Ricky Church chats Star Wars music with composer Kevin Kiner… While many will recognize legendary composer John Williams for the music throughout the Star Wars franchise, composer Kevin Kiner has added just as much music to the galaxy far, far away. In fact, Kiner has added even more as his work on seven seasons of Star Wars: The […]
The Clone Wars composer has made more Star Wars music than John Williams
Kevin Kiner, the composer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, has revealed that he has made more Star Wars music than anyone else – including the legendary John Williams. When people think of Star Wars, the music of John Williams is never far away. His iconic scores are a huge part of the franchise and […]
John Williams says fans will love Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ending
John Williams, the legendary composer of countless iconic scores for some of the biggest franchises in cinema, is returning one last time to score the final chapter in Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Williams recently talked about the ending to The Rise of Skywalker during one of his concerts where he claimed fans will […]
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker score will include themes from the entire franchise
Don Williams, brother of John Williams, has revealed the score for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will feature themes from the entire Star Wars franchise. On Friday, the Academy of Scoring Arts hosted a score study of Jurassic Park – one of John Williams’ most iconic scores. The event also featured Don Williams, a performer and “veteran studio percussionist” […]
John Williams to record Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker score in June
Not only does Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker mark the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga, but it’s also set to be the final Star Wars movie to be scored by legendary composer John Williams, the man responsible for some of the most iconic movie music in history. According to an interview with orchestra […]
John Williams will start work on Star Wars: Episode IX score this summer
According to a friend of the composer, John Williams will start work on the score for Star Wars: Episode IX this summer. Star Wars: Episode IX is set to be the last time legendary composer John Williams will score a film in the franchise. His music in the saga has become iconic and one of […]
John Williams at the Royal Albert Hall: A Celebration
Sean Wilson was in attendance during the London Symphony Orchestra’s stirring tribute to a soundtrack icon… John Williams may not have been physically present during the Royal Albert Hall’s spectacular Friday concert, hospitalised as he was by a sudden illness. But his presence coursed through every note delivered by the vigorous London Symphony Orchestra, working […]
Review – John Williams: A Life In Music
Tori Brazier reviews John Williams: A Life in Music… From Decca Records and Classic FM comes a new collection of recordings, celebrating the astonishing career of one of the world’s most successful living composers: John Williams. In January 2018, Williams broke his own record as the recipient of more Oscar nominations than any other living […]
DVD Review – Score: A Film Music Documentary (2016)
Score: A Film Music Documentary, 2016. Directed by Matt Schrader. Featuring Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, John Williams, James Cameron, Trent Reznor, Quincy Jones, and Howard Shore. SYNOPSIS: A documentary detailing the role of the film score and the people who create them. Reviewing a documentary can often be a futile exercise, more often than not […]
Disney releasing remastered editions of John Williams’ first six Star Wars scores
There may be no sign of the original movies being re-released in their pre-Special Edition form, but the official Star Wars site has announced that Disney Music Group will be marking Star Wars Day this May by releasing remastered editions of John Williams’ scores for the first six Star Wars movies, A New Hope, The […]
