THE ADVENTURES OF HAN - 2018 John Williams theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story

[Obi 409]

Amazing News! Here : http://variety.com/2017/film/news/john-williams-star-wars-composer-han-solo-movie-theme-1202650282

 

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‘Solo’ will stay in the ‘Star Wars’ family with veteran franchise composer 

John Williams set to write the theme for the standalone film about Han Solo, slated for release on May 25. It will be Williams’ ninth assignment.

Williams revealed his involvement in “Solo: A Star Wars Story” during in an interview with Variety about his current “Star Wars” opus, “The Last Jedi.” “The present plan is that I’m writing a theme for Han Solo, and John Powell is going to write the score, which he’ll do brilliantly,” Williams says.

Powell was announced as the primary composer for “Solo” back in July. “His assignment is something I’m very happy about,” Williams adds. “What I will do is offer this to John, and to [director] Ron Howard, and if all parties are happy with it, then I will be happy. … John [Powell] will complete the score. He will write all the rest of the themes and all of the other material, which I’m going to be very anxious to hear.”

Williams has written the complete scores for all eight of the main “Star Wars” films, winning an Oscar for the 1977 original and nominations for three of the other seven. The earlier “Star Wars” standalone, 2016’s “Rogue One,” was scored by Michael Giacchino.

Last summer’s announcement about Powell indicated that it would be “scored in the style of the original ‘Star Wars’ movies but retain Powell’s distinctive voice.”

London-born, Los Angeles-based Powell, a 2010 Oscar nominee for his score for the animated “How to Train Your Dragon,” has also scored the “Bourne” action franchise, “United 93” and a number of other animated films including this year’s “Ferdinand,” as well as the “Happy Feet” and “Rio” movies.

In the new film, Aiden Ehrenreich will play a young Han Solo, the beloved character immortalized by Harrison Ford in the original trilogy and then again in 2015’s “The Force Awakens.”

[pete 947]

Wow, that's a surprise! A theme for Han after all these years, and two years after he was killed by his son.

[Holko 10,016]

I am not proud of the noises that just came out of my mouthhole, but I'm glad nobody is home and I could let them out.

[pete 947]

And I have to admit I thought to myself "bullshit" before clicking the link.

[aviazn 273]

Wow. Kinda incredible that this news drops in an unrelated interview like that.

[Obi 409]

6 minutes ago, pete said:

And I have to admit I thought to myself "bullshit" before clicking the link.

 

[Orgasm[+]Donor. 75]

its Amazing, I can't wait for Williams to compose the young R2D2 theme in the anthology movie about his step father.

[leeallen01 2,166]

Disney hate John Powell's main theme confirmed. 😉

[Balahkay 629]

Well, this is great news and an interesting situation. Can't help wonder how and when this came up. Since Williams is somewhat involved, I almost want him to score the whole film but I also want a Powell SW score, too. Ugh. I guess it wouldn't be possible for Williams because of all his concerts early next year.

[Jurassic Shark 12,804]

Let's hope he squeezes out a top-notch theme! Maybe an energetic theme derived from Han Solo and the Princess, since JW referred to that as Han Solo's theme?

[Marian Schedenig 8,804]

31 minutes ago, pete said:

Wow, that's a surprise! A theme for Han after all these years, and two years after he was killed by his son.

 

Han has had a theme since ESB.

[pete 947]

I meant his own theme as opposed to the love theme which doesn't at all speak to his personality and swagger 

[Jurassic Shark 12,804]

...and the theme will be co-composed, orchestrated, and conducted by Bill Ross.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

4 minutes ago, pete said:

I meant his own theme as opposed to the love theme which doesn't at all speak to his personality and swagger 

 

Han's real theme has a slide harmonica part!

[Chen G. 4,406]

10 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said:

Han has had a theme since ESB.

 

If anything, its a secondary theme for the Princess, first.

 

It begins like her theme, and is generally much more reminiscent of the music associated with her, than with anything that has to do with Han. Its used specifically for her, just as often as it is used specifically for him. And the music isn't evocative of anything to do with Han Solo.

 

I get people want their favorite characters to be "honored" by having a theme, but this is just stretching the truth a little too far.

[Jurassic Shark 12,804]

Just now, Stefancos said:

 

Han's real theme has a slide harmonica part!

 

No, it's kazoos.

[Quintus 5,408]

About as good news as anyone here could have expected. Powell is a solid choice even without Williams' assistance.

 

I'm really keen to finally hear a proper JW theme for intrepid movie hero No. 2 though.

[Chen G. 4,406]

Is the fact that Williams is writing the theme means he will write an entire suite of it before handing it over to Powell?

[Quintus 5,408]

He probably will do regardless of whether that was asked for anyway.

[Darth Mulder 154]

It's really great news! I wished it...but JW's whole score for Solo would be better!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

2 minutes ago, Quintus said:

He probably will do regardless of whether that was asked for anyway.

 

Powell could do very well with Williams generated material. He's one of the few around who has the chops.

[Bespin 8,653]

I'm perplex about this news. 

 

Of course, I think about my discography. 

[Score 772]

27 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said:

 

Han has had a theme since ESB.

 

Indeed!

 

It will be very interesting to hear a new one, anyway. I'm quite thrilled.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

Han had no solo theme!

[Score 772]

Just now, Stefancos said:

Han had no solo theme!

 

"Han Solo and the Princess", played by a Horn Solo, is the solo theme for Han Solo!

[Ollie 1,106]

Interesting news.

