Star Wars Music Minute

By: Chrysanthe Tan
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  • Celebrating the music and sound of Star Wars 5 cinematic minutes at a time!
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  • TROS 13: Oddly Romantic (Minutes 61-65 with Darth Choco and Element7)

    TROS 13: Oddly Romantic (Minutes 61-65 with Darth Choco and Element7)
    Sep 30 2024
    Are all people on the Dark side repressed theater kids? What's that weird "wee!" sound during the Kylo/Rey duel? Do the strings represent Rey and brass represent Kylo in this scene? We discuss all of this and more in today's episode about minutes 61-65 of The Rise of Skywalker, featuring Darth Choco and Element7! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there!5:06 - Lore drop in the Force connect scene.13:08 - What is this mysterious "weee!" sound?19:37 - Oddly romantic music during Rey's traumatic childhood flashback (same music we hear before Ben and Rey kiss!)26:34 - Beef with Ben's final line in the movie.30:22 - "Weee!" speculation, part 2.36:08 - Oboe teasing the Imperial March?42:34 - Resonance pockets, anechoic chambers.47:55 - John Williams string flourishes.52:24 - Do the strings represent Rey and brass represent Kylo in this scene? Or is it the reverse?1:05:42 - Breaking down Hux's (hammy) "I'm the spy" scene.1:18:28 - Brief Main Theme when Poe looks at the Falcon.1:25:47 - Tempo and rhythm of Kylo's footsteps.1:28:24 - Comparing the creepy strings here (when Kylo is telling Rey about her lineage) to the creepy strings in ESB when the Emperor is telling Vader about Luke's lineage.1:33:41 - How does Kylo know about the Dyad in the Force? Wanting more from Kylo's perspective in general.1:41:50 - A very stately Anthem of Evil moment. Dystopian Sith royalty.1:49:42 - Final thoughts about these minutes/the film.1:56:30 - On ranking Star Wars films.2:04:17 - SWMM Questionnaire Things to Check Out: Anakin in The Rise of Skywalker (Element7 video) - https://youtu.be/0YlpJyGFVKY?si=Cx7Figl8mNzs2e81The Center of the Universe (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-center-of-the-universe-tulsa-oklahomaSuper Mario Bros. 3 - Airship Theme: https://youtu.be/Uh0OKW5cwVo?si=hXO5imh8b5IkLjp9Storytelling through Music in STAR WARS | Dyad in the Force 183: https://www.youtube.com/live/_IC6jJvSBdc?si=yITPb4h8IMo_OHCaonThe Great Kamino Kaper (AOTC live reading): https://kaminokaper.comComplete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars (by Frank Lehman): https://franklehman.com/starwars/ Musical Themes: 42. Kylo Ren B (Hesitant)10a. Imperial March (Theme)17. Emperor43a. Kylo Ren C (Menacing)/First Order Bass Line45a. Rey A (Theme A-Phrase)1a. Main Theme (A Section)41a. Kylo Ren A (Aggressive)59a. Psalm of the Sith (A Section) Where are we in the soundtrack?: FYC 9. "Hard to Get Rid Of"OST 10. "Join Me"FYC 10. "Join Me" --------------- STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like? Darth Choco: Classical. Timeless. Storytelling. (Previously: Hope. Redemption. Spirituality.)Element7: A major lift (Previously: Beyond the horizon) 2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about? Darth Choco: The dance between emotion and utility when it comes to creating soundtracks. (Previously: The creation/engineering of new sounds.)Element7: Foley work--what goes into finding the right sound for something as futuristic as Star Wars. (Previously: Lightsaber sounds) 3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars? Darth Choco: Pirates of the Caribbean (composed by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer) and 28 Days Later (composed by John Murphy). (Previously: Pirates of the Caribbean)Element7: : Good Will Hunting (composed by Danny Elfman) and The Last Samurai (composed by Hans Zimmer). (Previously: The Last Samurai) --------------- Guests: Darth Choco and Element7 Darth Choco on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darthchocoDarth Choco on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DarthChocoDyad in the Force podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DyadintheForceElement7 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_element7_ ------------------ ⭐️ Join the Discord server by becoming a patron at any level! https://patreon.com/chrysanthetan Leave a voice message, and I might play it on the show... https://starwarsmusicminute.com/comlink Where else to find SWMM: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsMusMinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/652WVfMTLwJpVZ82i8uhFAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-music-minute/id1552988763YouTube: https://youtube.com/starwarsmusicminuteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarsmusicminute?Instagram: https://instagram.com/starwarsmusicminuteEmail: podcast@starwarsmusicminute.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/starwarsmusmin
