Solo 27: Solo Music Department

Xanthe wraps up coverage of Solo: A Star Wars Story (minutes 131-135) by taking a closer look at the music and sound credits. What do sound editors, music editors, orchestra contractors, and re-recording mixers do? We'll also review the nine new leitmotifs that Solo added to the Star Wars oeuvre.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 - Hello there!

  • 01:27 - Music and sound end credits and what the various roles do.

  • 1:01:54 - The nine new leitmotifs from Solo.

  • 1:24:30 - Final thoughts on the film, score, and season.

  • 1:37:58 - What does Star Wars sound like (according to all the Solo season guests)?

  • 1:40:16 - SWMM Questionnaire.

  • 1:42:05 - Acknowledgements.

References:

Musical Themes:

  • 8. L3-37

  • 1. Young Han Solo (Heroic, comp. JW)

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

  • 6. Han & Chewie

Where are we in the soundtrack?:

  • "Super Extra Deluxe End Credits Suite (7MEC)"

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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:

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

  • New answer: Intricate orchestral storytelling.

  • Previous answer: The Cosmic Force.

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

  • New answer: The working relationship between the composer and music editor.

  • Previous answer: I'm curious about how other people experience and engage with the music of Star Wars, on both a macro and micro level. I want to know how other people are making sense of it or analyzing it with frameworks different than mine. Basically, I'm interested in doing what this podcast already gives me the excuse to do -- talk to people about Star Wars music.

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

  • New answer: Moonrise Kingdom.

  • Previous answer: There Will Be Blood (composed by Jonny Greenwood)

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