
The theme's first part is comprised of ten notes which are repeated, transitioning into a second part consisting of seven notes. Led by strings and woodwinds, "Rey's Theme" is a mysterious five-segment piece with a core leitmotif of quickly alternating notes played by various instruments such as solo flute.

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. He wanted the theme to illustrate that empathy that he felt towards her. 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.


It was composed and conducted for the film by John Williams. "Rey's Theme" is the musical leitmotif that represents Rey, the central character of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens.
