Film music PhD researcher Conor Power joins me for a discussion about The Empire Strikes Back minutes 31-35. We're finishing up the Battle of Hoth along with some shrill piccolos, rollicking pianos, an "extra minor" Luke theme, and a brass line that we both fancy for reasons we try to figure out. As the episode title suggests, the music in this cue seems to act like a referee keeping score between the Rebels and Empire (find out who the musical "winner" of these minutes is at the end of the episode). We also discuss the "Feminine Romantic Cliche" (FRC) as it pertains to Leia's theme and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Hello there!

Things to Check Out:

• Dominic Sewell's analysis of 3M4/4M1 "Luke's First Crash" - https://youtu.be/dfKjTX7gpNs

Cues:

• 3M4/4M1 "Luke's First Crash"

Musical Themes:

• 16b. Dark Side (Ostinato)

Where are we in the soundtrack?:

• "The Battle Of Hoth (Ion Cannon/Imperial Walkers/Beneath the"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like?

• Vivid symphonic storytelling.

2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about?

• Interviews with the orchestrators.

3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars?

• If Beale Street Could Talk (by Nicholas Britell)

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Guest: Conor Power

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