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I am happy with people’s priorities. They’ve started realizing that part of the allure of trailers is that they have epic music… especially when combined with the timed sound effects. And so some people have started uploading the music to YouTube!
Now, one of the other reasons it makes me happy (even though this particular version has a bit of randomness…) is that it lets me talk about did you even notice the variation on Imperial March they included? Like, isn’t it FANTASTIC? Yeah, I realize they the primary change is they made something take 3 notes instead of 2. It still adds a touch of suspense and motion to it, and I love it and am already hoping this is a theme throughout the new soundtrack so I can listen to it on repeat.
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THERE’S A NEW STAR WARS TRAILER OUT!!! And it looks like it’ll be cool!
I have to say, though, it’s kinda interesting how much the art-form of trailers has changed. It successfully ties in “cool, awesome!!” moments, while also not actually telling much of anything about the story.
So, yup!
(At least we know that Luke is not only in this movie, but also has lines!)
One of my personal favorites (yes because it’s fluffy) is “Chewbacca and the Porgs.” I mean, just look at it. Isn’t it adorable?! (And doesn’t it have a faint bit of Klingon / Tribble-ness?)
Fortunately, they have just started Rogue One! And it looks like it should be a fun way of doing things. It looks like our favorite players are going to be recounting their adventure.
So, yep! Go check it out. Because Darths and Droids is fantastic.
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So, apparently art creation using gunpowder is a thing. I mean, it makes sense. Wood-burning is a type of art, after all, so it makes sense that people would use Gunpowder to do it.
And the results can be fantastic. Especially when the process of burning is included. There’s one that’s particularly appropriate, and is a combo Anakin / Darth Vader piece. I liked it a lot. Enjoy!
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Star Wars (the original) came out forty years ago! That’s kinda awesome.
I’m pretty sure the actors had no clue exactly how huge their movie would be. (As demonstrated by the fact that the Christmas Special exists.) So, yeah. Go out and celebrate, with a nice rewatching of the original! Enjoy!
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HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!
(AKA, May 4th. May the 4th be with you. You know.)
In honor of that, here’s a discussion of some of the music from the Saga, going by movie. Yes, including the prequels. But at least I’m going in Release Order!
Originals:
Star Wars: “Main Theme”
Yes, I needed to start with this one. I mean, seriously. STAR WARS!!!
The Empire Strikes Back: “Imperial March”
Fun fact: This is the first movie where the “Imperial March” actually comes into play. When I first found that out, I may have taken that as an excuse to re-watch “New Hope”, just to confirm. (And yep, the Imperial March is nowhere to be found in the original.)
Return of the Jedi: Original End Celebration Song, “Yub Nub”
So, explanation here. This one has a LOT of nostalgia value. I’m not saying this piece stands on its own musical merits. But I (mostly) grew up with this one, until the remastered version came out. And the remastered version didn’t have this one. (I now understand why.) But it still has definite nostalgia value.
Prequels (Sorry! But the music’s GREAT!)
Phantom Menace: “Duel of the Fates”
Hands down, “Duel of the Fates” is my favorite track from this movie. This one does a nice job of building tension and excitement.
John Williams is always masterful with the Brass, especially for the darker.
And yes, this is one I listen to periodically…
Attack of the Clones: “Across the Stars”
This movie, in addition to some of the absolute worst dialog in famous-movie history, gives a stunning love theme. In fact, one of my biggest disappointments with this movie is that it doesn’t live up to the Soundtrack.
Revenge of the Sith: “Battle of the Heroes”
Now, you may be noticing a tendency of mine to prefer the “darker” and “villainous” movements. That’s not inaccurate. In this case, though, I also have a soft spot for this one because there was a nice in-depth behind the scenes on the making of this scene, which included lots of detail on the composition of this one. So, yup!
Reboot
I’m actually just talking about the Saga here, so…
The Force Awakens: Rey’s Theme
This was another “no-brainer”.
I LOVE this piece. And it may have been the one I looked for within a day of getting back from the opening showing of “The Force Awakens.”
I mean, if it weren’t already awesome, just with the heartbreaking beauty of the theme, it has a prominent flute. (I play flute. Pretty, mysterious flute music is a way to get me to like the music.)
And it almost sounds as though there should be hints about Rey’s past hidden in the theme… Kinda like how Anakin’s theme in Phantom Menace was basically variations on a way slowed down, major-key version of the Imperial March.
So, Rey. Yep. I’m really looking forward to hearing what sorts of reveals happen in the music here!
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As a continuation of Star Wars Celebration Stuffs…
Apparently, a young girl went dressed as Jyn Erso. Complete with lovely replica Death Star Plans. And she handed them out to anyone she saw dressed as Leia.
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THERE’S A TRAILER OUT FOR THE UPCOMING STAR WARS MOVIE!!!
It came out yesterday.
Some things:
1. Nice interplay of Rey’s Theme with the classic Force Theme / “Binary Sunset”. Nice symbolism with her really being trained in the ways of the jedi and whatnot.
2. Music did a nice job of adding weight. The deliberate pacing gives a sense of heaviness.
