How 'The Mandalorian' Score Found The New 'Star Wars' Sound

[@doommain6958]

This man is responsible for making me sit through the credits after every single episode

[@CindyRussi.]

Doom Main OMG me too! Always watched ✨

[@MarcosElMalo2]

That, and the art.

[@sillykanji]

Lmao yeah man!

[@thewindsinger7687]

Omg me too

[@amandahoffman2397]

Same!!

[@joederp5940]

This guy produced redbone by Childish Gambino, wrote the Black Panther score, and got recommended by Zimmer for TENET. A new legend is being born in front of our eyes.

[@domingadoflaminga3961]

He's the Hans Zimmer of our time. I'm calling it.

[@joshb5719]

And also the soundtrack for creed 1 and 2. Runnin from creed 2 is a BANGER and I haven't even seen the movies

[@crimsonstreams]

I love his score on mando and tenet but listen to “going the distance, by bill conti” from Rocky and tell me that the mando score is not the exact same.

[@classclownee]

I remember watching a vid on how he made the instrumentals on Red Bone! didn't knew he made the Mando theme! awesome!

[@y2jords]

He's produced almost 3 albums for Childish!

[@SoCloseToToast]

This guy gets it

[@guero2195]

Toast an unexpected surprise but a welcome one.

[@xblissfulleex]

@@guero2195 a surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@WoogTV]

He does

[@filipbitala7067]

Evan i see you are a man of culture as well

[@Bigmeep69]

Omg I used to watch your black ops 2 videos all the time ❤️

[@HUsnagzHU]

This man single handedly made Mandalorian special in a way most don't even realize.

[@williamlevison9966]

He practically forced me to watch the credits every single episode, along with the fire concept art

[@pjoshi_15]

This is the way

[@-The-Golden-God-]

He absolutely nailed it. It's instantly iconic.

[@markmo2622]

Agreed. He really created something that sounds like a "classic star wars" theme that's immediately identifiable

[@comediccenter7233]

It's the perfect combination of old western themes and classic star wats music, it's one of my favorite star wars themes now

[@raimee81]

It wasn't instantly iconic to me. Eventually though I can't imagine it any other way. Fantastic score.

[@WillBruhrburb]

@aljanat5 what plastic disney version of reality

[@chupica100]

@aljanat5 I mean, sure you did

[@GingyTries]

The mandalorian theme sounds like s futuristic cowboy movie and i love it.

[@cheeseham9503]

It's like Cowboy Bebop without actually being Cowboy Bebop.

[@sakuramikichan]

I think both Cowboy Bebop and Star Wars in general (probably not the newer ones, though, except maybe Rogue One) fall under the category of space western, that's why it feels like that.

[@Ken-vl4wk]

Learning that The Lone Wolf and the Cub has influenced the show, the score makes even more sense.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

@@Ken-vl4wk The show is a pastiche, and it goes at its source materials HARD. What prevents it from tipping over to a parody of itself is this music which glues all the parts together into a believable seamless narrative. The theme song is itself a synthesis of Morricone and John Williams that is so well integrated that it’s greater than the sum of its parts. It’s a rare work where the influences are so clearly present, yet is 100% original.

[@mushrooka]

I mean that's basically what it is lol. The wild west of the Star Wars universe after the fall of the Empire.

[@AdamHaycee]

Disney: You have one month to write the score...by yourself Ludwig: This is the way

[@DistressedDamsel6]

Ludwig: b b but I ca- Disney: I have spoken

[@Etdashou1]

Wow that I love your comment. Haha :D

[@joshuaward2271]

Not to diminish Gorannson's skill, but that is actually very normal for a movie/tv series

[@TheMelMan]

@@joshuaward2271 I personally find it pretty iconic. It works so well with the show. I can't imagine anything better.

[@zzuklaa5699]

@@DistressedDamsel6 the deal has been altered, pray i do not alter it any further.

[@GarrettWatts]

This guy is so awesome. I met him once and he was so kind and humble.

[@hannahdano1828]

Oh hey garret

[@milanog2681]

where did you meet him?

[@erikstalman3749]

Swedes are humble

[@iEnayath]

where did you meet him?

[@IrelandShayeMcBride]

@Garett watts & LUDWIG in one sitting.. I love you both ❤️🤧😭 how did I get so lucky..

[@authorrayrogers]

This theme is both completely different and yet perfectly Star Wars. He found just the right balance. It's amazing.

[@count7340]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

[@HafdirTasare]

Just like the series. It is completly different then the Star Wars we know, but it is perfect!

[@Football__Junkie]

It’s perfectly Rocky

[@alexhetherington8028]

Yes I dont know how he managed it

[@Tyrannotorus]

@@alexhetherington8028 This is how he managed it kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2nae4Woq7uakKs

[@GlennHtx]

"That's what I was trying to achieve when I locked myself into the studio for a month to be guided by the instruments..." Bruh. You were guided by The Force.

[@MrGrappl]

Bro he totally was holy shit lmao

[@JJ-xt2dq]

B r u h

[@zachiswayposi1]

If The Force is a strand of weed he can get where he lives then yeah totally

[@shizukagozen777]

Haha Totally. ^^

[@superduperjoi6800]

Literally

[@LDreTheGiant]

This man is a genius

[@RogueDire]

fIrSt

[@Jdubayou]

Gonna go down as one of the best composers of all time. Already done Mandalorian, Creed, Tenet, Black Panther and he's only going to get more work in the near future.

