Listen to John Williams’ towering new Star Wars theme for Galaxy’s Edge

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

The biggest bash in the galaxy went down this weekend, as the annual 'Star Wars Day', May the 4th, was celebrated in high fashion with the opening of the franchise’s long-awaited Galaxy’s Edge theme park in Disneyland. Lucasfilm released “Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Overture Suite,” recorded by none other than iconic music composer John Williams, which you can listen to right now via the video above.

As previously reported, in honor of the new theme park land dedicated to STAR WARS opening in Anaheim (and fall 2019 in Orlando), legendary composer John Williams has conjured up a brand new score. You've seen photos of what the new Galaxy's Edge theme park is supposed to look like, now you can get a taste of what it will sound like.

The theme is perfromed by the London Symphony Orchestra, recorded at Abbey Road Studios, and conducted by Williams' longtime friend and associate William Ross. A longtime composer for the STAR WARS franchise, Williams has also been busy using any spare time he can manage working on director J.J. Abrams' EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER, which is due to hit theaters next December. 

“Since Williams first ushered us into the world of Star Wars with his powerful original score more than 40 years ago, the legendary composer has been crafting the emotional musical beats that complete the storytelling magic from a galaxy far, far away,” StarWars.com said of the Williams’ work.

The Galaxy’s Edge pieces also mark the first time Williams and London Symphony Orchestra made music together since 2005’s REVENGE OF THE SITH. For those who just want to buy or hear the song — it’s just one track — it’s available on all popular music services and Apple Music.