Obi-Wan Kenobi theme 1977 vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi theme 2022

[Garrett 153]

With the Obi-Wan TV show coming up, we'll be getting a brand-new Star Wars theme, and I can't wait! This will be especially interesting given the fact than JW has already written a theme for Obi-Wan 45 years ago. It makes me wonder which theme will turn out to the be "better."

 

The original theme, now the Force Theme, is iconic and (possibly) one of the best themes John Williams has written. On the other hand, John Williams has had 45 years to improve his skills as a composer and stew on this.

 

So, who do you think will end up being able to claim the better theme: Young John Williams, or Old John Williams?

[Not Mr. Big 4,639]

Gotta say I prefer the new one

[artguy360 1,843]

Isn't a version this thread best suited to after the new theme is released?

 

And also, I prefer the treatments of old Benny's theme best in ANH compared to JW's other Star Wars score. I love the mystical sound it has and how it is played in the wind section. Although the best rendition of the Force theme is in ESB. By the prequels old Benny's theme is played with more brassy flair which I like, but not as much. 

[Faleel 5,340]

10 minutes ago, artguy360 said:

 Although the best rendition of the Force theme is in ESB.

Losing a Hand? For Luke and Leia?

[artguy360 1,843]

Just now, Counterparts said:

Losing a Hand? For Luke and Leia?

For me, that moment is when Luke reaches out to Leia through the Force and the Falcon turns around in the clouds. Amazing rendition.

[greenturnedblue 372]

I quite like the doubled up force theme when Luke burns Vader's body

[Tom 4,640]

I really like the new theme--it has many of the stylistic touches of Williams' bittersweet themes of the last decade.  The cute little intermezzo is also a nice touch.  However, I think the force theme will always reign supreme--I am most happy that it got its own concert version called "The Throne Room."  

[Falstaft 2,132]

1 hour ago, Tom said:

I really like the new theme--it has many of the stylistic touches of Williams' bittersweet themes of the last decade.  

 

Indeed, though I found the inclusion of a giant choir of 30 bagpipes to be an unexpected choice. 

[Tom 4,640]

Benny deserves no less.  

[Garrett 153]

5 hours ago, Falstaft said:

 

Indeed, though I found the inclusion of a giant choir of 30 bagpipes to be an unexpected choice. 

House Atreides got nothin' on the Obi-Wan theme

[Jurassic Shark 12,033]

 

The new theme is way hotter.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,504]

Has the main title music been released, or are we basing this vote on the trailer music?

[GerateWohl 4,341]

We are basing this vote on our expectations.

And you are right. This makes absolutely no sense.

[Richard Penna 3,673]

It's patented JWFan time-filling until we get the theme 

[Jurassic Shark 12,033]

17 hours ago, Falstaft said:

Indeed, though I found the inclusion of a giant choir of 30 bagpipes to be an unexpected choice. 

 

If JW hadn't done it, it would have been only a matter of time before HanZ did it.

 

@Garrett, I just gave you your first like.

 

You're welcome.

[Damien F 1,742]

I've been listening to the new theme a lot. It sounds exactly like 4′33'' by John Cage.

[eitam 364]

I don't quite dare to hope for something as good as Rey's Theme. I"d be happy for something along the lines of Rebellion Is Reborn but I don't think Obi-Wan in Exile musically will strike the same tone as Luke in Exile.

As far as comparisons with the Force Theme go, that one has been so overused recently, I think we're all ready to give it a rest and listen to something else.

[Jurassic Shark 12,033]

I just hope JW grabs this golden opportunity to write the first ever love theme of the saga.

[j39m 75]

My sarcasm and satire sensors have been so saturated by this thread that I'm not going to believe my eyes when DisneyMusicVEVO puts out "Breakfast at Benny's ft. the Hollywood Studio Marimba Nonet & LA Bagpipe Choir."

 

I'm just going to fall out of my chair and die.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,504]

10 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said:

 

If JW hadn't done it, it would have been only a matter of time before HanZ did it.

Keep his name outta your fucking mouth.

 

 

6 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said:

I just hope JW grabs this golden opportunity to write the first ever love theme of the saga.

Eejit.

 

 

 

@GerateWohl is right. This has absolutely no context. I'd hate to form a judgement of a piece of music, before it's even heard, but my guess is that it will have "nods" to The Force Theme, but Holt will wish to stamp her own personality and talent onto the theme. She has huge boots to fill, but this is not 1977, it is 2022, with a chalk-and-cheese approach to scoring.

I wish her well in her endeavours.

[Jurassic Shark 12,033]

Stop quoting me, @Naïve Old Fart.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,504]

8 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said:

Stop quoting me, @Naïve Old Fart.

No.

[Garrett 153]

On 23/04/2022 at 5:54 PM, Tom said:

I really like the new theme--it has many of the stylistic touches of Williams' bittersweet themes of the last decade.  The cute little intermezzo is also a nice touch.  However, I think the force theme will always reign supreme--I am most happy that it got its own concert version called "The Throne Room."  

The quiet reserve of the main melody serves as an excellent contrast to the brashness heard in Williams' theme for the upcoming LA Olympics.

[Miz 139]

Is there actually a release of this? Are people just being sarcastic commenting on specifics?

[mrbellamy 6,272]

4 minutes ago, Miz said:

Is there actually a release of this? 

 

No

 

4 minutes ago, Miz said:

Are people just being sarcastic commenting on specifics?

 

Yes

[Miz 139]

How tedious.

[Garrett 153]

Closing the poll now. (Also, I made some very minor changes to the wording of the options. Hopefully this doesn't skew the results in any way.)

[Chen G. 3,944]

19 hours ago, Miz said:

How tedious.

 

Well, that is how we roll...

[Jurassic Shark 12,033]

28 minutes ago, Chen G. said:

 

Well, that is how we troll...

 

Fixed.

[Edmilson 7,393]

Okay, now that the theme has been released, we can properly choose. Which is the best Obi-Wan theme: 1977 or 2022?

[Disco Stu 15,495]

lol

[DarthDementous 1,059]

2022 works far better as a character theme, even if I prefer the melody of the 1977 one

[Bespin 8,480]

Anakin had two themes, now Obi-Wan has two as well.

[ThePenitentMan1 742]

6 minutes ago, Bespin said:

Anakin had two themes, now Obi-Wan has two as well.

 

[Bespin 8,480]

John Williams brought balance to the Force at last!