When approaching the film score to The Empire Strikes Back, the sequel to the unprecedented smash hit Star Wars just three years before, John Williams made it all look easy. It wasn’t. The pressure was intense, and the timeline was challenging. We discuss the initial spotting session for Empire, as well as the new, central musical themes that emerge in this sequel… one that changed the Star Wars franchise, and its music, forever.
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SourceThe Soundtrack Show
Richard Hutchinson
Richard cannot remember a time without Star Wars in his life. His love of the community side of Star Wars is infectious and he can often be found supporting toy shows, such as Farthest From, and Celebration. He is a member of Star Wars Forum UK, a featured blogger on Fantha Tracks covering the vintage era and oversees our podcast database.