The Sound of a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Soundtrack

[@StarWarsExplained]

Where would Star Wars be without John Williams' wonderful, beautiful music?

[@e115mastery]

Fancy seeing you here, i was just watching your Padme vid :)

[@squidsonmars8718]

like the prequels

[@AvengerLars]

best composer ever downloaded all the soundtracks from tfa when it came out

[@skywarpchannel5577]

+Star Wars Minute In the $5 bargain bin.

[@donnyst.pierre3820]

What's up man!?!

[@jediking12]

Rey's Theme and Kylo Ren's Theme became my favorite of the score.

[@GSatiFan]

Mine too! :)

[@eamoncobb3754]

Same

[@berrybeebenson7279]

reys defiantly

[@GaurdianOfSpace]

+jediking12 I loved those and the march of the resistance

[@servietsky67]

+jediking12 The March of the Resistance is also amazing.

[@donaldthescotishtwin]

Please come back for Episode 8 John.

[@nudl3Zz]

+donaldthescotishtwin of course he will

[@EcstasyTiger]

+donaldthescotishtwin I suspect he has done a lot of music for the entire trilogy incase of death or illness or to get a lot of it done now and then in post production of 8 and 9 he'll fine tune it to each scene

[@manel_vassalo]

+donaldthescotishtwin same

[@Jack_The_Ladd]

Don't worry he's signed on for VIII and IX.

[@chasing_unhappiness]

+donaldthescotishtwin i feel like he is contractually obligated to continue!!

[@SpartanDawgDetroit]

The score for The Force Awakens is one that will sneak up on you. You underestimate how good it is the first time you see the film, and then once you revisit, you realize John Williams has written yet another classic score. We are so lucky to have this man be a part of Star Wars.

[@evolvedturtleproductions7600]

Nick Naranjo It’s too bad no one seems to realize this...

[@tiberiusogden709]

Truly Legend. He'll be remembered like Beethoven, Mozzart or Dvořák.

[@godKingSchaeffer]

This man is a genius. He has also helped me complete homework since I was a kid. Thank you for your art John Williams!

[@bilbobaggins2109]

Same !

[@JoeD94]

Those who say this soundtrack is bad haven't really listened to it

[@Terrorkekx]

+Joe D presumptuous and wrong. When it comes to music or taste its hard to have a 10/10 score. I think Episode 7´s Soundtrack is nice but weaker from the rest.

[@willieodea4941]

+Terrorkekx I must disagree with you the music is incredible in the force awakens, kylos theme reys theme,the resistance theme and jedi steps are all absolutely amazing

[@jonniebeans4304]

+Joe D the music is great, I've never heard anyone say anything bad about it :/

[@ryanjessup433]

For everyone saying ep. 7 doesn't have "iconic" music, I have listened to the other films soundtracks for years upon years and of course they are famous because not only are the movies famous but they are apart of what star wars is. This soundtrack is new and shouldn't be expected to be "iconic" just months after it's release. Listen to just the music off the soundtrack without watching the movie and you will hear so much more that you missed.

[@JoeD94]

I meant to say a lot of people thought it was a disappointment and that Rey's theme was the only good part. I thought the same until I began listening to it more and more and now it's one of my favorite soundtracks ever.

[@StarGeek]

John Williams makes Star Wars all the more wonderful. Incredible work. He's like family.

[@JakeMcDonald23]

Good god you're amazing. You are to KZbin what Williams is to Star Wars.

[@StarGeek]

+Jake McDonald That is extremely nice. Thank you so much!

[@MikeD-hs6pf]

+StarGeek I really like ur videos too. Can't wait to see what u do in the future

[@mannydanner1144]

Reys theme is the Best.

[@Nibilo]

PLEASE BRING JOHN WILLIAMS BACK FOR VIII AND IX!

[@victorferger2877]

I guess they will bring him for them. I HOPE!

[@TheFoxyman]

How old is he ?

[@StarWarsExplained]

+Revilo Sixteen I would be shocked if they didn't.

[@squidsonmars8718]

+v L u k E v 94 412

[@patrickhofstad3012]

+v L u k E v 94 He is 84 but he is immortal.

[@lurategh]

I love seeing footage of scoring sessions. Got chills when the opening played in the theater.

[@A104070]

It is we who are grateful for your work and contribution to the Star Wars series.

[@SevenEllen]

I'm in tears Everything this man touches turns to gold.

[@JacquesEllis]

He means as much as family to me for the impact he has on my life. What would star wars be without John Williams?

[@NickWickedone]

John Williams is also responsible for the 5k played for the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind for Steven Spielberg, this man is a magician to a legacy including an inspiration to musicians around the world for his work on science fiction movies, he is a genius among his peers and has one of the biggest amount of respect that can be held under the musicians title. Imagine the emotional honor it would be for someone to ask you to play a song that people fell in love with over 30 years ago, imagine being that guy with the French horn, imagine being that person with the crash cymbals and every time they ring loud your kids know it's you and smile, the Galaxy love these people as each individual sound carry so much so full meaning. I appreciate all of Jordan Lucas works as so much do that ever worked in production with him

[@domswinchin4832]

Although loads of peoples are saying "the prequels and originals have better music" I actually enjoy TFAs music the best. In fact, Kylos theme, Reys theme and the Resistance theme are my favourite themes ever... I just think TFAs music focuses more on making you feel the emotion you are supposed to rather than telling you the emotion that you are supposed to. Its just... Less in-your-face than the others

[@jessefei5013]

Sure hope as hell John Williams can live long enough to finish the next trilogy..... Pure genius in terms of his compositions

[@SaraMandoa]

For me there's no Star Wars without him. Thank you maestro.

[@sahinduezguen]

One does not simply make a Star Wars film without the score of John Williams!

[@andrewkhorsand2972]

There's no Star Wars without John Williams!

[@mstrainjr]

He is presently 84. I hope he lives long enough to complete this new trilogy. Star Wars, and many other movies alongside it, wouldn't be the same without him.

[@blocpartyrocker]

so glad that us star wars fans recognize the GREATNESS that is john williams and how he has turned a film score into a crucial part of the movies that we love to much...thank you, john williams

[@Fanez17]

that's right i love John Williams his music is incredible beautiful

[@TeamBreezyWilliams]

Daisy's reaction to hearing Rey's theme for the first time 😭

[@jodihobbs168]

This man, in my opinion, is without a doubt the greatest composer ever

[@jodihobbs168]

+Games comics And movies2 amen to that.

[@SWDarmanfan1998]

I love Rey's Theme! John Williams did great work again. As always! We need you for episode 8 and 9 too!

[@rayanmasoom]

Thank you John Williams, for impressing the world for the seventh time. I'm sure there's great music ahead.

[@MdB92]

John Williams, what a legend! The soundtracks he made are truly amazing, my ears love them ;)

[@Keverember]

Simply a brilliant score. What John Williams has added to each of these films is indescribable. An absolute legend!

[@x0xBulletx0x]

Rey's theme always get me the chills on my back! What an amazing song!! John, hopefully you will be with us for many years, just can't get enough of your music!!

[@Bgpr48]

March of the Resistance is one of the best songs from the Star Wars soundtrack!

[@blokfluitknaap9874]

Rey's Theme = best song from sw7

[@BananaBeecher]

John Williams is amazing. He has Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and, best of all, Star Wars under his belt. Incredible music - where would we be be without him? JOHN WILLIAMS FOR THE WIN!

[@gailwedgeworth]

I grew up in a little town in New Mexico. All I ever heard was country music and a little rock. It was not until I sat down as a kid in Jaws and heard a music that elevated story telling. I could not get that Jaws theme out of my head. I bought the album, played it over and over again listening to the music tell the story. My family thought it quite odd. I remember I stood pretending to direct the music. I bought next Closer Encounters of the Third Kind, and then Star Wars. I could not explain to my boot-scooting relatives, whom I love, what this kind of music did to me, for me. It made me study harder, dream more, and believe in worlds grander than I had experienced. I would like to say I became a musician or composer, but I cannot, but it did accompany much of my academic endeavors and lead me to learn more about classical music. I was one of the few people that graduated from college in my vast family at that time. You inspired me, Mr. Williams. God bless.

