John Williams May Score The Live Action Series - Good News For The Show?

I do hope Williams - or whoever ends up scoring the show - does not recycle too much movie music. I mean, we definitely need the familiar themes, but I do not want them to be overused. I am a huge fan of Williams' Prequel scores - "Duel of the Fates", "Across the Stars," and "Battle of the Heroes" are three of my favorite works that he has ever done. I do not want their power to be diminished by being used in every episode. Songs like the Imperial March should be used a lot- this show will feature a strong Imperial presence. I just hope they refrain from themes with more personal connections to characters and scenes from the films.

 

I wouldn't mind a different composer because some of Williams' recent work has been... um, a little unimaginative.

Example: Anakin/Vader leading the 501st into the Jedi Temple was the same theme as the battle-droids marching across Naboo. Did anybody else find that a little disappointing?

 

It's what we get for imposing "Battle Droid theme" on something that would be used in dramatic moments otherwise.

reality was much of ROTS was a scoring rehash done intentionally to tie the scores of the prequels with some elements of the OT.

Grievous' theme was the highlight of ROTS score...even the Obi-Ani duel wasn't great.

But none of that changes the fact that, good or bad, it instantly has a "feel" like star wars. There have been composers who can be complementary to Williams style...and thus nail the "feel"...but to be absolutely sure...always tap the source if he's willing.

 

I enjoyed "Battle of the Heroes". I could see him contributing something but no scoring every episode.

 

How could this be a bad thing?

If it's anywhere near as good as the movie scores then we're in for a real treat.

 

Williams/Music=Star Wars anything!!! The National Anthem he composed for the World Series was great also.

 

Is this the music from the cut scene where Yoda is crucified? I was always curious what they were planning to use for that.

-Paul

 

Had to go with "I can't wait to hear new Star Wars music by John Williams".

 

John Williams isn't getting younger so I don't know if he would be physically able to score all the episodes of the upcoming live-action series. I can see him writing a handful of overall themes and mofits to be used throughout the series but the episode by episdoe music will be handled by others. Right now I'm more concerned with him completing a score for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

 

That sounds most likely Gobi. I also, can't see him scoring all the episode's.

 

First Lucas then Williams. Man this show going to be good. Maybe the Special effects will be as good as they were in the movies.

 

As did I....but I'm very skeptical about this one. I have a hard time believing (as much as I may want to) that he'll do some work for TV. I'll believe it when it's confirmed!

 

It would be nice to have him compose some new scores for the show but even if he doesn't it shouldn't hurt the show any. So yes, good news, but there are plenty of his scores from the movies that can be used throughout the show if he decides to not compose.

But again, it would be nice to hear some new stuff. I mean it is a new show, so it should have some new music, and who better than John?

 

Out of curiosity, has anybody heard any further news ?

 

that is the sound editors' fault IMO. JW doesn't decide when the music plays, just what it sounds like.

i think he'd do TV for Lucas. (and his $$)

 

I could'nt imagine SW without John Williams.


I hope he scores the music for the show.

 

This is great news, I hope it happens!

 

After hearing the preview of what's to come for The Force Unleashed, I'd be happy to have Mark Griskey score the Live Action Series.

As we hear more about the series debuting in 2011 or 2012, and although I'd love for JW to score it, I think it's less likely that we'll get him(he's getting older).

 

As I already said once...JW may be tapped for a opening theme, perhaps another 1 or 2 big themes...but he is not going to be about the business of scoring a season's worth of episodes...leave that to the young up-and-coming guys.

Jeremy Soule impressed me with KOTOR...he could get a shot.

 

I really cannot understand anyone not being excited about the concept of more John Williams Star Wars music. A thousand times buy this idea!

 

Wow, I really hope so. Just imagine, new themes and old ones in new ways!! I can listen to his music all day, If I owned all the soundtracks.

If not I have a better suggestion, the dude who scored The Shadows of the Empire soundtracked. That guy definitely has the sensibilities of Mr. Williams.

 

Definitely. Joel McNeely did an excellent job on the Shadows of the Empire soundtrack.

He didn't really have any catchy, immediately-hummable themes like a real John Williams score(but really, who else but Williams can do that?), but by and large I felt like the soundtrack sounded very Star Wars-ey.

 

Actually it was music from The Arena that wasn't used in Attack of the Clones. It was also used when we first see Kashyyyk.

Sorry, that bothered me.