Jay 37,475 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 So they waited until episode 7 aired, to release an album of music from 1-4? And since this is a 12 episode season, that means this show will get 3 albums, while Mando Season 2 and Book of Boba got 2, and Obi-Wan got 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Bezerra 308 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 40 minutes ago, Jay said: And since this is a 12 episode season, that means this show will get 3 albums, while Mando Season 2 and Book of Boba got 2, and Obi-Wan got 1? Bad Batch also had two two-hour albums and that series had 16 episodes. Are we sure it's not 1-6? Might be a typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,977 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 39 minutes ago, Jay said: So they waited until episode 7 aired, to release an album of music from 1-4? Indeed. Weird strategy. Although Britell is often later with his albums. All the Succession albums came out months after the season was over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark 334 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Watching episode 7, it’s remarkable how well Britell’s music works despite sharing essentially no similarities with any (good) existing Star Wars music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manakin Skywalker 4,904 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 That's the one compliment I can give the music, that it does fit the context of the show. It's not my cup of tea, but it's not obnoxious or distracting. Chewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GerateWohl 4,451 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Manakin Skywalker said: That's the one compliment I can give the music, that it does fit the context of the show. It's not my cup of tea, but it's not obnoxious or distracting. But it's not uplifting anything by any milimeter. It's just... there. Andor would rather be carrying a little transistor radio at his belt, that permanently plays old Star Wars music completely out of context in scratching sound. That would be better. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Hearing the public talk about film music is always a bit weird and grotesque, but generally I like what the guys are saying here. The soundtrack is icy and dark because that's how the series is, so it fits very well for me. DarthDementous and GerateWohl 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Who 924 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 58 minutes ago, Michael Grigorowitsch said: Hearing the public talk about film music is always a bit weird and grotesque, Lol I can relate to this! I’m not watching Andor though so can’t comment but it can indeed be a bit “odd” to hear non film score fans talking about scores. I really like Britell’s Vice score so might check out the OSTs when they are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,475 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 The Volume 1 album is out in any country where it is already Friday https://music.apple.com/nz/album/andor-vol-1-episodes-1-4-original-score/1650453949 CGCJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Pretty weird to do an OST for episodes 1-4 when the show goes in 3 episode arcs. 1-6 would make a lot more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,475 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2022 Britell tweeted (posted just a few posts up above) that he is releasing 3 volumes of score, so it makes sense to breaking the 12 episodes into groups of 4s for the album to me I'm just annoyed he gets 3 albums while the Mando 2, Boba 1, and Obi 1 seasons got either 2 or 1 albums. enderdrag64, MrJosh and JNHFan2000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 The episodes per album rate is about the same for Mando and Boba though (Boba Fett got 2 volumes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnTheBaptist 57 Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 It's up on Apple Music now, and it's...wow. Is this Star Wars or Mr. Robot? Chewy, Edmilson, Evanus and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,477 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 It is indeed a score. It's good. It's functional. It's not great. And no, it doesn't compare to Williams. Or Giacchino. Or Powell. It's also not trying to. There were a couple of places where I thought "Hmm. I could go listen to The Martian." I think episode 3 or 4 was where I started noticing the music as anything other than just sound supporting the picture. This is never going to be a score that I can hum or gets stuck in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Bezerra 308 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Tallguy said: I think episode 3 or 4 was where I started noticing the music as anything other than just sound supporting the picture. This is never going to be a score that I can hum or gets stuck in my head. I don't know if it's like the Mandalorian, that it goes more into Williams the further it goes (at least is at they said). But the orchestra is definetely more noticible from Past/Present Suite (why Suite?) beyond. I thought the three main titles for the first wepisodes complemented each other, so I experimented 164058579_Andor(MainTitleTheme)-Episode1-3.flac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtney Sees Ghosts 269 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Like The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi, I really appreciate composers doing something different music wise with this franchise instead of just copy/pasting John Williams' sound. Really dig the sublte leitmotifs as well as Cassian's Theme. Though ngl, I need a fix of a classical Star Wars score soon ngl, especially if another movie is years off. MaxMovieMan and Gabriel Bezerra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tydirium 1,168 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 What's with the track titles for the episode themes in the Apple Music/iTunes release? Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tallguy 3,477 Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 What's the point of changing the title theme every episode if nobody can tell you what the title theme sounded like in the last episode? (Well, I can't tell.) GerateWohl, enderdrag64, MaxTheHouseelf and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enderdrag64 632 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 23 minutes ago, Tydirium said: What's with the track titles for the episode themes in the Apple Music/iTunes release? Weird. What's wrong with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,214 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 As a fan of film music, and Star Wars, I'm just gonna say... I wish they'd gone really bold and had NO music whatsoever. This could've really been innovative if they'd let the sound design work on its own, sort of like THX-1138. I'm with @GerateWohl, the music isn't doing anything. So if the idea is to be different, then be different. Without score, this would feel more artful. If they are telling a story this granular, from the microscopic level, it would have an even more documentary feel. MaxMovieMan and GerateWohl 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,477 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Just now, Andy said: As a fan of film music, and Star Wars, I'm just gonna say... I wish they'd gone really bold and had NO music whatsoever. This could've really been innovative if they'd let the sound design work on its own, sort of like THX-1138. I'm with @GerateWohl, the music isn't doing anything. So if the idea is to be different, then be different. Without score, this would feel more artful. If they are telling a story this granular, from the microscopic level, it would have an even more documentary feel. That would have blown my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,475 Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, enderdrag64 said: What's wrong with them? On 20/10/2022 at 9:42 AM, Jay said: https://music.apple.com/nz/album/andor-vol-1-episodes-1-4-original-score/1650453949 enderdrag64 and Tydirium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,451 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Andy said: So if the idea is to be different, then be different. Without score, this would feel more artful. If they are telling a story this granular, from the microscopic level, it would have an even more documentary feel. That crossed my mind as well. They are obviously aiming for that documentary feel. So, why have music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tydirium 1,168 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, enderdrag64 said: What's wrong with them? On my end, I'm seeing "Andor (Main Title Theme) isode 1 - EP," "Andor (Main Title Theme) isode 2 - EP," etc. EDIT: Just saw Jay's comment. enderdrag64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, GerateWohl said: That crossed my mind as well. They are obviously aiming for that documentary feel. So, why have music? Documentaries often do have music still though. And I dunno, I like the mood this music has. Doesnt remind me of Star Wars but that's clearly intentional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 23/06/2022 at 10:13 AM, Disco Stu said: I hope that some board members have a little more respect, even if still not appreciation, for Ludwig's work now. Re-upping for the Britell thread ..... (originally posted in the Holt thread) enderdrag64 and JNHFan2000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 996 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I would rephrase that as "be appreciative of Ludwig actually being allowed to fully use his talents instead of adhering to the producer's wants." Gabriel Bezerra and enderdrag64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JNHFan2000 2,977 Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 Tallguy, Gabriel Bezerra and enderdrag64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Does this really need a soundtrack release? I can't imagine listening to this for enjoyment. DangerMotif and MaxMovieMan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post enderdrag64 632 Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 44 minutes ago, JTWfan77 said: Does this really need a soundtrack release? I can't imagine listening to this for enjoyment. I'd rather see music released than not released, even if you don't personally enjoy it there's probably someone somewhere who does mstrox, Mr. Who, MaxMovieMan and 9 others 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manakin Skywalker 4,904 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I was going to say the same thing as JTWFan77 a few days ago, but then came to the same conclusion. As much as I don't care about this music, there are people out there somewhere who do. And more so than that, I'm glad that they're consistently releasing music now for basically every medium, that's a very good thing. enderdrag64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark 334 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I’ve enjoyed this music, it’s not as hummable as most other Star Wars music but it carries immensely effective vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,477 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Stark said: I’ve enjoyed this music, it’s not as hummable as most other Star Wars music but it carries immensely effective vibes. It IS very vibe-y. I listened to it on Spotify and when it was done I started getting lots of Thomas Newman, and stuff like First Man and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Star Wars has not historically run on vibes. But this one can. Gabriel Bezerra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,404 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Tallguy said: Star Wars has not historically run on vibes. Golden Age vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Richard Penna 3,754 Posted October 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 21/10/2022 at 9:35 PM, JTWfan77 said: Does this really need a soundtrack release? I can't imagine listening to this for enjoyment. It's a very sad day when a soundtrack