Star Wars Trilogy: The Original Soundtrack Anthology [Box set] [Soundtrack]

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There is no soundtrack composer working today more talented or consistent than John Williams, and the Star Wars trilogy represents some of his finest work. Though he uses few major themes (mostly tied to specific characters, signaling when they appear on the screen or do something important), there's also enough variety in the incidental music to keep things interesting. From the instantly recognizable opening music to the medley that accompanies the closing credits, this is excellent work that perfectly captures the innocence and sense of adventure of the film. At the same time, the Star Wars score stands up very well as a piece of music on its own. --Genevieve Williams --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Star Wars Trilogy: The Original Soundtrack Anthology
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent!!
  • Great soundtrack!
  • An Incredible Compilation!
  • A mixed bag from an audiophile perspective...
  • The Best Soundtrack Ever
 Star Wars Trilogy: The Original Soundtrack Anthology
John Williams , and London Symphony Orchestra
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002VI7
Release Date: 1993-11-23

Tracks:

  1. Star Wars: Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare With CinemaScope Extension - John Williams
  2. Star Wars: Main Title - London Symphony Orchestra
  3. Star Wars: Imperial Attack - London Symphony Orchestra
  4. Star Wars: The Desert - The Robot Auction - London Symphony Orchestra
  5. Star Wars: The Little People Work - London Symphony Orchestra
  6. Star Wars: The Princess Appears - London Symphony Orchestra
  7. Star Wars: The Land Of The Sand People - London Symphony Orchestra
  8. Star Wars: The Return Home - London Symphony Orchestra
  9. Star Wars: Inner City - London Symphony Orchestra
  10. Star Wars: Mouse Robot - Blasting Off - London Symphony Orchestra
  11. Star Wars: Rescue Of The Princess - London Symphony Orchestra
  12. Star Wars: The Walls Converge - London Symphony Orchestra
  13. Star Wars: Ben's Death - TIE Fighter Attack - London Symphony Orchestra
  14. Star Wars: Princess Leia's Theme - London Symphony Orchestra
  15. Star Wars: The Last Battle - London Symphony Orchestra
  16. Star Wars: The Throne Room - End Titles - London Symphony Orchestra

Tracks:

  1. The Empire Strikes Back: Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare With CinemaScope Extension
  2. The Empire Strikes Back: Main Title - The Imperial Probe (Extended Version)
  3. The Empire Strikes Back: Luke's Escape
  4. The Empire Strikes Back: Luke's Rescue
  5. The Empire Strikes Back: The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
  6. The Empire Strikes Back: The Battle In The Snow
  7. The Empire Strikes Back: Luke's First Crash
  8. The Empire Strikes Back: The Rebels Escape Again
  9. The Empire Strikes Back: The Asteroid Field
  10. The Empire Strikes Back: Yoda's Theme
  11. The Empire Strikes Back: Han Solo And The Princess
  12. The Empire Strikes Back: The Training Of A Jedi Knight
  13. The Empire Strikes Back: The Magic Tree
  14. The Empire Strikes Back: Yoda And The Force
  15. The Empire Strikes Back: City In The Clouds
  16. The Empire Strikes Back: Lando's Palace
  17. The Empire Strikes Back: The Duel
  18. The Empire Strikes Back: Hyperspace
  19. The Empire Strikes Back: Finale - End Credits

Tracks:

  1. Return Of The Jedi: Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare With CinemaScope Extension
  2. Return Of The Jedi: Main Title - Approaching The Death Star
  3. Return Of The Jedi: Han Solo Returns (At The Court Of Jabba The Hutt)
  4. Return Of The Jedi: Fight In The Dungeon
  5. Return Of The Jedi: The Return Of The Jedi
  6. Return Of The Jedi: The Emperor Arrives
  7. Return Of The Jedi: The Death Of Yoda
  8. Return Of The Jedi: Parade Of The Ewoks
  9. Return Of The Jedi: Luke And Leia
  10. Return Of The Jedi: The Emperor Confronts Luke
  11. Return Of The Jedi: Into The Trap
  12. Return Of The Jedi: First Ewok Battle - Fight WithThe Fighters
  13. Return Of The Jedi: The Forest Battle
  14. Return Of The Jedi: Final Duel - Into The Death Star
  15. Return Of The Jedi: The Emperor's Death
  16. Return Of The Jedi: Darth Vader's Death
  17. Return Of The Jedi: Through The Flames
  18. Return Of The Jedi: Leia Breaks The News - Funeral Pyre For A Jedi
  19. Return Of The Jedi: Ewok Celebration - Finale

Tracks:

  1. Star Wars: Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare With CinemaScope Extension
  2. Star Wars: Main Title (Alternate)
  3. Return Of The Jedi: Heroic Ewok - The Fleet Goes Into Hyperspace
  4. Star Wars: A Hive Of Villiany
  5. Star Wars: Destruction Of Alderaan
  6. The Empire Strikes Back: Drawing The Battle Lines - Leia's Instructions
  7. Return Of The Jedi: The Ewok Battle
  8. The Empire Strikes Back: Attack Position
  9. The Empire Strikes Back: Crash Landing
  10. Star Wars: Cantina Band
  11. Return Of The Jedi: Lapti Nek
  12. Star Wars: Cantina Band #2
  13. Return Of The Jedi: Faking The Code
  14. Return Of The Jedi: Brother And Sister
  15. Star Wars: Standing By
  16. Return Of The Jedi: Leia Is Wounded - Luke And Vader Duel
  17. The Empire Strikes Back: Carbon Freeze - Luke Pursues The Capitives - Depature Of Boba Fett
  18. The Empire Strikes Back: Losing A Hand
  19. Return Of The Jedi: The Return Of The Jedi (Alternate)
  20. Return Of The Jedi: Leia Breaks The News (Alternate) - Funeral Pyre For A Jedi (Film Version)
  21. Empire Strikes Back: Ewok Celebration (Film Version) - End Credits (Film Version)