 

I actually found the article when I was browsing yahoo and the way it was worded I thought Powell had been booted and Williams was writing the entire score.

[Darth Mulder 154]

5 minutes ago, Stefancos said:

Han had no solo theme!

 

True fans know it! Williams only composed short fanfare for Millenium Falcon

 

3 minutes ago, Score said:

 

"Han Solo and the Princess", played by a Horn Solo, is the solo theme for Han Solo!

 

It's love theme! It can change...new woman...new theme!

[Obi 409]

I think we can expect something in the style of "The Adventures of Mutt"

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

I'm expecting a Keeping Up With The Joneses style piece!

[Richard Penna 4,019]

I can't help wondering what the motive behind this is (I've been watching Designated Survivor - I'm in a conspiracy mindset).

 

Are Disney sufficiently worried about the film that they want JW's name on it somehow? I wonder what Powell thinks (and I mean really thinks, not the PR crap he'll say about being 'an honour') about someone else writing his main theme?

 

Whole thing feels very off.

[Score 772]

2 minutes ago, Skywanker said:

 

True fans know it! Williams only composed short fanfare for Millenium Falcon

 

It's love theme! It can change...new woman...new theme!

 

One day we need to make a comprehensive list of all the occurrences of the solo Han Solo theme in ESB, so people will see that it is mostly used to score Han Solo's brave actions, independently of the Princess (e.g. at the end of the Battle of Hoth, at the end of the Asteroid Field escape). Then, of course the Princess is there, because they are almost always together... 

[Bespin 8,653]

"They say they will never go to see Solo? They will go to theater just to hear the new JW theme. Ha Ha Ha!" - Darth Mouse

[Obi 409]

"Duel of the Fates" when Han and Lando fighting for naked Daenerys.

 

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

3 minutes ago, Richard Penna said:

I can't help wondering what the motive behind this is (I've been watching Designated Survivor - I'm in a conspiracy mindset).

 

Are Disney sufficiently worried about the film that they want JW's name on it somehow? I wonder what Powell thinks (and I mean really thinks, not the PR crap he'll say about being 'an honour') about someone else writing his main theme?

 

Whole thing feels very off.

 

Disagree! John Williams doing the theme for Solo is a good idea. Him and Powell together is a good combo! 

 

Solo is now a major project that I will be keeping my eye on.

[Demondm810 399]

Whoa. I love this 

[Not Mr. Big 4,719]

This is awesome news!  A new Williams theme and a new Powell score all in one!

[Richard Penna 4,019]

But Powell is perfectly capable of writing a theme...

 

JW is for PR. No other reason.

[Darth Mulder 154]

Just now, Richard Penna said:

But Powell is perfectly capable of writing a theme...

 

JW is for PR. No other reason.

 

Ron Howard is JW's friend

13 minutes ago, Obi said:

I think we can expect something in the style of "The Adventures of Mutt"

 

No, that will be very catchy and memorable (simple) theme...something in the style of Raiders March!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

NEWS: "John Williams to compose theme for Solo!"

 

JWFAN: "For fuck sake!"

[Not Mr. Big 4,719]

Music by John Powell Williams

[Richard Penna 4,019]

I just don't like the fact that the news has come only a few days after the rumours that Disney is preparing for the film to bomb. They're trying to put some good PR in it in the most obvious crowd-pleasing way possible.

[Chen G. 4,406]

16 minutes ago, Score said:

 

One day we need to make a comprehensive list of all the occurrences of the solo Han Solo theme in ESB, so people will see that it is mostly used to score Han Solo's brave actions, independently of the Princess (e.g. at the end of the Battle of Hoth, at the end of the Asteroid Field escape). Then, of course the Princess is there, because they are almost always together... 

 

Land what about the entire finale where it scores the Princess' attempts to retrieve Han's effigy, her distraught at losing it as Boba Fett leaves, and as she is thinking about Han in the end of the film?

 

The theme is no way the theme for Han.

[Jurassic Shark 12,804]

2 minutes ago, Richard Penna said:

I just don't like the fact that the news has come only a few days after the rumours that Disney is preparing for the film to bomb. They're trying to put some good PR in it in the most obvious crowd-pleasing way possible.

 

It will also feature bonus scenes directed by Steven Spielberg.

 

[Joni Wiljami 1,207]

Most of the audience don't care a shit who will compose a theme for Han Solo!!

[Darth Mulder 154]

1 minute ago, hornist said:

Most of the audience don't care a shit who will compose a theme for Han Solo!!

 

Stupid people!

[Richard Penna 4,019]

In the cinema no, but for PR materials, banging on about a new JW theme will help

[Not Mr. Big 4,719]

Just now, Richard Penna said:

In the cinema no, but for PR materials, banging on about a new JW theme will help

I don't care who the PR bangs, a new Williams theme is a good thing in my book.  

[Darth Mulder 154]

Trailer maybe contain a new JW theme!

[Richard Penna 4,019]

I'm not denying that a new JW theme is good.

 

But the circumstances of its existence point to desperation on Disney's part.

[Balahkay 629]

7 minutes ago, Richard Penna said:

I just don't like the fact that the news has come only a few days after the rumours that Disney is preparing for the film to bomb. They're trying to put some good PR in it in the most obvious crowd-pleasing way possible.

 

I would agree with this more if Disney released their own statement but this came from an interview with Williams and it seems like it was his idea.  Also, I don't think Williams writing Solo's theme is going to keep it from bombing especially after many have expressed disappointment with TLJ's score (for the record, I love it!).