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • TROS 12: Kylo's Gaming Rig (Minutes 56-60 with Tony Thaxton)

    TROS 12: Kylo's Gaming Rig (Minutes 56-60 with Tony Thaxton)
    Sep 23 2024
    In minutes 56-60 of The Rise of Skywalker, our heroes rescue Chewbacca and Rey wanders into Kylo's creepily-sterile-looking private quarters. Tony Thaxton returns to the show to discuss "noticing vs. not noticing," deaths in Star Wars, the sound design of Kylo/Rey's Force chats, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there!5:18 - Not noticing the music vs. being distracted by the music.12:57 - Would you recognize Star Wars music out of context? Or would you get it mixed up with other John Williams stuff?14:30 - How do you feel about the completely new styles of music in Star Wars shows?19:21 - Variant on the Friendship theme.23:11 - What is John Williams's writing process like?26:30 - Xanthe's experience doing session work.34:21 - Do you find yourself a little overwhelmed the first time you see a new Star Wars movie?40:30 - Brief, jaunty action string riff.43:26 - Deaths in Star Wars.47:50 - E.T. moment?52:04 - Tension theme, March of the Resistance.57:34 - Weird Chewie vocalization.59:19 - Kylo's pristine living quarters, Star Wars visual language (and a challenge).1:01:43 - Imperial March with Sith Artifacts (Dagger) motif overlaid.1:10:24 - Sound design of the Kylo/Rey Force chats.1:13:47 - Tony's observation/perception of the droid sound effects in the sequels.1:19:51 - SWMM Questionnaire Things to Check Out: Drumeo (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@DrumeoOfficialComplete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars (by Frank Lehman): https://franklehman.com/starwars/ Musical Themes: 41a. Kylo Ren A (Aggressive)109) Friendship (Variant)60b. Sith Artifacts (Dagger)42. Kylo Ren B (Hesitant)52d. Tension Extended/Sequential Variant (Resistance in Trouble)52a. Tension (Basic Motif)47a. March of the Resistance (A Section)10a. Imperial March (Theme) Where are we in the soundtrack?: FYC 7. "Fleeing from Kijimi"FYC 8. "Hallway Shooting" --------------- STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like? New: Ben Burtt rules.Previous: Excitement. Celebration. Fun. 2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about? New: "I want a real Ben Burtt documentary." How Ben Burtt came up with the various languages. Seismic charge sound design.Previous: Ben Burtt and how all those sounds were made. 3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars? New: Batman (1989) (composed by Danny Elfman)Previous: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (composed by Danny Elfman) --------------- Guest: Tony Thaxton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonythaxton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonythaxtonMotion City Soundtrack (band): https://motioncitysoundtrack.com/Don't Stop or We'll Die (band): https://www.dontstoporwelldie.com/Allison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend (podcast): https://www.alisonrosen.com/ariynbf/ ------------------ ⭐️ Join the Discord server by becoming a patron at any level! https://patreon.com/chrysanthetan Leave a voice message, and I might play it on the show... https://starwarsmusicminute.com/comlink Where else to find SWMM: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsMusMinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/652WVfMTLwJpVZ82i8uhFAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-music-minute/id1552988763YouTube: https://youtube.com/starwarsmusicminuteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarsmusicminute?Instagram: https://instagram.com/starwarsmusicminuteEmail: podcast@starwarsmusicminute.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/starwarsmusmin
