up for me. Not the Return to the Village cue, film version of Lando's Closet, the jungle drums source music, the film ending of Train Heist, etc. The only track being recognised is the end credits, strangely enough. Maybe the new mix is confusing the algorithm?

 

On a hunch, I also tried some unreleased sections of the SW prequels and sequels; nothing came up for those either

 

Curiously, Shazam lists the end credits from The Last Jedi as "Album Finale" rather than simply "Finale," which I found curious. Why specify that Finale as being the "album" version, unless there's an alternative? And in the case of TLJ, we know there's both an early/alternate finale suite plus the film version (which is cobbled together mostly from film cues, rather than the discrete recordings JW made for the credits).

 

It's probably nothing........

[The Great Gonzales 6,221]

Probably to differentiate between the thousands of different tracks out there called Finale.

[Richard Penna 4,093]

One of several terms that ought to be avoided in track names. It's never just the 'finale'... something will have happened that could be described instead.

[Jurassic Shark 12,890]

I like the use of "finale" in track names.

[Bofur01 247]

Barn Boy & Finale

[Jurassic Shark 12,890]

See, it always works.

[GerateWohl 4,976]

10 hours ago, crumbs said:

Curiously, Shazam lists the end credits from The Last Jedi as "Album Finale" rather than simply "Finale," which I found curious. Why specify that Finale as being the "album" version, unless there's an alternative? And in the case of TLJ, we know there's both an early/alternate finale suite plus the film version (which is cobbled together mostly from film cues, rather than the discrete recordings JW made for the credits).

The finale at the end credits of the film did not contain Yoda's Theme. That is only on the album. I like the original movie version better without Yoda. At The Force Awakens it is the other way around. The end credit version of the finale contained additionally the Scherzo for X-Wing that is not contained in the Finale on the album. Here I personally prefer the album version.  

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14 minutes ago, GerateWohl said:

The finale at the end credits of the film did not contain Yoda's Theme. That is only on the album. I like the original movie version better without Yoda. At The Force Awakens it is the other way around. The end credit version of the finale contained additionally the Scherzo for X-Wing that is not contained in the Finale on the album. Here I personally prefer the album version.  

 

Technically the "film version" is mostly just cobbled together from film cues, created editorially (probably without JW's input, like the extension to March of the Resistance in the film credits for TFA).

 

The album version of Finale is JW's intended end credits suite for TLJ, with discrete recordings made for the credits (it's not a medley of film cues, ala Mischief Managed). The only film cue in the album credits is Holdo's Resolve, but the rest are different recordings (the concert suite, the Crait material, the Escape material, the Yoda material, the Here They Come material, and the Rey's Theme coda).

 

Every major new theme and motif from TLJ is included in the album credits, which is neat. It probably just doesn't get as much love as the TFA credits because the arrangements are so similar to the film cues, unlike all the fun new arrangements of TFA's themes in Jedi Steps and Finale.

[Arpy 4,159]

It's possible the tags from Shazam are submitted from users' albums, hence why there might be an 'album version' with that particular track. 

[GerateWohl 4,976]

52 minutes ago, crumbs said:

It probably just doesn't get as much love as the TFA credits because the arrangements are so similar to the film cues

At a finale of a star wars movie I want to hear just the new themes from the particular movie. That is why I am dissapointed when the finale of revenge of the sith starts with Leia's theme or there is the Tie Fighter attack or Yoda's theme in the end credits of The Last Jedi. 

[BrotherSound 2,289]

6 hours ago, crumbs said:

Every major new theme and motif from TLJ is included in the album credits, which is neat. It probably just doesn't get as much love as the TFA credits because the arrangements are so similar to the film cues, unlike all the fun new arrangements of TFA's themes in Jedi Steps and Finale.

 

That last minute sure is fantastic, though. Love those soft major-key Rey chimes! I was disappointed that TROS regressed to the standard Star Wars suite / Return of the Jedi ending, after TFA and TLJ both wrapped up with beautiful, unique endings.

[Bofur01 247]

So to bring it all back around, what did everyone think of the Solo film credits edit, and what does everyone hope for in the album edit?

[Anthony 600]

Film credits: not that great considering they are just a mash-up of other tracks. All other SW movies have dedicated credits pieces.

 

What I want from the DE credits: original recordings! Will it be this? I don't know...

 

I wonder why they didn't use whatever Powell came up with originally.

[BrotherSound 2,289]

2 hours ago, Anthony said:

What I want from the DE credits: original recordings! Will it be this? I don't know...

 

I wonder why they didn't use whatever Powell came up with originally.

The sheet music has no end credits material, apart from the usual John Williams Star Wars end credits opening, unfortunately.

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2 hours ago, Anthony said:

What I want from the DE credits: original recordings! Will it be this? I don't know...

 

Existing cues from the OST/film are being recognised by Shazam in the Deluxe's end credits suite, so it seems it'll just be a medley of film cues (ala Mischief Managed) rather than new recordings, unfortunately.

[ricsim88 255]

34 minutes ago, BrotherSound said:

The sheet music leak has no end credits material, apart from the usual John Williams Star Wars end credits opening, unfortunately.

