![]() ![]() Giacchino, on the other hand, fragments his motifs throughout the cues sparingly, which allows the underlying accompaniment features, such as the strings textural ostinatos and the swelling long tones, provided by the brass and more subtly the choir, to dictate the pacing and direction of the film. Williams’ composition focuses heavily on the importance of melodic phrasing as it dictates its impact onto the film. Williams chooses to flesh out a fully developed melodic phrase using the melody to drive the pacing of the cue by creating a theme “a” in the brass and a contrasting and softer theme “b” performed by the strings: classic march style form. What differentiates between the two composers, in these musical instances, is how they choose to employ their motifs within their compositions. The march-like motif that drives this cue is incredibly similar to Williams’ “March of the Resistance” from the Force Awakens. The fanfaric march not only insinuates that evil is coming but does so that is uniquely original to the film and the audience. The music implies the impeding conflict that is about to ensue in this opening scene by slowly creating a motif that sounds eerily familiar to cues Williams has written in previous films. The scene opens up to the planet where the young protagonist Jyn Erso and her parents Galen and Lyra are living in hiding. Instead, the movie and music jumps immediately into the action with a jolting and powerful entrance. The title crawl is so strongly associated with the “Main Theme” to Star Wars that its use before the film begins would not only fail to separate itself from the saga film, but create a looming musical shadow over Giacchnio’s music that only John Williams could produce. The opening sequence to the movie, without the title crawl (“I find your lack of title crawl disturbing”), sets up not only the film, but also the music for Giacchino as well. WARNING there are mild spoilers ahead so if you haven’t watched the movie do not read! Similarities Between the Two Composers Rogue One’s score fuses that dichotomy of classic Star Wars Williams symphonic score with a fresh contemporary sound accompanying that very same blend director Gareth Edwards creates in this film. Giacchino received rave reviews for his score in Jurassic World in the summer of 2015. Rogue One isn’t even Giacchino’s first time following a John William’s scored franchise. ![]() In this 2009 film Giacchino provided the wonder of the original Star Trek score while providing a modern sound and presence in the Twenty First Century. Giacchino was the composer for long-time collaborator J.J. Lets not forget that this is not Giacchino’s first time incorporating fresh music to an already beloved canon of cues, as he is a veteran of injecting new life to an established franchise. Giacchino successfully incorporates his own musical prowess to reinvigorate and jumpstart the new sound of Star Wars while still giving respectable nods to the genius of his predecessor Williams. Michael Giacchino, a seasoned film score composers with credits ranging from Up, The Incredibles, and Lost, took the reins of film score composer for this Star Wars film non-saga film and delivers. Weapons must be toys and not actual prop guns and they must not be able to be loaded with any type of projectile.Rogue One a “Star Wars Story” marked many firsts for the 39-year franchise, most notably a score not written by the acclaimed film composer John Williams. Light sabers made of durable plastic with metal handles are allowed, but not those made of glass. You won’t want to miss it!” -Enrico Lopez-YañezĪll Jedi and Sith are encouraged to show up in costume!Ĭostumes and masks are allowed as long as they do not interfere with safety and security at the concert hall. “It doesn’t matter if you’re the biggest Star Wars fan in the universe or have never seen a single one of the films, this concert promises to be highly entertaining and interactive as Pacific Symphony brings to life one of the most iconic film scores by the legendary John Williams. Join us as we welcome Enrico Lopez-Yañez in his inaugural performance as Pacific Symphony's new Principal Pops Conductor! ![]() Diversity, Equality, Belonging & InclusionĪn epic journey to a galaxy far, far away: From John Williams’ and Michael Giacchino's iconic themes to thrilling battle sequences, this performance brings the music of the Star Wars films to life with the force of a full symphony orchestra. ![]() Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall +.2023-24 Classical & Pops Season Brochure. ![]()
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