ANH 17: Headbanging Stormtrooper (Minutes 81-85)

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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