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 Union and Reunion Jun 10, 2009
Four years ago, John Williams reached a pinnacle (again) with STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH. Standing on the debatably smaller steps of PHANTOM MENACE and ATTACK OF THE CLONES as well as the mighty shoulders of the original trilogy, John Williams managed to bring it all together in harmonious union.
Along with some captivating new themes.
The vocal arrangements combined with the ominous tones of Anakin's betrayal, the fall of the Jedi, and the destruction of the Jedi Temple are beautiful yet very haunting. Nothing like this has ever been heard on a Star Wars soundtrack. And I've heard nothing more intense than the "Anakin Vs. Obi-Wan" theme. Track 12, "The Immolation Scene" provided a melodic but somber mood, somewhat of an echo of another piece John Williams composed also called "Immolation" on the soundtrack to SCHINDLER'S LIST.
Also with SITH, much more so than the two previous scores, John Williams has done a wonderful job of blending old familiar themes (especially from the original trilogy) with the new. Examples include Track 9, "Anakin Vs. Obi-Wan," Track 14, "The Birth of the Twins and Padmé's Destiny," and Track 15, "A New Hope and End Credits" along with a couple of others.
As noted on the liner notes of PHANTOM MENACE, there were musicians in the London Symphony Orchestra who went into music because they loved the Star Wars score so much when they were kids. Now they're performing this music on an actual soundtrack. There must have been at least a few of those same people performing on REVENGE OF THE SITH. And I like to think there were a few of the old-timers there as well. That's one of the most wonderful things about this music: it transcends generational barriers.
What a grand union of perspective! And what a grand reunion of memorable melodies.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
the greatest soundtrack of the 21st century to the greatest movie of the 21st century May 15, 2009
star wars episode III revenge of the sith is the greatest movie in the world the greatest movie of the 21st century and the soundtrack is just as good buy this soundtrack you wont be sorry
Amazing Soundtrack - But Why Not A Complete One? Apr 12, 2009
the score to the final star wars film, is, actually, my favorite of all six. i heard that it would be released with a bonus disk.as you can guess, i was enthralled. a BONUS DISK? WITH MORE MUSIC? AWESOME!!! you can tell my dissapointment with the DVD. Is it a great addition to the soundtrack? Yeah, Sure. But in my opinion, i think more music shoulda been on the soundtrack instead of the DVD. Now, don't let that stop you from getting this. the score on the album is amazaing. DO get this item. Let's hope for a Complete Score Of The Prequels, Much Like The OT. I'm getting quite impatient as there is great music left off the album.Hopefully..It'll come soon.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excelent item Nov 04, 2008
If you are looking for the most remarkable collection of Star Wars themes, this is the best!
Good Music May 31, 2008
The music is good, but I especially liked the bonus dvd that had all the famous songs from Star Wars. It was like watching music videos of Star Wars.
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