[@richardfuchs3690]

The score for TFA is astonishingly rich and complex, with some of the best themes and musical moments in the saga. The music for the Jedi steps finale is extraordinarily emotional and drives the entire sequence which has no dialogue or scarecely any sound effects.

[@sailiealquadacil1284]

I love this soundtrack, in particular Rey's Theme and Kylo Ren's Motif. Torn Apart was also a great piece. I got so infatuated with Rey's Theme I was singing it non-stop for several weeks after watching the movie...

[@MonicaKrump]

Soundtrack is my favourite genre of music because of John Williams, and the songs on The Force Awakens soundtrack get me all emotional, every time I hear them. Please do the music for Episodes VIII, and IX :)

[@rnt__]

He is amazing, he is the best film composer. I can't imagine Star Wars without John.

[@HalfEatenMedia]

There is no one who compares. There is only one John Williams.

[@richyj.b634]

brilliant work John Williams you have done it again!!!!!

[@DuckSwagington]

I'm gonna be so sad when John Williams dies. we are never gonna see this again.

[@tylerm.4878]

Kevin Kiner is pretty good, I don't know how good he would do with a full orchestra

[@starwarsjunkie7776]

False. Look up Joel McNeely's work with Shadows of the Empire.

[@Comand94]

+DuckSwagington He isn't gonna die like ever.. well that's what I want to belive. I'm pretty certain that we'll still hear from him in ep8, I just know it don't ask me, it's the force. Can't tell anything further since the future has been clouded by the dark side...

[@chriswbaty]

Even God wants him to stay on earth to make music

[@colin4758]

At first this is going to sound horrible but just hold on. When I saw that Robin Williams died I thought it was John Williams and I freaked out but then I realized that it said Robin Williams and not John Williams but I was still said because Robin Williams was hilarious.

[@fmichaela99]

This three-minute video alone made me tear up. I love Star Wars and its music so inbelievably much and I just keep thinking about how grateful I am of this man for all these masterpieces he has offered us. I love you, John Williams. Thank you for everything. Really really hope he will come back for the next episodes!!!!

[@LordSalt]

I love the Star Wars music...

[@BatmanDrkKnght]

This man really is a legend, his music is a major part of my childhood! I hope he's around for many years to come and blesses us with scores for episodes 8 & 9

[@matedarabos8280]

One of the best Star wars soundtracks!!! Loved it!!! 😍

[@bindeshwaritanu223]

this song also gives me goosebumps including imperial march

[@davidingemi1383]

Who is here from Daisy's post on Instagram?

[@Neionic]

lol me

[@unvergebeneid]

+David Ingemi I am not actually but ... 1:15 I also feel a lot of .......... empathy for that girl.

[@gabyneznegron8684]

LOOOLLL

[@curiosity_craft1701]

Me😊

[@learoulin2008]

haha yep

[@DrVenture45]

John Williams exemplifies outstanding emotional depth, bar none! I always felt that Rey's theme captured the character's "adventurous" quality perfectly; Williams absolutely confirmed it! I wish him many, many healthy years, because when he leaves us, he'll be leaving an abysmal hole in everyone's passion for film scores.

[@rakeshgautam1986]

Rey's theme is my favourite from the Sequels, but every piece from every of his movie is appreciable. He is the 'GOD OF MUSIC'!

[@RamiFive4Five]

We have lost great iconic composers in this last years and it's an unbelievable fact that we're not going to hear new compositions from those leyends ...but I'm really really thankful and happy to have John in this world making beautiful music but above all, I'm thankful to be alive (and I'm a young fella still) to listen another Star Wars soundtrack composed by John Williams, such an unbelievable fact that sometimes makes you feel that there are imposible things but time and hope proves you wrong.

[@Thedarcyboys]

Star Wars would be nothing without John Williams unique tunes

[@twelge15]

Since Jaws 1 came out in 1975, John Williams themes have been an integral part of my life. I owned the vinyl records of his scores back to 1977. I couldn't imagine movies, soundtracks, or music without him. The single greatest theme writer of all time.

[@tennesseejermyn7705]

Ray's theme is my fave

[@d4DGC]

The man is a legend! Mr Williams, we are the ones VERY grateful for all your musical masterpieces. May the Force be truly with you, always.

