Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by Indiana Jonezzz...

I'm pretty sure John William's wife would notice, they don't look very alike.

At that point, maybe she won't remember what he looks like


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[Ernest Rister]

In Giacchino's defense, he stepped in under bad circumstances after the original score composer suddenly had to leave for other commitments. If you believe that, but anyway. Giacchino had to run in front of a train going 200 mph to get that done, still managed some great moments. Not ideal working conditions, but it happens.

[Indiana Jonezzz...]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

In Giacchino's defense, he stepped in under bad circumstances after the original score composer suddenly had to leave for other commitments. If you believe that, but anyway. Giacchino had to run in front of a train going 200 mph to get that done, still managed some great moments. Not ideal working conditions, but it happens.

But he still doesn't look much like John Williams. He needs to grow a beard first.

[The Fallen Deity]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I do think Jazzy Johnny phoned it in on TFA (as he has been for several years IMO, not that I'm expecting greatness every time because he's kinda old, I'm just calling it as I sees (hears?) it) but I loved what Michael Giacchino did on Rogue One. It might not be a score for the ages but then what truly is these days, and it's a damned sight better than the sonic wallpaper which gets plastered all over the Marvel movies, say. Heck, I was thinking about the music in Rogue One earlier this very day for no particular reason, some of the cues just popped into my head. I get that a lot.

Yeah I think he phoned it in as well. I was hoping for some more JW greatness but instead we got JW mehness.

Rogue One's score is better but it's still a far cry from the music of 1-6 imo.

Hopefully Johnny Boy's delivered with The Last Jedi.

[IndyMLVC]

Went to the world premiere of the Film Concert series tonight in NYC...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kdg...ature=youtu.be

I posted some pics as well...
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1873

[Pulp Hero]

Originally Posted by steel_breeze

Nooooooo. Hated the ROGUE ONE score; literally made me enjoy the movie less than I otherwise would have. Get the guy who's doing the silly LEGO FREEMAKER series before Giacchino, in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

In Giacchino's defense, he stepped in under bad circumstances after the original score composer suddenly had to leave for other commitments. If you believe that, but anyway. Giacchino had to run in front of a train going 200 mph to get that done, still managed some great moments. Not ideal working conditions, but it happens.

Giacchino has done some fantastic scores; it's too bad he only had a few months to do the music in ROGUE ONE. Some of Giacchino's previous work includes THE INCREDIBLES, UP, and JOHN CARTER. For 2016, Giacchino also did the score for DR. STRANGE if you want to compare recent work.

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

Yeah I think he phoned it in as well. I was hoping for some more JW greatness but instead we got JW mehness.

Rogue One's score is better but it's still a far cry from the music of 1-6 imo.

Hopefully Johnny Boy's delivered with The Last Jedi.

Dues of the Fates and a few other PT themes are amazing, but most of JW's themes during the quiet scenes was distracting and subpar I thought.


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[bobbyh64]

My favorite music in all the Star Wars movies are the quiet, melodic pieces. In The Force Awakens I really like Rey's theme as it's heard towards the end of the track called The Scavenger.

[A17]

Originally Posted by Hardback247

When John Williams dies, should Michael Giacchino take his place?

In any case I am sure he will be thrilled that people are planning for his death.

[Zillamon51]

Every spinoff movie should have a different composer, specifically to evaluate a range of options for someone to take over from JW on the main saga. Has anyone been announced for Han Solo?

I like JW's Force Awakens score, but it doesn't really rank with the Prequels'. Say what you will about those movies, but the scores are magnificent.

MG's Rogue One score is good, esp. considering the circumstances, but it wasn't great. I'd definitely give him another shot. He really phoned it in on Doctor Strange, repurposing his Star Trek theme. His Cloverfield end-credits number earns him some passes in my book, though.

[badfingerboogie]

Originally Posted by Zillamon51

Every spinoff movie should have a different composer, specifically to evaluate a range of options for someone to take over from JW on the main saga. Has anyone been announced for Han Solo?

John Powell is scoring Han Solo.

[The Fallen Deity]

Originally Posted by A17

In any case I am sure he will be thrilled that people are planning for his death.

Well he is 85 so...

[LimeiBook86]

Originally Posted by Pulp Hero

Giacchino has done some fantastic scores; it's too bad he only had a few months to do the music in ROGUE ONE. Some of Giacchino's previous work includes THE INCREDIBLES, UP, and JOHN CARTER. For 2016, Giacchino also did the score for DR. STRANGE if you want to compare recent work.

A few months? Try 4 and 1/2 weeks to write it!

At the time, it left me with literally four and a half weeks to write. So it was one of those decisions where you’re like, okay, well… And I was talking to my brother about it. He goes, “Oh, come on. You’ve been writing this score since you were 10! You can do this.”

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Either way, just like the Ep 7 score, Rogue One's score has grown on me and I do enjoy it. I'm a fan of Giacchino's work, it may not be the best Star Wars score of all time, but I personally think he did a fine job. Especially considering the very short window he had to work with.

I was lucky enough to see John Williams conduct in LA a few weeks ago at the Hollywood Bowl. He did a fantastic job and I certainly hope he sticks around for Episode 9.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Pulp Hero

Giacchino has done some fantastic scores; it's too bad he only had a few months to do the music in ROGUE ONE. Some of Giacchino's previous work includes THE INCREDIBLES, UP, and JOHN CARTER. For 2016, Giacchino also did the score for DR. STRANGE if you want to compare recent work.

The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Up, and Inside/Out are amazing ear-candy. Pure joy to the ear and the heart. Giacchino has never won an Oscar, neither has Thomas Newman. If Newman couldn't win for Finding Nemo, no composer needs to feel slighted.

[horroru]

Originally Posted by 2sday

Pretty sure Giacchino won for Up.

Yes he did.
Giacchino is my favorite modern composer - first loved his stuff on LOST - "LIfe and Death" still chokes me up:

"LOST" Soundtrack - Life & Death by Michael Giacchino - YouTube

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by 2sday

Pretty sure Giacchino won for Up.

My brainy no worky...need...solar recharge...

[Martoto]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

I think it would be completely ridiculous and a horrible idea if it's revealed that Luke turned to the Dark Side.....

Why? The dilemma that Luke had in RotJ was that he would be goaded into killing his father, whom he felt was redeemable, condemning himself to his father's fate - i.e. and left with nothing but self loathing and delusory notions of somehow toppling the Sith Master and becoming all power.

With the Emperor destroyed and his father redeemed, a greater knowledge of all things force might tempt Luke to want find a better way than the Jedi order way and the Sith way that came before.

I also think that the way that Anakin's turn was depicted, and it being the only depiction of someone actually turning to the dark side, as immediately turning on and murdering all your friends and colleagues, has skewed people's impressions of what turning to the darkside can actually mean.

What if Luke felt that all new trainees needed to be more aware of what the darkside meant, rather than just narrow dogma, in order to prevent the same mistakes caused by the "arrogance" of the old Jedi order being repeated.

[bobbyh64]

Originally Posted by Martoto

Why? The dilemma that Luke had in RotJ was that he would be goaded into killing his father, whom he felt was redeemable, condemning himself to his father's fate - i.e. and left with nothing but self loathing and delusory notions of somehow toppling the Sith Master and becoming all power.

With the Emperor destroyed and his father redeemed, a greater knowledge of all things force might tempt Luke to want find a better way than the Jedi order way and the Sith way that came before.

I also think that the way that Anakin's turn was depicted, and it being the only depiction of someone actually turning to the dark side, as immediately turning on and murdering all your friends and colleagues, has skewed people's impressions of what turning to the darkside can actually mean.

What if Luke felt that all new trainees needed to be more aware of what the darkside meant, rather than just narrow dogma, in order to prevent the same mistakes caused by the "arrogance" of the old Jedi order being repeated.

All of that makes sense. I meant that I think it would be a bad idea if Luke turned to the Dark Side and did some horrible things. But if he just wanted to learn about the Dark Side and at the same time get away from the dogma of the Jedi, that could be interesting and probably a good idea. I wouldn't exactly consider that turning to the Dark Side though. I'd think of that as transcending the idea of two sides. And I think he was already starting down that path when he ignored Yoda's and Obi-Wan's warnings and left Dagobah to try to save his friends. I like Yoda and Obi-Wan a lot, but all the Jedi in the prequels are very dogmatic and not that likable, except maybe Qui-Gon. I don't necessarily equate the Jedi with the Light Side either. I think the Light Side should be more about compassion and I don't see the Jedi as being very compassionate. Maybe a long time ago they were, but the ones in the prequels don't seem to be. In the new trilogy, I hope Luke will be able to overcome whatever trauma he went through and will come out stronger than he was before.

[Fredluos]

Has someone tested yet, if the US 2015 release of Star Wars: The Complete Saga (with Darth Vader on the box) is Region Free or not?

[Arawn]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

But if he just wanted to learn about the Dark Side and at the same time get away from the dogma of the Jedi, that could be interesting and probably a good idea.

That's how it starts. Everyone puts on the Ring with good intentions.