The Skywalker symphonies John Williams and the music of Star Wars Frank Lehman

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lehman, Frank, author.

Series:

Oxford music / media

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Williams, John, 1932-.

Williams, John.

Motion picture music--Analysis, appreciation.

Motion picture music.

Star Wars films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

John Williams and the music of Star Wars

Place of Publication:

Oxford University Press, 2026.

New York, NY Oxford University Press [2026]

Summary:

The true force of Star Wars is not a mystical energy field, it is music. John Williams's contribution to the Skywalker Saga is a singular achievement in the history of film music and the history of music more generally. His intricate, inventive, unforgettable scores define cinema's most beloved franchise. Imagine the twin suns of Tatooine setting without the sound of a solo French horn, or Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker battling without their themes clashing on the soundtrack. These contributions are crucial to the franchise's ability to capture the imagination of generations, in and outside the movie theatre. In this book, Frank Lehman explores the totality of Williams's Star Wars musical universe, an orchestral epic that spans nine movies and over four decades of cinematic history. Drawing on his unparalleled knowledge, Lehman argues for hearing the saga as a symphonic experience, one where close attention to the soundtrack is essential

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 16, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9780197797150

0197797156

9780197797136

019779713X

OCLC:

1593561214

Publisher Number:

CIPO000406386

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license