The Star Wars Trilogy (Return of the Jedi / The Empire Strikes Back / Star Wars)
John Williams
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Fox Fanfare | John Williams | 0:20 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Main Title (From "Star Wars") | John Williams | 5:14 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Princess Leia's Theme (From "Star Wars") | John Williams | 4:25 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Here They Come (From "Star Wars") | John Williams | 2:07 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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The Asteroid Field (From "The Empire Strikes Back") | John Williams | 4:19 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Yoda's Theme (From "The Empire Strikes Back") | John Williams | 3:20 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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The Imperial March (From "The Empire Strikes Back") | John Williams | 2:57 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Parade of the Ewoks (From "Return of the Jedi") | John Williams | 3:34 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Luke and Leia (From "Return of the Jedi") | John Williams | 5:59 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Fight With Tie Fighters (From "Return of the Jedi") | John Williams | 4:33 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Jabba the Hutt (From "Return of the Jedi") | John Williams | 4:00 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Darth Vader's Death (From "Return of the Jedi") | John Williams | 2:52 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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The Forest Battle (From "Return of the Jedi") | John Williams | 4:06 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Finale (From "Return of the Jedi") | John Williams | 3:16 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Songs |
Customer Reviews
More of a Curiosity than a Necessity
When this recording was released in 1988, it was essential because it contained two previously unreleased tracks, most notably Darth Vader's Death from "Return of the Jedi." Since then, of course, the complete scores from the original trilogy have been released, which greatly reduces its significance. Nothing here comes close to matching the original soundtracks. The Utah Symphony Orchestra's brass section isn't powerful enough to convey the driving intensity of the action sequences, and the occasional missed notes are quite jarring. The choices conductor Varujan Kojian makes may be frustrating to those familiar with the original recordings; he often moves too slowly through the action sequences and runs too quickly through the more melodic material. Also, several of these selections deviate from their film orchestrations in a feeble attempt to make them self-contained concert suites. One of the most thrilling musical moments in the entire saga, The Asteroid Field from "The Empire Strikes Back," is painfully diminished by this treatment. Ultimately, this recording is best for curiosity seekers who want to hear a different interpretation of these classic scores; people looking for a definitive presentation of this material should stick with the original soundtracks.
Buy this CD you will!
No Star Wars Geeks musical collection is complete without John Williams masterwork. It will have you marching around your house like a storm trooper, and reciting your favorite lines from the Trilogy. "You don't know the power of this CD". From the opening title to yoda's theme this CD will bring the geek out of anyone. Even the March of the Ewoks is good, though the ewoks themselves are lame. Only a SCRUFFY LOOKING NERF HERDER wouldn't enjoy this recording. Get your lightsabers ready for a musical adventure down memory lane and "May the Force be with You!"
good but why?!
I love star wars music but why do you have to do this itunes?! This has great music but you have to buy the whole album!
Biography
Born: February 8, 1932 in Flushing, NY
Genre: Soundtrack
Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
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- $9.99
- Genres: Soundtrack, Music, Classical, Classical Crossover, Easy Listening, Soundtrack
- Released: Oct 31, 1988
- ℗ 1988 Varèse Sarabande