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • TROS 11: Where's Babu? (Minutes 51-55 with Brandon Wainerdi)

    TROS 11: Where's Babu? (Minutes 51-55 with Brandon Wainerdi)
    Sep 16 2024
    In minutes 51-55 of The Rise of Skywalker, Babu Frik does the procedure, C-3PO performs the Sith translation, and Rey senses that Chewie is still alive. Returning guest Brandon Wainerdi (Talking Bay 94) joins me to discuss the usage of the Main Theme, Shirley Henderson's voice work on Babu Frik, MacGuffin mechanics, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there!6:07 - Significance of droids dying.11:04 - Steven Spielberg's concern over Babu Frik.14:25 - How do you feel about this use of the Main Theme?21:45 - Octatonic moment.22:55 - Babu Frik's puppet work, voice work.27:06 - Mystery music a la Attack of the Clones.32:37 - J.J. Abrams as D-O; are you distracted by celebrity voice cameos?36:37 - "I think Star Wars, as a property, excels when..."42:28 - Sly use of the Emperor's theme mixed with Imperial March; Is John Williams an omniscient narrator?47:59 - Figuring out the mechanism of the MacGuffin.51:03 - Brandon's weird way of consuming Star Wars.59:47 - Shirley Henderson recorded Babu's "droid is ready" line in multiple languages.1:07:51 - Levity in Star Wars, high expections.1:12:24 - Rhythmically/metrically interesting action transition.1:18:52 - Keri Russell as Zorii Bliss.1:22:58 - SWMM Questionnaire Things to Check Out: Palpatine=Sidious Force dot net discussion: https://boards.theforce.net/threads/palpatine-sidious-its-so-obvious.245896/Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars (by Frank Lehman): https://franklehman.com/starwars/ Musical Themes: 1a. Main Theme (A Section)59) Mystery (Form 2)17. Emperor41a. Kylo Ren A (Aggressive) Where are we in the soundtrack?: OST 8. "Fleeing from Kijimi"FYC 7. "Fleeing from Kijimi" --------------- STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like? New: Williams. Göransson. Giacchino.Previous: Ben. John. James. 2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about? New: John Williams's relationship with Star Wars (both the media itself and the people who make it).Previous: More behind the scenes stuff about the music and sound design in the Disney-era. 3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars? New: Lord of the Rings (composed by Howard Shore) and Rings of Power (composed by Bear McCreary) and the animated RotKPrevious: Halloween (composed by John Carpenter) --------------- Guest: Brandon Wainerdi Talking Bay 94 (one-on-one interviews with the cast and crew of Star Wars) - https://www.talkingbay94.com/Brandon's StarWars.com contributor page: https://www.starwars.com/news/contributor/bwainerdiGreg Grunberg: Playing Snap Wexley and Watching Star Wars for the First Time with Best Friend, JJ Abrams (Talking Bay 94) - https://www.talkingbay94.com/2020/07/17/greg-grunberg-star-wars-interview-podcast/James Clyne: Designing Lando's Millennium Falcon, Kylo's TIE Silencer, and the Look of the Sequel Trilogy (Talking Bay 94) - https://www.talkingbay94.com/2021/05/26/james-clyne-designing-landos-millenium-falcon-kylos-tie-silencer-and-the-look-of-the-sequel-trilogy/Jedi at 40 | Ben Burtt and Randy Thom on Crafting Ewokese, Jabba's Voice, and the Rancor's Roar - https://www.starwars.com/news/jedi-at-40-ben-burtt-randy-thom ------------------ ⭐️ Join the Discord server by becoming a patron at any level! https://patreon.com/chrysanthetan Leave a voice message, and I might play it on the show... https://starwarsmusicminute.com/comlink Where else to find SWMM: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsMusMinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/652WVfMTLwJpVZ82i8uhFAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-music-minute/id1552988763YouTube: https://youtube.com/starwarsmusicminuteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarsmusicminute?Instagram: https://instagram.com/starwarsmusicminuteEmail: podcast@starwarsmusicminute.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/starwarsmusmin
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    1 hr and 39 mins
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