Jan 3, 2022
Forget about Han and Greedo for a second. The Special Edition release of A New Hope also brought us Jabba the Hutt and his virtuosic tuba theme (which originally debuted in Return of the Jedi). Trombonist in the Disneyland Band Justin Mitnik joins me today in a discussion about minutes 51-55 of Star Wars. We talk about the cantina songs, villains, orchestration, and more.
Discussion Guide:
Things Mentioned:
Themes: Main Theme (A Section)
Soundtrack: "Cantina Band 2," "Inner City," "Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit"
STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like?
2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about?
3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars?
Justin Mitnik:
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Xanthe: