I’ve made a lovely expanded edit of The Force Awakens using a combination of the FYC and OST releases. This edit should be as complete as possible given the available material. I used the spreadsheet guide here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rDuRXT-67ETwF2cy4lNkgp5AV_QcIDivxUwCLtLOGfg/pubhtml) kindly compiled by JWFan’s Jason LeBlanc.
Covers
(http://imgur.com/eGHKw1F) 
(http://imgur.com/noWhhtq)
Many thanks Dave999 for these (Thread 198296).
I’ve tried to keep the presentation as true to Williams’ intentions as I could imagine. Most instances of nasty edits or looping that occur in places on both the FYC and OST editions have been fixed. This release also features clean intros and outros, when appropriate. I have mocked these up where needed (only a couple of times – and sounds natural). Also – I’ve kept any intended segues between tracks.
Where alternate takes of the same material between the FYC/OST occur – I have chosen the take that I personally prefer – and based on the opinions I’ve gathered from a few others.
I’ve also slightly mastered the FYC elements to give the mix more presence, and match the OST.
It makes for a decent and coherent listen.
Tracklist
01 Main Title and The Attack on the Jakku Village (6:52)
02 Jakku Village Massacre (1:54)
03 The Scavenger (2:28)
04 Lunchtime (1:22)
05 Rey Meets BB-8 (1:31)
06 I Can Fly Anything (4:16)
07 Finn’s Trek (1:34)
08 Rey’s Theme (3:11)
09 Follow Me and The Falcon (6:48)
10 That Girl with the Staff (1:59)
11 The Rathtars! (4:06)
12 Snoke (2:08)
13 Arrival at Takodana (0:41)
14 You Got A Name? (1:32)
15 Maz Examines Finn (1:28)
16 I’m No Hero (1:05)
17 Maz and Rey (1:48)
18 The Starkiller (1:53)
19 Kylo Ren Arrives at the Battle (2:14)
20 The Resistance (1:33)
21 The Abduction (2:25)
22 Han and Leia / Finn and Poe, United (4:41)
23 March of the Resistance (2:36)
24 Snoke (2:03)
25 The Bombing Run (2:05)
26 On The Inside (2:54)
27 Torn Apart (4:53)
28 The Ways of the Force (4:47)
29 Farewell and The Trip (4:56)
30 The Jedi Steps and Finale (9:59)
31 Scherzo for X-Wings (2:32)
Total duration: 1:34:13
Download (https://mega.nz/#!wFt3WSKR!BjxLIrhLVw7cizAGMUcdPBVTVuMF1Db5SZi4xY_y8Fg)
Revision 5 (19 Jan 2016 (Thread 198296))
I’m open to any feedback if I have missed some material or any improvements could be made. 🙂
It’s even two minutes shorter than Clonemaster’s version. Track 2 has an incorrect title, on top of that.
EDIT: Oh ffs I noticed just now you’re even linking to Clonemaster’s original thread yourself. WTF?
UPDATE: all a misunderstanding. My bad. Please ignore the blunt rant.
It’s even two minutes shorter than Clonemaster’s version. Track 2 has an incorrect title, on top of that.
EDIT: Oh ffs I noticed just now you’re even linking to Clonemaster’s original thread yourself. WTF?
No. This is entirely my own creation using a combination of the FYC and OST elements, as I described. I am in no sense leeching off anything. I spent two days putting this together in Cubase with meticulous editing, and mastering. I followed the mentioned spreadsheet as well as closely comparing both versions. It is a far more laboured over release than the other one, in actuality (sorry, but please read my initial post again to understand the lengths I went to). I have been very meticulous and attempted to honour Williams’ sensibilities with the presentation.
Track 2 does not have a ‘incorrect title’. It is the title I chose. Forgive me.
I linked to the other thread for the *cover* – simply. My former awareness of the thread’s existence should not be a problem.
You have been rather rude. I hope your attitude is not representative of the majority of this community, to which this is my first contribution. Again, this took a fair bit of my time that I did for the enjoyment of fans (including myself). The ‘week too late’ comment – come on, man, surely it’s OK to have more than one fan edit? And as for the 2 minutes shorter, there’ll be a fair reason – probably removal of looped/reprised material – or, I’ve missed a passage here or there, which I did explain I would like to have pointed out to me so that I can make revisions.
Track 2 does not have a ‘incorrect title’. It is the title I chose. Forgive me.
I linked to the other thread for the *cover* – simply. My former awareness of the thread’s existence should not be a problem.
You have been rather rude. I hope your attitude is not representative of the majority of this community, to which this is my first contribution. Again, this took a fair bit of my time that I did for the enjoyment of fans (including myself). The ‘week too late’ comment – come on, man, surely it’s OK to have more than one fan edit? And as for the 2 minutes shorter, there’ll be a fair reason – probably removal of looped/reprised material – or, I’ve missed a passage here or there, which I did explain I would like to have pointed out to me so that I can make revisions.
No, it is not representative of the community’s behaviour although there are a few exceptions. At least now you know how to arm yourself against it 😉
There’s no problem with someone posting a new link in a new thread if all other links are down, that’s the basics of it. Some soundtracks on this forum have twenty or so threads, and others predicted The Force Awakens would go the same route, and for what reason? If one person posts the album, everyone should take that and move on.
If you had in your possession the FYC disc and could therefore provide a lossless mix of the retail album and the FYC score then people would be jumping all over you, but the truth of the matter is that, yes, you are a week late in posting that. With that I mean that most of the community that wanted to hear an extended cut of the John Williams score for TFA have already downloaded it from Clonemaster15. There’s always a few exceptions, proof of the posts above mine, but in general this is -sorry to say- a bit useless.
On the flipside: Have you heard Clonemaster’s attempt? Is it in any way different from yours? Do you think yours is mixed in a better way? If so I’d be happy to download it and ditch the one I have.
But I struggle to see how you’re trying to remove looped material if that is exactly how it comes across in the original cue?
P.S.: I’m not trying to be rude but I’m well aware my initial post might/will have come across as such.
In the FYC, for example, there are repeated micro-segments or ugly fades. This might be because the FYC tracks came from the final edited film master. I don’t want that stuff in there – so I take the clean stuff from the OST, for example.
There are many instances of micro-edits in the OST tracks, too. So it’s a matter of taking the best from either of the sources to get the most music, and in a way that hopefully faithfully represents Williams’ sensibilities.
I’ve just gone about making a release that I hope is musically sensible, coherent, and enjoyable. I’ve already mentioned all of the efforts I’ve gone to. Make your own mind up as to which you prefer! 😛
With regards to the other release – one thing I can say objectively about it (apart from it including some of these mentioned pitfalls and not being mastered) – is… sorry to be harsh, but the edits are uglier.
Get Off Your High Horse And Give OP A Break. Jeeze. Seriously This Place Is Getting Stupid At People Complaining About Anything, No One Seems Happy Until There Is Something to Moan About. Grow Up, And Move On.
Three Cheers! Thanks moo0z0r!
Astoundingly absurd.
And one more thing: most people here are grateful for what they get here (for FREE!). Don’t be bothered by people attacking you out of the blue (and then following with some lame excuses for their behaviour!). If someone doesn’t like what you do, fine – nobody has to download what you are sharing. But you should, at least, be treated with respect.
"Guys"? I think that would apply to Dave999 alone.
Well, you know what I mean. :p
http://megoblog.typepad.com/.a/6a013486abd95c970c015432547af4970c-pi
"You don’t know what I do MA!"
Edit: I am going to do a re-edit, not because this edit was uploaded, it has nothing to do with it, and I have nothing against others doing their own edits. Because of the spreadsheets that Lockdown posted on my thread a little less than a week ago. It was linked to in this thread, and reminded me of it. I just think I can do better than my last.
Astoundingly absurd.
None of the above. And please don’t place words/actions upon me. In no way did I take the piss on anyone.
Guys, chill it down. You can download mine, or moo0z0r’s version, it isn’t much matter to me. All I care is that my work is being appreciated, and that this edit is being appreciated. I should be able to be the one who says it’s okay, it’s not that I own this anyway. Take your pick. 😉
"Guys"? I think that would apply to Dave999 alone.
I’m fine, but thanks.
In my opinion – it’s better. What more can I say!
In the FYC, for example, there are repeated micro-segments or ugly fades. This might be because the FYC tracks came from the final edited film master. I don’t want that stuff in there – so I take the clean stuff from the OST, for example.
There are many instances of micro-edits in the OST tracks, too. So it’s a matter of taking the best from either of the sources to get the most music, and in a way that hopefully faithfully represents Williams’ sensibilities.
I’ve just gone about making a release that I hope is musically sensible, coherent, and enjoyable. I’ve already mentioned all of the efforts I’ve gone to. Make your own mind up as to which you prefer! 😛
With regards to the other release – one thing I can say objectively about it (apart from it including some of these mentioned pitfalls and not being mastered) – is… sorry to be harsh, but the edits are uglier.
Did you at least convert everything to a lossless format before you started work on your edit?
If so, I’m definitely downloading this to have a listen.
EDIT: never mind. The high file size suggests you converted first. Downloading now.
About the mistitled track, and this is just personal preference, might I suggest "Jakku Village Massacre" instead?
I personally never liked the idea of dialogue being used as title tracks.
Here are two expanded covers I made for your edit 🙂
EDIT: Nevermind I see it was moved later.
And thanks for the covers!
Personally, I’d wait for a lossless FYC.
I might, but also, editing is fun. Mine was done with Audacity also, it’s easy to use. 😉
Oh ya, don’t stop playing with it, but you’ll never be wholly satisfied with the results knowing a lossless source is on the horizon.
Ya. 😉
Always the way to go. 😉
Best score in the last 8+ years, imo.
Thanks moo0z0r for your effort! 😀
Of movies in general?
Movies, video games, anime, you name it. It’s just beautiful and really refreshing. And I also really enjoy that they don’t borrow too much music from the previous movies. The nostalgia is nice, but it has to stand out and be its own entity.
I argued in length about that with my girlfriend. She believes it should have had more of the older themes, but remixed. I think that have been far too much nostalgia, and would have ruined the direction of the new series. People already think it’s too much like A New Hope, as is. And while I see the similarities, it is still more than enough to be different.
I argued in length about that with my girlfriend. She believes it should have had more of the older themes, but remixed. I think that have been far too much nostalgia, and would have ruined the direction of the new series. People already think it’s too much like A New Hope, as is. And while I see the similarities, it is still more than enough to be different.
Yes, I agree, on the Star Wars part, I still think there’s been really good scores for other games, movies and such, but this is still one of the best scores we’ve gotten.
Well, I never really liked Williams’ music for Episodes 1 to 3, but this time he really outdid himself.
Well, I never really liked Williams’ music for Episodes 1 to 3, but this time he really outdid himself.
Actually, I noticed this music very similar to the Prequel Trilogy, mainly Episode III. Listening to these albums side by side, (Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens) they go together well, well enough, at least. On top of that, "Palpatine’s Teachings" and "Snoke" are extremely similar. They do have a slightly different feeling though, given they are from different films.
Track 2 does not have a ‘incorrect title’. It is the title I chose. Forgive me.
I linked to the other thread for the *cover* – simply. My former awareness of the thread’s existence should not be a problem.
You have been rather rude. I hope your attitude is not representative of the majority of this community, to which this is my first contribution. Again, this took a fair bit of my time that I did for the enjoyment of fans (including myself). The ‘week too late’ comment – come on, man, surely it’s OK to have more than one fan edit? And as for the 2 minutes shorter, there’ll be a fair reason – probably removal of looped/reprised material – or, I’ve missed a passage here or there, which I did explain I would like to have pointed out to me so that I can make revisions.
You haven’t done anything wrong. Don’t let people like that get in the way of your contributions to this community. Thanks for the share.
That didn’t bother me. I’ve imported all the audio sources into the ‘pool’ in Cubase, so when the lossless version arrives, it’s simply a matter of replacing those sources (takes 2 seconds). All the edits will I’ve made remain in-tact – just need to export the tracks again (and refine the FYC mastering a little if needed – again, easy, as it is globally applied to the FYC channels group). 🙂
The joys of a good DAW!
Even though I didn’t like the prequel soundtracks, the last was undeniable the best, maybe because it was getting pretty close to the the original Star Wars timewise and John used -or reused- some of the original themes.
I don’t understand all the drama on the first page, there is plenty of room here for many people’s different takes on this score. Anyone that listens to this edit and Clone’s will notice the differences, I thank you both for your efforts! If every Zimmer score can have 1000 different threads then I don’t see the problem with a handful of TFA threads.
That didn’t bother me. I’ve imported all the audio sources into the ‘pool’ in Cubase, so when the lossless version arrives, it’s simply a matter of replacing those sources (takes 2 seconds). All the edits will I’ve made remain in-tact – just need to export the tracks again (and refine the FYC mastering a little if needed – again, easy, as it is globally applied to the FYC channels group). 🙂
The joys of a good DAW!
I’m not a music editor so I am not familiar with Cubase. If/when the lossless track leaks, what if there are slight track time differences? Wouldn’t that throw off some of your edit points? Just curious.
It would indeed! But I think that’s unlikely to happen if the FYC CD is ripped correctly. However, if it does, I shall just have to offset the ripped tracks by adding padding/trimming to the sources. Still won’t need to adjust edits!
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And sounds incredibly well!
If someone wishes to make another edit with this version that would be fine. If it was me though, I’d wait until a lossless version is made available.
Mega (https://mega.nz/#!G80CSQyJ!UQT7wHEmKj_cWnKoaHlscUh7bV5nP4Dk38K5kRm_GUo)
Thanks for answering my questions, got one more. When a lossless leak of the FYC appears, assuming it is true lossless, will consider switching out some of the OST tracks you decided to use, like the longer finale from the FYC?
If someone wishes to make another edit with this version that would be fine. If it was me though, I’d wait until a lossless version is made available.
Mega (https://mega.nz/#!G80CSQyJ!UQT7wHEmKj_cWnKoaHlscUh7bV5nP4Dk38K5kRm_GUo)
Yeah, I think I will. Because you can convert to everything with lossless. That means I’ll upload an all lossless version, and an all 320 Kbps version.
It would indeed! But I think that’s unlikely to happen if the FYC CD is ripped correctly. However, if it does, I shall just have to offset the ripped tracks by adding padding/trimming to the sources. Still won’t need to adjust edits!
Don’t worry, The FYC King will make sure it’s ripped correctly when and if he gets it. 😉
If someone wishes to make another edit with this version that would be fine. If it was me though, I’d wait until a lossless version is made available.
Mega (https://mega.nz/#!G80CSQyJ!UQT7wHEmKj_cWnKoaHlscUh7bV5nP4Dk38K5kRm_GUo)
Interesting. Will check this later. Might just be the 160 kbps version transcoded?
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Don’t know why everyone is so concerned with waiting for lossless. When it appears that’s cool – it’s a piece of piss to swap out the elements.
If someone wishes to make another edit with this version that would be fine. If it was me though, I’d wait until a lossless version is made available.
Mega (https://mega.nz/#!G80CSQyJ!UQT7wHEmKj_cWnKoaHlscUh7bV5nP4Dk38K5kRm_GUo)
It’s a transcode from 160k. Thanks though.
I’ve used the elements that I thought sounded the best in terms of the musical performance. But I wasn’t aware of any material missing from the finale. Would you mind pointing out where this is?
Yes. That was intentional because the concert version is only a track or two later.
I was answering your question?
Heh, misread! 🙂
Thanks
Yes, I know, Morricone’s Hateful 8 is the best score of the year.
I believe that the so-called cue I Will Finish What You Started is newly recorded, but it hasn’t been released.
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Has anyone noticed this, by the way ~snip~?
Sweet, now it’s going to skyrocket (bid-wise) Thanks for that!
Come ON, dude. :facepalm:
Is there a huge difference between the FYC and soundtrack though?
I think people do this on purpose. Well, at least I have my Dreamworks friend who could possibly get me a copy (for free as well).
He managed to get me a copy of Bridge of Spies (though that is Dreamworks)..
I’m sure he’ll be able to get this one for me, and if he does, I’ll be sure to get him something nice in return.
Yeah, it’s really a moot point to argue about posting eBay links to things like this, but it has shown in the past that the bid starts skyrocketing, almost coincidentally.
Ah well, nothing to get worked up about. Sorry Ponyo, sorry moo0z0r.
http://i.imgur.com/0xYRgjn.gif
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Is there a huge difference between the FYC and soundtrack though?
Different mixing, different content… ask Clonemaster.
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Oh, just realized that’s not good. :/
And can you remove it from your post too?… just to be safe… :erm:
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Is there a huge difference between the FYC and soundtrack though?
In a nutshell, yes. A decent breakdown of the differences can be found here (http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25940-the-force-awakens-fyc-release-discussion-film-spoilers-allowed/&do=findComment&comment=1206488).
Actually, I agree with you. I’ll change the release to use the FYC version!
You did! I can just see there’s a demand for this so I’m changing my mind. 🙂
Hi, folks. I’ve revised the edit slightly based on some feedback and some realisations I made about the editing of the FYC.
Revision 3 – Differences:
Instances of tracking/micro-loops fixed in Follow Me and The Falcon
Includes full March of the Resistance rendition in The Jedi Steps and Finale
Tweaked mastering on FYC elements
Other subtle improvements
Download (https://mega.nz/#!9M1UDLTS!YJsEmQaPg9zopT0y-lFfROgA-hjHtDx72GZHNOJ9h00)
The download link can also be found in the original post, which I’ve just updated.
Enjoy! 🙂
P.S. Feedback always welcome.
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http://www.jwfan.com/?p=8489
I’d rather not add in tracked material!
I 100% agree, it may work fine in the film where sound effects can cover up edit points and other differences but, it just doesn’t work good as a listening experience, IMO. Mixing a 1977 LSO recording with a 2015 LA orchestra recording just sounds odd to my ears. I like what Williams wrote for that scene more anyway and think the filmmakers made a bad choice by tracking in that piece of music from ANH, IMO. After spending the whole film making a connection with Rey and her theme, his original music is just more effective for my taste.
On the other hand, if the filmmakers’ idea was to make a connection between a pivotal moment for Luke from ANH and a pivotal moment for Rey, maybe hinting at their family relationship, it works. In the end, I just don’t think it sounds good mixed together, especially with the awkward first edit point.
I want to hear your new revisions but, I’m trying to wait for a true lossless version of the FYC to leak before I download it again. We’ll see how long I can hold out.
On the other hand, if the filmmakers’ idea was to make a connection between a pivotal moment for Luke from ANH and a pivotal moment for Rey, maybe hinting at their family relationship, it works. In the end, I just don’t think it sounds good mixed together, especially with the awkward first edit point.
I want to hear your new revisions but, I’m trying to wait for a true lossless version of the FYC to leak before I download it again. We’ll see how long I can hold out.
Ditto.
This particular edition focuses on presenting the music as a body of work in its own right – as expansively and coherently as possible.
Uuuuh, moo0z0r? (Thread 198840):D 😀
You have to PM Zaralyth to get it but the response time is usually akin to The Flash’s top speed lol :p You’ll get it soon. I anxiously await your FLAC update 😀
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You have to PM Zaralyth to get it but the response time is usually akin to The Flash’s top speed lol :p You’ll get it soon. I anxiously await your FLAC update 😀
Dave999: Thanks for all the covers!
No problem, glad you like em 😉
Read up. This very same page clearly states he won’t do a film version of WOTF with the Burning Homestead/Binary Suns/Force Theme/whateveryouwantttocallit tracked music because he doesn’t like using tracked music for this release. And in another post (also on this very page) he said it’s not a movie version but a "particular edition focusing on presenting the music as a body of work in its own right – as expansively and coherently as possible."
Short answer: No, probably going to happen.
Short answer: No, probably going to happen.
Yeahhhh, I read all that, so that’s why I felt it necessary to plead the case for the opposite view in hopes of swaying some consideration towards that option. :rolleyes:
I suppose it’s not really that much of a problem, because if any one particular editor won’t do it, there will be others who will!
Hi, folks. I’ve revised the edit to use the new lossless FYC release.
Revision 4 – Differences:
Using lossless FYC elements
Using FYC take of end credits from The March of the Resistance to the end of the track
Tweaked mastering on FYC elements (sounding slick!!)
Download (https://mega.nz/#!xQEEBL5D!Ja4eHcUATIGTEND5xLD_1LqN70PQh_g9FQB-tXjeBm4)
The download link can also be found in the original post, which I’ve just updated.
Enjoy! 🙂
P.S. Feedback always welcome.
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Loved the existing expanded version, look forward to the new update. And I know this is blasphemy to some, but I would ask if it’s possible to do a film version of "Ways of the Force" as a bonus track, even though it commits the great crime of using tracked music! Even though I instantly recognised what the music was, it made that moment in the movie a bit special, for a moment transporting me back across the decades to when "Star Wars" was brand new. Would love to have that cue available for replay.
I just think the edit will sound ugly. It sounds fine under sound effects in the film – but it will sound jarring on its own.
Yeah, I don’t disagree, but it’s just a cool moment in the film.
And re: "Feedback always welcome." ….. Listening to the updated version now, and it’s verrrry good… 🙂
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Yeahhhh, I read all that, so that’s why I felt it necessary to plead the case for the opposite view in hopes of swaying some consideration towards that option. :rolleyes:
I suppose it’s not really that much of a problem, because if any one particular editor won’t do it, there will be others who will!
There’s already a movie version floating around here but it could sound a bit better than it does, tbh (not that it sounds bad).
The OST version is edited to remove the cool Scherzo for X-Wings stuff that appears in the FYC, while the FYC doesn’t have the opening minute or so that the OST has.
BTW I don’t know if I’m the first one noticing that the OST album includes more music from The Attack of The Jakku Village than the FYC promo.
In the album, in the begining of the attack there is a string theme from 3:08 to 3:27 (which I love), whereas in the FYC promo that part is shortened into 3:35 to 3:43. Actually you can listen the cut in the FYC into the new part, whereas in the OST that section seems untouched.
Probably along the OST there are another missing sections… I hope someone would be interested in making a "extended" version including music leaved outside the movie 🙂
Thank you again for this expanded version!
BTW I don’t know if I’m the first one noticing that the OST album includes more music from The Attack of The Jakku Village than the FYC promo.
In the album, in the begining of the attack there is a string theme from 3:08 to 3:27 (which I love), whereas in the FYC promo that part is shortened into 3:35 to 3:43. Actually you can listen the cut in the FYC into the new part, whereas in the OST that section seems untouched.
Probably along the OST there are another missing sections… I hope someone would be interested in making a "extended" version including music leaved outside the movie 🙂
Thank you again for this expanded version!
Thanks. I’ll check that out.
Wish they had included the part where the Falcon crashes on Starkiller Base up to when Finn, Han and Chewy get inside. That piece of music was pretty good…
You’re welcome 🙂 I’m happy to help finding missing sections. This is one of those cases where the FYC and OST album have some little changes very easy to miss.
Wish they had included the part where the Falcon crashes on Starkiller Base up to when Finn, Han and Chewy get inside. That piece of music was pretty good…
Yes, there seems to be a lot of interest for this unreleased cue!
Just for interest, will you do update your edit with the new FYC Lossless now?
Just want to know…
Just for interest, will you do update your edit with the new FYC Lossless now?
Just want to know…
Already have mate. 😛
https://mega.nz/#!hxNwFDjD!hQXujPf1ZPWOMU-7DhUDOUmYUhmAiDcm5DZqMehJsBI
Includes the ’77 inserts. Is identical to the film except for the 22 seconds of unreleased audio before the FYC section of the piece, and I chopped 2 seconds off the start of The Return Home because it was a personal preference.