[@Spoonhandle]

@@Jdubayou New Hans Zimmer.

[@arziac2677]

@@Jdubayou John Williams would be most proud

[@kevin_kevinson]

The Table Speaks words of Wisdom

[@paulyguitary7651]

It really is a perfect song for the outer rim. John Williams is fitting for the inner planets, but Ludwig captured the Wild West/Kurosawa vibe of the Outer Rim.

[@ChernobylKid]

fuck yea!

[@Startupsandsushi]

Underrated! Mando and Boba Fett series are more raw and fringe

[@bashergamer_]

This guy made me and probably everyone else, watch the entirety of an intro and outro of a series without skipping it.

[@EduardoLopez-wj4ee]

Facts

[@Cesar.Duarte_II]

Bests intro and outro music ever

[@fiarusgaming3420]

Yeah I absolutely love the score.

[@migsbbb6380]

Same here! Love the outro especially with the art

[@IsaacRM92]

Yep that is the way

[@shashay1344]

This isn’t your typical Star Wars sound . . . Which is what makes it so good. He didn’t just copy Williams, he came up with his own sound that FITS the theme of the show. Excellent work.

[@SuperHansimann]

The movie makers can learn a thing or two from that statement. It doesn't need to imitate Star Wars, It just has to fit Star Wars. The HU made a mongolian rock(?) song for Star Wars: The Fallen Order that fits perfectly in Star Wars without being anything like what's already been done.

[@shashay1344]

HansChrist yes agreed. That’s a good example of good fit. It’s the emotional pull that makes the music...something that Williams is a genius at finding.

[@Exokor]

@@SuperHansimann Completely agree. I had the same thoughts the first time I've seen Rogue One, especially the opening scene. It was not a copy/paste from the previous trilogies. The vibes was different but you could 'sens' the star wars spirit.

[@Anthony_Cika]

@@Exokor It's that planetary ring fake out, that does it I think.

[@handznet]

Nah, it makes it bad, it distracted me constantly from the SW universum atmosphee. Plain, empty music, well, what current generation loves..

[@wyzachidmond]

We all got taught to play recorder at school. Let’s take a second to imagine the parallel world where we learned the mandalorian theme instead of three blind mice

[@luckystarpiano]

Lolll how amazing that would be

[@wbhsjajdjwbwb6758]

Not everyone got thought lol

[@barthvapour]

Look up Sarah Jeffery's Team Recorder channel - she gives a tutorial on the recorder parts!

[@Rickyticky679]

i can still

[@RikardPeterson]

It isn't a parallel world - it's just a few years later. Sure, we music teachers still use things like Three Blind Mice because it's needed to develop the motor skills in the fingers, but we play this too.

[@alexsmith3083]

When you first hear the Mandalorian theme, it’s almost jarring and gritty. It’s also so alien. The dissonance is so unique, yet masterfully harnessed. I honestly hated it after the first 1 and a half episodes until I started immersing myself in the series and character. He captures the wilderness of the outer rim and the western sci-fi vibe so well. Now I can’t imagine not having this piece of art in Star Wars forever. It is a piece worthy of sitting next to John Williams scores for sure.

[@iamjigzzy]

Kinda miraculous how this dude’s parents named him Ludwig, and then he became a very well-known composer.

[@Makabert.Abylon]

Grew up with a studio and many different instruments, meaning his parents are musicians? Thats what it sounded like. They knew what they were doing😉

[@monkeydam]

commom name in Skandinavia, but still cool indeed

[@Paczification]

All the guys named Ludwig working at McDonald's want to have a chat

[@MasterTiccu]

Not really that special. Ludwig is a common name. It's like saying "Kinda miraculous how this dude's parents named him Lewis and then he became a very well-known driver" Funnily enough Lewis has been used to anglicise the German name "Ludwig"

[@faiganmeadowcroft1300]

Wiki says he is in fact named after Ludwig van Beethoven.

[@dnellbuck1896]

This music gives it a western movie feel. It's gritty, kinda dirty, and a little shady. And it still has an otherworldly sound.

[@tomwarden7733]

I agree, I love the really alien sound it has at the slow bits... Creepy and eerie

[@odiltm259]

It fits the used universe idea that is Star Wars.

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

It's a Space Western on purpose.

[@DarksideMenace]

Dnell Buck it's so perfect he just totally gets it. Absolute masterpiece and I can't wait to see what's in store for Ludwig. What an amazing young talent

[@floydnimrod1826]

EXACTLY. The sequels completely lost that feeling of grit that the original movies had. There's a montage in one of the earlier episodes of Mandaorian where he's walking through a desolate, dingy town. I saw that, heard the score and just knew "Yes, that's 1970s Star Wars".

[@padala23]

This music does what John Williams’ music does, it immediately transports you into this world and allows you to escape yours for a brief period in time. When that music hits, it hits you right in the feels.

[@taraquinch1256]

Amen!

[@yodathehutt1557]

Big time. Ludwig's music is as impactful as williams. Much respect for this man!

[@TheBestEpicProGamer]

Wow that was deep

[@zvezdan956]

we did it reddit

[@zvezdan956]

@@rhodesyt2106 we did it reddit

[@vincentebaez2574]

This man's music has touched my heart and helped me love Star Wars again. Thank you, Ludwig Göransson.

[@lordpichi1]

Same, I love the Book of Boba Fett theme!

