ANH 17: Headbanging Stormtrooper (Minutes 81-85)
Star Wars Music Minute
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Previous Episode: ANH 16: Orchestration Wars (Minutes 76-80)
Next Episode: ANH 18: The Swashbucklers (Minutes 86-90)
Steele Saunders is really, really stoked to talk about the trash compactor scene in minutes 81-85 of Star Wars! We cover the sound design, the unused dianoga cue, and of course, the accidental head bump.
Things Mentioned:
It's true, there was originally no noise for the stormtrooper hitting his head.
Designing the Sound of The Bad Batch - David W. Collins Interview (Star Wars Explained) - https://youtu.be/YCFzzVHe7Lo
Star Wars Minute podcast - https://starwarsminute.com
Themes:
6a. Imperials (Motif)
Note: I use the theme names and numbers established in Frank Lehman's Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars. You can download it free at his website: https://franklehman.com/starwars/.
Soundtrack stuff:
"The Walls Converge"
"The Trash Compactor"
"Shootout in the Cell Bay/Dianoga"
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STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like?
The heroes win.
2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about?
David W. Collins's experience doing sound editing for The Book of Boba Fett (and other current Star Wars media)
3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars?
CB4 (1993 American comedy film directed by Tamra Davis, starring Chris Rock)
Jaws (composed by John Williams) - especially the main theme
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (composed by John Williams)
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