No the slates are not real, those are for my own purposes of keeping track of things.
Listen with headphones. The transition I made into the FYC section doesn’t sound good on speakers.
https://mega.nz/#!hxNwFDjD!hQXujPf1ZPWOMU-7DhUDOUmYUhmAiDcm5DZqMehJsBI
Includes the ’77 inserts. Is identical to the film except for the 22 seconds of unreleased audio before the FYC section of the piece, and I chopped 2 seconds off the start of The Return Home because it was a personal preference.
Thanks for your edit! 🙂 Sounds really similar to the film edit.
I have always preferred them at the end but, that’s just my personal preference.
If the score is arranged along a 2CD experience, yes: I’ll put the concert versions at the end or beginning of the CD’s (for example at the end of CD1 or begining of CD2)
Yes. But there is no fox logo for this…. not even a disney one. The first thing you see is lucasfilm logo then "a long time ago…."
BTW I don’t know if I’m the first one noticing that the OST album includes more music from The Attack of The Jakku Village than the FYC promo.
In the album, in the begining of the attack there is a string theme from 3:08 to 3:27 (which I love), whereas in the FYC promo that part is shortened into 3:35 to 3:43. Actually you can listen the cut in the FYC into the new part, whereas in the OST that section seems untouched.
Probably along the OST there are another missing sections… I hope someone would be interested in making a "extended" version including music leaved outside the movie 🙂
Thank you again for this expanded version!
THIS. I look forward to Revision Version 5, moo0z0r. 🙂 That’s my favorite portion also, Minnasan! Very energetic and unique!
I know, but I put the fanfare in anyway – ain’t I a stinker?
Hey. The problem with this cue is that the FYC and OST versions are two entirely different revisions, so there’s no way to naturally merge the segment you mentioned into the longer FYC version. I guess one version must have been recorded at the initial sessions, and the other at the later sessions after the film’s edit had changed.
I could include it as an alternate (although not sure about a clean ending), but then I’m thinking, why not just listen to the OST?
Where’s the FLAC version of this? 🙂
Hi. I used that guide to do my edit (as mentioned in first post). 🙂
Hi, folks. I’ve revised the edit slightly.
Revision 5 – Differences:
Using FYC take of The Jedi Steps and Finale in its entirety (better performance than OST, imo)
Using extended FYC ending in Torn Apart
Improved editing in The Ways of the Force
Improved mocked up intro in Maz and Rey
Improved mocked up outro in Arrival at Takodana (viewed the film for a second time – this reflects the actual outro more accurately)
Re-ordered tracks so that the concert tracks are dispersed throughout the album
Download (https://mega.nz/#!wFt3WSKR!BjxLIrhLVw7cizAGMUcdPBVTVuMF1Db5SZi4xY_y8Fg)
The download link can also be found in the original post, which I’ve just updated.
Enjoy! 🙂
P.S. Feedback always welcome.
Hi, folks. I’ve revised the edit slightly.
Revision 5 – Differences:
Using FYC take of The Jedi Steps and Finale in its entirety (better performance than OST, imo)
Using extended FYC ending in Torn Apart
Improved editing in The Ways of the Force
Improved mocked up intro in Maz and Rey
Improved mocked up outro in Arrival at Takodana (viewed the film for a second time – this reflects the actual outro more accurately)
Re-ordered tracks so that the concert tracks are dispersed throughout the album
Download (https://mega.nz/#!sRtXRCSD!HckZjtyJ_LjcE-XdXucN2vVRiquUACpaXKIAR89lxAo)
The download link can also be found in the original post, which I’ve just updated.
Enjoy! 🙂
P.S. Feedback always welcome.
Thanks for the revisions list. That way I can just pick out the tracks you’ve changed and dump the rest 🙂
I could include it as an alternate (although not sure about a clean ending), but then I’m thinking, why not just listen to the OST?
It’s true that they are probably two different recordings so in order to make an extended cue it would take quite an effort just to "unify" the sound and that won’t even perfectly match. It’s a pity they left outside the movie that portion of the score.
And thank you for the revision 5, moo0z0r!!
Hi, folks. I’ve revised the edit slightly.
Revision 5 – Differences:
Using FYC take of The Jedi Steps and Finale in its entirety (better performance than OST, imo)
Using extended FYC ending in Torn Apart
Improved editing in The Ways of the Force
Improved mocked up intro in Maz and Rey
Improved mocked up outro in Arrival at Takodana (viewed the film for a second time – this reflects the actual outro more accurately)
Re-ordered tracks so that the concert tracks are dispersed throughout the album
Download (https://mega.nz/#!wFt3WSKR!BjxLIrhLVw7cizAGMUcdPBVTVuMF1Db5SZi4xY_y8Fg)
The download link can also be found in the original post, which I’ve just updated.
