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Lilu
12-16-2015, 12:11 PM



Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Make sure to experience the soundtrack by legendary, five-time Academy Award� winning composer, John Williams. Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie and soundtrack release 12/18/15.

Tracklist (via iTunes):
01 - Main Title and the Attack on the Jakku Village
02 - The Scavenger
03 -I Can Fly Anything
04 - Rey Meets BB-8
05 - Follow Me
06 - Rey's Theme
07 - The Falcon
08 - That Girl with the Staff
09 - The Rathtars!
10 - Finn's Confession
11 - Maz's Counsel
12 - The Starkiller
13 - Kylo Ren Arrives at the Battle
14 - The Abduction
15 - Han and Leia
16 - March of the Resistance
17 - Snoke
18 - On the Inside
19 - Torn Apart
20 - The Ways of the Force
21 - Scherzo for X-Wings
22 - Farewell and the Trip
23 - The Jedi Steps and Finale


https://mega.nz/#!d0AFhTiZ!Pf02jfG-tRzFXy4Or4ue0F0SYjGqeeCuMmt9C0KXllM



EDIT:
added some more

WEB

FLAC / 24/192 bit Lossless
https://mega.nz/#!E9RljKQD!_KO49DXUyC2kTQC1d7DKFlTUk-ztR_CPkE7OoUC_vHU

FLAC / 24/96 bit Lossless
https://mega.nz/#!NgJTmLAD!bTpBFUxQ0v2eQFE2DiNl9nlDg_FjtibQGRyzwfddzDU

FLAC
https://mega.nz/#!9sBGnZRa!Q1p4AATdQUoccnWnhbwMo_Z_ohja9J1rdZTkwL15cyU

CBR 320
https://mega.nz/#!cg5QgZrY!WzNFQQuEvDmsV_SBSrtK01Y1DFMS_3MdZ0qOg8NpIIM

Mastered for iTunes AAC 256
https://mega.nz/#!w9IHmLCL!bv5JHbXJ0tcu-YdSBIKem9v1NSj6Qg0TAp9xh3AodZw

M4A /Google Drive
Thread 197842


CD

FLAC / Lossless / Log (100%) / Cue
https://mega.nz/#!N9ZGGBwK!YBcGYGD4vT1c70XVaDa9_0k4xaajsZF43doVf6KzQlo

MP3 / V0 (VBR) / Scene / VOiCE
https://mega.nz/#!pkxjQYIS!lWhT6lmWKfX4IvAIT8xkR8Yv_1NS40YCrupRjRfyihU


Digital Booklet (Thread 135861)

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 12:12 PM
Congratulations! You're the first one who posted this in the Shrine! You'll be considered a saviour!

Bart Oss
12-16-2015, 12:13 PM
I found this , but dont know if its fine or not. check it out.
okay, LOL xd

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 12:13 PM
I must resist the Darkside... I must resist.....

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 12:17 PM
Thank you for the share though, but I'm not downloading at the moment. Dunno if any other time, I dunno I just may prefer to wait til I see the movie.

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I must resist the Darkside... I must resist.....

I feel you bro

snake024
12-16-2015, 12:19 PM
thanks

serchbcn
12-16-2015, 12:19 PM
Thank you!!!! Seems legit

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 12:22 PM
Thank you for the share though, but I'm not downloading at the moment. Dunno if any other time, I dunno I just may prefer to wait til I see the movie.

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I feel you bro

Movie was shit... not gonna spoil it for you but it�s just a retelling of A New Hope.... change Obi-Wan to Han Solo and bingo there�s your movie

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 12:23 PM
Movie was shit... not gonna spoil it for you but it�s just a retelling of A New Hope.... change Obi-Wan to Han Solo and bingo there�s your movie

I don't care, I'm probably gonna like it anyway, it's quite a cinematic experience.. I enjoyed Jurassic World in the cinema the first time for the same reason XD

Pua
12-16-2015, 12:26 PM
Thanks!!!!! :D

skorny
12-16-2015, 12:27 PM
Thank you!

Matt_Lambertson
12-16-2015, 12:29 PM
Movie was shit... not gonna spoil it for you but it�s just a retelling of A New Hope.... change Obi-Wan to Han Solo and bingo there�s your movie

While it does sound entirely too similar to ANH to please me (I was hoping there was going to be some kind of big plot twist with Starkiller Base to differentiate it from Death Star III but doesn't sound like it unless the reviewers are doing a good job of being coy), just the fact that Han Solo is filling Obi-Wan's role changes the story going forward because, well, he's not a Jedi and is really a completely different character from Obi-Wan. That also leaves Luke in the Yoda rule and they're nothing alike either. So I think they will go in a quite different direction with VIII, especially if there is a big backlash from fans about it being a rehash; especially considering who's directing it (and writing the story for IX as well), the director of what is basically the climax of Breaking Bad and widely considered to be the best episode.

James (The Disney Guy)
12-16-2015, 12:29 PM
Well I Am The Dark One. And I Am Taking This! Thanks !

ispalko070480
12-16-2015, 12:29 PM
Huge thanks can't wait to heart! I called it leaking today.

spd1961
12-16-2015, 12:29 PM
The Force is Strong with you Lilu

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 12:30 PM
People.. can we hide spoilers, please?

Petros
12-16-2015, 12:34 PM
Thank you, Lilu!

moviemad23
12-16-2015, 12:38 PM
Thank you

AzOutcast
12-16-2015, 12:39 PM
Thank you so much!

frjamisi
12-16-2015, 12:41 PM
gracias

Marvelous
12-16-2015, 12:41 PM
woo hoo! Thank you!

Sunny2103
12-16-2015, 12:44 PM
Awesome... Thank You!!!

Pinpon10
12-16-2015, 12:50 PM
Thank you very much!!! :)

Monkfoot
12-16-2015, 12:52 PM
Appreciate the upload.

pottyaboutpotter1
12-16-2015, 12:52 PM
Good. Goooood. The dark side of the force is strong with this one.

Thanks.

jack grensleaves
12-16-2015, 12:54 PM
Thank you, the force is with you.

Dave999
12-16-2015, 12:56 PM
HIDE SPOILERS FFS!! LISTEN TO PONYO! Also I agree with Matt. The frame is there but everything going forward is different. Makes perfect sense. Don't know what I'm talking about? Read up at your own risk. Also downloading this and going to listen to it. I can only go see it the 24th. I'm not going to wait until then. I'm literally going insane from the waiting and I've been listening to all six extended/near/complete soundtracks over the past few weeks.

serchbcn
12-16-2015, 12:56 PM
Listening track 14 and still missing a big Williams theme. Lots of action, action, action, strings, strings, metal, strings but where's THE THEME????

thunderball
12-16-2015, 01:01 PM
Thanks, Lilu.
You rule!
I'm seeing this movie in 12 hours and can't wait (I'm in Australia and we get the film tomorrow!)

Bart Oss
12-16-2015, 01:03 PM
Listening track 14 and still missing a big Williams theme. Lots of action, action, action, strings, strings, metal, strings but where's THE THEME????

So is Williams working with "action scenes" - enjoy xd

James (The Disney Guy)
12-16-2015, 01:04 PM
That is funny no one hides spoilers for other films and tv shows some people MAY have not seen...

Max2304
12-16-2015, 01:05 PM
Thanks man!!

hbk256
12-16-2015, 01:15 PM
Wow ... Many thanks .

Dave999
12-16-2015, 01:19 PM
hack3rman DAKoftheOTA ostgems and whoever else I (think) I know has connections: apparently some guy/gal on JWfan is claiming he/she is already in possession of the recording sessions and it has 123 cues? THIS (http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25617&page=51#entry1200911) post and its reply two posts underneath. If we're going to even entertain the idea that it might be true, I think it's weird and perhaps fitting at the same time that the old recording sessions of the OT will probably never unearth while with today's resources it's a lot easier to get a hold of sessions, as evident here on our very Shrine with some very rare postings -CATWS for example-.