[@jaaaaaaaaaaaaaay]

@@lordpichi1 Book of boba fett has insane music. But the overall show is kind of boring

[@jamonbread6452]

@@jaaaaaaaaaaaaaay i agree, sad when the best episode is about Din Djarin :(

[@starwarshq]

Definitely hands down one of the best scores I've ever heard! I always look forward to this theme and music every time I watch the show.

[@gamersdoodle]

5:53 look at that picture and tell me that's not a huge hint for season 2

[@qlogic2002]

Ever listened to the original Rocky soundtrack? Bill Conti going the distance

[@alexhetherington8028]

And looking at the concept art at the same time is almost better than the program itself

[@lazrbeam117]

What is a score in this context

[@jakebland6131]

Michael Gonzalez, Anthony It's basically another word for the soundtrack

[@parmesean2776]

I love that one of the best Star wars score was made by a single dude in his space, alone, and totally duding out, I love it.

[@patrickr4762]

Totally agree. A true artist in his space doing his craft. Creating something new organically. Something uncommon nowadays, I guess.

[@TheLyricsGuy]

The best Star Wars score? Nah.

[@aqwrd8654]

The best is most definitely written by Williams. Idk which one, but it’s definitely one of his.

[@parmesean2776]

@@aqwrd8654 I meant originally that it was one of the best but right now, I’m in love with the sound design of the Mandalorian

[@TheLyricsGuy]

@@parmesean2776 It’s definitely legit, no doubt.

[@Whitesp0t]

The Mandalorian song is iconic now and the whole Mandalorian brought back the "Star Wars" feeling I got when I first saw the first 3 movies.

[@laurenhazlett6327]

I was introduced to Star Wars before I could remember and I've been a fan since. I watched the new movies and thought okay cool, fine. I didn't hate them but understood some of the issues. My (14 yo at the time) daughter had more of an issue with them than I did. Then I watched the Mandalorian and was like oh yeah this is what Star Wars is supposed to be like. THIS is the feeling I had while watching the originals as a child. After watching the first episode my daughter said "this feels way more like Star Wars to me." Totally reinvigorated my love for SW.

[@PotatoesFromSaturn]

@@laurenhazlett6327 I'm on the same exact boat. The sequel trilogy was alright. Honestly, I love Star Wars so much I prefer "meh" star wars than no star wars at all. The visuals, sound effects & light sabers is what scratched that itch....... but man.... the mandalorian though.... awoke something inside. I loved every single episode & second of it. The music, the story, the mystery, the wonder, the atmosphere, the FEELING, the humor & the characters. I felt like a child again. I don't even care about the sequels anymore. This is my Star Wars right here, & I'm ok with that 😊

[@angrymario8259]

@@laurenhazlett6327 For me, as a bad as it sounds, one of the main things missing was the brutality

[@sansthespoopyskeleton1036]

@@angrymario8259 yeah that's why most people enjoy the mandalorian as it brings back the brutality element

[@jmckendry84]

@@sansthespoopyskeleton1036 for me, I think it's that The Mandalorian managed to pull off the trick of showing you the Star Wars universe from a new perspective. I did like the new movies, for the most part, but they suffer from the baggage that the original movies placed on them. The Mandalorian wisely mostly stayed away from the original characters, the Jedi, and the Force. That's all still there, but it's not front and centre. The stories would still work in a Western or a Samurai, with all the Star Wars elements stripped away, which I don't think you can say the new movies would entirely manage.

[@danmartin4928]

I can feel the loneliness of the Mandalorian character, the resilience, and hope. How to face a problem with confidence even in the worst scenarios and with the mindset that everything will be fine.

[@oceansunset6147]

Oh yes exactly … the theme tune definitely embodies that loneliness of the Manadlorian

[@Erikzone90]

John williams : Soon i will have a new apprentice one far younger and more powerful

[@Dingalsodong]

I agree that Görranson nailed it, but before him Giachinno, Powell and Kiner have all done amazing music in this StarWars universe.

[@Erikzone90]

@@Dingalsodong well said :)

[@GreenFalcon926]

@@Erikzone90 No one will be more powerful than Master Williams

[@dangwancie4797]

@@GreenFalcon926 you don't know that

[@hoppers3802]

@@dangwancie4797 he does

[@misterquantum9840]

The Mandalorian has an actual score, an actual theme you can hum. I miss that sort of thing.

[@domingadoflaminga3961]

Indeed. OSTs need a purpose and tend to blend in into movies, but the iconic theme tracks haven't been a trend since the times of Pirates of the Caribbean (w/ the exception of maybe Avengers Infinity War and Game of Thrones) and it's a shame. This guy brought them back

[@HowardGittela]

This just need upvotes! The music is unique and not just your everyday, bland film-score that is a copy of the work score they wanted to emulate.

[@luchadorito]

AND it has a signature TONE! Recorders immediately make me think of the Mandalorian the same way the harmonica makes me think of Once upon a time in the West. Few people can do that real well(Bear McReary pulled it off with the hurdy-gurdy and the amazing soundtrack he did for a very underrated series: Black Sails) so thats pretty amazing!

[@FDJUwe]

Man I hum this theme almost everyday. It's so good.

[@kangarookicker6995]

@@domingadoflaminga3961 and Hans zimmer

[@smhallers9905]

That theme captures Mando and the entire atmosphere of The Mandalorian perfectly. It's got a mysterious tune for a mysterious character and a primal undertone for the sense of tribal unity that comes with being a mandalorian. It's perfect.

[@patrickr4762]

Couldn’t have said it better.