Enjoy! 🙂
P.S. Feedback always welcome.
Thanks for version 5.
I could include it as an alternate (although not sure about a clean ending), but then I’m thinking, why not just listen to the OST?
Hi. I’m new to this music, may I add a word? I think an alternate version would be a great solution. Also, it sounds to me that the beginning of "The Attack on Jakku Village" on the OST is faster than the beginning of the same cue on track 1 of FYC? Is that so?
Thank you so much for the update!
Yes the tempi between the two revisions vary in many places.
Will consider alternates. Might just dump them in a separate folder in the release.
Will consider alternates. Might just dump them in a separate folder in the release.
Thanks for replying. Just saw the message! 🙂 I’ve listened to your edit alone, and what great sound! 🙂 The tweaking in the mastering of the FYC elements makes the audio better to listen to, at least for me. Thanks for all that you’ve done! 🙂
Hi, folks. I’ve revised the edit slightly.
Revision 5 – Differences:
Using FYC take of The Jedi Steps and Finale in its entirety (better performance than OST, imo)
Using extended FYC ending in Torn Apart
Improved editing in The Ways of the Force
Improved mocked up intro in Maz and Rey
Improved mocked up outro in Arrival at Takodana (viewed the film for a second time – this reflects the actual outro more accurately)
Re-ordered tracks so that the concert tracks are dispersed throughout the album
Download (https://mega.nz/#!wFt3WSKR!BjxLIrhLVw7cizAGMUcdPBVTVuMF1Db5SZi4xY_y8Fg)
The download link can also be found in the original post, which I’ve just updated.
Enjoy! 🙂
P.S. Feedback always welcome.
Yet to download your revision, but looking back on the thread I saw Zaralyth’s mix of "The Ways of the Force" and noticed that he missed a section — the film version of the score tracks in some music from "The Attack on the Jakku Village" immediately preceding the "Scherzo"-music.
EDIT: Yeah, just listened to yours, it’s missing as well. Here’s a mix (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/80lb057tz03p8f0/AAB9MGlMoIYxHv9cqtTKuKA_a?dl=0) I made of the track, complete with absolutely shit edits. :p This track is a nightmare — the "Burning Homestead"/"The Return Home" section seems to be a bit slower in the film, and the edits are masked by the SFX.
EDIT #2: Just read an earlier post where you said you didn’t want to insert tracked music. :p Another instance is a bit of the music found in "The Ways of the Force" tracked into the scene where Poe is brought before Kylo at the beginning of the movie.
I love tracked music, someone should really make an edit of those tracks so we can beef up this score version some more 🙂
I’m sure as soon as Blu-ray rips start surfacing someone will get right on that.
And I don’t mean me :p
Entirely speculation, but I’d assume that since two of the cues have to do with Rey (and both with the characters not knowing who she is) that’s why they titled the track that way.
I know I’m late to the game, but can anybody re-up this?
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And it’s up again 🙂
(…don’t know how that happened…)
Hi, folks. I’ve revised the edit slightly.
Revision 5 – Differences:
Using FYC take of The Jedi Steps and Finale in its entirety (better performance than OST, imo)
Using extended FYC ending in Torn Apart
Improved editing in The Ways of the Force
Improved mocked up intro in Maz and Rey
Improved mocked up outro in Arrival at Takodana (viewed the film for a second time – this reflects the actual outro more accurately)
Re-ordered tracks so that the concert tracks are dispersed throughout the album
Enjoy! 🙂
P.S. Feedback always welcome.
So I’m listening to your version now for a few days and I must really say, I enjoy this tremendous score even more now, you really did a wonderful job to amplify the strengths and fix the tiny, occasional flaws. Bravo!
For example, it always bugged me on the OST, that the prominent cymbal clash right between Jedi Steps and Finale missed its cue. On your version however it is spot on! Is the FYC really an entirely different recording? What else did you change about the End Credits track? I feel like the two final cymbal clashes on the March of the Resistance section were a bit weak on the OST. Now they feel just like they do on the regular track, bold and powerful. Did you edit in the regular track in its entirety?
Also, something else I’ve noticed: You actually have two tracks named Snoke. Was that intentional? I’d like to re-name one of them, maybe you could suggest an alternate track title for one of the two?
Thanks for all the hard work!
For example, it always bugged me on the OST, that the prominent cymbal clash right between Jedi Steps and Finale missed its cue. On your version however it is spot on! Is the FYC really an entirely different recording? What else did you change about the End Credits track? I feel like the two final cymbal clashes on the March of the Resistance section were a bit weak on the OST. Now they feel just like they do on the regular track, bold and powerful. Did you edit in the regular track in its entirety?
Also, something else I’ve noticed: You actually have two tracks named Snoke. Was that intentional? I’d like to re-name one of them, maybe you could suggest an alternate track title for one of the two?
Thanks for all the hard work!
The 2:03 track Snoke is actually a concert suite, much like Rey’s Theme, Scherzo for X-Wings and March of the Resistance. You could rename it to Snoke (Concert Suite) so you know which is which? The regular Snoke which lasts 2:08 is moo0z0r’s film mix (if you will) I think.
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just a quick comment, not criticism. I as well made an edit like this, except much less professional sounding in terms of mixing. The only suggestion I have is the track "that girl with the staff" is actually 3 different cues from 3 different parts of the movie. I’m not saying you should change it because it sounds rough when split up but just wanted to let you know if you didn’t. One part is from a quick scene when rey first sees finn and chases him around and ends up knocking him in the face with her staff. another part is when kylo ren flips shit the first time with his lightsaber, and the last part is a cue from maz’s palace when the resistance/first order spies report "we’ve found the droid." Not sure why, but they put all three of these cues into one song and called it "that girl with the staff."
OST retail albums always blend cues together to allow the tracks to flow better into one another.
More so, Williams cuts his albums like this. Since the beginning. I hate it.
Yes, the same can also be said of me! I can never thank enough!! It’s also the only version I listen to now. Great work!
Awesome edit!
I’ve made an alternate cover for this, based on the fantastic cover heidl made for the OST, based on the Target exclusive version.
(click on the image for the full 1500×1500 resolution)
(http://imgur.com/K1uBzVH)
Search for the custom Complete Score by Faleel. It’s available on the Shrine.
I’ve made a lovely expanded edit of The Force Awakens using a combination of the FYC and OST releases. This edit should be as complete as possible given the available material. I used the spreadsheet guide here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rDuRXT-67ETwF2cy4lNkgp5AV_QcIDivxUwCLtLOGfg/pubhtml) kindly compiled by JWFan’s Jason LeBlanc.
Covers
(http://imgur.com/eGHKw1F) (http://imgur.com/noWhhtq)
Many thanks Dave999 for these (Thread 198296).
I’ve tried to keep the presentation as true to Williams’ intentions as I could imagine. Most instances of nasty edits or looping that occur in places on both the FYC and OST editions have been fixed. This release also features clean intros and outros, when appropriate. I have mocked these up where needed (only a couple of times – and sounds natural). Also – I’ve kept any intended segues between tracks.
Where alternate takes of the same material between the FYC/OST occur – I have chosen the take that I personally prefer – and based on the opinions I’ve gathered from a few others.
I’ve also slightly mastered the FYC elements to give the mix more presence, and match the OST.
It makes for a decent and coherent listen.
Tracklist
01 Main Title and The Attack on the Jakku Village (6:52)
02 Jakku Village Massacre (1:54)
03 The Scavenger (2:28)
04 Lunchtime (1:22)
05 Rey Meets BB-8 (1:31)
06 I Can Fly Anything (4:16)
07 Finn’s Trek (1:34)
08 Rey’s Theme (3:11)
09 Follow Me and The Falcon (6:48)
10 That Girl with the Staff (1:59)
11 The Rathtars! (4:06)
12 Snoke (2:08)
13 Arrival at Takodana (0:41)
14 You Got A Name? (1:32)
15 Maz Examines Finn (1:28)
16 I’m No Hero (1:05)
17 Maz and Rey (1:48)
18 The Starkiller (1:53)
19 Kylo Ren Arrives at the Battle (2:14)
20 The Resistance (1:33)
21 The Abduction (2:25)
22 Han and Leia / Finn and Poe, United (4:41)
23 March of the Resistance (2:36)
24 Snoke (2:03)
25 The Bombing Run (2:05)
26 On The Inside (2:54)
27 Torn Apart (4:53)
28 The Ways of the Force (4:47)
29 Farewell and The Trip (4:56)
30 The Jedi Steps and Finale (9:59)
31 Scherzo for X-Wings (2:32)
Total duration: 1:34:13
Download (https://mega.nz/#!wFt3WSKR!BjxLIrhLVw7cizAGMUcdPBVTVuMF1Db5SZi4xY_y8Fg)
Revision 5 (19 Jan 2016 (Thread 198296))
I’m open to any feedback if I have missed some material or any improvements could be made. 🙂
Thanks a lot!!!!
https://mega.nz/#!hxNwFDjD!hQXujPf1ZPWOMU-7DhUDOUmYUhmAiDcm5DZqMehJsBI
Includes the ’77 inserts. Is identical to the film except for the 22 seconds of unreleased audio before the FYC section of the piece, and I chopped 2 seconds off the start of The Return Home because it was a personal preference.
No the slates are not real, those are for my own purposes of keeping track of things.
Listen with headphones. The transition I made into the FYC section doesn’t sound good on speakers.
NOOOOOOOOO
It’s gone, anyone else has this one?
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