Lucasfilm has confirmed that Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner are composing the score for Maul – Shadow Lord, the upcoming animated Star Wars series centered on Darth Maul. The announcement immediately signals a familiar musical direction for longtime fans of Star Wars animation, as the Kiners have been responsible for much of the franchise’s modern animated soundscape. A familiar musical signature for Star Wars animation Sean and Deana Kiner’s previous work spans nearly every major animated Star Wars project of the past decade. Their credits include: Across those series, the Kiners developed a musical identity that blends orchestral Star Wars tradition with darker, more modern textures — an approach that feels particularly well-suited to a Maul-centered story. Why the score matters for a Maul series Darth Maul has always been a character defined as much by mood as by action. From his silent menace in The Phantom Menace to his…
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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Original Soundtrack – Full Review and Breakdown
The galaxy just got a little more epic with the release of the Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Original Soundtrack. Available now on major platforms like Amazon, Apple Music, and Spotify, the soundtrack is a collaborative masterpiece featuring compositions from Kevin Kiner, Sean Kiner, Deana Kiner, and select tracks by Jason Fujita. If you want to grab your own copy, you can find it here on Amazon. A New Sound for the Underworld This isn’t your typical Star Wars score. Known for his work on The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch, Kevin Kiner brings his signature touch to the grimy, shadowy underworld of the galaxy. Joined by Sean and Deana Kiner, the trio creates a soundscape that feels both deeply rooted in Star Wars lore and uniquely fresh. Jason Fujita’s select tracks add an extra layer of intensity and mood that perfectly complements the series’ darker themes. Tracklist…