Listening track 14 and still missing a big Williams theme. Lots of action, action, action, strings, strings, metal, strings but where's THE THEME????

You mean no Binary Sunset (The Force Theme) in the retail OST ???

TheSkeletonMan939
12-16-2015, 01:21 PM
hack3rman DAKoftheOTA ostgems and whoever else I (think) I know has connections: apparently some guy/gal on JWfan is claiming he/she is already in possession of the recording sessions and it has 123 cues

lol

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 01:22 PM
lol

lol indeed. Gotta love some people xD

Dave999
12-16-2015, 01:26 PM
lol

My thoughts exactly but wanted to share anyway :) Hasn't even been released officially and someone claims to have the sessions. Winter Soldier took nearly 2 years and we only have the demos yet (not to sound ungrateful of course because they're awesome).

TheSkeletonMan939
12-16-2015, 01:27 PM
My thoughts exactly but wanted to share anyway :)

If you've ever visited JWFan once, you'd know BloodBoal is probably the most sarcastic fellow there.

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 01:32 PM
If you've ever visited JWFan once, you'd know BloodBoal is probably the most sarcastic fellow there.

You're dam right, just looking through his messages shows that lol

serchbcn
12-16-2015, 01:35 PM
[QUOTE=Dave999

You mean no Binary Sunset (The Force Theme) in the retail OST ???[/QUOTE]

Of course there are bits of previous movies themes, but besides Rey's Theme that, in my opinion, is a minor one, the soundtrack is lacking a BIG theme, the one to remember, the one that give you goosebumps. But I'm pretty sure while watching the movie the soundtrack will flourish as its best.

anasanz026
12-16-2015, 01:36 PM
Thankssssss !!!!!!

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 01:37 PM
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Must Earn $1.5 Billion to Be Considered a Success and the Burden Terrifies J.J. Abrams (http://www.eonline.com/news/723730/star-wars-the-force-awakens-must-earn-1-5-billion-to-be-considered-a-success-and-the-burden-terrifies-j-j-abrams)

TheSkeletonMan939
12-16-2015, 01:39 PM
Disney also thought Age of Ultron's $1 billion+ haul was a box office flop, or at least disappointing. Let that sink in for a moment.

quadpooper
12-16-2015, 01:40 PM
None of the 60 minutes featurette music is on the soundtrack.

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 01:40 PM
Disney also thought Age of Ultron's $1 billion+ haul was a box office flop, or at least disappointing. Let that sink in for a moment.

Are you serious. I mean. As long as the box office recovers what the was expended for the movie, it's not considered a box office flop..

justancient
12-16-2015, 01:42 PM
Only on track 6, which is a nice little theme. So far so good. Thanks for the share!!

serchbcn
12-16-2015, 01:48 PM
Only on track 6, which is a nice little theme. So far so good. Thanks for the share!!
You're right, re-listening it starts to convince me. Maybe I was expecting more for the first listen. Some kind of Force Theme, Imperial March, Duel of Fates or even the Across the Stars theme. But the genius of Williams in in there, no doubt of that.

Dave999
12-16-2015, 01:50 PM
If you've ever visited JWFan once, you'd know BloodBoal is probably the most sarcastic fellow there.

You're dam right, just looking through his messages shows that lol
I only go there in search of slates or cues :)

Of course there are bits of previous movies themes, but besides Rey's Theme that, in my opinion, is a minor one, the soundtrack is lacking a BIG theme, the one to remember, the one that give you goosebumps. But I'm pretty sure while watching the movie the soundtrack will flourish as its best.
TRACK 11 - MAZ'S COUNCIL at 2:17 clearly kicks in a slow rendition of The Force Theme. And it's there again at the end of TRACK 15 - HAN AND LEIA and TRACK 20 - THE WAYS OF THE FORCE:)
Okay, I think we've established that it's DEFINITELY there and you're wrong :p

Are you serious. I mean. As long as the box office recovers what the was expended for the movie, it's not considered a box office flop..
On the other hand, it's Star Wars, after all...

Neo800
12-16-2015, 01:50 PM
Thanks, flac?

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 01:51 PM
Thanks, flac?

Wait for it.. be patient.. I'm also waiting for a flac (and for the movie) but I am not asking for it.. it'll eventually be available this weekend after the CD releases.

Dave999
12-16-2015, 01:53 PM
Thanks, flac?

Stop it, HDLossless.

warstar937
12-16-2015, 01:58 PM
magnifique album de john williams cette homme es un grand magicien de la musique je dis respet

Dave999
12-16-2015, 02:01 PM
magnifique album de john williams cette homme es un grand magicien de la musique je dis respet

Yes. I'm glad Disney/LucasFilm/whoever decided to honor the legacy and continue with Williams instead of giving it to people like Brian Tyler, Lorne Balfe, Hans Zimmer or any other RCP chrone. They are talented, but they're not Williams. Closest one is Giacchino, and even, he's not called John Williams. Sometimes the name on the cover makes all the difference.

benuit
12-16-2015, 02:01 PM
Movie was shit... not gonna spoil it for you but it�s just a retelling of A New Hope.... change Obi-Wan to Han Solo and bingo there�s your movie

I've seen the movie, and no, it is not bad at all. It is an "new" interpretation for a younger generation. It is fun, exciting, sometimes sad, surprising. An old school blockbuster.

And really better than the last three one.

moviemusicsi
12-16-2015, 02:03 PM
the force is with you ...many thanks

looks like a classic score !!

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 02:04 PM
I honestly hope he can score the sequels of this new trilogy. Please. Giacchino is not bad. But STAR WARS is just not STAR WARS without him.

At least in the canon sequels.

theodred27
12-16-2015, 02:06 PM
Rocklegend is a pussy. Always complaining about everything. He probably thinks he is better than everyone else. I can t take his word at all.

KevinG
12-16-2015, 02:07 PM
Thanks, pre-ordered but...ya know!

Dave999
12-16-2015, 02:14 PM
I've seen the movie, and no, it is not bad at all. It is an "new" interpretation for a younger generation. It is fun, exciting, sometimes sad, surprising. An old school blockbuster.

Rocklegend is a pussy. Always complaining about everything. He probably thinks he is better than everyone else. I can t take his word at all.
Hear, hear. Plus, if you stop and think about it, he just spoiled a HUGE set piece. Dumb asshole. At least benuit says it like it is without giving everything away...


I honestly hope he can score the sequels of this new trilogy. Please. Giacchino is not bad. But STAR WARS is just not STAR WARS without him.
At least in the canon sequels.
True, Giacchino has proven his worth a lot over the years but Williams is Williams. He's in a league of his own, really. His age -and therefore years and years of experience- probably gave him that edge but he's still beyond compare.

soundtrekker
12-16-2015, 02:16 PM
Thanks for this, much appreciated!

uncut1
12-16-2015, 02:18 PM
Will get the CD it self after christmas but could not resist this preview thank you

jediscore
12-16-2015, 02:18 PM
May the force be with you

Pagemaster
12-16-2015, 02:21 PM
Bless you sir, thank you! :)

guntherl
12-16-2015, 02:22 PM
Great, thanks!!

Dave999
12-16-2015, 02:34 PM
lol tapoktro already uploaded a 320 conversion to his website :p

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 02:37 PM
How would he not? Being a big thing he thinks that'll get him the most downloads.

Seriously, let's not make 10 threads of this score, please.

James (The Disney Guy)
12-16-2015, 02:37 PM
lol tapoktro already uploaded a 320 conversion to his website :p

Good For Him.

steve245
12-16-2015, 02:39 PM
Thank you

Dave999
12-16-2015, 02:43 PM
How would he not? Being a big thing he thinks that'll get him the most downloads.

Seriously, let's not make 10 threads of this score, please.

Like you said, DAK will be right. There will be 20 or 30 threads on this score.


