It’s no secret Disney’s latest themed land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is an award-winner. It’s been recognized for everything from Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run’s immersive technology to a Porg plush available for purchase, and it just received another: Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition.
Star Wars: #GalaxysEdge was recognized at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for its iconic, original theme created by legendary composer, John Williams! https://t.co/NQJSoWnCl4 pic.twitter.com/MU644ecDfd
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) January 28, 2020
Composed by John Williams, this award for “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite” marks his 25th Grammy. If you’ve traveled to Galaxy’s Edge, the symphonic suite is the soundtrack you would’ve heard through the tunnels connecting the themed land to the rest of either Disneyland or Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
If you’re unavailable for space travel, never fear! A recording of the award-winning composition is available below:
Read more about the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards with Nerds and Beyond’s award recap and live performance review.