John Williams, who was in charge of the music of "Star Wars / Awakening of Force" Behind the scenes & valuable movies containing the recording site

What is essential for talking about the movie "Star Wars" series is "Main Theme" which does not depart from the head once it is heard, "Empire's March" that recalls the strength and fear of Darth Vader, Myth of the Force It's a song like "The Force's Theme" that makes you feel. John Williams, a composer who is working on the song, is also doing a number of movie music and the latest work "Star Wars / Force's Awakening". A movie that tells the way that Mr. John Williams made for the Force's awakening songs with the approach and the recording site "The Sound of a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Soundtrack"Has been released. Even if it is not a fan, it is worth a look.

The Sound of a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Soundtrack - YouTube


The recording of "Star Wars / Awakening of Force" music was held on October 12, 2015, about 2 months before the release date December 18th.


It was Mr. John Williams who was in charge of music.


The movie was filmed at the studio where recording was actually done.


John Williams said "I was truly happy to have a sequel that will be the first time in 32 years since the Star Wars episode 6."


Director J. J Abrams came to the record and consulted about the song. Abrams is this is the Star Wars! It is said that John Williams was informed of the atmosphere of the song like that.


Emphasized by Abrams, it was about the part connected with the former trilogy.


Continuing from the former trilogy for the awakening of Force, Princess Leia, Han Solo ......


Luke Skywalker will appear.


With reference to the relationship between character and music that appeared in the former trilogy ... ...


Mix with new characters. This was "very natural," said John Williams.


For example, a new character Ray.


In the scene of Ray's appearance, the song "Ray's Theme" is used.


People who can not remember what song "Ray theme" was, can listen from the following movie.

John Williams - Rey's Theme (Audio Only) - YouTube


John Williams said about Ray's theme: "Her theme has a musicality that is not heroic, it is a sort of adventurous subject, but something stronger than adventure's decision ... .... It seems to have included the strength of the will within the mind. "


"When we first met at her (Rei role Daisy Ridley), she was alone, I was not with my parents, I sympathized with her, and I felt what I felt at that time as a song I thought that it was necessary to reflect it, "explaining how he approached Ray's theme.


Daisy Ridley at the recording site. I am very pleased with the lively performance of the powerful full score.


Next on the new character Cairo · Len.


John Williams caught Cairo Len as a character that is on the extension of Darth Vader.


While paying attention not to bring the song closer to Darth Vader ......


It seems that we adopted notes in the dark side and fearfulness of "Empire's March" into Cairo Ren's songs.


The scene of "main theme" which is masterpieces in famous songs.


According to John Williams, "I never dreamed that recording would be done again for decades when I first recorded."


The live performance of "main theme" is goose bumps. It makes me want to see Star Wars again.


Mr. John Williams and Abrams coach who holds embrace after the performance.


John Williams said "Recording seemed like I met with my old friend again", he said.


John Boyega, who serves as a fin, takes photos with John Williams.


At the end is a commemorative photo with three people.


The soundtrack of "Star Wars / Awakening of the Force" is on YouTube's "DisneyMusicVEVOIt is open to the public on a channel called "free trial listening".

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXaH20eIS38YEFXTknF7NQ-qotr-MU3Wd


The soundtrack for "Star Wars / Force's Awakening" is currently being sold at 2916 yen including tax with Amazon tax.

Amazon: John Williams: Star Wars / Force's Awakening Original Soundtrack (First Sleeve Specification) - Amazon.co.jp Music
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