Science Fiction & Fantasy Asked on April 24, 2021
According to Star Wars Fandom:
A bes’bev was a traditional Mandalorian flute. Forged from beskar iron, a bes’bev was a combination of musical instrument and melee weapon. At one end, a bes’bev was cut to a sharp tip, similar to a quill stylus, and this bladed end made the instrument ideal for stabbing and drawing blood. A bes’bev was also hard and sturdy, and could be hefted as a club should the need arise.
Probably it is a bit early but I am intrigued to know if the recurrent background wind musical theme played in The Mandalorian (2019) is performed (within the Star Wars Universe) with a bes’bev?
Out universe, the composer was Interviewed by Business Insider some time recently and says that he used recorders run through distortion. I wouldn't say the sound is very distorted: the instrument(s) definitely sound like some kind of fipple flute.
In universe, given that the bes'bev is a melée flute, it seems obvious that it would be used to play music in universe. The problem is that the background soundtrack isn't actually part of the action taking place. The various motives and themes that the composer devises are for the benefit of the audience as aural clues.
If you don't see anyone playing a bes'bev on screen -- even a background character playing in a street scene -- chances are good any music you're hearing is out universe background music intended to support the on screen action.
Answered by elemtilas on April 24, 2021
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