| | Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope Soundtrack CD (3 Customer Reviews)
This is a Hyper CD, which contains regular audio tracks and also provides a link to the artist's website with the help of a web browser. One of the greatest aspects of the original STAR WARS trilogy is John Williams's score. "Main Title/Rebel ... Full DescriptionBlockade Runner" is the opening theme to EPISODE 4: A NEW HOPE, and it begins with an unmistakable, powerful brass fanfare. As the piece develops, Williams introduces many of the leitmotifs that he will use later in the picture. This exciting overture foreshadows the galactic struggle that will take place and anticipates the triumph of the tale's heroes (Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and their comrades).
"The Imperial Attack" focuses on the power of the "Dark Side." Wagnerian brass figures bring both fervor and weight to this track. This music is truly menacing, and it effectively portends the wrath of Darth Vader. As the piece intensifies, the timpanist plays a steady series of blows, suggesting the Imperial pounding of rebel forces. "Cantina Band" is a much lighter piece, and this jovial Dixieland-in-space tune adds comic relief to the otherwise dense score. "Tales of a Jedi Knight/Learn About the Force" is a mysterious work that features Ravel-like swirling violins, distant harp glissandos, and the delicate wash of a celeste. The London Symphony Orchestra performs all of this music exquisitely, and, led by composer and conductor Williams, they give this cinematic classic a resoundingly memorable musical personality.
Composer: John Williams .
Recording information: Anvil Studios, Denham, England (03/1977). Hide Description Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope Soundtrack Music Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope Soundtrack Songs Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope Soundtrack Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Second version gets highest marks
This being the 1997 SE score release of this music, you have to remember that this is a much different version than the original 1977 2-record set. If you have the 1977 original and not this SE release, you should get this one as well. The music is pretty much in order as the film. I'd give Williams another Oscar for this release, it's THAT good. The Force is always strong with Star Wars music!
Submitted by whitepaperart (Wheat Ridge, CO, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No John Williams at his best
This is an amazing soundtrack, listening to this makes me feel like a young boy watching the film for the first time. The ease with which John Williams twists the emotion and drama from love to hate & back again makes this perhaps the best film John Williams soundtrack ever, closesly followed by Revenge of The Sith & Harry Potter - The Prisoner of Azkaban.
Submitted by jonas1917 (Manchester, UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No the best science fiction soundtrack ever
actually forget about best science fiction soundtrack how about one of the best soundtracks ever. i love all the themes such as the classic music that comes on when the prologue describing the movie and the credits. john william shows probably his best work.. briliant cd
Submitted by matt (new york, usa)
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