Star Wars Music Minute: ANH 2: Baby Force Theme (Minutes 6-10)

ANH 2: Baby Force Theme (Minutes 6-10)

Nov 1, 2021

Discussion Highlights:

0:00:00 - Introduction
0:03:45 - Start talking about the minutes
0:06:15 - Is scoring done chronologically?
0:10:43 - First instance of the Force theme, but some notes are missing
0:11:52 - Discussion on score vs. lore
0:15:27 - Our introduction to C-3PO, R2-D2, and their sound/language
0:18:03 - Underscore and the relative softness of the music in the mix
0:22:00 - Darth Vader without the Imperial March
0:33:12 - Seamless transitions in and out of music, like an airport conveyer belt
0:35:00 - How this choreography and set feels like a black box theater
0:40:24 - The first stun gun moment in Star Wars
0:41:28 - How does loud, prominent music make us feel as opposed to softer or background music?
0:46:30 - Launching from the escape pod, and the music says "this is where it all begins"
0:48:30 - Star Wars through Threepio's eyes
0:53:50 - The cadence of James Earl Jones's voice
0:56:30 - pressurized doors in Star Wars
0:59:30 - The desolate soundscape of Tatooine
1:07:10 - What is music?
1:10:12 - SWMM questionnaire
1:18:15 - Goodbyes

Themes Referenced:

References:

Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars (Frank Lehman): https://franklehman.com/starwars/
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet (Arabian Dance): https://youtu.be/kI4HTzXPzgE
Star Wars Minute 6: The Spice Mines of Kessel: http://www.starwarsminute.com/2013/06/10/minute-6-the-spice-mines-of-kessel/

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?

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