The music of the franchise has been among the most iconic, largely thanks to the efforts of John Williams. For the new film, the composition will be entrusted to Thomas Newman, best known for shashank redemption, black shadow And sky fall, and recently thursday murder clubIn an episode of Kevin McCarthy’s “On Film,,,” podcast, the director revealed Star Will be “classically inspired” and avoid copying what Williams has already done.
“It may have been inspired by some of that,” he admitted, “but I knew I needed a big-hearted film score from a composer who, like John, wouldn’t shy away from the themes.” As far as bringing Newman on board, Levy said he simply called the conductor: “I said, ‘Hey, it’s Shawn, would you ever consider it?’ And he said, ‘Send me the script, and describe your vision.’ And I did both of those things, and it was yes, and I’m so thrilled.
“If you asked me to name my favorite score, five of the top ten are Tom Newman. That guy is a master,” Levy continued. What does he want by the score of Star Wars: Starfighter “There are innumerable musical signatures that help tell the narrative along with the words and images.”
Promising words, and an exciting prospect for those Star Wars’ music. Hopefully we’ll get to hear whatever Newman cooked up at Star Wars Celebration sometime soon Star Wars: Starfighter It will be released in theaters on May 28, 2027.
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