Good For Him.

Well yeah, because his links usually live longer than others :) Too bad they're always upconverts...

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 02:45 PM
Half of the 20 threads might be just to get rep

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 02:45 PM
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Must Earn $1.5 Billion to Be Considered a Success and the Burden Terrifies J.J. Abrams (http://www.eonline.com/news/723730/star-wars-the-force-awakens-must-earn-1-5-billion-to-be-considered-a-success-and-the-burden-terrifies-j-j-abrams)

I predict this movie will get close to 3 billion dollars worldwide..... there�s nothing stopping this jugernaut

samurai_indy
12-16-2015, 02:46 PM
Thank you very much !
May the force be with you.

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 02:47 PM
I predict this movie will get close to 3 billion dollars worldwide..... there�s nothing stopping this jugernaut

It may as well beat Avatar as the #1

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 02:47 PM
I've seen the movie, and no, it is not bad at all. It is an "new" interpretation for a younger generation. It is fun, exciting, sometimes sad, surprising. An old school blockbuster.

And really better than the last three one.

Yeah it�s much better than the prequels but it�s just a remake of A New Hope imo.... pretty disappointing to me

James (The Disney Guy)
12-16-2015, 02:47 PM
Well yeah, because his links usually live longer than others :) Too bad they're always upconverts...

Oh Well.

Boppa25
12-16-2015, 02:47 PM
Thanks

Bart Oss
12-16-2015, 02:49 PM
Too bad they're always upconverts...
so, tomorrow, all the same, upload original release in 320kbps - because, so far are only - upconvert & VBR

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 02:52 PM
so, tomorrow, all the same, upload original release in 320kbps - because, so far are only - upconvert & VBR

320kbps most of the times are upconvert.

imdking
12-16-2015, 02:52 PM
Lilu!...I love you! The force is strong in you... Do acquire or Do not hesitate to upload... there is definitely no try to stop you from sharing.

THANKS FOR BEING FIRST!

James (The Disney Guy)
12-16-2015, 02:53 PM
Even If You Make And Post A 320, It Will Be Merged With the Already Exsisting 320 Threads.

miusicmene
12-16-2015, 02:55 PM
I ..must..resist... but have a bad feeling about this...

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 02:55 PM
That's why I tell you, Bart Oss, to upload/buy the iTunes 256kbps, which is trusty and different than 320 upconverts

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 02:58 PM
Hear, hear. Plus, if you stop and think about it, he just spoiled a HUGE set piece. Dumb asshole. At least benuit says it like it is without giving everything away...


True, Giacchino has proven his worth a lot over the years but Williams is Williams. He's in a league of his own, really. His age -and therefore years and years of experience- probably gave him that edge but he's still beyond compare.

I ain�t spoiled shit.... no need for name calling.....no-one knows what I�m talking about as Han is the one like Obi-Wan gives the expedition

ArcadiaSSX999
12-16-2015, 02:58 PM
Thanks for the upload. I'll never support Lucas or Abrams ever.

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 03:00 PM
Thanks for the upload. I'll never support Lucas or Abrams ever.

Lucas has zero involvement with this movie and you'd be supporting Williams, not Abrams.

A Fire Will Rise
12-16-2015, 03:00 PM
I must resist the Darkside... I must resist.....

give in to the darkside, let it flow through you.

Rouky
12-16-2015, 03:06 PM
I just saw the movie and now I can listen to the score.

AWESOME DAY !!!

Thanks lilu

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 03:07 PM
Rocklegend is a pussy. Always complaining about everything. He probably thinks he is better than everyone else. I can t take his word at all.

I�ll start complaining about you if you don�t STFU

PonyoBellanote
12-16-2015, 03:08 PM
I just saw the movie and now I can listen to the score.

AWESOME DAY !!!

Thanks lilu

How the hell do you people see the movie?

hikoshi
12-16-2015, 03:13 PM
you are my jedi-hero Lilu!!! many greatful thanks!!!

DAKoftheOTA
12-16-2015, 03:21 PM
Fuck me. I'm shocked.

Resisting this will be harder than resisting a mound of freshly cut cocaine.

Dave999
12-16-2015, 03:31 PM
I ain�t spoiled shit.... no need for name calling.....no-one knows what I�m talking about as Han is the one like Obi-Wan gives the expedition
I hope you're right because if Han LITERALLY replaces Obi-Wan in this movie then that means a certain something and that in turn means you spoiled it. Apologies with the name calling, I got carried away.

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How the hell do you people see the movie?

I live in Belgium and they've got early showings at 10AM and stuff. It's 3:30PM here now and I'm stuck at work :(

daniel9
12-16-2015, 03:45 PM
there was a screening here in nyc last night and there is another tonite but sadly i didnt get to see it

thanks for the soundtrack

Lockdown
12-16-2015, 03:48 PM
Thank you very much for sharing this Lilu, we can always count on you! This is an extraordinary score. I cannot stop listening to Rey's Theme, it has been on repeat. :)

The whole score is great, I've listened to it twice the whole way through! Cannot wait for my physical copies to arrive in the mail. I will definitely be ordering the Vinyl, maybe I will ask for it for Christmas. I cannot wait to see the movie tomorrow night!

Thank you for this preview. Reputation added.

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-16-2015, 03:53 PM
How is this even possible? Anyway, thank you. :)

Rouky
12-16-2015, 03:57 PM
How the hell do you people see the movie?

Im french ;) Movie is out today

FilmScore1978
12-16-2015, 03:59 PM
Thanks for the share, a great thing to wake up and see!!!

reppa35
12-16-2015, 04:01 PM
Thanks

GoshShesHot
12-16-2015, 04:02 PM
First THANK YOU!

Second - Rey's Theme really is great, it soars and flows like I hope it would. You know sometimes when you listen to music you have a feel for the direction you want it to go in and its disappointing when it doesn't? Thats what I mean. Beautiful.

The Falcon I found disappointing in comparison, the music nods seemed odd. Will see how it is in context.

ender9492
12-16-2015, 04:09 PM
Thank you for this!

bondo321
12-16-2015, 04:14 PM
Thanks for sharing!!

Megalith
12-16-2015, 04:25 PM
Hmm, should I listen to this before I get my CD on Friday? Or should I see the movie first before listening to any of it? So many difficult decisions.

arthurshelton
12-16-2015, 04:28 PM
I've just seen the movie (in France), what a great time! Thanks for sharing this.

Goodlaura
12-16-2015, 04:35 PM
Thanks a lot!!!

Pagemaster
12-16-2015, 04:40 PM
Was any of the music in this soundtrack used in any of the new Star Wars trailers?

I've listen to the score and couldn't find any of the music used in its trailers.

e_aguilar2
12-16-2015, 04:52 PM
Thank you.

Lilu
12-16-2015, 04:59 PM
Thank you very much for sharing this Lilu, we can always count on you! This is an extraordinary score. I cannot stop listening to Rey's Theme, it has been on repeat. :)

The whole score is great, I've listened to it twice the whole way through! Cannot wait for my physical copies to arrive in the mail. I will definitely be ordering the Vinyl, maybe I will ask for it for Christmas. I cannot wait to see the movie tomorrow night!

Thank you for this preview. Reputation added.

Thanks a lot ! I am happy u like it !

Rey's Theme is great and yes, the hole score is great !

but, and big sorry for it, I hoped for a killer. but there is no dark force masterpiece for my taste in it. no "belly of the steel beast" .. no prelude to war, no new power is rising track :_(



Was any of the music in this soundtrack used in any of the new Star Wars trailers?

I've listen to the score and couldn't find any of the music used in its trailers.

same here .. missing it

GoshShesHot
12-16-2015, 05:02 PM
A few stand out tracks, but as a whole it left me underwhelmed.


but, and big sorry for it, I hoped for a killer. but there is no dark force masterpiece for my taste in it. no "belly of the steel beast" .. no prelude to war, no new power is rising track :_(

Indeed, it really seemed to lack anything really representative (or memorable) for the villains of this movie.

