Kevin Kiner’s Superb Score From Star Wars: Ahsoka (Parts 5-8) Has Emerged From The Force

Kevin Kiner’s masterful original soundtrack from Star Wars: Ahsoka Part 5-8 is now available to download. Listen for free on YouTube!

Among the many triumphs in Dave Filoni’s new STAR WARS: AHSOKA series is the symphonic new score from franchise legend Kevin Kiner. Making the leap from animation to live-action was always a daunting task. But Kevin Kiner has risen to the challenge of delivering a magnificent soundtrack worthy of John Williams. And now, fans can immerse themselves in his brilliance. The composer’s score from the final four episodes has officially been released for our listening pleasure.

Aside from dropping the colossal 57 tracks on his YouTube channel, the entire score is now available on Amazon, Spotify, Apple, and other platforms. Eager for a listen? Check out his playlist below!

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

Walt Disney Records releases Volume 2 of the Original Series Soundtrack for the hit Disney+ series Ahsoka. Available everywhere now is the Original Series Soundtrack: Volume 2 from composer KEVIN KINER, featuring music from episodes 5-8 of the series, which follows former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

With music by longtime Star Wars collaborator Kevin Kiner (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Bad Batch) , who originated Ahsoka’s theme and is returning to infuse his unmistakable style into the character’s live-action incarnation. Kiner combines classical blockbuster music from the 70s and 80s with traditional Japanese basses and cellos to give Ahsoka the feeling of a wandering ronin. The Original Series Soundtrack: Volume 2 is available today Friday, October 6 and the series is streaming now on Disney+.

KEVIN KINER notes, “I can’t believe that 17 years after I wrote Ahsoka’s theme for The Clone Wars that I’m still getting to progress and expand it. Sean and Deana Kiner worked with me on a lot of this score, and I think their fresh take —especially with regard to the ronin aspects of the score—helps move our sound forward in the Star Wars universe. This is something we’ve poured a lot of love into and are so proud of what we’ve created for these characters and this show.”

TRACK LISTING

1. Death And Destruction
2. Searching
3. A Chance
4. I Can Feel It
5. From The Mist
6. Teaching You How to Lead
7. Searching for the Shoreline
8. You’re A Warrior Now
9. Floating
10. Awakening
11. Listening To the Force
12. The Space Whales
13. Communing
14. The Hyperspace Jump
15. Loyalists (Extended Version)
16. Prepare For the Worst
17. Far, Far Away
18. To the Surface
19. Something Wicked
20. Baylan’s Plan
21. Grand Admiral Thrawn
22. Sabine Rides Off
23. Stranded Or Killed
24. Coward
25. That’s A Rock
26. I See Bandits
27. It Worked, Didn’t It?
28. Another Is Coming
29. Thrawn’s Arrival
30. Primary Objective
31. Senate Hearing
32. Don’t Be Afraid
33. Field Of Bones
34. Getting Home
35. They’re All Connected
36. On Her Own
37. Circle Up
38. Not This Again
39. Baylan’s Decision
40. What I See
41. Clearly I Was Wrong
42. It’s Complicated
43. Never Again
44. I Have a System
45. I’ll Be There for You
46. Only If We Let It
47. Prepare
48. Rain Hellfire
49. This Is New
50. I Understand
51. I’ll Handle This
52. Use The Force
53. What Was Required
54. Open Fire
55. A Ronin
56. Epilogue Pt 1
57. Epilogue Pt 2

REVIEW

In my FIVE-STAR review, I said that the soundtrack for the series is an orchestral triumph. But this is an understatement. Kevin Kiner’s soundtrack is nothing short of phenomenal. Making the transition from animation to live-action was always going to be a challenge, but Kiner slips into John Williams’ shoes with ease. Throughout the series, Kiner’s music feels fresh, vibrant, and hauntingly familiar. From Ahsoka’s regular theme to the punchy new material, Kiner’s score hits all the right notes. In places, his work resonates with the hallmarks of John Williams making Kiner the natural heir to the orchestral throne.

At times, this masterful score oozes with the nuances of Williams, all the while showcasing the brilliance Kiner is renowned for. And on the strength of this performance, the composer should be elevated to Star Wars’ theatrical endeavors without delay. His understanding of the source material, coupled with his incredible talent deserves no less. In short, his soundtrack sounds like Star Wars and more importantly, harnesses the essence of Star Wars. And that is the hallmark of a genuinely standout composer. His work on The Clone Wars and Rebels was legendary, in comparison, his work on Ahsoka is iconic.

THE SERIES

Future of the Force has covered the series from every angle. From our in-depth reviews to our extensive character poster coverage, every facet of the Force has been covered. So be sure to explore this treasure trove of content here.

Are you a fan of Kevin Kiner’s music? Did you enjoy his new soundtrack for the series? Sound off in the comments below.

STAR WARS: AHSOKA is now streaming on Disney Plus.

Phil Roberts

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