Star Wars: Skeleton Crewhas an easily missed yet no less impressive connection toRogue One: A Star Wars Story.Skeleton Crew,Star Wars’latest live-action series on Disney+, follows a group of kids who, after finding an abandoned ship on their home planet, find themselves lost in space, surrounded by dangerous pirates with no way to get home.Skeleton Crew’s storycouldn’t be more different fromRogue One’s, which chronicles the sacrifices made by those in the Rebellion to ensure the Empire’s Death Star could one day be destroyed. And yet, the two Disney-eraStar Warsproperties are connected.
Music has always been a vital part ofStar Wars’ success. John Williams’ iconic scores for the Skywalker saga movies are some of the most important pieces of film music ever composed, andthe importance of music in theStar Warsuniverse has never diminished. When Disney+ came around, music became an important point of focus again, as Ludwig Göransson composed the instantly recognizable and incredibly effective theme forThe Mandalorian. Now, another composer has stepped up to createStar Wars: Skeleton Crew’s score– and their name is one you might recognize.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review - Star Wars Gets Back To Its Child-Friendly Roots To Become The Version George Lucas Envisioned
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew delves into the galaxy’s pirates, providing an endearing cast, a heartwarming story, and an ample amount of mystery.
Skeleton Crew’s Music Is Composed By Mick Giacchino
Skeleton Crew’s lively and Amblin-style score is composed by Mick Giacchino.His father, Michael Giacchino, is a renowned Hollywood composer who has not only worked onRogue One: A Star Wars Storybut also movies like Matt Reeves’The Batman,Jurassic World, the Kelvin timelineStar Trekmovies, as well as TV projects likeLost,Alias, andFringe. Interestingly enough, Michael Giacchino also worked withStar Wars: Skeleton Crewcreators John Watts and Christopher Ford on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man films.
Music has always been a vital part of Star Wars’ success.
Now, it’s Michael Giacchino’s son’s time in the spotlight. In aninterview with StarWars.com, Mick Giacchino revealed why he was so excited to work onSkeleton Crewspecifically:
“For me,Star Warswas always an escape into this fantastical world where I could imagine myself flying an X-wing or riding a tauntaun around. And, especially as a kid, it takes you to all these places that we can’t go as human beings, but we can be taken there through movies.”
The younger Giacchino’s score forSkeleton Crewreflects this child-like wonder. “The Kids Suite,” for instance, perfectly captures that sense of wonder and adventure thatSkeleton Crewembraces, as it builds to a crescendo reminiscent of how the spaceship the kids find in the first episode claws its way out of the dirt and takes to the stars.
Where Else Have You Heard Mick Giacchino’s Work?
Skeleton Crewisn’t Mick Giacchino’s first time composing for a major franchise. Recently, his work was featured inThe Penguin, HBO’s spinoff TV series set in Matt Reeves’ Batman universe. Giacchino’s work onThe Penguinperfectly complemented his father’s vision forThe Batman; both scores embrace the slow, methodical, sinister aura that permeates this version of Gotham while embracing two completely different characters. Mick Giacchino has also worked on AMC+‘sThat Dirty Black Bag, The Muppets Mayhemseries, and Disney’sZootopia+series. Mick Giacchino is truly starting to make a name for himself with his work onStar Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