Darth_Siniestro
12-16-2015, 05:05 PM
thanks ����

CAPCOMDAVE
12-16-2015, 05:10 PM
Was any of the music in this soundtrack used in any of the new Star Wars trailers?

I've listen to the score and couldn't find any of the music used in its trailers.

None of the trailer music was done by Williams, that's why it's not on the ost.

raybond
12-16-2015, 05:14 PM
Many thanks for sharing this. It will tide me over till I get my disc.

DAKoftheOTA
12-16-2015, 05:14 PM
None of the trailer music was done by Williams, that's why it's not on the ost.

The teaser and trailer 1 were

Bioscope
12-16-2015, 05:15 PM
Thanks, OP! The movie premiered today in South Africa, and it was a nostalgic fun ride with sadness inbetween.

TheSkeletonMan939
12-16-2015, 05:17 PM
The teaser and trailer 1 were

Not necessarily, I think they were new arrangements of previous work he'd done. Not new stuff composed by Williams for the trailer. Could be wrong tho'.

reptar
12-16-2015, 05:18 PM
Was any of the music in this soundtrack used in any of the new Star Wars trailers?

I've listen to the score and couldn't find any of the music used in its trailers.

Yup. This: https://listenonrepeat.com/?v=W6HN9soeGa8

FilmScore1978
12-16-2015, 05:20 PM
None of the 60 minutes featurette music is on the soundtrack.

Not true, most of it is in track 21, "Scherzo for X-Wings".

Davidius
12-16-2015, 05:26 PM
First of all, let me say thanx Lilu! After my initial listen, I have to say that I miss the LSO. The opening feels a tad lite without it.

chrischris
12-16-2015, 05:29 PM
Amazing !!

Lolopoussin
12-16-2015, 05:30 PM
Great !!!! thanks a lot..!!!

Rouky
12-16-2015, 05:30 PM
[SIZE=3]Was any of the music in this soundtrack used in any of the new Star Wars trailers?


No. Exept "Star Wars- The Force Awakens 60 Second TV Spot" check youtube, is in "The Jedi Steps"

ShaiKhulud
12-16-2015, 05:35 PM
Holy shit! Thank you!

spf781
12-16-2015, 05:36 PM
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

pappy81963a
12-16-2015, 05:54 PM
Thank you

symetrisg
12-16-2015, 06:08 PM
is this legit?

vje11
12-16-2015, 06:11 PM
YES, Thanks a lot

ashbarett02
12-16-2015, 06:12 PM
Going to the movie in 30'. Right on time! Thanks a lot!

lescinqas
12-16-2015, 06:29 PM
Just a simple word, but a great one : THANKS !

grimfandango
12-16-2015, 06:29 PM
TY!

tlhurdur
12-16-2015, 06:37 PM
Thanks so much for this!

Dave999
12-16-2015, 06:41 PM
None of the trailer music was done by Williams, that's why it's not on the ost.


The teaser and trailer 1 were


Not necessarily, I think they were new arrangements of previous work he'd done. Not new stuff composed by Williams for the trailer. Could be wrong tho'.

The new take on The Force Theme was done by Frederik Lloyd, if that's what you mean, DAK. It's the one SkeletonMan said he has stems for.

Commander Shepard
12-16-2015, 06:41 PM
Many thanks!

licenturion
12-16-2015, 07:01 PM
Thanks for the upload. Listened to the album.
While I am sure the music is technically brilliantly and very good composed and mixed it doesn't really resonate with me on an emotional level.

Drunkenmunkey
12-16-2015, 07:26 PM
Thank you for making my day :).

Amanda
12-16-2015, 07:31 PM
Most disappointing SW album**ever**

Jediknight12
12-16-2015, 07:33 PM
I think I'll wait a while before buying this until I have seen the movie. Is the score really that much of a disappointment?

GoshShesHot
12-16-2015, 07:35 PM
I think it certainly lacks a bit from not being the LSO, but I wouldn't put it as the worst SW album though. Def ahead of EP1 and EP3 for me. (Duel of the Fates excepted)

daniel9
12-16-2015, 07:39 PM
Hmm, should I listen to this before I get my CD on Friday? Or should I see the movie first before listening to any of it? So many difficult decisions.

there is also the official novelization that comes out in print and audiobook form lol

DAKoftheOTA
12-16-2015, 07:47 PM
Not necessarily, I think they were new arrangements of previous work he'd done. Not new stuff composed by Williams for the trailer. Could be wrong tho'.

I could swear I read somwhere that Williams specifically scored the teaser and first trailer. But I could be wrong also.

Amanda
12-16-2015, 07:48 PM
Duel of the fates made ep 1 superior to this. We get nothing like that here.

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Kevin Kliner has a better grasp of what's needed.

pvman
12-16-2015, 07:50 PM
THANK YOU!

CloneHunter
12-16-2015, 08:01 PM
For anyone saying that they're disappointed with the soundtrack upon first listen, I'd say to you give it time to let it sink in. It may not be now or tomorrow, but after a certain period of time it may grow on you. I distinctly remember when Revenge of the Sith album first came out and I gave it a go, I was like "What is this, this doesn't sound like anything that would be in Star Wars," but after some time the album grew on me and became a classic. Now I can NOT associate Battle of the Heroes with Star Wars even though upon first listen I did. Thanks again for this upload

daniel9
12-16-2015, 08:02 PM
hm i wonder why none of the ppl who saw the movie in this topic have commented about there not being a strong theme for the villain

genmaxmer
12-16-2015, 08:15 PM
Fantastic - thank you!

Jediknight12
12-16-2015, 08:15 PM
For anyone saying that they're disappointed with the soundtrack upon first listen, I'd say to you give it time to let it sink in. It may not be now or tomorrow, but after a certain period of time it may grow on you. I distinctly remember when Revenge of the Sith album first came out and I gave it a go, I was like "What is this, this doesn't sound like anything that would be in Star Wars," but after some time the album grew on me and became a classic. Now I can NOT associate Battle of the Heroes with Star Wars even though upon first listen I did. Thanks again for this upload

I remember back in 2005 when I was 12 I done same with Revenge of the With after buying the album and a few tracks on there that I didn't care much for. Then it took a while to sink in after listening to it for the upptenth time. In recommend watching the movie first to appreciate the score better and keep watching it and listening to the score.

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-16-2015, 08:18 PM
Yeah, I agree with CloneHunter to a point, it will probably grow on you. I have not even heard the score yet, but I know it will be good. John Williams has yet to disappoint me.

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I remember back in 2005 when I was 12 I done same with Revenge of the With after buying the album and a few tracks on there that I didn't care much for. Then it took a while to sink in after listening to it for the upptenth time. In recommend watching the movie first to appreciate the score better and keep watching it and listening to the score.

Correct, sometimes it takes watching the film first, it's part of the experience.

distmind
12-16-2015, 08:19 PM
Thanks.

banefromshadows
12-16-2015, 08:19 PM
May the force be with you.

DonDonP1
12-16-2015, 08:21 PM
Hello, Lilu. I may have pre-ordered the score album last night on Amazon and that would arrive in two days' time, but thank you very much indeed for posting and sharing! May the Force be with all of us!

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-16-2015, 08:22 PM
Hello, Lilu. I may have pre-ordered the score album last night on Amazon and that would arrive in two days' time, but thank you very much indeed for posting and sharing! May the Force be with all of us!

DAMN right!!

rajafarhan
12-16-2015, 08:23 PM
Thank you

liveorletdie
12-16-2015, 08:25 PM
Thanks!

