When the firstStar Wars: The Force Awakenstrailer debuted back in November, it ended with part ofJohn Williams' iconic theme music that has become synonymous with theStar Warsfranchise for decades. While we have known for quite some time thatJohn Williamsis coming back to compose the score forStar Wars: The Force Awakens, many have wondered if he will craft entirely new music, or if the beloved themes from the original movies will be included as well. During a recent interview,John Williamsconfirmed that there will be a few scenes where “earlier thematic pieces” will be present inStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
“There are some scenes where we do make reference to earlier thematic pieces. We haven’t done it yet, but we’re planning to do it. It’s something that I think will seem very natural and right in the moments for which we’ve chosen to do these kinds of quotes. There aren’t many of them, but there are a few that I think are important and will seem very much a part of the fabric of the piece in a positive and constructive way.”
After composing the scores for all sixStar Wars,John Williamswas asked if he had a particular favorite that will always stand out. Here’s what he had to say below.
“I really don’t. [Thinks about it for a moment anyway, then laughs] No. I’ve played so many of those pieces in concert over the year, and I think my affection for them, if I can put it that way, is pretty constant thing. If you pressed me, well, you could probably look up the concert programs over the years and say, You favored this one over that one. It’s possible, I don’t know, but I don’t think I can say I have any favorites.”
It isn’t known ifJohn Williamswill also compose the scores forStar Wars: Episode VIIIorStar Wars: Episode IX, but the spinoffStar Wars Anthology: Rogue Onehas already confirmedAlexandre Desplatto compose the score.John Williamsis composing the score forSteven Spielberg’sThe BFG, along with a full slate of summer concerts. Are you gladStar Wars: The Force Awakenswill feature some ofJohn Williams' original themes? Let us know what you think below.
