Music in Star Wars

Mercutio · 03-15-2004, 10:24 PM

Does anyone have anything to say about the music in Star Wars by John Williams?

I played some in my high school band; Its great music. I love Princess Leia's Theme (because of its oboe/english horn solos, of course!).

hectorberlioz · 03-15-2004, 11:10 PM

I have always loved the music of Star Wars

I own the soundtrack to each movie so far.
My favorite by far is the Empire Strikes Back soundtrack.

***Earniel*** · 03-16-2004, 04:54 AM

I'm quite fond of the Imperial March. Very foreboding.

But I also like Padmé and Anakin's theme in Attack of the Clones.

***Valandil*** · 03-16-2004, 05:17 AM

I was at a wedding once... I think about 7 years ago. There was lots of classical music throughout. The program listed something called 'Throne Room' for the recessional... the part where the new husband and wife walk away from the front after the ceremony is over.

Sounded like it would be a grand old piece of music.

Now imagine everyone's surprise when it turns out it's the music from the end of the first Star Wars movie (uh... lessee, that'd make it episode 4, right?

) where the heroes come forward to get their medals from Princess Leia! Ha... it was hilarious! Apparently the bride and groom were big Star Wars fans.

They even had a 'Bobba Fet' thingee (what do you call those life-size, cardboard things that are used for displays or for taking pictures with?) at the reception.

Ascal Elessar · 03-17-2004, 03:55 PM

I love the Star Wars music, I've got all the soundtracks. The best is The Empire Strikes back. The Imperial March is one of my favourite themes along with "The Duel of the Fates" from Episode I.

Nariel · 03-17-2004, 10:12 PM

I have to say that I love anything by John Williams. He's a stellar composer. I have the Indiana Jones theme on my phone. ET was great, as was AI, not to mention all the other pieces he wrote. Sheesh. He does so much with just 8 notes.

The Ben · 05-07-2004, 01:51 PM

John William is a one-of-a-kind composer

03-15-2004, 10:24 PM	#1
Mercutio Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Narnia Posts: 1,656	Music in Star Wars Does anyone have anything to say about the music in Star Wars by John Williams? I played some in my high school band; Its great music. I love Princess Leia's Theme (because of its oboe/english horn solos, of course!). __________________ Mike nodded. A sombre nod. The nod Napoleon might have given if somebody had met him in 1812 and said, "So, you're back from Moscow, eh?". Interested in C.S. Lewis? Visit the forum dedicated to one of Tolkien's greatest contemporaries.

03-15-2004, 11:10 PM	#2
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	I have always loved the music of Star Wars I own the soundtrack to each movie so far. My favorite by far is the Empire Strikes Back soundtrack. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

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03-16-2004, 05:17 AM	#4
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	I was at a wedding once... I think about 7 years ago. There was lots of classical music throughout. The program listed something called 'Throne Room' for the recessional... the part where the new husband and wife walk away from the front after the ceremony is over. Sounded like it would be a grand old piece of music. Now imagine everyone's surprise when it turns out it's the music from the end of the first Star Wars movie (uh... lessee, that'd make it episode 4, right? ) where the heroes come forward to get their medals from Princess Leia! Ha... it was hilarious! Apparently the bride and groom were big Star Wars fans. They even had a 'Bobba Fet' thingee (what do you call those life-size, cardboard things that are used for displays or for taking pictures with?) at the reception. __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

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03-17-2004, 03:55 PM	#5
Ascal Elessar Sapling Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	I love the Star Wars music, I've got all the soundtracks. The best is The Empire Strikes back. The Imperial March is one of my favourite themes along with "The Duel of the Fates" from Episode I.

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