Rey's Theme

"Rey, her theme has a musical grammar that is not heroic in the sense of a hero's theme. It's kind of an adventure theme that maybe promises more than resolving itself in the most major triumphant resolutions."

- John Williams

Rey's Theme is the musical leitmotif that represents Rey, the central character of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. It was composed and conducted for the film by John Williams. When Williams saw the film and began composing the music, he felt empathy towards Rey, as she is first introduced alone and without her family. He wanted the theme to illustrate that empathy that he felt towards her. Williams composed the theme with a musical grammar that was intended more as an adventure theme rather than a hero's theme, one that promises more adventure and resolution to come.

The theme is first introduced in The Force Awakens as Rey exits a crashed Star Destroyer and speeds across the deserts of Jakku. It continues into a number of other themes from the film, including Farewell and The Trip, as Rey arrives on Ahch-To to find Luke Skywalker; and The Jedi Steps and Finale, in the end credits.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens