The Cantina Band song from A New Hope is quintessential Star Wars. The familiar notes set the scene for the wretched hive of scum and villainy in Mos Eisley. And while it’s delightful played as is, there’s something really compelling about it being played on an old-timey barrel organ. YouTuber Brice Dudouet shared his take on the song earlier in the year, and it has recently burrowed its way into our brains and has no plans on leaving any time soon. The iconic Star Wars tune played by Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes is somehow even more more of an earworm when played on a crank organ.
What do you think of these organ-ized (see what I did there?) songs? What other movie themes would you want to hear in this style of music? Let’s discuss in the comments below!
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