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Genre: Classical,Soundtracks & Shows
Subgenre: Film Score,Original Score,Soundtracks
Original Release Date: 2015-12-18
Release Date: 12-18-2015
Original Release Date: 12-18-2015
Artist: John Williams
Album Level Flags: Soundtrack, Studio Recording
Release Level Flags: Soundtrack, Studio Recording
No Of Songs: 23
Album Length: 4661 seconds
Explicit Content: false
Style(s): Film Score, Original Score, Soundtracks
Format: CD
Label: Walt Disney
Other
Product Name: Star Wars: The Force Awakens [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [CD]
Genre: Classical, Soundtracks & Shows
Vendor Genre: Classical, Stage & Screen
UPC: 050087323295
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
John Williams Scores (Big)
All things being equal, you have to miss the striking 20th Century Fox opening this time around. It has become as much a part of the Star Wars soundtrack experience as, say, humming along to the Falcon vs. TIE Fighter battle music from A New Hope, or air drumming the orchestra hit of the opening bars of the Throne Room sequence. That said, this soundtrack stands proudly amongst the titans, presenting the intuition and appreciation of a man that has been as much a part of Star Wars as anyone. John Williams understands Star Wars, he understands us, and, most importantly, he approaches this Episode with love, respect and experience. Rather than squeezing in nods and winks to past trilogies, he expands and carefully shapes old and new themes to fill the greater context of the evolving story. Rather than playing upon nostalgia, Williams sets his eyes on the big picture with a scope of understanding far greater than anyone else involved in the Star Wars universe. This soundtrack is not fan service - it is the work of a master of the language, setting out to illuminate a world for which he cares deeply. And what a beautiful language it is.
Posted by McClane
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great soundtrack
I really enjoyed this soundtrack. It seems to be complete, except for the recycled piece from Episode IV (when Luke finds Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru murdered by stormtroopers) that plays when Rey snatches the lightsaber from Ren via the force. The packaging is nice (high gloss) and a multi-page insert includes notes from J.J. Abrams and stills from the movie. Love it!
Posted by DPinMSP
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Superb!
I got the latest Star Wars soundtrack several weeks before seeing the new movie. The John Williams score is so packed with emotion. I cannot imagine the Star Wars Universe without this great orchestration. The music brings all the joy from the first movie then sends you on another grand adventure. I've seen the movie and still enjoy my CD.