Kyle Katarn and Xanthe discuss minutes 6-10 of Solo: A Star Wars Story. In this excerpt of the film, Han and Qi'ra escape from Lady Proxima's lair, get chased at high speeds through Corellia, and end up at the Spaceport. We discuss Han Solo's themes, the visual language of Star Wars, and why John Williams is the "emotional taskmaster of the movies."  

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Hello there!

Things to Check Out:

• Kyle Katarn's previous episode on Star Wars Music Minute: https://youtu.be/WMtZhUZnINM

Themes:

• 2b. Young Han Solo (Searching Variant, comp. JW)

Where are we in the soundtrack?

• end of "Bunk / Proxima (1M2-3)" (about the last 10 seconds)

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Epic. Exotic. Alive.

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

• The process of crafting new sounds to represent species or technologies. What parameters or instructions are sound designers given? Is it like "I want it to sound wibbly wobbly" or something subjective like that?

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

• Kingdom of Heaven (composed by Harry Gregson-Williams)

Bonus Question: What would you encourage listeners to pay more attention to on their next viewing of Solo?

• Pay attention to what's going on in the background during fast-paced moments like the chase, because there are a lot of important world building information, Easter eggs, and references to other Star Wars media that can be found.

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Kyle Katarn:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ky1ekatarn

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Today, we're digging into the music and sound of STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE Minutes 91-95 with Father David and Trevor Mowry. Ben Kenobi becomes one with the Force, our heroes escape on the Falcon, Leia consoles a heartbroken Luke, and we begin the TIE fighter attack. In this episode, we talk about the use of Princess Leia's theme during Obi-Wan's death, differences between European/British and American oboe playing, the sound mix during "Run, Luke, Run," and a lot more... 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Hello there!

Things Mentioned:

• Grieg - Peer Gynt "Death of Ase" - https://youtu.be/2aKxf1h5r4g

Themes:

• 3. Force

Soundtrack stuff:

• bitter end of "The Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire" and "Rescue of the Princess"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Father David: Raw triumphant heroism.

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

• Father David: How much has the transition to digital sound production changed the feel of Star Wars?

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

• Father David: Baby Driver (directed by Edgar Wright)

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Father David Mowry:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrMowry

Trevor Mowry:

• There's lots of oboe-related stuff online if you look up "Trevor Mowry oboe"... Also, you can find him playing with "The President's Own" Marine Band.

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Xanthe:

• Twitter: @chrysanthetan

This episode is an introduction to the music of SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, composed by John Powell and John Williams, with special focus on minutes 1-5 of the film. Xanthe discusses the scoring process, division of labor between the composers, and plays a few of the initial leitmotifs. 

Themes:

• 3. Secrets

Soundtrack:

• full track: "Meet Han" or "Meet Han (1M1)"

References:

• The Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars: https://franklehman.com/starwars

Star Wars Music Minute:

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Composer, writer, and Art of the Score podcast co-host Dan Golding joins me in a breakdown of the music in Star Wars: A New Hope minutes 86-90. While Luke and Leia swing across the chasm crossfire (after a kiss "for luck"), John Williams's swashbuckling, unabashedly heroic rendition of Luke Skywalker's theme plays -- B section included! In this episode, we talk about the throwback nature of this particular cue, "Mickey Mousing" vs " composing to frame," the underrated Imperial motif, musical onomatopoeia, orchestration magic (vibraphone and flutes have a moment), and so much more.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Hello there!

References:

• Art of the Score Episode 7: Star Wars Part 1 - http://www.artofthescore.com.au/podcast/2017/5/24/episode-7-star-wars-part-1

Themes:

• 1a. Main Theme (A Section)

Soundtrack:

• "The Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire" (track almost ends)

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Mythic orchestral memory

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

• Given all the new directions that various Star Wars scores have gone since John Williams was at the helm (ex. Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, etc), will we ever return to the original sort of orchestral sound? If so, how will we get there? It takes a specific set of talents to make this kind of music. Trying new things is great, but will Star Wars ever be able to return to the sound in that same way?

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

• Vertigo (composed by Bernard Herrmann)

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Dan Golding:

• Website: https://dangolding.com/

Steele Saunders is really, really stoked to talk about the trash compactor scene in minutes 81-85 of Star Wars! We cover the sound design, the unused dianoga cue, and of course, the accidental head bump.

Things Mentioned:

• It's true, there was originally no noise for the stormtrooper hitting his head.

Themes:

• 6a. Imperials (Motif)

Soundtrack stuff:

• "The Walls Converge"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• The heroes win.

