Released 10 years ago
Rogue One – A Star Wars Story
Michael Giacchino · 2016
69 min · 21 tracks · film score
A sweeping orchestral score that evokes both the grandeur and tension of intergalactic conflict.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rebellions Are Built on Hope — This track encapsulates the film's central theme of resilience and determination against overwhelming odds, blending triumphant melodies with poignant undertones.
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Your Father Would Be Proud — Here, Giacchino masterfully intertwines nostalgia with hope, using rich orchestration to reflect character depth and emotional stakes in the narrative.
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Jyn Erso & Hope Suite — This suite serves as a culmination of Jyn's journey, combining motifs that represent her struggles and aspirations, making it a thematic centerpiece of the score.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score combines strong thematic writing with high-quality orchestration, making it a notable entry in film music.
What we noticed
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks building to climactic moments while others provide quieter interludes for reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- sweeping orchestral landscapes
- wave-like pacing and builds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Giacchino's reputation in blockbuster film scoring.
- Career context
- When Michael Giacchino composed the score for Rogue One – A Star Wars Story, he was an established composer known for his work on films like Up and Inside Out. This soundtrack marked a significant moment as it was his first contribution to the iconic Star Wars franchise, following in the footsteps of legendary composer John Williams.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 He’s Here for Us 3:20
- 2 A Long Ride Ahead 3:56
- 3 Wobani Imperial Labor Camp 0:55
- 4 Trust Goes Both Ways 2:45
- 5 When Has Become Now 1:59
- 6 Jedha Arrival 2:48
- 7 Jedha City Ambush 2:19
- 8 Star‐Dust 3:47
- 9 Confrontation on Eadu 8:06
- 10 Krennic’s Aspirations 4:16
- 11 Rebellions Are Built on Hope 2:56
- 12 Rogue One 2:05
- 13 Cargo Shuttle SW‐0608 4:00
- 14 Scrambling the Rebel Fleet 1:33
- 15 AT‐ACT Assault 2:55
- 16 The Master Switch 4:03
- 17 Your Father Would Be Proud 4:52
- 18 Hope 1:38
- 19 Jyn Erso & Hope Suite 5:52
- 20 The Imperial Suite 2:30
- 21 Guardians of the Whills Suite 2:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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