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Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope Soundtrack CD

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One of the greatest aspects of the original STAR WARS trilogy is John Williams's score. "Main Title/Rebel Blockade 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).
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List Price $15.99 (You save $0.04)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Classical CDs, Soundtrack, Enhanced CD
Label Sony Classical
Orig Year 1977
All Time Sales Rank   1222  
CD Universe Part number 6779372
Catalog number 92950
Discs 2
Release Date Sep 21, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer George Lucas
Engineer Eric Tomlinson
Additional Info Original Soundtrack
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.20th Century Fox Fanfare$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Main Title / Blockade Runner$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Imperial Attack$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.The Dune Sea Of Tatooine / Jawa Sandcrawler$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Moisture Farm, The$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.The Hologram / Binary Sunset$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Landspeeder Search / Attack Of The Sand People$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Tales Of A Jedi Knight / Learn About The Force$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Burning Homestead$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Mos Eisley Spaceport$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Cantina Band$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.Cantina Band #2$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample13.Archival Bonus Track: Binary Sunset - (alternate take)$0.99
Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope Soundtrack Songs DISC 2:
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Princess Leia's Theme$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.The Millennium Falcon / Imperial Cruiser Pursuit$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Destruction of Alderaan$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.The Death Star / Storm Troopers$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Wookie Prisoner / Detention Block Ambush$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Shoot Out In The Cell Bay / Dianoga$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Trash Compactor, The$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.The Tractor Beam / Chasm Crossfire$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Ben Kenobi's Death / Tie Fighter Attack$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Battle of Yavin, The$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.The Throne Room / End Title$0.99

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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

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)
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5 stars 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)
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5 stars 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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