From the new trailer I think the tone is noticeably different from the OT. I would even go as far to say it
feels "un-Star Wars." It could be partly because of John Williams using a very different tone for the trailer music, but also JJ Abrams' camera movements and style.
This is to say that the OT was a clear product of its time and I don't think it's actually possible to recapture that magic. It's come and gone. It doesn't mean there can't be another great Star Wars movie; it just won't feel like it did. I love John Williams, but he isn't the same guy he was 35 years ago. His style has evolved and changed. The OT scores are magic. They're perfect in every way and incredibly thematic. JW's scores of late haven't had that quality or consistency to them.
Then again, I thought he first 2 trailers felt very OT-like and JW referenced the tone of his OT work very well in them. 2 months to find out how it comes together.
EDIT:
http://makingstarwars.net/2015/10/the-s ... o-himself/Knew there was something off about the music.