[@FlowerKnight2]

My exact thoughts, they couldn't have made a better theme for The Mandalorian.

[@docsantander]

Exactly.. specifically the Tribal vibe of the Soundtrack..

[@Elmusiico]

Yes! and the fanfare gives a sense of strength and power too.

[@Urthking99]

It's still mind boggling to me, just how emotionally stirring this song is every single time I hear it. So dope seeing how he composed it and how it started from such a simplistic beat!

[@lavane26]

The Mandalorian theme is one of the most beautiful, haunting, cool, larger than life musical compositions ever. It feels new and fresh and also classic Star Wars. It's tribal and it's grandiose. I can't stop listening to it.

[@RobMunoz18]

I can’t either. It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. I have set for my alarm, ringtone, text tone, reminders, etc

[@ghandiman]

It’s a bop for sure

[@somegeekguy]

Bruh when it comes on I wanna twerk.

[@fafafagat]

I remember Favreau saying in an interview that instead of taking inspiration directly from star wars to create the mandalorian he took inspiration from the inspirations that created star wars to create the mandalorian. I think that's a pretty genius way of going about that.

[@geri121]

Thank you! That's exactly what's bugging me about the new trilogy...it feels like it's inspired by Star Wars while Mando feels waaaaaay more real and true. Finally someone spelled it out for me.

[@fafafagat]

@@geri121 no problem

[@A_Salty_Fishe]

Favreau is an utter genius, he is the definition of the underrated underdog proving his worth through constantly striving to be better.

[@brmbkl]

pretty obvious to anyone in a creative capacity, not to boardroom members. how would you make music like boards of canada if you didn't know about their childhoodn how would you paint like vermeer if you didn't research his pigments, and so on. star wars is a mix n match of kurosawa, space opera, (spaghetti)westerns ... but to the 'creators of the prequels it was about quirky aliens and shiny ships... smh.

[@jmckendry84]

That makes a lot of sense. The Mandalorian would still work if you switched all the Star Wars elements for Western or Samurai themes. The new movies, on the other hand, lean far too much on the original Star Wars trilogy, especially the JJ Abrams films.

[@HeyyBrey]

The moment I heard the first score with the flute I was like. “I’m here for this. This is the way.”

[@acidicjosh3813]

It's a recorder actually (Sorry to be that guy)

[@mattypoptarts]

This is the way

[@CAT-ow8oh]

this is the way

[@med6s]

Ikr

[@elleryprescott]

lol

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

"Shit, we need a Star Wars theme song in a month." "Quick, lock a Swedish hippie in a studio!" XD

[@Ethan-vx4hw]

Well said XD

[@everlyw7892]

*and give him some pvc pipes!!* This is hilarious and deserves war more likes

[@doomass4ever]

i think "lock a swedish hippie in a studio" can be a good solution for many industries

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

@@everlyw7892 I just love the thought that he's actually being held in there against his will by Disney but doesn't realize it.

[@priestpeace219]

Favreau is a genius. Everything he touches turn to gold. Not only that he's a talented writer/director himself, but he also senses the greatness in others too. Damn, what a legend

[@Flowerbomb90]

Yes, like what a genius move to hire Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian. He knew he needed an accomplished actor that can give soul to a character who can’t show his face. He was right when he said he can’t have just anybody in the suit and use a voice actor since mando’s face is hidden. Favreau also made the genius move to hire Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man when no one was hiring him because of his past problems with drugs.

[@morgonemusic3372]

I was literally saying those exact words last night! Everything he touches literally turns to gold.

[@llavados]

He's like midas, ( i didnt want to have to put this, but not the fortnite fake)

[@tomwarden7733]

And Dave Filoni, knowing how much passion he has for it, and his amazing work on the Clone Wars. It's like my dad said the other day, star wars is only good when a true fan who loves it is making it. The passion and love for the series needs to be there

[@priestpeace219]

@@MrTylerLenaz1 It might not turn out as good as we expected but it still made shit load of money. So technically still gold in a way. 😅

[@Caseyuptobat]

"it doesn't sound as SciFi anymore." But it sure as hell sounds like Star Wars!

[@khymaaren]

Both are true.

[@philippealain-art]

Well, I don't agree. It totally sounds like SciFi and it totally sounds like Star Wars. And of course it's great and there is even a tribute to John williams. This guy got it all.

[@piggynatorcool668]

Its sounds like its paving the way for a new subgenre of what will become scifi

[@chumbawumba5486]

It went from trying to fit into a category to creating its own more successful category

[@guilhermecaiado5384]

Star Wars never was scifi. Its an space fantasy

[@alfredthegreat9543]

The sound he created just gives me goosebumps. Totally suits the show.

[@alfredthegreat9543]

@My Simply Music Hold my Eyes- The Beatles?

[@taraquinch1256]

Yaasss..💞

[@hanifj8396]

Ludwig is literally the younger version of Hans Zimmer. I'm so obsessed with his talent

[@fetigepomes4551]

Zimmer‘s work sounds always the same

[@19inthemiddle]

And John Williams

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

He figuratively is

[@animator-aditya]

He’s better than Hans

[@AstrologicalLesedi]

Ludwig is the second coming

[@Jack-sk3we]

For anyone who didn't know, this dude produced redbone by childish gambino and like every other song by him. as well as wrote the black panther score. so cool to see him get more recognition!

[@fxrendon88]

He also scored all of the music for the show “Community” talk about RANGE!!!

[@managedkaos]

He won the Grammy for the Black Panther score in 2019. That's recognition!