[@letsplay_rex]

The Star Wars Music is so beautiful!

[@pizzajedi5060]

The music for this movie was fantastic! Thank you John Williams for making the best songs that I have ever heard in my entire life!!!!!!!

[@beholdthejuice]

I hope episode IX is the last official episode. That way he can compose the score for all of the episodes.

[@ia5662]

The man is a living museum. What a guy to stay this honorable and humble while creating the most memorable film scores of all time. No one will ever touch his use of thematics.

[@Zm598]

What a genius I hope he does 8 and 9

[@Hera_91]

Star Wars the best part of my life, fan since '97 when i was 6 years old. Thank you star wars!!!! 💗💗💗

[@mariosoundtrack4]

STAR WARS is JOHN WILLIAMS.

[@ChaddAppTV]

This man the the personification of the essence of Star Wars! No one can ever speak highly enough of his brilliance and what this video highlights for me, his passion. I never once conceived the idea he works for pay checks but my word John Williams is so passionate it makes me proud to be a Star Wars fan! I asked a friend after watching this to name his favourite or memorable movie scores and he said "Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Superman, ET and Indiana Jones." When I said (and bare in mind this dude isn't a huge movie fan) "All of those bar one... Same bloke!" He didn't believe me. John Williams is the best. I won't say anymore because it is moot. We all know he is, so I don't know what I'm rabbiting on about. There will never be another like him. So I thank, on behave of everyone, Mr John Willams. He has like 48 academy award nominations btw... Just saying.

[@alexanderschiebel6595]

Please give us more background material. I'd love to see and hear more from the recording stage.

[@BiancaHorkan]

You know music is so powerful when it can move you to tears simply by listening to it. Such is the case with myself when listening to the soundtrack for The Force Awakens. Bravo Mr. Williams! You truly are THE Maestro of them all!

[@G-0]

What the hell?!?!?! The opening here sounds amazing! Now I think it was whoever mixed the music into the movie and the soundtrack muted the brass or something but they don't sound nearly as powerful in this video. Amazing work nonetheless as this has quickly become one of my favorite film scores of all time alongside the likes of William's other works. Truly astounding.

[@murtazarizvi368]

I completely agree. screw the person who screwed the theme.

[@EdenFilms]

He is such a great composer! The music in VII was awesome again.

[@westjoe3276]

I can't believe some of you people. How can anybody here complain about John Williams? For me that's just too far. Without Mr. Williams there is no Star Wars. Period. Personally I love this soundtrack and I love all of the soundtracks. It's just not the same as Empire and A New Hope but that doesn't make it any worse. Come on guys let's stay classy. Find another place to complain

[@RedEclipse47]

John Williams, the heart and soul of Star Wars, without him their would have never been such an epic saga!

[@3mil____XD]

the day this man dies is the day millions will cry

[@DaleTuck31]

A great disturbance in the force

[@damienhine1861]

I actually listened to the music before watching the film. John Williams so defines Star Wars. Good work from a great man.

[@haoweishi1340]

Star Wars would be nothing without John Willisms

[@bandgeek9723]

One thing I love, and never realized until I saw a "super cut" of all six previous films played side by side, is that every movie has its own separate recording of the opening theme.

[@thitran1362]

John Williams is pretty old he is 83 now I believe, I just hope he would be healthy and alive to be able to finish episode 8 and 9 too

[@fandju111]

+thi tran *He'll die*

[@bradbeining3341]

I still have original vinyl records that I played over and over as a kid back in the very early 80s and still get goosebumps when I hear the opening notes

[@EdsCollegeLife]

Rey's theme is very innocent and warm.

[@chevsly]

This is amazing. I'm so thankful for J. Williams for his great soundtracks to my favourute films. He is magician. He made my childhood and I'm so happy to hear it again.

[@JamesOnVideoGames]

Actually made me tear up a bit

[@lightsidemaster]

Can we please grant this man immortality?

[@rubenbartelds1348]

I like the Jedi steps the most

[@louisalvarez9907]

I agree! The best music in episode 7. I wish John could have talked about Jedi Steps.

[@MellowMeh]

One of my dream jobs is to become a composer. John Williams is the reason why I love orchestrated music. His music just stays with you, even after you've forgotten the movie. You'll hear it and say "oh, it's from that one movie long ago."

