There is nothing thematically/melodically memorable with the cue, but I like the slightly "cleaner" sound of it, which makes it closer to the prequel music than the last two scores in the saga.
Its good. I think the challenge here was to write something that could encompass the entire spectrum of Stuff® that you'll find there, so perhaps that's an argument for a more generic approach. No negative intended there.
Sounds closer to Jurassic Park to me than Star Wars. Might have been the intent.
I have to say, being a construction minion on this project must be one of the most interesting jobs one's ever had... build an alien landscape, then build a unique cultural bit of architecture potentially with megalithic elements, multiple times.
It's a million times better than Giacchino, but still not something that blows me away. But again -- I love the 'clean' aspect of it; reminds of the prequel music (which is really underrated).
Keep in mind that this is likely intended to play in the background throughout the land and, thus, it would intentionally be designed to be unobtrusive. If he is also writing new music for the attractions, we might hear some more distinctive thematic material, but this is likely intended to sound like Star Wars music, but not call attention to itself.
Keep in mind that this is likely intended to play in the background throughout the land and, thus, it would intentionally be designed to be unobtrusive. If he is also writing new music for the attractions, we might hear some more distinctive thematic material, but this is likely intended to sound like Star Wars music, but not call attention to itself.
Keep in mind that this is likely intended to play in the background throughout the land and, thus, it would intentionally be designed to be unobtrusive.
Indeed. It's very much in keeping with the sorts of music choices they tend to play at the parks (which are often from movies). I like it, but was surprised by the complete lack of thematic touchstones to Williams' nine other "Star Wars" scores. (I suppose they have no shortage of that material already recorded… plus who knows what else Williams has composed for this?)
Kinda fun that none of us saw this coming! (Unless I missed something.)
Keep in mind that this is likely intended to play in the background throughout the land and, thus, it would intentionally be designed to be unobtrusive.
Fair enough, but at least write "Star Wars" music. Use the classic themes.
Themes or no themes, everything Star Wars that Williams is writing these days has this wonderful kind of dark sunset melancholiness to it that I think is incredible. Subtle and easy to dismiss as uninspired.
Actually if listened to a few times, this cue DOES have an actual theme that I quite like. Sometimes quality music uncovers itself after several listens. At the young age of 86 and having written thousands and thousands of notes for Star Wars, in my humble opinion he still can do it.......Boy are we spoiled!
