We're expecting music soon and for the first time in the history of the saga, the London Symphony Orchestra will not record it.

 

So, everyone now knows that there will be three new Star Wars films, beginning with The Force Awakens in December 2015. Series composer and all-round legend John Williams has composed the music for this first instalment.

The trailer has clues

Classic FM reported, that the first trailer for The Force Awakens has given little away about the Williams soundtrack, but there are hints to a certain chord progression first heard in Return Of The Jedi, suggesting there will be at least some cross-referencing of scores.

 

 

No LSO

Classic FM has also reported that the London Symphony Orchestra will not be featured on the soundtrack for The Force Awakens. It'll be the first time the legendary orchestra hasn't performed the soundtrack to a major Star Wars release.

Instead, the soundtrack will be recorded by a 'freelance orchestra' in Los Angeles. Diplomatically, Williams had the following to say about the change in personnel:

"The London Symphony Orchestra has consistently performed with great artistry on all six of the prior films in the Star Wars saga, and I will be forever grateful for their commitment and dedication. Equally, it has been my honor to have worked with my brilliant colleagues in Los Angeles, and always appreciate the invaluable contribution they've made to my scores and to those of other composers."