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There is no soundtrack composer working today more talented or consistent than John Williams, and the Star Wars trilogy represents some of his finest work. Though he uses few major themes (mostly tied to specific characters, signaling when they appear on the screen or do something important), there's also enough variety in the incidental music to keep things interesting. From the instantly recognizable opening music to the medley that accompanies the closing credits, this is excellent work that perfectly captures the innocence and sense of adventure of the film. At the same time, the Star Wars score stands up very well as a piece of music on its own. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!!.......2007-01-09

I have three words: BUY THIS ANTHOLOGY. It is John Williams at his greatest in my opinion. It is Star Wars at its greatest. The "Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)" is so awesome. Actually, ALL of it is awesome. "The Throne Room" is among my favorites of the tracks. Really, this anthology encompasses the epic of Star Wars.

5 out of 5 stars Great soundtrack!.......2006-12-30

This is a great recording of John William's soundtrack for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The LSO plays very well. The music is very good, and has many memorable themes throughout the soundtrack. This is one of my favorite soundtracks! You should listen to it if you haven't.

5 out of 5 stars An Incredible Compilation!.......2006-07-20

I recieved this set for my Birthday a few years ago, and this, (along with my other Star Wars and John Williams CD's) remains at the front of my CD collection. It's mixtures and arrangements of the score are truly the best, (helmed by John Williams himself) and the London Symphony plays wonderfully.

When all is said and done, these are perfection.

3 out of 5 stars A mixed bag from an audiophile perspective..........2005-11-12

Audiophiles, take note -- portions of this anthology sound like they were hastily transferred to digital from a second or third generation copy of the master tapes. There is audible tape dropout in certain parts, as well as some hiss. Now hiss, in and of itself is not a big deal -- I actually prefer that it be left in, for the most part. But the dropouts are unforgivable. I've also heard an occasional crackling distortion, either from the original tapes or digital clipping. This recording was made in 1977, not 1957... why should there be these problems? This stuff is all too audible through a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-880 headphones.

Anyway, I haven't heard other remastered editions, but I recommend avoiding this one for the most part. Certain songs sound excellent, but many are marred by master tape issues to the point where they become difficult to listen to through good headphones, breaking the mood of the piece.

5 out of 5 stars The Best Soundtrack Ever.......2005-06-19

John Williams is probably the best composer that Hollywood has ever known. Williams has composed music for some of the biggest movies ever made, such as Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and the Star Wars Saga.

If anyone ever tells me they haven't seen a Star Wars movie, or didn't like a Star Wars movie, I'd call them a sinner. The Star Wars movies (especially the Originals - Episodes IV, V, and VI) combine the best elements in a movie: compelling characters, a gripping plot, an original story, and an amazing soundtrack.

The London Symphony Orchestra and John Williams have combined to create a wondrous work of art. The technique John Williams uses to create themes for each of the main characters really brings the movie alive and makes the actors seem more believable. The variety of music makes the soundtrack interesting.

Here are the highlights of the key themes in the original movies:
The Main Theme (a.k.a. Luke's Theme) - This is the blazing fanfare that almost everyone knows and loves. When I listen to this song, I sometimes feel as if I can do anything because this theme is inspiring.
The Imperial March (a.k.a. Darth Vader's Theme) - The triplet figures in this theme, along with a very dark, full-bodied sound create the mood of the invincible Empire. This song is a trombonist's dream because of the low brass melody.
Yoda's Theme - This theme is a very tender and flowing. Like Yoda, his theme reflects his inner strength and his wisdom. I like this song because it is very soothing and peaceful.
Han and Leia's Love Theme- The free style (rubato) of this theme where the time is not exactly concrete, along with a very moving melody creates the feeling of being wildly and madly in love.
The Force Theme (a.k.a. Ben's Theme) - This theme is very similar to the Main Theme except that the theme doesn't feel as "impulsive" in my opinion. While the Main Theme sounds like it is trying to achieve something, the Force Theme seems to sound more like it is already victorious.

My personal favorite songs or moments in the soundtrack:
All the standard themes are genius.
The statement of the Force Theme as Luke gazes at the two setting suns is very moving (sounds like a baritone).
The Throne Room is an excellent version of the Force Theme for the end of the Episode IV. Also, the end of the credits is an amazing fanfare by the brass section.
The Battle in the Snow on Hoth contains very good elements from all the different instruments in the band, including a great introduction by the percussion and two Grand pianos.
The frantic Asteroid Field song displays some excellent work in the string section.
The Finale in Episode V contains most of the major themes throughout the movie and ends with a spectacular ending by the tympanis (This is how tympanis are MENT to be played!).
The Cantina Band songs and Lapti Nek also bring different genres to the soundtrack by adding some jazz and techno flavourings to the songs.

Enjoy this soundtrack! I know I did!


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