Very interesting that the sheet music  has leaked...

[Manakin Skywalker 5,221]

2 hours ago, ricsim88 said:

Very interesting that the sheet music  has leaked...

 

Only a tiny portion I believe. I wasn't able to get ahold of it before it was taken down, so I'm not positive how much there was exactly.

 

2 hours ago, crumbs said:

Existing cues from the OST/film are being recognised by Shazam in the Deluxe's end credits suite, so it seems it'll just be a medley of film cues (ala Mischief Managed) rather than new recordings, unfortunately.

 

If that's the case then I find it bizarre that JP has been hyping up this cue for no reason. He seems to mention it at least once every time he posts an update, whether in the main post or in the comments.

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5 minutes ago, Manakin Skywalker said:

If that's the case then I find it bizarre that JP has been hyping up this cue for no reason. He seems to mention it at least once every time he posts an update, whether in the main post or in the comments.

 

He must have been really unhappy with the film credits

 

But really, it's commonplace, especially in SW. I don't think any of JW's credits suites have remained totally intact since TPM (not even sure that one isn't edited).

 

It still baffles me how AOTC ditched that seriously awesome Imperial March/Anakin's Theme coda.

[The Great Gonzales 6,221]

6 minutes ago, crumbs said:

 

He must have been really unhappy with the film credits

 

But really, it's commonplace, especially in SW. I don't think any of JW's credits suites have remained totally intact since TPM (not even sure that one isn't edited).

 

It still baffles me how AOTC ditched that seriously awesome Imperial March/Anakin's Theme coda.

Well, he seems to have toyed with several versions, with that alternate. Unused credits, the gelb versions etc.

[mxsch 115]

2 hours ago, crumbs said:

 

He must have been really unhappy with the film credits

 

But really, it's commonplace, especially in SW. I don't think any of JW's credits suites have remained totally intact since TPM (not even sure that one isn't edited).

 

It still baffles me how AOTC ditched that seriously awesome Imperial March/Anakin's Theme coda.

TPM end credits are edited too.

 

1 hour ago, Spider-Fal said:

Well, he seems to have toyed with several versions, with that alternate. Unused credits, the gelb versions etc.

What is the "gelb version"? Always wanted to know

[BrotherSound 2,289]

2 hours ago, Manakin Skywalker said:

Only a tiny portion I believe. I wasn't able to get ahold of it before it was taken down, so I'm not positive how much there was exactly.

Seems complete, or very close to it:

 

[The Great Gonzales 6,221]

1 day 16 hours!

[Jay 39,173]

If my math is correct it will be up for sale in AU/NZ iTunes 17 hours, 10 minutes from the time of this post.  Maybe I am off by 1 hr in either direction

[Holko 10,090]

13 minutes ago, Jay said:

If my math is correct it will be up for sale in AU/NZ iTunes 17 hours, 10 minutes from the time of this post.  Maybe I am off by 1 hr in either direction

Or maybe it releases at one set time everywhere, the one Powell's counting back to, like Mando episodes.

[Jay 39,173]

Ah, true.  I guess Disney Records has this precedent of doing simultaneous global releases that no other label seems to do

[Anthony 600]

I hope it's available at 00:01 on Friday in each locale. I have the day off to listen to it.

 

(I had tons of holiday left to take...so why not.)

 

Which tracks are you guys most excited to hear?

 

For me, it's;

 

Walk To Dryden's

Family Stories

Maul's Call / Parting Ways

Super Extra Deluxe End Credits Suite (but preparing to be disappointed by this based off all the Shazam chat)

[Jurassic Shark 12,890]

Let's hope this expansion proves that the score is as good as Rogue One's.

[Edmilson 8,708]

Actually, I was listening to a bootleg Rogue One this last weekend. I had forgot how bad this score is.

 

I'm not in the cult of the Gia-haters, but come on, R1 is a pretty lame score. And it makes me even more curious to hear what Alexandre Desplat would do with that same material.

[Bofur01 247]

23 minutes ago, Anthony said:

I hope it's available at 00:01 on Friday in each locale. I have the day off to listen to it.

 

(I had tons of holiday left to take...so why not.)

 

Which tracks are you guys most excited to hear?

 

For me, it's;

 

Walk To Dryden's

Family Stories

Maul's Call / Parting Ways

Super Extra Deluxe End Credits Suite (but preparing to be disappointed by this based off all the Shazam chat)

 

I think those are definitely the most exciting unreleased cues for me, too. Though thinking about it, I'm excited about all the new tracks! I'm also curious about Bunk/Proxima, as that's a really short cue in the film compared to the track time listed for the album.

 

And yeah, although I quite liked Rogue One, and would definitely defend its honour, I think Solo has this one in the bag.

[Bounty95 561]

Solo is 12 parsecs better than Rogue One. I like the latter's themes (yes, even the guilty pleasure Imperial Suite) and the finale from "Your Father Would Be Proud" on is phenomenal. Apart from that, Rogue One is merely average, if not boring. Solo is one of most entertaining scores I've ever heard. 