Jediknight12
12-16-2015, 08:25 PM
I think I'll order it. Listen to it maybe once a watch the movie later and listen to it again :P

dekamaster2
12-16-2015, 08:46 PM
Thanks a lot!

nx59650b
12-16-2015, 08:48 PM
Thanks for this!!!

dm5149
12-16-2015, 08:49 PM
I could swear I read somwhere that Williams specifically scored the teaser and first trailer. But I could be wrong also.

The Jedi Steps music was used in one of the TV spots - can't remember which as there have been about 16!

Loving the score and I wonder if the Snoke track is a clue as to his real identity as it sounds an awful lot like music we have heard before in the saga.

Thanks for the link!

darth_waldi
12-16-2015, 09:00 PM
Thank you very much for upload but i dont feel SW in this OST and i think John W. is too old and lost SW creativity :(
sorry for my englisch and best regards
waldi

placoboy
12-16-2015, 09:06 PM
The Master is back!!!! when do we get such an opportunity?!!!! Wait is over and enjoy!

Dettlaff
12-16-2015, 09:06 PM
Thank you! :)

licenturion
12-16-2015, 09:13 PM
The following is just on opnion and a very personal view. I respect other people their opinion as well.

But the modern trailer music on the star wars themes send the shivers down my spine. But the score does nothing with me at all. Though I am not a john williams fan he had made some great cues like duel of fates and battle of heroes and more. It has nothing to do with orchestral music since I like music like 'Pan', 'Lair', 'Outcast', 'Juipter ascending', X-men: Last Stand' The mixing and processing of the music sounds so...ancient.

GoshShesHot
12-16-2015, 09:22 PM
But the modern trailer music on the star wars themes send the shivers down my spine.

Very much that, the trailer with the piano really did set the hairs on the back of my hand on end and caused me to shiver. As lovely as Rey's Theme is, it doesn't even get close to that feeling.

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 09:25 PM
I could swear I read somwhere that Williams specifically scored the teaser and first trailer. But I could be wrong also.

He did and you are right

ts151268
12-16-2015, 09:30 PM
Wow, Thanks!!!!!! Looking forward to this one!

ruby007
12-16-2015, 09:38 PM
Fantastic! Many thanks for this!

ygmmasta
12-16-2015, 09:39 PM
Duel of the fates made ep 1 superior to this. We get nothing like that here.

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Kevin Kliner has a better grasp of what's needed.

My thoughts exactly. And I expected it to be the best score of 2015... :(

slyolivier
12-16-2015, 09:41 PM
thanks a lot!

Sharpie251
12-16-2015, 09:48 PM
Thank you

solo04
12-16-2015, 09:51 PM
Thank You! I was about to listen to it, but I resisted the dark side until I see it Friday, Please hurry up and get here Friday!

rocklegend
12-16-2015, 09:51 PM
Duel of the fates made ep 1 superior to this. We get nothing like that here.

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Kevin Kliner has a better grasp of what's needed.

When you see the film you�ll see how perfect the music is.... if ya wanna blame anyone blame Abrams ... ;)

Dettlaff
12-16-2015, 09:54 PM
The music might fit well with the film but doesn't resonate well on a standalone. There are plenty of scores like that. I'm not going to judge it entirely just yet, but Rey's Theme that is getting the most love is probably Harry Potter leftovers. Snoke was my favorite track and even that is a rehash of Sidious's theme.

I fear for the future of the series themes if they go with Desplat though. His new stuff hasn't been very interesting to me. Giaccino should be their choice at least for the next two films if John isn't returning.

ygmmasta
12-16-2015, 09:59 PM
I haven't seen the movie but the Snoke's theme makes me think only of Plagueis. I wish that track was longer

hack3rman
12-16-2015, 10:18 PM
This will tide me over til my CD comes! Thank You!

JediJon
12-16-2015, 10:26 PM
Wow! This is awesome!

Just wondering if anyone's made a custom cover yet? I'm not a big fan of the official cover.

Thagor
12-16-2015, 10:29 PM
Thanks for this Lilu :)

OliverQueenFan
12-16-2015, 10:41 PM
thank you. i did not know this was out yet.

yoco
12-16-2015, 10:55 PM
Thank you for the link! Anyone knows when will we get flac?

mgm5215
12-16-2015, 10:58 PM
Thanks, but I prefer to hear the music in the movie first.

Lockdown
12-16-2015, 10:59 PM
You don't think the assortment of the OST is just poor? Disney has never seemed to release nice flowing OSTs, ever.

Amanda
12-16-2015, 11:07 PM
This too.

JediMasterFisher
12-16-2015, 11:10 PM
Thank you for the upload. I couldn't wait until my itunes download becomes available on the 18th! The soundtrack is amazing! It feels so fresh and brand new!

Crunch75
12-16-2015, 11:17 PM
How did you do this to release it before the 18th? Anyway thanks Lilu for this great share.

I have just seen te movie with my family and WOW what a great ride was this. Awsome!! This is a must see movie with lot of twists and drama.
With the old cast its like coming home. What a great feeling is that

And offcourse the score is as always unbelievable good! Rey's Theme is my favorite

hollywoodmusiclover
12-16-2015, 11:38 PM
Movie was shit... not gonna spoil it for you but it�s just a retelling of A New Hope.... change Obi-Wan to Han Solo and bingo there�s your movie
I am willing to bet you have not actually seen it, and are just trolling. The movie was a lot of fun, and its a big disservice to tell people its merely a retelling of the first movie. there is so much more to it than that. and if you didnt take any of that away from your viewing sorry to hear that. Ive seen it twice now and its a fun time at the movies.

Thuunder
12-16-2015, 11:41 PM
Thank you for the music

StRuPiE
12-16-2015, 11:50 PM
Just got back. My first thought was, it's a rehash of ANH and yes, in many ways, it is. The similarities are really striking... but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing, if it's done properly. And imo, J.J. nailed it. This is a movie from a new generation filmmakers, for a new generation of viewers. My 5 year old son, who hasn't seen it yet, will go bunkers. Just like I did when I had his age and saw ANH for the first time.

I guess, it's all about leaping forward and finding a way to match things together, blend the old stuff with the new stuff. Many gaps still have to be filled, but that's ok, hence the sequels.

Is the movie perfect? No, but it's way much better than the awfull prequels. J.J. really set the right tone, funny at times, emotional, plot twists, leaving you wondering what's going to happen next. I'm met with expectations, although I did think the story could be a bit more original.

On the other hand... the biggest letdown was the music. I was so underwhelmed with the score. I wondered where all the beautiful themes had gone. Nothing stood out, for except Rey's theme maybe. I missed the marches, the darker themes, the emotional tones from the original trilogy, and even the prequels. The trailer music left a bigger impression on me, than everything I heard in the movie. I honestly think, and I really love Williams, that he should pass for the new SW sequels. Ofcourse, the continuity should be there, but why not from a completely different approach... Giacchino perhaps?

Hopefully I didn't spoil anything.

starwatcher
12-16-2015, 11:54 PM
Many thanks!!

kns99
12-16-2015, 11:54 PM
Thanks... It will liste this until I can by the real CD :-)

nolomax
12-17-2015, 12:09 AM
thanks a lot !

mecagoentros
12-17-2015, 12:46 AM
Thanks !

arthurex
12-17-2015, 12:50 AM
Thank you sir!!

yoshi17k
12-17-2015, 12:56 AM
That is awesome! The force is very happy with this result! Good! Good!

chokotoffs
12-17-2015, 12:59 AM
Thank you, just saw the movie and can't wait to listen :D.

Megalith
12-17-2015, 01:18 AM
Something isn't right with the score. Many of the tracks feel like they're leading up to an intense theme but then just end. It's like each track is unrealized. I am willing to bet that either J.J. didn't know how to direct Williams, or Williams was still sick. The Episode III score blows this away.

janjakano
12-17-2015, 01:32 AM
So great! Thank you so much!!

The_Bearded_One
12-17-2015, 01:38 AM
YES!!

Valyrious
12-17-2015, 01:51 AM
Thank you SO MUCH.

And to anybody posting spoilers, get a life. SOME people actually want to watch the movie without knowing what happens. Wait until everybody has seen it, then talk about it.

Until then, fuck the hell off.

jax201
12-17-2015, 02:39 AM
I just can't express my disappointment better than you did.

Even at the worst parts of the prequels we always could count on the music to lift things up but here...it seems like atmospheric music without any semblance of an identity.

Something tells me that Williams is not what he used to be and well...this movie paid the price. He'll always will be one of the greatest composers ever but this OST is just mediocre.

This may be the first Star Wars movie to go down in history without a uniquely distinctive theme to remember it for...

ChronoManX
12-17-2015, 03:03 AM
Perfect, thanks!

mboy114
12-17-2015, 03:19 AM
I just can't express my disappointment better than you did.

Even at the worst parts of the prequels we always could count on the music to lift things up but here...it seems like atmospheric music without any semblance of an identity.

Something tells me that Williams is not what he used to be and well...this movie paid the price. He'll always will be one of the greatest composers ever but this OST is just mediocre.

This may be the first Star Wars movie to go down in history without a uniquely distinctive theme to remember it for...

*cough* blame Disney *cough*

bbfire
12-17-2015, 03:35 AM
Thhanks!

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 03:37 AM
What are you guys talking about? We all have our own opinions, thats fine. But don't judge that fast. Yes, right now it may seem that the prequel trilogy had better music, but I've been hearing that music in the movies and in video games since I was 7 or 8, thats why I love the prequel trilogy music, it had plenty of time to grow on me, and when I actually first listened to it, I loved it, because of that. Yes, maybe the prequel trilogy had more memorable themes, (original trilogy no fucking doubt) but, I bet if this music was one of the prequel trilogy soundtracks, it would be the same deal. We would be saying the same things. We need to see the movie, and after that, maybe just listen to the music again or more, and after that, you'll be able to tell if you really like the music or not, because it will have had its time to grow on you. Hell, first time I listened to the track "March of the Resistance", I thought, "its okay", but the 2nd and 3rd time, I was loving it. Just see what you think after seeing the movie and listening to the music some more.

Valyrious
12-17-2015, 03:41 AM
Nerds be like, lol this music sucks, prequel trilogy had the best music.

How about the films? Tell real Star Wars fans, REAL STAR WARS FANS, that you love the prequel music. They'll laugh at you and think you're a Jar Jar humper. Pretty sure the music didn't do the prequels many favors, for the exception of Revenge. And even then, real fans aren't gushing over John William's string work while Obi and Ani are duking it out in the best saber duel of the series.

In short. Soundtrack isn't the best of all time. If you were expecting that, you're an idiot.
If you think this soundtrack means Williams isn't the man he was, your opinion is closed-minded as all hell.
And if you think the movie is going to be tarnished somehow because of the music.... well... stick to the damn music and ignore the movie altogether. The two are not the same thing.

Can't wait to see the movie tomorrow night.

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 03:42 AM
Nerds be like, lol this music sucks, prequel trilogy had the best music.

How about the films? Tell real Star Wars fans, REAL STAR WARS FANS, that you love the prequel music. They'll laugh at you and think you're a Jar Jar humper. Pretty sure the music didn't do the prequels many favors, for the exception of Revenge. And even then, real fans aren't gushing over John William's string work while Obi and Ani are duking it out in the best saber duel of the series.

In short. Soundtrack isn't the best of all time. If you were expecting that, you're an idiot.
If you think this soundtrack means Williams isn't the man he was, your opinion is closed-minded as all hell.
And if you think the movie is going to be tarnished somehow because of the music.... well... stick to the damn music and ignore the movie altogether. The two are not the same thing.

Can't wait to see the movie tomorrow night.

You agree with me?

Gunchips
12-17-2015, 03:53 AM
The score is soooooo good, and the new themes are wonderful!!!!!! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!!

Jediknight12
12-17-2015, 03:54 AM
Okay I'm sampling a few tracks here

Rey's Theme reminds me a bit of Dobby the House Elf from Harry Potter
March of the Resistance has a variation of Belly of the Steel Beast from Indiana Jones and The Boy Chase from Hook
Han and Leia uses a fraction of Betrayal at Bespin
Snoke reminds me a bit of Palatine's Teachings
I think you all going to love the opening of Scherzo for X Wing

Valyrious
12-17-2015, 03:55 AM
You agree with me?
I do agree with you. And I've found that even with the prequel trilogy, the majority of the soundtracks have weak songs, and a few REALLY STRONG songs. I agree that TFA lacks a "Duel of the Fates", or "Battle of the Heroes", but that doesn't automatically disqualify this soundtrack.

People need to wait longer than one day before they call something terrible. Same with the loons that say something is the best thing ever within the same time frame. But, nobody here is saying that, so... yeah.

adobekenobi
12-17-2015, 03:55 AM
WOW! Thank you very much!

roflrick
12-17-2015, 03:55 AM
Upon my first listen, at that moment where the reality of this score slammed into my expectations of it full speed, I was extremely disappointed. Disappointed mainly by how underwhelming it seemed. A few listens later, after digesting the fact that I'm hearing a new Star Wars score for the first time in a decade, I am falling in love.

On a completely unrelated note, I'm hearing many similarities between this and Shadows of the Empire.

Thanks to the uploader for this!

EDIT: Aaaaaaaaaaalso, am I the only one that feels as though this music is WAY out of order? Perhaps to avoid spoilers?

Megalith
12-17-2015, 04:00 AM
I guess we should have all expected that this wouldn't be better than the Episode III soundtrack. Williams composed that believing it was the last Star Wars film he or George would ever do, so he went all out and it was basically a love letter to the series ("A New Hope and End Credits" confirms this).

When Williams was approached for TFA, he was probably like "Not this shit again."

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 04:01 AM
I do agree with you. And I've found that even with the prequel trilogy, the majority of the soundtracks have weak songs, and a few REALLY STRONG songs. I agree that TFA lacks a "Duel of the Fates", or "Battle of the Heroes", but that doesn't automatically disqualify this soundtrack.

People need to wait longer than one day before they call something terrible. Same with the loons that say something is the best thing ever within the same time frame. But, nobody here is saying that, so... yeah.

Yes, because after I hear this score a lot, like what happened to me with the prequel trilogy, I think I'll love the score AT LEAST as much as I do the prequel trilogy music, "I've got a good feeling about this."
I think for a moment we... were, blinded... by all the other Star Wars music that exists. That may have clouded a lot of people's judgement.

gururu
12-17-2015, 04:05 AM
And I've found that even with the prequel trilogy, the majority of the soundtracks have weak songs, and a few REALLY STRONG songs.

Songs? What songs??? Apart from Lapti Nek, that is.

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 04:05 AM
Songs? What songs??? Apart from Lapti Nek, that is.

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Songs? What songs??? Apart from Lapti Nek, that is.

Lapti Nek is not from the prequel trilogy.

Valyrious
12-17-2015, 04:06 AM
I guess we should have all expected that this wouldn't be better than the Episode III soundtrack. Williams composed that believing it was the last Star Wars film he or George would ever do, so he went all out and it was basically a love letter to the series ("A New Hope and End Credits" confirms this).

When Williams was approached for TFA, he was probably like "Not this shit again."
Really? How ignorant can someone be? There's a reason why he doesn't do scores for the spin offs. Because he feels the way that you expressed in the bolded text. If he felt that way about this film, which he has been on record saying he's thrilled to be back working on the newest Star Wars saga, he simply wouldn't have reprised the music. Simple. As. That.


Yes, because after I hear this score a lot, like what happened to me with the prequel trilogy, I think I'll love the score AT LEAST as much as I do the prequel trilogy music, "I've got a good feeling about this."
I think for a moment we... were, blinded... by all the other Star Wars music that exists. That may have clouded a lot of people's judgement.
Yeah, I think it's one of those things where people are a little disappointed, but it'll grow on them. For me, not one song was 'skippable'. There are PLENTY of songs that I skip on the other soundtracks.

