Not So Solo! Soundcast Stereo (Ep. 22)

Not So Solo! - Soundcast Stereo (Ep. 22) Just before the end of 2017, news dropped that composer JOHN WILLIAMS would be composing a new, main theme for the upcoming SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY feature film, while JOHN POWELL would adapt and compose the rest of the original score. Erik Woods and Christopher Coleman share their reaction to the news, what they think might be behind this decision, and whether they see this as a good good choice or not. Episode Highlights 01:16 - Breaking News - John Williams composes for Solo 03:13 - How we reacted to the announcement 09:27 - Speculating on Why 13:34 - Is this a good idea? 20:36 - Our expectations for the new Han Solo theme 23:49 - Will this help or hamper John Powell 28:57 - Wrapping up Music Selections 00:00 - "Enjoy the Ride" (Mars Needs Moms) by John Powell 10:42 - "The Asteroid Field" (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) by John Williams Notes: ‘Solo’ Locks in Key ‘Star Wars’ Veteran" (Variety) Find and Follow: Follow Erik Woods on Twitter - @cinsoundradio Follow The Soundcast on Twitter - @audiosoundcast Follow Tracksounds on Twitter - @tracksounds  Follow Christopher Coleman on Twitter - @ccoleman Spotify:  Find our Spotify Companion Playlist here! https://open.spotify.com/user/tracksounds/playlist/4y7SSy7HVfkj5DXKkPhNvM Support Tracksounds: Most of the soundtracks mentioned in this episode can be found at Amazon. Your purchases through these links help us to keep on keepin' on! Thank You! Buy Soundtracks at Amazon.com  http://bit.ly/amazonsoundtracks Subscribe and More Info aCAST  GOOGLE PLAY  iTUNES  RSS FEED  STITCHER RADIO  TUNEIN RADIO The official podcast of Tracksounds.com, The SoundCast is hosted by Christopher Coleman and features reviews and discussions centered around film, TV, and video game soundtracks. Special edition episodes include interviews with composers and other industry professionals. The Soundcast Stereo is co-hosted by Christopher Coleman and Erik Woods (Cinematic Sound Radio). Each episode is a 30 minute (ish), two channel conversation about the world of film, television, and video game music.