The Andor trailer gives us an intriguing view into the future of the series by means of its history, hinting at a tone unlike anything else we’ve seen in the Star Wars universe.

Andor’s score, created by Nicholas Britell, is one example of this (Succession). From the frightening ringing of bells that rooted the story’s roots to the driving rhythms that accompanied our initial sight of the show’s characters on their missions, a sense of urgency grows only through sound, crescendoing into an orchestral call for revolt.

In an interview with Variety, the composer discussed how he came up with the unusual sounds heard in the first glimpse, which debuted at Star Wars Celebration this week. He revealed that he was called months before filming to create the soundtrack and source songs for the film.

As Britell said, “So there’s been a lot of conversation, but actually a lot of freedom too, for me to explore things,” added, “Everyone’s on the same page about having a specific set of soundscape textures, sound worlds, for this. Orchestra features heavily in it. There’s a wide range of sounds, and I’ve created a lot of new sounds.”

Because everything related to Lucasfilm and Disney is kept under wraps, Britell wouldn’t reveal anything about the plot. he said, “I would say that [Lucasfilm president and executive producer] Kathy Kennedy, [Andor creator-showrunner] Tony Gilroy, everyone right from the beginning, felt it was very important that we craft a unique set of sounds for this story, for the characters, for the world we’re creating here.”

While the teaser didn’t disclose any new character information, showing only brief views of the ensemble lead by Diego Luna, the music seemed to push the themes’ meaning. That’s on purpose.

As Britell said. “I’m always most moved when themes interact with different characters. Something might center around one person, but then it might actually be about a broader story.” Also, “There were a few moments that Tony wanted to figure out early… a few very specific moments,” He explained, avoiding plot specifics as much as possible.

That alone has piqued our interest, and it also distinguishes Britell from the rest of the Star Wars music canon. We get the impression that Andor’s music will act as a connecting tissue to demonstrate how the rebellion’s tale reaches across the galaxy.

Britell stated, “The scope of the series is massive. Every episode has new demands, new music, and new ideas. It’s important that as the story evolves, the music should evolve too. We’ve been working nonstop for months, actually years, at this point.”

He’s been working with the Andor team since August 2020, he says. And it appears that he is a huge admirer of the galaxy far, far away. “I remember getting some of the first reels and pinching myself—am I really working on something in the Star Wars universe?”

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