This Is The Way

The Mandalorian was the trademark T.V series which helped Disney PLUS launch into the world and rightly so, this show attracted many Star Wars fans. Swedish composer Ludwig Goransson, who is well known for his work in Creed, Black Panther and also his work with Childish Gambino produces a fine western-style theme for the Mandalorian provided the basis for the character Mando and his adventures.

Goransson begin’s with a subtle woodwind introduction creating a lot of mysteriousness which slowly creeps up into the theme which we often hear throughout the show. The piece really brings out the idea that this is (like most fans believe Star Wars to be) a space western, as we follow Mando on his adventures through space. The pulse of the bass provides the grit needed for a character like Mando and Goransson’s use of the strings is excellent. A pure sound of the cello and contrabass is so vibrant as the piece produces more layers.

This composition almost makes you want to put on your boots, start up your ship, throw baby Yoda in his floaty pram and head out to space for some bounty. Goransson really nails this theme and through the album of the first episode there are a number of gems including ‘Face To Face’ and ‘The Asset’. Well composed music for a T’V show directed at not only kids but families in general.

From ‘Hey Mando’ to ‘The Mandalorian’, the Chapter 1 soundtrack is a well polished ensemble which really grasps you from the moment you hear the bass drum and the strings kick into rhythm.