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

• David W. Collins's experience doing sound editing for The Book of Boba Fett (and other current Star Wars media)

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

• CB4 (1993 American comedy film directed by Tamra Davis, starring Chris Rock)

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Follow Steele Saunders (Steele Wars):

• Steele Wars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SteeleWars

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Xanthe:

• Twitter: @chrysanthetan

A discussion about the music and sound in minutes 76-80 of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, which starts with the rescue of Princess Leia and ends with jumping into the garbage chute. Today's guest is composer & music technologist Jeremy Sawruk. We discuss John Williams's detailed underscore, which features chromatic mediants, motion in thirds, harmonic tension building, and interesting orchestration choices.

Things Mentioned:

• Family Guy clip from S6:E1 - Binary Sunset ft. John Williams - https://youtu.be/60saxSsoMlo

Themes:

• 4) Martial Rhythm

Soundtrack:

• "Wookiee Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Opera without words

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

• Musical / orchestrational “filler”

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

• Older score: North by Northwest by Bernard Herrmann

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Jeremy Sawruk:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/composer314

Star Wars Music Minute:

• Website: starwarsmusicminute.com

Xanthe:

• Twitter: @chrysanthetan

Riley Silverman joins me to discuss the music and sound of minutes 71-75 of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. This chunk of the film starts with Ben Kenobi telling Luke "The Force will be with you always" and ends with Luke, Han, and Chewie about to find Princess Leia.

Discussion Guide:

• 00:00 - Hello there!

Things Mentioned:

• Curly's Funniest Moments from 'The Three Stooges' - https://youtu.be/QxxQhZBxo4A

Themes:

• 16) Imperial March Precursor

Soundtrack:

• "Wookiee Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Epic space magic

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

• How do people go about designing music for a scene or character in the first place? Writers start with a blank page and somehow use words to convey scenes; what is the musical/sound version of that process like?

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

• Doctor Who, which has gone through dozens of composers over the decades. The original theme was composed by Ron Grainer and realized by Delia Derbyshire.

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Riley Silverman:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileyjsilverman

Star Wars Music Minute:

• Website: starwarsmusicminute.com

Xanthe:

• Twitter: @chrysanthetan

The Falcon gets pulled in by the tractor beam, our heroes don disguises, and Obi-Wan tells Luke that his destiny lies along a different path. Brandon Wainerdi from Talking Bay 94 joins me to discuss the soundscapes of Star Wars minutes 66-70.

Things Mentioned:

• Star Wars Music Minute ANH 11 (Minutes 51-55): Tuba the Hutt - https://youtu.be/MdsDJ6t0aoE

Themes:

• 4) Martial Rhythm

Soundtrack: "Inner City"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Ben. John. James. (Ben Burtt, John Williams, James Earl Jones)

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

• More behind the scenes stuff about the music and sound design in the Disney-era stuff.

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

• Halloween (composed by John Carpenter)

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Follow Brandon/Talking Bay 94:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingBay94

Star Wars Music Minute:

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Xanthe:

• Twitter: @chrysanthetan

In this episode, we discuss the Dejarik pieces (voiced Ben Burtt himself), TIE fighters (elephants + cars), Chewbacca (whose vocalizations match with the costume), and more from minutes 61-65 of Star Wars! Nani, Gus, and Moe from Triad Of The Force podcast join me.

Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 - Hello there!

Things Mentioned:

• Suzy Rice designed the original Star Wars logo, but it went through a couple changes.

Soundtrack: "Inner City"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Moe: Analog but magical

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

• Moe: Max Rebo's Band

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

• Moe: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (composed by Yugo Kanno)

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Triad of the Force:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriadoftheForce

Star Wars Music Minute:

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Xanthe:

• Twitter: @chrysanthetan

This chunk of A NEW HOPE (Minutes 56-60) begins with the Millennium Falcon blasting off at lightspeed and ends with Obi-Wan sensing the destruction of Alderaan. Ralph Attanasia joins me, and together, we tackle Tarkin's malicious trills, Leia's British accent, Han's Imperial Slugs advertisement, the sweet chaotic Force theme, and more.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Hello there!

Things Mentioned:

• Prokofiev:Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67 - David Bowie, narration; Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra - https://youtu.be/9vr4JRbz8Yg

Themes:

• 5) Imperial Troops Ostinato

Soundtrack: "The Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit," "Destruction of Alderaan," "Mouse Robot/Blasting Off"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

• Sweeping expressive proclamations

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

• Ralph wants to know what he doesn't know about the music, then learn that which he doesn't know.

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

• Beetlejuice (composed by Danny Elfman)

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Ralph Attanasia:

• Buddy vs. Duff (show on Food Network) - https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/buddy-vs-duff

Star Wars Music Minute:

• Website: starwarsmusicminute.com

Xanthe:

• Twitter: @chrysanthetan