fan thinks that something shouldn't be released just because they're not personally interested in it. One day something will come out that you like which isn't more widely popular, and you'll be thankful that someone bothered to make an album. DarthDementous, MaxMovieMan, Gabriel Bezerra and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 These are the tracks that made it into my everyday film music playlist. Especially "Mon Mothma" is my favourite, it really makes you feel like there's a rebellion taking shape. Is that soaring synth at the end a Shepard Tone? (1:39) Gabriel Bezerra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GerateWohl 4,451 Posted October 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Richard Penna said: It's a very sad day when a soundtrack fan thinks that something shouldn't be released just because they're not personally interested in it. One day something will come out that you like which isn't more widely popular, and you'll be thankful that someone bothered to make an album. II would be perfectly fine with only the things I am interested in getting released. A. A. Ron, 1977, Edmilson and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Richard Penna said: It's a very sad day when a soundtrack fan thinks that something shouldn't be released just because they're not personally interested in it. One day something will come out that you like which isn't more widely popular, and you'll be thankful that someone bothered to make an album. Fortunately my film music tastes are in line with the majority of fans, everything I want is pretty much out there already, bar a few Williams expansions which I imagine will be incoming in the next few years or so. I feel the same about film and series, all the good stuff has already been made and the current output is of zero interest to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Fortunately what music gets released is not up to the majority of fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,754 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I'm largely the same in that almost everything I want is now out, from an archival perspective. But from a new release mentality, why would anyone be surprised about a new Star Wars related score being released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 996 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 The only time anyone should be surprised is if they release the Holiday Special soundtrack out of the blue. Tallguy and Stark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Now Lord of the Rings, there is a clear big gap for the fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1977 1,743 Posted October 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Richard Penna said: I'm largely the same in that almost everything I want is now out, from an archival perspective. But from a new release mentality, why would anyone be surprised about a new Star Wars related score being released? I'm surprised how terrible the "music" is, that's all. GerateWohl, DangerMotif and Edmilson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,477 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, JTWfan77 said: I'm surprised how terrible the "music" is, that's all. Oh, come now. It might not be a successor to Williams' music in the same idiom that he set up for the movies. But it's certainly not terrible music. In another context it might even be getting raves on this very board. Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,451 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, Tallguy said: Oh, come now. It might not be a successor to Williams' music in the same idiom that he set up for the movies. But it's certainly not terrible music. In another context it might even be getting raves on this very board. It is terrible Star Wars music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,754 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, JTWfan77 said: I'm surprised how terrible the "music" is, that's all. I gave it a skim and I'm not entirely sure it's my thing, but that has no bearing on whether I think it should be released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artguy360 1,845 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I don't think the music is bad at all and I feel it fits the show far better than a JW-style SW score. I don't love the music outside of the show, but that's how I feel about most tv and film music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,451 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 13 hours ago, artguy360 said: I feel it fits the show far better than a JW-style SW score. I think, you underestimate classical Star Wars scores and what a John Williams could do to the show to make it feel like Star Wars. Someone mentioned Minority Report as a template, which is a good idea. I understand, what Britell is trying to do there. But it doesn't work for me. I think, the situation here is far different from the movies. While Williams said for the movies, he tried to create some familiarity for these other-worldly images here the situation is the opposite. The images, the plot, the dialogues are so earthly that the music would have the job to create some out-of-this-world feeling like Goldsmith did in Planet of the Apes. But Britell's score does neither that nor does it spread the fairytale fairy dust on the images like Williams it. In oposite, I am afraid, it even empowers the feeling, that we are looking at a very earthly setting, which rather gives it a fan film touch. Luckily apart from the music the show is well produced, so it still works. But the music is just there to fulfill the minimum requirement of a dramtizing score. Quite unworthy for a Star Wars score in my view. The best thing that can be said about this score is, that it is not disturbing the action on screen. Manakin Skywalker and Edmilson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,805 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I still cant remember a note from the 6 episodes…. 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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