This episode is about minutes 6-10 of The Empire Strikes Back, and composer-artist Christina Ward returns to the show to discuss! The YouTube version of this episode is here: https://youtu.be/xHuhO51iYuc
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Hello there!
- 02:15 - Listening to the beginning of these minutes.
- 08:17 - Assessing the feelings behind Han and Leia's dialogue.
- 12:28 - Slow, awkward waltz.
- 16:41 - Threepio slander.
- 24:32 - Irvin Kershner wanted the ESB score to be spare.
- 29:44 - Talking through a part of the score.
- 36:47 - Reverse-engineering the Wampa based on how the Wampa sounds.
- 41:07 - Swarming, swirling strings rise up. Reminiscent of the Moldau (by Smetana).
- 49:27 - Getting the notes exactly right vs. "this is an effect."
- 55:55 - Conductors as Jedi Masters.
- 1:02:17 - Esa Pekka Salonen and kung fu masters.
- 1:10:53 - Tauntaun sounds.
- 1:13:53 - Quickie topic: Dynamics.
- 1:23:40 - SWMM Questionnaire.
Things Mentioned:
Check out Dominic Sewell Music 's YouTube channel for a more in-depth cue analysis of the following cues:
Musical Themes:
- 4. Leia
- 11a. Han & Leia (A Section)
- 13. Droids
- 3. Force
- 1a. Main Theme (A Section)
Where are we in the soundtrack?:
- "Main Title/The Ice Planet Hoth"
- "The Wampa's Lair/Vision of Obi-Wan/Snowspeeders Take Flight"
Cue Numbers and Names:
- 1M2B "The Imperial Probe - Part 2" aka "New Start"
- 1M3/2M1 "Luke's Escape"
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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like?
- Old answer: Heartfelt. Direct. Dramatic.
- New answer: Droids. Hopeful. Dramatic.
2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about?
- Old answer: What are the thematic relationships that tie the dark side with Imperialism, musically speaking? Similarly, what musical relationships tie the light side with rebellion and goodness?
- New answer: What the aural representation of Chiss brainwaves, particularly Sky-walkers, would be.
3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars?
- Old answer: Dune (music composed by Hans Zimmer, sound team led by Mark Mangini and Theo Green)
- New answer: Ms. Marvel (composed by Laura Karpman) and Moon Knight (composed by Hesham Nazih)
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Guest: Christina Ward
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