Gordy Haab understands what makes John Williams' epic music for Star Wars unique. Haab wrote the OST for Star Wars Battlefront from Dice Studios and EA Games. As Gordy explains, there's way more to the music than just the familiar themes, and it was his job to discover the key to Williams' sound.

Kate's conversation with Gordy Haab

In his music for the latest Death Star expansion, Gordy says he went "really dark" with the music -- including the menacing themes John Williams wrote for the thrilling conclusion to A New Hope.

Gordy says he dealt with fans' expectations by holding himself to really high standards, because, as he expains, "I'm a huge fan, too!"

Episode tracklist:

Gordy Haab: Star Wars Battlefront: Hoth Alliance/Into Battle, Sullest's Hars Terrain

John Williams: Star Wars, A New Hope: Desert and Robot Auction

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