John Williams iconic and Oscar-winningStar Warsscore has been as enduring a part of the franchises legacy as theMillennium Falconor Leias hairdo.
And with the composers return to the series withStar Wars: The Force Awakens, Williams is reviving his famous refrain while crafting a whole new score for the film.
A behind-the-scenes look at a Williams recording session from60 Minutesoffers a listen at some of what Williams has in store for the new film.
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And though the segment delights in J.J. Abrams presence as he records the musicians and Williams on his phone (famous Hollywood directors theyre just like us), the true treat of it is the chance to hear a few snippets of Williams new score.
The segment, viewable below, includes Williams working with Abrams on fitting a track to a particular scene, as well as enough hints ofThe Force Awakens score as it hopes to transport viewers once again to a galaxy far, far away.View More:Star Wars News|Previews News|60 Minutes News|Live News|More News Videos
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Star Wars: The Force Awakenshits theaters on Dec. 18.