[@Erlisch1337]

I cant even remember a single tune from BP.....mustve been good :P

[@Yooooooo83]

Wakanda forever :(

[@Jack-sk3we]

@@Yooooooo83 Dude just saw he died! RIP to a legend

[@hawlttt7029]

I love how quietly he utters “John Williams”- homeboy KNOWS he’s walking on hallowed ground and sharing this sonic landscape with a master.

[@kloggmonkey]

he sounded almost hesitant to say the name out loud

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

He's nervous about walking on hallowed ground, but he is worthy. I have spoken.

[@AlbertoCipolla]

I've thought exactly the same thing

[@michaelwilliams-owolabi8365]

When

[@kaitlynevans1007]

@@michaelwilliams-owolabi8365 7:24

[@takewithfood]

Dude knocked it out of the park. This is one of the best theme I've ever heard. And it's especially important for The Mandalorian, since for the first several episodes we have just one main character who seldom speaks and whose face we never see, and a puppet. The music shoulders a huge burden for setting the tone and feel of the show and setting, and it nails it. It's also so distinct and easily recognizable. Just amazing.

[@isidoreaerys8745]

Well put

[@NatarajSubramanian]

💯

[@oceansunset6147]

❤

[@nonchablunt]

He delivered like few others have. His sounds seem perfect!! Avant-garde as shit. Take the track for the mudhorn fight as an example - insane!!

[@fulstaak]

What? Baby Yoda is a puppet??

[@mg1721]

I love how this theme has the vibe of the western genre and the otherworldly sound but it still connects with the original star wars trilogy and maybe also the prequels, it has the elements from the themes of those movies. Fantastic work by Ludwig Göransson.

[@bamboozledgreatcrowd8982]

It's a spaghetti western with technology. The score gives it that feel.

[@fredriks5090]

Kind of parallells the whole "spaceship visiting native planets" vibe. The star wars universe hops from vehicle planets to horses in a blink.

[@maestrofeli4259]

exactly what I was thinking put into words

[@romo2674]

mer... Göransson 1072 Bamboozled Great Crowd! Bamboozled Great Crowd! Hace 3 días It's a spaghetti western with technology. The score gives it that feel. 393 Fredrik S Fredrik S Hace 5 horas Kind of parallells the whole "spaceship visiting native planets" vibe. The star wars universe hops from vehicle planets to horses in a blink. Maestrofeli Maestrofeli Hace 5 horas

[@caesarin0]

"spaghetti western with technology" y'know....there was another great show like that...

[@JoelZapata1]

You're going to love the show firefly 👀

[@jb8280]

This dude has taken Star Wars music to the next level. Seems that everyone has embraced his amazing musical choices that add depth and breadth to Williams and the world building. I’ve seen the future and his name is Ludwig.

[@googlespyfranchise9089]

YES

[@DanSlotea]

Jesse Harlin is way above.

[@dabneyrossjonessoprano506]

It’s like a siren calling me to watch The Mandalorian for the fifth time.

[@amazingabby25]

Yessss same

[@Dustyphoto915]

Exactly!

[@JohnnyPappas]

This is the way. I have spoken!

[@luckyseph]

Ain't just you sister

[@MagnificentHealingCreations]

Took the words right out of my mouth!

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

As someone who actually saw Star wars when it was originally released, listening to the theme from the mandalorian, literally brings you back to the feelings you had when you saw the original Star wars. First time I heard it I actually got teary-eyed, it hit my heart that hard....

[@localkauf]

7:26 "It's like - childlike, but a mystery.. both old and new." What a genius representation of baby yoda

[@ArchieStiglitz]

So stating the obvious makes one a genius. Good to know where the bar is nowadays.

[@localkauf]

@@ArchieStiglitz the music was the genius part

[@_TheDudeAbides_]

@@ArchieStiglitz I don't think it is that far fetched to call this guy a genius. I don't think he got all those gigs out of pure luck.

[@nekolexofficial8735]

Ahhh I was the 1000’th like 🤪

[@tGug4real]

This man has no idea what he's done while simultaneously knowing exactly what he's done. if you know what i mean

[@mgway4661]

That’s called being humble. But h knows exactly what he’s done

[@lindaletabasa7760]

I have no idea what you mean but I know exactly what you mean

[@patriciacarpenter4129]

Yes I do!🙋‍♀️

[@erebostd]

Led by the force, he was. 😁😉

[@leysont]

He created my favourite soundtrack of all time by messing around with an instrument he could barely play.

[@StLouisFilms]

“So ludwig what instruments do you play?” “Yes”

[@DaGuys470]

Well, to be fair, all composers are instrument geeks and play a little bit of everything. It's part of the job.

[@dukes1lv3r48]

@@DaGuys470 yeah fr. Even my middle school band director plays every instrument in the band

[@井雯暄]

i vividly remember hearing this theme for the first time when i sat down to watch episode 1, and feeling chills run up my arms. i knew i was hooked from that first note

[@gracewenzel]

No one shall belittle the name of the recorder ever again.

[@weemouse101]

Yup - tell that to TwoSet

[@ThunderBlastvideo]

*bass recorder

[@petrovyney2012]

*basset recorder

[@HXD007]

@@ThunderBlastvideo happy davie 504 noises

[@ajax1137]

The story occurs in the Outer Rim territories which are wild and unsettled, exotic. The score absolutely captures that feeling.

[@henrikandreason7261]

"Ididn't think it was going to work, because it was so simple" - Sound kicks of one of the most iconic Star Wars themes ever.

[@l00kns33]

This piece is anything but simple. Amazing stuff!

[@claytondavenport6207]

Dude is a true fan. This music is just as iconic as the originals. Once that music hits, you know exactly what it’s from.

[@lv9741]

the mandalorian score is actually one of the best scores I've ever heard

[@ezekielsparadise4633]

SAME

[@Skitdora2010]

It's the best I've heard in a few decades.

[@eskaywai]

ikr

[@randyg.7940]

Really you need to get out more. Its good for sure, but not great.

[@lv9741]

@@randyg.7940 hahahah I watch a lot of series and films + we all have our own taste :)

[@thiy4gu]

I'm too late to witness Beethoven I'm too late to witness rise of Hans zimmer I'm perfect to witness rising of Ludwig

[@junethanoschurchill6750]

Beethoven was a Ludwig too, you gotta specify Göransson :P

[@johnblon1536]

@@junethanoschurchill6750 lol

[@awesomeawesome8350]

You forgot John Williams

[@mushrooka]

You mean *Ludwig* Van Beethoven?

[@josephburdett]

I'm Joseph

[@getoveryourself2212]

Now THIS is “Space Cowboy” music

[@sixshot24]

💯 Exactly

[@oranganewton]

@@sixshot24 this and Cowboy Bebop (whole different style obviously)

[@sixshot24]

@@oranganewton but he is a “Space Cowboy”

[@soundywaivy]

You gotta carry that weight

[@crazytidy2426]

See you soon space cowboy...

[@sarah-annecarney5458]

This has got to be the ultimate goal for sound design. Travelling, experiencing other cultures and their music and experimenting to create new sounds. What a dream job and you can tell he works so hard to be where he is.

[@dj__alien]

Göransson’s score is old school and original yet new and perfectly fitting of Star Wars. Great musician

[@RudzhhGFX]

110% agree with you.

[@marcostapiz3568]

To me, the Mandalorian feels more like Star Wars than anything since the original trilogy.

[@TheyWantMeGone69]

I think Rogue One was decent too but thats it

[@marcostapiz3568]

@@TheyWantMeGone69 I agree.

[@greggeverman5578]

@@TheyWantMeGone69 I was thinking the same.

[@beck-us2kw]

The prequel era is my favourite but I know what you mean

[@banjobill8420]

@@TheyWantMeGone69 Rogue One and Solo. Solo being more fantastic but still has that wild west aspect.

[@spencervaughn3946]

I’d totally be cool if this guy takes the wheel for Star Wars music all together. (with John Williams blessing of course lol)

[@bruh-fw7op]

Oh the day when I see John Williams and Ludwig as co-producers for music at the credits of a Star Wars movie

[@Sean.Vosler]

Him and Samuel Kim could pull it off

[@thunderusnight]

This is the way

[@generalpatrick1877]

I really hate to say it but I think episode 9 was the last movie John Williams would compose for

[@mangogoat4691]

@@generalpatrick1877 the score for the new movies weren’t as good as the others

[@Ridlay_]

This will go down as one of the greatest sound pieces. This man is a legend, and he did it with like a toy instrument to start.

[@ingeborgpu3346]

A bass(et) recorder is not a toy instrument! Look at this for example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfNZqeXa7t5mqc

[@alphapapa4446]

The fact that he created the score for the Mandalorian and helped produce several Childish Gambino songs, says that this man is a Swiss Army knife of music production

[@somalischepiraat5984]

@@OmpoStarslayer No I think he used that metaphor to show that Ludwig can do anything, just like a Swiss army knife

[@alphapapa4446]

@@OmpoStarslayer shut up.

[@rhodesyt2106]

It definitely has something to do with him being a film composer, You get to make all different types of genres of music when you are a film composer so that does help a-lot.

[@thepenguin9]

Swedish army knife

[@petertrotman7708]

Hands down one of the most intuitive composers out there. He accurately tapped into the 'Mandalorian' character whilst being so respectful to the 'Star Wars' franchise. Absolutely nailed it.

[@angel21tx]

he the Williams Zimmer of our generation and will be making all the new classic OST

[@Balthazar2242]

I am impressed with how it doesn't really imitate John Williams. I always thought Williams' sound was inseparable from Star Wars, but The Mandolorian proved to me that other sounds could also work and still feel like Star Wars.

[@qlogic2002]

He completely immitates bill Conti going the distance from Rocky 1 soundtrack

[@BlackEagle352]

Either you like it or you don't. This inseparable feeling is just association. If the theme fits like a glove and is thought through and well done, then it boils down to either you like it or you don't.

[@GarbageManPeck]

This guy did an absolutely masterful job. He gave The Mandalorian a very unique identity music wise. And it very much enhanced the show, as well as set it apart from the rest of star wars in a good way

[@zenith8417]

If anybody's earned the right to be named "Ludwig" it's this guy.

[@thesaltedlamp3444]

Yess lol

[@eddyp483]

“So you’re telling me your parents didn’t push you into music?” 🤔

[@ttime441]

Seriously, so many well known composers are named Ludwig for some reason lol

[@Cogmud]

Ludwig is a very common Swedish name, even though Göransson was apparently named after Beethoven.

[@Dude_on_a_Map]

This is what you get when everyone involved Loves Star Wars

[@cashydude3285]

The way he says “John Williams” shows how much he idolizes him.

[@UNSCPILOT]

And what he's composed shows how much he understands Starwars, to add onto it without seeming out of place

[@jjcondado]

My friend said: "i'm so glad that no matter the universe Ludwig still never left behind his roots in hip hop" and i cannot agree more

[@orlandoadrian]

Morricone, Williams, Elfman, Zimmer... Göransson

[@PhillipNguyenYouTube]

Silvestri too!

[@minewarz]

@@PhillipNguyenKZbin I'd say Giacchino and Powell over Silvestri, but sure

[@gonzacollao]

The man earned his place among the greats, such a skilled composer 🙌 The thing I like the most about him is that he creates themes that are instantly iconic and recognizable; Adonis Creed, T'Challa and now Dyn Jarren, he truly is a master in his craft.

[@slighter]

Goldsmith too.

[@FlyingBalcony]

Martin O'Donnell

[@Abc2010]

The 99 dislikes are from the Galactic Empire troops who couldn't find "Los Pollos Hermanos" on Nevarro

[@domingadoflaminga3961]

OMG!! 🤣

[@abepcf1526]

I saw the recorder and immediately got traumatized by “ hot cross buns” lol

[@Jeff_Green]

Hot cross buns Hot cross buns 1 a penny

[@joemeatballs3694]

Or greensleeves

[@a-wild-goose]

Why'd you have to remind me ;-

[@Skitdora2010]

I had no idea that was a recorder. I suspected it was a low D tin whistle.

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

I don't get it...

[@adri3al]

Thank you Ludwig for being so gifted musically. This is my favorite Theme of all time!

[@wimsadmojo]

Can’t wait to hear his score of Tenet!! Love his Mandalorian theme!

[@BlackGear614]

Me too, especially since this is the first time Nolan and Gorannson are working together.

[@VlVACHRlSTUSREX]

Watched tenet last night and I can say his score was the best part of the movie.

[@therecordbreakerphd]

@@VlVACHRlSTUSREX is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[@VlVACHRlSTUSREX]

The Record Breaker PhD. It’s a good thing

[@legoemployee4021]

He also did the black panther score

[@deadpatronus]

The Mudhorn theme blew my mind. Such a unique and fresh sound. The future of Star Wars with Michael Giachinno respecting the past and Goransson making new strides into the future, are in good hands

[@acalmerkarma]

That track is pure insanity

[@whowha5743]

Ngl it sounds like the rocky theme

[@atomic7680]

Actually uses a Virtual Riot sample which is really cool

[@ivurivurivur]

THIS is how you legacise John Williams. Don't copy the instruments- get inspired from the FEEL, and then add your own spin to it.

[@jaimevargasalvarado579]

What a Genius. SO happy we live in a time this process can ve shared

[@aldermacgillivray3212]

He literally killed this. Couldn’t have done a better job

[@christiancasaverdepertica1802]

He probably could have with more time, but I can't even imagine how he could have done better

[@ilqrd.6608]

What a stupid thing to say about art. We’ll never know what could have been. That’s the beauty.

[@HafdirTasare]

"That's what i wanted to achieve, while i locked myself up in the studio for a month, to be guided by the instruments" This is the way

[@catriona_drummond]

Listen to The Force, Ludwig.

[@dafingaz]

Quarantine before quarantine was quarantine.

[@HafdirTasare]

@@dafingaz that is a nice sounding but pointless comment.

[@dafingaz]

HafdirTasare 🤣 yep. Stay safe and be well!

[@HafdirTasare]

@Lucas Neef with less depression and mental problems but more music.

[@Fubblin]

I never knew how badly I needed to hear Star Wars themed space western synth hybrid mash ups but this is the way.

[@JK-vc7ie]

This is the way

[@carlosdeleon8527]

I appreciate how passionate this guy is about each of his projects. He lives for this

[@williamwatts1281]

He nailed "that feeling"

[@alexhetherington8028]

Yes yes he did

[@olszewskin]

Protect this man at all costs.

[@ricardomarentes4555]

Disney: You have one month to write the score....by yourself Ludwig: I like those odds

[@andreasgajewski]

1 month is actually pretty much. I don't want to compare myself with Ludwig because he is a God haha but I work in the trailer industry and sometimes we have to write trailer music within 4 hours I including mixing. But still...1 month is of course not much...this guy is a hero and I wish I had like 2 percent of his skills

[@kmacdiddy1]

Worthy of hanging with John Williams. The subtle themes and cues and how they reappear is masterful. Even though it sounds so different, it FEELS Star Wars! Like how the new shows feel more true to spirit than the new movies. I hope he keeps coming up with innovative new themes for every new character

[@aakashbiwalkar1255]

This is the way.

[@petervonfroster8i]

to Zimbab.... we dont say that Word here!

[@KenMcKenzie98]

This is the way

[@Trajan114]

This is the way.

[@AdvanceAudio]

This is the way.

[@Phonixrmf]

This is the way

[@TheLyricsGuy]

Imagine getting a referral from John Williams.

[@rhaegal5650]

And Hans Zimmer for TENET

[@ShadowBBR]

Everyone: How was the music created? Ludwig: This is the way!

[@Cheva-Pate]

I have spoken!

[@ShadowBBR]

@My Simply Music what a way to troll people into looking at your own creation - a creation that beyond shit and not even related.

[@-lll-ll-llll-AVE]

Göransson did such an outstanding job in bringing out the themes of the show through it's soundtrack, I'm super impressed with his work.

[@danielmphilipp]

In fact, this could be the first Star Wars theme who is an real original. Nothing stolen.

