Phil Collins Reportedly Writing Opening Theme for Rogue One
We heard a most peculiar piece of reportedly confirmed information from our allegedly accurate sources this week, and it involves none other than musical genius Phil Collins! After the jump, we will share top secret details regarding the composition and release of an “Uber” collaboration between Collins and Alexandre Desplat
While experimenting with ideas for the Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One soundtrack, composer Alexandre Desplat came up with a whole new idea for the film’s intro sequence! Originally, Grand Wizard and director Gareth Edwards requested that The Cantina Song should play during the opening crawl, but Desplat had better ideas; you could even call this his “Eureka” moment!
Akin to the Bond movies, the film will open with a montage of dazzling special effects, visually introducing us to the new characters; with accompanying music by Phil Collins!
Collins will collaborate with Desplat, as well as veteran Star Wars composer, John Williams, on the song titled, Why You Gotta Leave Me Here In Carbonite?, featuring 80s pop-rock influences and lyrics inspired by the plot of The Empire Strikes Back.
A bonus track Going Round In Circles (AT-AT Takedown Mix) will be included on the official soundtrack, which will receive a limited vinyl release on December 12th, 2016.
Stay tuned for more regarding this exciting development!
