Composer John Williams records the opening music for "The Force Awakens"
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J.J. Abrams was 11 years old when he saw "Star Wars" for the first time. Like countless kids, he was mesmerized by the epic tale of good versus evil set in a galaxy far, far away. Little did he know that one day he'd be handpicked to write and direct the seventh film in the series, "The Force Awakens," which opens this week.
Composer John Williams, 83, who created the original film's iconic score and has worked on every "Star Wars" since. In the video above, he records the opening music for "The Force Awakens."
J.J. Abrams was 11 years old when he saw "Star Wars" for the first time. Like countless kids, he was mesmerized by the epic tale of good versus evil set in a galaxy far, far away. Little did he know that one day he'd be handpicked to write and direct the seventh film in the series, "The Force Awakens," which opens this week.
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Composer John Williams, 83, who created the original film's iconic score and has worked on every "Star Wars" since. In the video above, he records the opening music for "The Force Awakens."