Star Wars has always been about legacy and embracing destiny. To me, that is no more apparent than it is in Return of the Jedi. You have Luke fully embracing his role as a Jedi and accepting that Vader is his father. This leads to Vader protecting his son after Luke stands up to Palatine which is Vader fulfilling his destiny as The Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force. This is why the last bit of Return of the Jedi is some of my favorite moments in Star Wars. Luke was able to come through and redeem Vader because he knew that his father's legacy as a Jedi meant there was good in him. As artists, we have a lineage too. We come from a long line of artists who came before us and others before them. They may not be blood relatives but they still build a sprawling line that leads to where you are today. Knowing where you come from is the key to figure out where you're going.
Read MoreCreating can be a big, lonely undertaking occasionally even bigger than taking on Thanos on your own. Sometimes you can get through on your own but everyone can benefit from a little help from time to time. Whether you’re taking on a small project or a massive one, it helps to know how to assemble your team. Here’s what you should consider when finding collaborators.
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As a sci-fi nerd, there are two things that are wired right into your DNA to send your nerd-senses tingling: The first orchestral blast of the Star Wars theme and the opening monologue from Star Trek. As a kid, my dad would pick me up from daycare and take me to work with him at the TV station. We arrived just in time to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation on the control room monitors. What I’ve learned from many years of watching Star Trek and making music is that love is the ship, not the mission.
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