So. That's a huge positive. Right?

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 04:09 AM
Really? How ignorant can someone be? There's a reason why he doesn't do scores for the spin offs. Because he feels the way that you expressed in the bolded text. If he felt that way about this film, which he has been on record saying he's thrilled to be back working on the newest Star Wars saga, he simply wouldn't have reprised the music. Simple. As. That.


Yeah, I think it's one of those things where people are a little disappointed, but it'll grow on them. For me, not one song was 'skippable'. There are PLENTY of songs that I skip on the other soundtracks.

So. That's a huge positive. Right?

Guess so. Can't wait to see it. Good day to you guys. :)

gururu
12-17-2015, 04:10 AM
Lapti Nek is not from the prequel trilogy.

*cough* "even with the prequel trilogy," *cough*

Jediknight12
12-17-2015, 04:17 AM
At first I really didn't care for The Phantom Menace soundtrack when I checked out from the library back around 2003? Because I wasn't too familiar with Episode I at the time. Years later now I have seen Episode I enough I decided to give the score another chance, this time I bought it and it grew on me its one of my favorite scores. Personally I liked all six of the Star Wars scores by Williams and I think this one may grow on some of us including myself.

cdc01a
12-17-2015, 04:20 AM
Thanks. It might be a few days before I see the movie, but I like to be prepared :)

Bioscope
12-17-2015, 04:20 AM
let's not judge the music too harshly, after all this movie is the beginning of a new trilogy. It has to build to a big expose by the conclusion, not blast us all at once :)

__zss
12-17-2015, 04:21 AM
I think this is a great score
I liked the new themes and the use of old ones
thanks lilu

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 04:24 AM
At first I really didn't care for The Phantom Menace soundtrack when I checked out from the library back around 2003? Because I wasn't too familiar with Episode I at the time. Years later now I have seen Episode I enough I decided to give the score another chance, this time I bought it and it grew on me its one of my favorite scores. Personally I liked all six of the Star Wars scores by Williams and I think this one may grow on some of us including myself.

YES! Thats the approach you need to be taking.

Kambei
12-17-2015, 05:08 AM
Already have my pre-order in for the disc, but will gladly listen to this in the meantime. Thanks.

JediMasterFisher
12-17-2015, 05:11 AM
People seriously don't like this score? This score is amazing! John Williams is pushing the series forward with very new exciting and beautiful themes. Rey's theme is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard! I think everyone was expecting it to be like the prequel soundtracks and reference the original trilogy often. This was not the goal of this movie. The prequels were to tell the backstory of the originals so Williams did that with the score. Episode 7 isn't a musical set up for anything that already exists it is a continuation. He was able to go in a new direction and make something new and fresh.

AFMG
12-17-2015, 05:13 AM
Gee. We could at least find a middle ground...

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 05:16 AM
People seriously don't like this score? This score is amazing! John Williams is pushing the series forward with very new exciting and beautiful themes. Rey's theme is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard! I think everyone was expecting it to be like the prequel soundtracks and reference the original trilogy often. This was not the goal of this movie. The prequels were to tell the backstory of the originals so Williams did that with the score. Episode 7 isn't a musical set up for anything that already exists it is a continuation. He was able to go in a new direction and make something new and fresh.

Exactly.

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Gee. We could at least find a middle ground...

This is the middle ground.

WhatTheFudgeCakes101
12-17-2015, 05:40 AM
I could swear I read somwhere that Williams specifically scored the teaser and first trailer. But I could be wrong also.

Yeah, If you Google Star Wars 7 Teaser Music sheets it says so on one of the pages.

octagonproplex
12-17-2015, 06:06 AM
Thanks!

jb6476
12-17-2015, 06:09 AM
It's not a bad score by any means but it's pretty interchangeable with all the others Williams has written in the last decade. The action music sounds particularly uninspired. Maybe it'll grow on me.

Pagemaster
12-17-2015, 06:31 AM
I agree, the original film scores and the prequels are better than this one, sad to say but it's true.

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I agree, the original film scores and the prequels are better than this one, sad to say but it's true.


*cough* blame Disney *cough*

I totally agree sirs, I've not seen the film yet, and with most film scores, I tend to watch the film first.

I just hope Disney doesn't fuck the Star Wars franchise up for the new generation; maybe Lucas would've been better off not to sell to Disney...

...But then it'll take longer for any NEW Star Wars films to be made. It's a catch 22.

gururu
12-17-2015, 06:46 AM
It's not a bad score by any means but it's pretty interchangeable with all the others Williams has written in the last decade. The action music sounds particularly uninspired. Maybe it'll grow on me.

A few things after my second listen:

1. Noticeably more reverb than the previous recordings (could be the room, maybe the mastering). I prefer it somewhat drier.
2. The London Symphony Orchestra is sadly missed. The difference hits one on an instinctive level, my ears having been so well trained to the Star Wars sound for too, too many years.
3. Lacks the sort of showcase pieces Williams notably provided the preceding chapters, with none of the action material making for as rewarding a standalone listen as, let's say, the "TIE Fighter Attack", "The Asteroid Field" or "Zam the Assassin". Scherzo for X-Wings is a more than respectable track but too mannered for my taste to be considered "fun".
4. The orchestration is particularly more refined.
5. Not disappointed with the 3 prominent new themes.
6. The Finale ends on a peculiarly light note. Don't know what's up with that.

I can't say I'm disappointed, though I can only imagine how the score plays out in its entirety (and what it would sound like with the superior London orchestra players).

Solid 3.75 outa 5.

CLONEMASTER 6.53
12-17-2015, 06:54 AM
A few things after my second listen:

1. Noticeably more reverb than the previous recordings (could be the room, maybe the mastering). I prefer it somewhat drier.
2. The London Symphony Orchestra is sadly missed. The difference hits one on an instinctive level, my ears having been so well trained to the Star Wars sound for too, too many years.
3. Lacks the sort of showcase pieces Williams notably provided the preceding chapters, with none of the action material making for as rewarding a standalone listen as, let's say, the "TIE Fighter Attack", "The Asteroid Field" or "Zam the Assassin". Scherzo for X-Wings is a more than respectable track but too mannered for my taste to be considered "fun".
4. The orchestration is particularly more refined.
5. Not disappointed with the 3 prominent new themes.
6. The Finale ends on a peculiarly light note. Don't know what's up with that.

I can't say I'm disappointed, though I can only imagine how the score plays out in its entirety (and what it would sound like with the superior London orchestra players).

Solid 3.75 outa 5.

I hope we get the complete score or sessions, there will much more to listen to and more variations. I have yet to listen to the whole score and rate it.
I will not listen to the whole score until I see the movie, but so far from what I've heard one of my favorite tracks is "March of the Resistance".

malony
12-17-2015, 07:30 AM
Wonderful ! Very big thanks!

theodred27
12-17-2015, 08:00 AM
This is the first time, i see people saying they dont like a john williams. I like the sound of it, its in fact a bit refreashing compared to the other strong albums. That one lacks a bit of ambition, but well its a new trilogy with new directors so its also new for the composer as well. People have to see the movie first because there s a lot of material missing. The score is easier to listen than the others in fact, its more intimist and a bit less spectacular than the prequels. Dont forget its episode VII so it sets the musical story for the other episodes to come as well.
Go see the movie as soon as you can: It's fun entertaining and has a lot of respect for the the original movies.

hyut7
12-17-2015, 08:01 AM
OMV YES!!!

Sn0wGl0be
12-17-2015, 08:39 AM
Thank you!

StRuPiE
12-17-2015, 08:55 AM
It's not a bad score by any means but it's pretty interchangeable with all the others Williams has written in the last decade. The action music sounds particularly uninspired. Maybe it'll grow on me.

Yes, exactly my feeling. It's uninspired, so underwhelming and nothing really stands out. Not something you are used to from a SW score. First thing I said after the screening, where the hell was John Williams? And this album only confirms my feelings about that, sadly enough. It's really time for him to pass on the legacy.

gururu
12-17-2015, 09:33 AM
Yes, exactly my feeling. It's uninspired, so underwhelming and nothing really stands out.

That may just be the Abrams effect. Williams can't score a movie that isn't there. Again, the Abrams effect.

pedroppp
12-17-2015, 09:56 AM
Gracias

Amanda
12-17-2015, 10:01 AM
Perhaps because Williams did not conduct? It feels less.....dramatic. Like a cover release.

StRuPiE
12-17-2015, 10:02 AM
That may just be the Abrams effect. Williams can't score a movie that isn't there. Again, the Abrams effect.

I'm willing to disagree with you here ... I believe Abrams is a much better filmmaker than Lucas. And how much I (we) dislike the prequels, the music was always there. I feel that Williams has scored TFA from a distance, it's his signature allright but not his heart. It could have been so much more, not necessarily from Williams. Maybe a collaboration could have worked. Zimmer and Williams working together, now that would have been something!!

rocklegend
12-17-2015, 10:04 AM
I am willing to bet you have not actually seen it, and are just trolling. The movie was a lot of fun, and its a big disservice to tell people its merely a retelling of the first movie. there is so much more to it than that. and if you didnt take any of that away from your viewing sorry to hear that. Ive seen it twice now and its a fun time at the movies.

Yes I have seen it. I also got to experience Star Wars in the cinema in 1977 as a young kid and I can tell you that The Force Awakens is nothing more of a re-.hash of a New Hope.... exact same plot points.... sure jesus it follows the same pattern as JJ�S 09 Trek movie

Amanda
12-17-2015, 10:07 AM
Zimmer and Williams working together, now that would have been something!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGGGG G.O.o



:awsm:

rocklegend
12-17-2015, 10:08 AM
Thank you SO MUCH.

And to anybody posting spoilers, get a life. SOME people actually want to watch the movie without knowing what happens. Wait until everybody has seen it, then talk about it.

Until then, fuck the hell off.

Get off the board you fucking moron.....

StRuPiE
12-17-2015, 10:17 AM
Yes I have seen it. I also got to experience Star Wars in the cinema in 1977 as a young kid and I can tell you that The Force Awakens is nothing more of a re-.hash of a New Hope.... exact same plot points.... sure jesus it follows the same pattern as JJ�S 09 Trek movie

You didn't like TFA? Ok, so it's a reboot from ANH... same structure, same twists, same locations but different planets, same drama, same climatic buildup. So what? I think JJ gave it a fresh new look without going ballistic on CGI effects (let's all praise him for this!!) and it's the perfect setup for the sequels to come. And I really liked the acting. Daisy and John nailed it, even Ford was good.

rocklegend
12-17-2015, 10:25 AM
I agree, the original film scores and the prequels are better than this one, sad to say but it's true.

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I totally agree sirs, I've not seen the film yet, and with most film scores, I tend to watch the film first.

I just hope Disney doesn't fuck the Star Wars franchise up for the new generation; maybe Lucas would've been better off not to sell to Disney...

...But then it'll take longer for any NEW Star Wars films to be made. It's a catch 22.

Lucas should never have sold Star Wars to Disney.... he should�ve gone ahead with his own episode 7,8,9 by bringing in others to help him write and let others direct... Disney will milk this fucker to the ground and once they make a profit it�ll be run into the ground and I know after episode 8 I�ll be fucking sick to death of Star Wars with backstories for Han,Bobba fett and any other characters that Disney can ass rape.... sad times ahead,sad times ahead.... Star wars was once special.....

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I'm willing to disagree with you here ... I believe Abrams is a much better filmmaker than Lucas. And how much I (we) dislike the prequels, the music was always there. I feel that Williams has scored TFA from a distance, it's his signature allright but not his heart. It could have been so much more, not necessarily from Williams. Maybe a collaboration could have worked. Zimmer and Williams working together, now that would have been something!!

Williams worked on this movie for just over a year. His heart is all over the movie but it�s a problem with modern movie-making,movies are not allowed to breath as modern audiences suffer from ADHD for fuck sake... Transformers,fast series as case in point. I mean JJ gave us a modern day New Hope and it sucks balls. imo

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You didn't like TFA? Ok, so it's a reboot from ANH... same structure, same twists, same locations but different planets, same drama, same climatic buildup. So what? I think JJ gave it a fresh new look without going ballistic on CGI effects (let's all praise him for this!!) and it's the perfect setup for the sequels to come. And I really liked the acting. Daisy and John nailed it, even Ford was good.

Daisy was great and great to see Ford actually act again.... but Daisy�s character arc was so fuckin stupid it beggars belief... she could do in one movie what it took Anakin and Luke years to perfect without any training.... Bullshit.... Man this movie Pissed me off so much..... Fuck you Disney

The best Character in the movie was Kylo Ren imo

classclown
12-17-2015, 10:26 AM
Thanks for sharing

gururu
12-17-2015, 10:33 AM
I believe Abrams is a much better filmmaker than Lucas.

Ye gods, whatta yousa sayin'?

EricTan
12-17-2015, 10:34 AM
Thank you for this. Just came home from seeing it in 3D. Good for a Star Wars movie, better than all the prequels, but very predictable. The score is serviceable, and when Williams reuses cues from the earlier Original Trilogy, it's telegraphing the really important scenes.

StRuPiE
12-17-2015, 10:38 AM
Williams worked on this movie for just over a year. His heart is all over the movie but it�s a problem with modern movie-making,movies are not allowed to breath as modern audiences suffer from ADHD for fuck sake... Transformers,fast series as case in point. I mean JJ gave us a modern day New Hope and it sucks balls. imo

I wouldn't go that far in saying 'it sucks'. Yeah, the story could've been more original. But I'm happy it's better than the prequels. C'mon, you have to admit that.



Daisy was great and great to see Ford actually act again.... but Daisy�s character arc was so fuckin stupid it beggars belief... she could do in one movie what it took Anakin and Luke years to perfect without any training.... Bullshit.... Man this movie Pissed me off so much..... Fuck you Disney

True, Rey goes there very fast... But maybe it's intentionally. Don't forget, we still have 2 sequels. Storywise, they can come up with so much. I believe there's an interesting backstory to Rey (and we already got a glimpse of that) that holds much more than we know. And for all we know she's already a ***spoiler alert*** partially trained Jedi.

Amanda
12-17-2015, 10:50 AM
Look, I listened again. I am not saying it is **bad**,but

**TFA: "Ok, it is gonna be fun...."

vs

ESB: Grabs audience by throat "Listen up, fuckers. Shit's gonna happen!!"

Just saying.

StRuPiE
12-17-2015, 11:01 AM
ESB: Grabs audience by throat "Listen up, fuckers. Shit's gonna happen!!"



Nothing can compete with that...

Williams should go in retirement (like his friend Lucas), he has earned his fame ... he shouldn't do this anymore. His downfall could be pretty hard if he continues like this.

rocklegend
12-17-2015, 11:08 AM
Nothing can compete with that...

Williams should go in retirement (like his friend Lucas), he has earned his fame ... he shouldn't do this anymore. His downfall could be pretty hard if he continues like this.

And who would you suggest scores Star Wars..... Williams scores depending on the director and the direction of the film... Abrams made the movie... he gave it no heart and no time to breath that ain�t Williams fault....

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Look, I listened again. I am not saying it is **bad**,but

**TFA: "Ok, it is gonna be fun...."

vs

ESB: Grabs audience by throat "Listen up, fuckers. Shit's gonna happen!!"

Just saying.

Bingo

the marvin
12-17-2015, 11:14 AM
Thanks! The movie was fantastic!
Best one since Empire.