[@PauLtus_B]

1:16 That would be my face as well when I'd get my own John Williams theme. Admittedly a whole lot less pretty but you get the point.

[@lukerope1906]

I would hate to think of how my childhood would have been with these movies, and more importantly this amazing music, it indeed "is like visiting an old friend"

[@rohan2utbe]

Jedi steps was my favourite

[@melodyforest8023]

I'm not a fully classical or instrumental person. But for me music has always been a big part of the star wars films. It tells gives us our own stories. Expresses our emotions. And at the same time gives us clues and hints on what's to come. Think of any important scene you can't help but think of the music behind it. So I really pray that John stays for the upcoming films. A true maestro indeed

[@Alex-rn3pu]

It may not be the best, but this is still a great score. Did people really expect it to match the iconic original scores? It had no chance, people are to nostalgic to let it. This is still a Fantastic score in my opinion! (music Is 100% subjective)

[@the_yellow_king]

+Alex In my opinion the soundtrack is way too underrated. It is possibly not as accessible as the "original" scores but after you have heard it a few dozen times there are still bits in each peace i am discovering and which are wonderous...

[@danielcastaneda4975]

it has no chance ? why ? it wasn't impossible , and it's williams himself. he change star wars with the prequels score that it's by far better than the original in different ways but the original can still exist and be what it is. the FA soundtrack it's just 80% ok , ray's theme and .....nothing more well...one or two variations but...ray's theme is better by far than the others.

[@Alex-rn3pu]

+Andreas Westiner I agree. Rey's theme, March of the Resistance, Kylo Ren's theme, The Abduction, I can Fly Anything and Jedi Steps are some of my favourites.

[@Alex-rn3pu]

+Daniel Castaneda Sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I meant most people are so in love with the original scores, nothing will ever top them in terms of how memorable and iconic they are. I'm sure a new generation will grow up to love the TFA score the most. It's just a lot of older fans have so much nostalgia for the OT (nothing wrong with that)

[@jediking12]

+Alex Same. And "The Ways of the Force" uses Rey's theme and the force theme

[@madisonwhovian943]

This was amazing! The opening for this one is my 3rd favorite out of all 7. Please come back for episode 8, John!

[@SaraMae95]

Didn't he do the music for the prequels as well?

[@doom4566]

Yep

[@SaraMae95]

+StarWarsNerd then why did he say it's been 30 years?

[@DaleTuck31]

+Sara Mae Since the last Episode chronologically.

[@chriseflores5253]

He meant 30 years since the last _good_ Star Wars movie.

[@SaraMae95]

+Chris E FLores hey I like them 😅

[@connorb8551]

What a great and talented man where would Star Wars be without his beautiful music

[@DragonPop64]

Like many critical fans, i was not "blown away" by the new material within the Ep7's score. Honestly, i didnt want to hear the old themes, i wanted to hear new themes but with the same inspiration as Ep4. I was let down. But i had a feeling if id listen to Williams interviews about Force Awakens, it would educate me and grant insight into the new themes and score. And alas, it did. I understand and appreciate Reys theme a lot more. And im intrigued by Kylos theme now, honestly its what i wanted. I just needed to listen. Reys theme is doesnt sound triumphant and epic because this stage of the theme deals with her as a lost sole surviver with a dream. So i cant wait to see how her theme evolves. Imagine for a moment, Reys theme but done in the style of the the throne room music at the end of New Hope where they walk up to get their medals. Wow.

[@murtazarizvi368]

the finale music of the album version is amazing. to me the soundtrack is good but not that great when compared to the others. but this one has many good tracks. my favourite is the falcon and the scavenger(rey's theme)

[@Alex-xg8py]

For some reason with the new films, the music isn't as appreciated unless you listen to it after or even before you see the film. EP8 for example had no noticeable theme or melody that personally stuck with me. Even listening to it after seeing the film left me neutral. But I think the script is more to blame than John.

[@murtazarizvi368]

exactly. i think star wars is that movie that was made for the music. GL once said that SW is like a silent series that convey its story through music. but the music is good in the new ones too. i also think the mixing was wrong on so many levels. the opening fare at 2:13 is so grand but the album version is weak.

