Star Wars - The Genius of John Williams

Listening In December 6, 2019
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Video essays on music - classical music, film music and music in art and literature. Created and edited by Barnaby Martin.

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Pre-order my new book! UK: https://shorturl.at/enn27 US: https://shorturl.at/4LIAP More info: https://www.barnabymartin.com/the-quiet * John Williams' scores for the Star Wars series contain some of the most recognisable, and popular music ever written for film. In this essay I analyse one theme, or set piece, from each of the three trilogies - 'Duel of the Fates' from the prequels, 'Princess Leia's Theme' from the original trilogy and 'The Battle of Crait' from the sequels. I use these to consider how Williams created the iconic sound of the Star Wars universe, as well as how he uses the music to enhance the narrative and add depth to the characters. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHER WATCHING Star Wars - Music by John Williams Rare 1980 Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eWqxlCNnKE&t=108s Star Wars The Force Awakens: John Williams - The Seventh Symphony Featurette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRR4Um0s1io&t=168s FURTHER READING/RESEARCH Listening to “Star Wars” [Alex Ross]: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/listening-to-star-wars A Field Guide to the Musical Leitmotifs of “Star Wars” [Alex Ross]: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/a-field-guide-to-the-musical-leitmotifs-of-star-wars# Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars [Frank Lehman]: https://franklehman.com/starwars/ Modal Interchange and Semantic Resonance in Themes by John Williams [Tom Schneller]: https://www.academia.edu/9865115/Modal_Interchange_and_Semantic_Resonance_in_Themes_by_John_Williams #StarWars #JohnWilliams

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