Sounds Like with Sean Chen - Star Chords

By Sean Chen,

Sam Wisman

Published June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT

Gustav Holst’s influence on John Williams is undeniable. Discover how Holst and Williams use music to evoke the vastness of space, or impending danger from a Roman god of war, or a dark side Sith lord.

Main Title from "Star Wars: A New Hope"
by John Williams

The Planets, Op. 32 - I. Mars, The Bringer of War
by Gustav Holst

Sounds Like with Sean Chen

Sean Chen

Sean Chen creates custom musical mashups for Classical KC's "Sounds Like with Sean Chen."

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3