[@yever4635]

"All we need is John Williams and it's done!" Well said John. Well said. My orchestra and another symphony orchestra are playing this together. We're still waiting for the music to come in. So hyped!!!

[@saywhatagainidareyouidoubl7698]

The Rey theme was epic

[@ComanderScar]

John Williams, you are the master of music. Truly, a treasure. An icon. A Legend! May the Force be with you John, always!

[@SquealerDealer]

Give that man an Oscar

[@Merrick1995]

He's already got 5 I think haha but he definitely deserves more!

[@ComanderScar]

+The Squealer Dealers Give him four, and build him a gold statue while you're at it. He deserves that and more!

[@neilmarceau5980]

Such a mastery and passion for his craft, he has been the one best constant throughout the entire movie saga

[@weirdzfully]

I am a violinist. I came here to make myself feel bad. Lol

[@oharryc]

John, you make the best movie music i've ever heard.

[@theNewLegoStudiosP]

what was wrong with audio in this video?

[@dntm123]

Listening to the orchestra play Kylo Ren's theme, makes me realise that "yeah, this is going to be a classic Star Wars theme" and if Williams can expand on what he's done for VII in VIII, then we're in for a real treat. Give Maz and Phasma their own themes, and I'll be happy. Those two character's are so cool and interesting (in terms of potential) that they need they're own themes to help cement them.

[@GrandAdmThrawn]

Well, the only music piece that I remember from Episode VII is from the scene when gen. Hux delivers his Hitler speech. And that's it. The rest is plain. All the other episodes (even Episode 1) had much better music IMHO.

[@bavtie1]

I have to agree that the Phantom menace (and other prequels) had a slightly more memorable track, but that usually came down to one piece in it. Duel of the fates, Lovers across the stars or Duel of heroes in this case. The force awakens didn't have that big, loud, memorable piece yet (even though the march of the resistance came very close) but it still had some great music, with Rey's theme standing out to me.

[@GrandAdmThrawn]

Bastiaan Wiltjer I guess I had to big expectations and when I finally watched and listened to the movie it just faded away. To be honest , I dislike Episode's 1 story but still i like/enjoy the music. TFA is different - it's just a movie with a score.

[@bavtie1]

+GrandAdmThrawn I dislike the prequels a lot, and I still love the soundtrack. It's just that I usually think of scenes in the movie that the score accompanied, which isn't much good with the prequels. However, the reason why the Force awakens' score was a little less good might also have something to do with the fact that John Williams has been sick for quite a while. I really hope he shows himself at least two more times in episode VII and IX.

[@GrandAdmThrawn]

Bastiaan Wiltjer I do too and I hope EVIII and IX will be much better than TFA.

[@bavtie1]

GrandAdmThrawn The score or the movie? Because I loved the movie, but I only liked the score. I mean, of course I'm hoping the next two will be better, but I still thought it was a great overall movie. At least a ton better than any of the prequels (better caracters, story and just overall filmmaking)

[@joshuagordon5018]

I was thoroughly pleased with not only how good the soundtrack was, but how it also had subtle differences from the first two epic trilogy soundtracks. John Williams helped define this new trilogy as its own, and gave us even more iconic themes like Rey's theme, Kylo Ren's theme, March of the resistance, The Starkiller, etc.

[@k1ngjulien_]

Cool video, but why does this sound so bad with headphones?

[@salamilofi9323]

K1ngjulien_ depends on the headphones

[@ENIGMVTIK]

jedi builder No, it doesn't. I'm listening through a fairly-expensive pair of Shure in-ear monitors. The audio is split in a very odd way, as if it were mixed strictly for a 7.1 system. It should be in stereo for KZbin.

[@gastonrizzo6875]

Im listening with monitoring speakers and yeah, sounds like phases are inverted. It gives a really strange feeling.

[@Servietsky64]

Cause the music is out of phase...

[@troyandrade615]

@@ENIGMVTIK I'm using crappy school headphones that are most likely $1 a piece and the sounds sounds really good, which usually it doesn't with these headphones.

[@jackstar5208]

Is John doing episodes 8 and 9 as well?

[@westjoe3276]

Yes