[Jurassic Shark 12,890]

Too much drum loops.

[Anthony 600]

I think Rogue One would fare a bit better if it had an expanded release, but Solo is lightyears better in every aspect.

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11 hours ago, Jay said:

If my math is correct it will be up for sale in AU/NZ iTunes 17 hours, 10 minutes from the time of this post.  Maybe I am off by 1 hr in either direction

 

Just shy of 10 hours from now in AU. Under 8 hours for NZ.

 

Assuming it's a regional launch like most soundtracks, and not a global launch at the same time (like new episodes of the Mandalorian).

 

7 hours ago, Anthony said:

Which tracks are you guys most excited to hear?

 

Absolutely the Hyperspace cue (forget the track title) and Parting Ways (the War Horse-esque finale with the theme on horns; gorgeous!)

[Manakin Skywalker 5,221]

I was going to say it'll probably be released at the same time everywhere, but then I remembered that the SW video game albums released this year all released at midnight in each timezone, so I'm starting to think that might end up being the case.

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4 minutes ago, Manakin Skywalker said:

I was going to say it'll probably be released at the same time everywhere, but then I remembered that the SW video game albums released this year all released at midnight in each timezone, so I'm starting to think that might end up being the case.

 

Yeah it could really go either way. Powell's Instagram countdown timer is the only thing giving me pause.

 

But fingers crossed. I have a VPN with an NZ server, so we'll know in around 6.5 hours.

[MedigoScan 332]

Rogue One had a lot of its funner themes not released and it could have used an expanded edition yeah.

I do like the Solo score more tho.

[Bofur01 247]

6 hours ago, crumbs said:

 

Yeah it could really go either way. Powell's Instagram countdown timer is the only thing giving me pause.

 

But fingers crossed. I have a VPN with an NZ server, so we'll know in around 6.5 hours.

Let us know the verdict please, Crumbs! 😛

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Will have to check when I get home. Sorry guys! 

 

Nothing on a quick google search though.

[1977 1,745]

6 hours ago, Manakin Skywalker said:

I remembered that the SW video game albums released this year all released at midnight in each timezone

 

Which albums are these?

[Alan 697]

Looks like it's out in NZ!

[A. A. Ron 1,893]

I don't see the high res tracks up anywhere yet.

[Jay 39,173]

 

1 Meet Han 2:21
2 Bunk / Proxima 3:10
3 Corellia Chase 3:34
4 Spaceport 4:09
5 Gonna Be A Pilot 0:30
6 Empire Recruitment 0:32
7 Mimban Battle 2:04
8 Blackmail 1:32
9 The Beast 2:37
10 Chewie Untamed 3:33
11 Surveying Conveyex 1:01
12 Deluxe Train Heist 10:21
13 Walk to Dryden 2:14
14 Chicken In The Pot feat. Baraka May & Reid Bruton 2:08
15 Han & Qi'ra Reunite 1:12
16 Stormtrooper JP-054 Karaoke feat. John Powell 2:08
17 Dryden's Patience Is Tested 5:30
18 Card Room 1:09
19 Sabacc Game 2:35
20 L3 & Millennium Falcon 3:17
21 Family Stories 1:59
22 Lando's Closet 2:10
23 Trust No One 1:17
24 Oksana Floren, Yadaa Yadaa Yadaa 4:28
25 Extra Deluxe Mine Mission 10:23
26 Kessel Run In Less Than 12 Parsecs 11:00
27 Savareen Tent 2:00
28 Enfys' Stand-Off 4:25
29 Qi'ra Knows A Bit More Than Han 2:14
30 Double-Double Cross 4:47
31 Dryden's Long, Long Fight 4:51
32 Maul's Call / Parting Ways 5:38
33 Lando's Jungle Room 1:02
34 Sabacc Rematch / To Tatooine 1:53
35 Super Extra Deluxe End Credits Suite 9:57

 

Total time: 2:03:41

 

https://music.apple.com/nz/album/solo-star-wars-story-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1539560271

 

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It's definitely available, just not working on my phone through Apple Music via VPN.

 

Will be up in 35 minutes in Australia anyway though.

[Anthony 600]

7digital have it up too in NZ (but only in MP3)

 

https://nz.7digital.com/artist/john-powell/release/solo-a-star-wars-story-original-motion-picture-soundtrackdeluxe-edition-13755784

 

So "End Credits" sounds like an editing job. A shame. The impression I had was it had been touted as something brand new we'd never heard before.

[Jay 39,173]

Samples sound great! 

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Track 5 is credited only to Williams and runs 0:28, so that must be one of the cues Williams wrote.

 

Total runtime is 2:03:25 for anyone wondering.

[crocodile 8,416]

So Williams gets a credit on 7 tracks. That probably answers our questions.

 

Karol

[blondheim 1,160]

Wow, why wasn't it mixed like this the first time?

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Right on cue!

 

 

 

 

[Bounty95 561]

4 minutes ago, crocodile said:

So Williams gets a credit on 7 tracks. That probably answers our questions.

 

Karol

 Which ones are those tracks? I can only see his credit in "Gonna Be a Pilot".