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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0090266874729
Format: Limited Edition, Soundtrack
Label: RCA
Manufacturer: RCA
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: RCA
Release Date: January 28, 1997
Sales Rank: 22744
Studio: RCA
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Amazon.com essential recording:
By the end of the 1970s, John Williams was already a legend among filmmakers and film-scoring buffs. But the success of Star Wars elevated him to something he probably could have scarcely imagined--bona fide pop-culture icon. Williams's masterful score to the first Star Wars sequel (and the chapter many sci-fi fans cite as the series' most dark, emotionally complex, and satisfying) fleshes out his original character themes with some new ones while painting compelling musical portraits of alien worlds as disparate as the ice planet Hoth and the swampy Dagobah. Notable are the menacing, Prokofiev-inspired "Imperial Theme (Darth Vader's March)"; the noble "Yoda and the Force"; and Hoth's "Battle" cues, which are some of the most dramatic action cues ever. This expanded edition also fleshes out the already familiar themes with new tracks that restore the score to its status as a grand galactic symphony. A richly illustrated booklet is included as well, helping listeners place each piece of music in its proper cinematic context. Of his four attempts at coloring George Lucas's rich stellar saga, this remains Williams's most consistent and compelling. --Jerry McCulley
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So how does John Williams follow-up his Oscar winning soundtrack to the then-highest grossing movie of all time? He creates a very memorable sequel that is both possibly his most complete work and also contains the most recognizable villain theme of all time. Not too shabby if you ask me!
The 2-CD Special Edition of this soundtrack contains 23 tracks, including the "20th Century Fox Fanfare" in track 1. I won't go through all of the tracks, but I'll hit some of my favorites. You'll ... Read More
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Oh, this is an awesome CD. My favorite is the "Imperial March." It is synonymous with Darth Vader. I can just see him walking the catwalk on the bridge of his imperial cruiser.
"Yoda's theme" is a whimsical piece. Very much like the little creature himself. "Yes, to Obiwan you listen."
Another wonderful piece is "Carbonite." It is when Han Solo, betrayed by Lando, is handed over to Vader to be frozen. Leia, Chewie, Han, and C3-PO are led to the deep freeze chamber. Vader, ... Read More
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And the title is no exageration. I'm a late-comer to this album, having been a fan of John Williams for years but owning only a few "best of" CDs. When I finally got off my [...] and bought this, it blew me away, despite the fact that I had many of the songs already on mp3. There were so many surprises, such a perfectly fluid grace as each song slid into the next, that I still can listen to it repeatedly and get chills. I don't believe I will ever buy or own an album that I enjoyed as thoroughly as this, ... Read More
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Mind you, I'm giving three stars for the set, not the track itself which is wonderful. But someone really messed up the placement and editing of these tracks. On disc two for example, the music that plays during the credits is completely gone, as is the rebel fleet scene, and the music track titles do not at all match with their scenes in the movie. They should've reviewed this CD set a little more closely before releasing it.
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THE FOLLOWING REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY A GREAT STAR WARS FAN AND LOVER OF ALL STAR WARS MUSIC.
A New Hope was just the beginning and it is excellent for what it is, yet it is clearly shaped by many pre-existing and familiar classical/cinematic sounds and moods.
Return of the Jedi pulls much from the previous 2 films. It has it moments but, it is not as much a singular work as it is a compilation.
Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, while flaunting many new themes, ... Read More
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