How Star Wars Prequels and Battlefront II Influenced the Zero Company Soundtrack
Prolific Star Wars composer Gordy Haab reveals how his work on Battlefront II directly influenced the darker, original music for Star Wars Zero Company.
Gordy Haab, a prolific composer in the Star Wars universe, has revealed that his work on the upcoming game, Star Wars: Zero Company, was heavily influenced by both the Star Wars prequels and Battlefront II. Haab, who has previously worked on games such as The Old Republic, Battlefront I and II, Squadrons, Jedi: Fallen Order, and Jedi: Survivor, views the Zero Company score as a "sequel" to other Clone Wars-era stories.
He aimed to create a sequel to the sparkle of the Prequel era music while adding his personal aesthetic. Haab mentioned that Lucasfilm's direction for Star Wars composers used to be open-ended, but after multiple shows and games, each project had its own unique set of rules. This led to varying styles for each project, with Zero Company featuring a heavier, more horror-inspired sound compared to Jedi: Fallen Order.
Haab also acknowledged the pressure he initially felt when working on Star Wars music, wanting to live up to John Williams's iconic scores. However, he eventually learned to embrace this pressure and create his own unique voice within the franchise. After months of composing themes, Haab deemed his main Zero Company theme as his personal favorite due to its heroic and concise melody.
He also shared that the Force theme and Imperial March from the original trilogy serve as consistent influences in his work.
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