Star Wars' Newcomer Embraces Popular Melodies, Honoring a Previous Musical Legacy
Title: Popping Up in Space: The Rise of Non-Traditional Star Wars Music 🎶
Take a step away from the iconic John Williams tunes and let's talk about something unexpected - pop music in the Star Wars universe! That's right, in the latest episode of "The Acolyte," we've got a new track to add to our playlist titled "Power of Two," by Victoria Monét. While it's not what you'd traditionally associate with Star Wars tunes, it's a perfect fit for the show's sisterhood theme and shares the duality and destiny of the twins.
"Power of Two" might seem like a surprise, but it's not the first officially Lucasfilm-sanctioned pop song. If you’ve visited Galaxy’s Edge at Disney parks or the shuttered Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, you'd know pop and rock exist beyond the jizz music. Gaya, a Twi'lek singer, made her mark post-The Last Jedi as a celebrity with an entire album of galactic pop. Her sound, much like "Power of Two," would easily fit into the High Republic era's in-universe canon.
Other additions to the Star Wars music scene include Star Waver, a rock band from the Lucasfilm animated anthology Star Wars: Visions, and musical guests like Jefferson Starship in the Star Wars Holiday Special. But there's more! Remember when Weird Al had his Star Wars parody hits like "Yoda" and "The Saga Begins"? They weren't the first to add their voices to the Star Wars universe. The Max Rebo Band's "Lapti Nek" from Return of the Jedi is a classic showstopper.
So, here we are, grooving to the pop beats of the Star Wars universe, and we think that's just the beginning. What about an officially licensed, heavy Sith metal album? How about a collaboration with musicians like Ghost for an epic album that takes over the galaxy? Let's hope that happens one day!
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The upcoming series, "The Acolyte," on Disney+ brings a fresh addition to the Star Wars music scene with the pop track "Power of Two" by Victoria Monét, mirroring the show's sisterhood theme and duality. As unexpected as it may seem, this isn't the first instance of pop music in the Star Wars universe, with artists like Gaya and Star Waver from Galaxy's Edge and Star Wars: Visions respectively, adding their unique sounds. The future of Star Wars music could explore uncharted territories, such as heavy Sith metal albums or collaborations with bands like Ghost, taking the galaxy by storm. Don't miss the latest updates on Star Wars music and other pop culture releases from Marvel, Doctor Who, and DC Universe!
