‘I just couldn’t stop laughing’: John Williams’ devotion to Star Wars proves why he’s the greatest living composer

One of the most underrated and appreciated aspects of any project is its sound design. Music and sound effects are what bring any film to life, and despite this, they receive the least credit when making a film. Even though, in a way, this department is supposed to hide in the shadows, John Williams still managed to shine in the Star Wars franchise.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi I LucasFilm

Over the years, he has worked as a composer for every iconic project in the franchise, as well as others outside of its world. The best example of his genius would be the 1983 film, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, in which he had to team up with two other legends, Ben Burtt and Randy Thom.

During the production of the film, it seems that one scene in particular became a little too funny for…