[@Shidenzu]

Wait what? Your telling me that the Star Wars theme was stolen ?

[@Gh0stBustaz11]

Please elaborate

[@hakancamlibel]

@@Shidenzu They're basically a copy of john william's scores if he's talking about star wars spin-offs. But john williams was also intensively inspired by gustav holst's pieces if he is talking about john william's work

[@thatcringekid7333]

@@Shidenzu he’s saying that in all the movies and tv shows they don’t have there own theme it’s always the main Star Wars theme but this is the first original one

[@noahhertzman3386]

@@thatcringekid7333 but even the original SW theme was stolen. Look up “King’s Row”

[@saminusprime2746]

This guy also helped with the score of Black Panther and the Creed movies. This guy is amazing!

[@w1lbl4s]

AND redbone

[@Xenon2589]

This guy is the way.

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

Yeah he collaborated with director Ryan Coogler on all his films, they were roomies in college apparently. He won his first Oscar for the score of Black Panther

[@carterpadvaiskas5025]

And community

[@nicholasjones1279]

And New Girl

[@anks5489]

When your name starts with Ludwig, you are suppose to create Masterpiece's.

[@CraftedJedi66]

@@IchigoMait It's a joke. Get it? Ha ha.

[@A1-_-]

IchigoMait dont be gay

[@arianelily5463]

@@IchigoMait it's a joke luv

[@dlf_uk]

The respect and reverence shown for the franchise is really gratifying, no wonder the end result is so perfect. Something obviously lacking from the sequel trilogy.

[@Chris-vf8fe]

The heart and soul of star wars was lacking from the sequels, and John Williams did do the music for it. Was is amazing? Yes. But even John couldn't compete with his prior work without rhe soul of the movie.

[@demetriussousa9044]

theres always crybabies in star wars comment sections crying about the sequel trilogy shut uppppp

[@molejk754]

@@demetriussousa9044 nah

[@demetriussousa9044]

@@molejk754 go watch the last jedi

[@Tampafan33]

@@demetriussousa9044 why? It sucks

[@Agoonga]

Mandalorian is the best thing since original trilogy and the music helped to set the atmosphere quite a bit

[@Agoonga]

@Short For A Stormtrooper Big For Your Mom Safe works

[@quadnod4605]

@Short For A Stormtrooper Big For Your Mom Compared to everything else, it'll do.

[@squeebbb]

It's far better than the trash that is Episode 7-9 in all honesty.

[@theocatsuto]

Rogue one was good

[@roileybauer]

@@theocatsuto The Mandalorian, Rogue One, Episode Three, and Solo are the only good post-80s films in my opinion.

[@SpaceAcesFull]

This show honestly stands on it's own, if there was not one single star wars movie prior to this, it would still be that amazing!

[@mgway4661]

It relies heavily upon previously established Star Wars lore to guide it

[@undercover_matin]

@@mgway4661 yes but nothing that important, they could explain that lore in the show. IT really is a show that can stand by it's own

[@karlahorton1040]

As someone who has maybe only watched a new hope the whole way through, I can definitely say it stands on its own. I'm guessing that the films and other stuff helps but it isn't all that important for enjoyment.

[@a-wild-goose]

I mean, I've only seen RoS and Solo and I still at least somewhat understood lore in The Mandalorian.

[@ButtonBasherBW]

@@karlahorton1040 Agree with you. My kids hadn't really seen much else outside a few Lego shorts and they absolutely loved Mandalorian! Only afterwards did they see anything of the Star Wars films themselves, looking out for references for any Mandalorian armour.

[@kjw79]

Ive written some music, and his description of being locked away with the instruments, not knowing what time it is or where space is while the music is explored and discovered/uncovered was really relatable.

[@UNSCPILOT]

My only "instrument" is a Soma Ether and I haven't even used it to make music, but I totally get that, makes me wanna get a synth or something and just... see what happens

[@patrickr4762]

Shoutout to artists still creating something organically in these modern times.

[@ArgosySpecOps]

It is a masterpiece, Ludwig. Complete, comprehensive. It captures the TRUE-Mandalorian experience.

[@robertd1965]

Literally this music actually got me interested in watching the Mandalorian to begin with. It's probably one of the best scores ever made.

[@MadDadLad]

If Ludwig Goransson isn't a composer's name, then I don't know what is! And seriously, this man melded together the Old West and John Williams so well to create this fantastic sound for our favourite space faring, over protective dad and his space wizard adopted son! To say I'm looking forward to what he comes out with for future seasons and work with Star Wars at large would be an understatement!

[@akewlen2888]

He's mispronouncing his last name, if that matters :D

[@sadpee7710]

luwig göransson is like the equivalent of being named john williams, except in sweden. tbh

[@razzle-dazzle]

I’m pretty sure I have one of those flutes under my bathroom sink.

[@rocker76m88]

😂

[@MarcosElMalo2]

It’s a recording device.

[@brothermanv]

😂 Good one 🥇

[@powderedwater67]

DON'T TRY IT

[@mr.awesomecatfuzzypants2989]

I wouldn't recommend putting your lips on it.

[@niennathebrave5881]

I don't comment on too many videos, but this has hit all the nice aspects of my core. Mini documentaries about stuff we don't usually think about. The Mandalorian soundtrack is one of my favorite sountracks period. So seeing the behind the scenes and putting such a gorgeous spotlight on Goransson is just, incredible. Thank you so much for this experience