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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Star Wars And The Revenge Of The Sith Medley | |||
| 2. Anakin's Dream | |||
| 3. Battle Of The Heroes | |||
| 4. Anakin's Betrayal | |||
| 5. General Grievous | |||
| 6. Palpatine's Teachings | |||
| 7. Grievous And The Droids | |||
| 8. Padme's Ruminations | |||
| 9. Anakin Vs Obi-Wan | |||
| 10. Anakin's Dark Deeds | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Chapter 1: A Long Time Ago - 20th Century Fox Fanfare / Star Wars Main Title [From All Films] | |||
| 2. Chapter 2: Dark Forces Conspire - Duel Of The Fates [From Star Wars Episode 1 'The Phantom Menace'] | |||
| 3. Chapter 3: A Hero Rises - Anakin's Theme [From Star Wars Episode I 'The Phantom Menace'] | |||
| 4. Chapter 4: A Fateful Love - Across The Stars [From Star Wars Episode II 'Attack Of The Clones'] | |||
| 5. Chapter 5: A Hero Falls - Battle Of The Heroes [From Star Wars Episode III 'Revenge Of The Sith'] | |||
| 6. Chapter 6: An Empire Is Forged - The Imperial March [From Star Wars Episode V 'The Empire Strikes Back'] | |||
| 7. Chapter 7: A Planet That Is Farthest From - The Dune Sea Of Tatooine / Jawa Sandcrawler [From Star Wars Episode IV 'A New Hope'] | |||
| 8. Chapter 8: An Unlikely Alliance - Binary Sunset / Cantina Band [From Star Wars Episode IV 'A New Hope'] | |||
| 9. Chapter 9: A Defender Emerges - Princess Leia's Theme [From Star Wars Episode IV 'A New Hope'] | |||
| 10. Chapter 10: A Daring Rescue - Ben's Death / The Fighter Attack [From Star Wars Episode IV 'A New Hope'] | |||
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Burdened with a legacy of his own making, Williams' technique for the three prequel scores has been to embroider the films' existing musical mythology, retro-fitting familiar motifs from the older scores while attempting to devise distinctive new themes.
So, much of this soundtrack is a case of deja ecoute, a self-referential riffing on nostalgic sequences. "Luke and Leia", "The Imperial March", the "Force" theme and "Duel of the Fates" from Episode One - they're all here in sundry disguises for Williams and Lucas stalwarts eager to sniff out the cues.
And you can't deny how canonical they sound. The opening and closing medleys areas statley as aGalactic galleon, as festive as the Last Night of the Proms.
The fresh material is more patchy. The most significant new theme is "Battle of the Heroes". Buzzing with stressed-out strings, hyperactive brass and a suicidal choir, this is as mesmeric as anything Williams has written. Sony must think so - it's set for release as the first ever Star Wars single.
Other new material is less memorable. "General Grievous" and "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan" are merely adequate adventure anthems. And, anticipating the defection of the supposed hero to the dark side, there is a preponderance of broodily low-key numbers. "Padmes Ruminations and Palpatines Teachings" are atonal, syncopated fillers, disappointingly portentous.
Issued two weeks in advance of the film release on 19 May, this disc is flagrant titillation, fanning those fans already queuing outside Hollywood's Chinese Theatre into greater paroxysms of anticipation. Heavens, there are folks who are not even reading the soundtrack titles in case they spoil the plot!
Will they be disappointed? Of course not. In Sith, the Empire strikes back with all the familiar notes. They just don't sound quite as startling any more. --Morag Reavley
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dark Despair,
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This review is from: Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Audio CD)
For years we've been hearing that Episode III is going to be the darkest chapter of the Star Wars saga, and if the soundtrack is anything to go by, that promise is about to be fulfilled in spectacular style.John Williams' score is a far more sombre affair this time. Of course, there are still the rousing battle themes such as 'The Revenge of the Sith' and 'Grievous and the Droids', but the majority of the material here is shot through with a mixture of overwhelming evil and tragic despair. The main new theme, 'Battle of the Heroes', is a perfect example; menacing and exciting, but with more than a hint of sadness running through it. For those like me who love 'Duel of the Fates' from Episode I, there's plenty of the same spine-chilling choral work, and the emotive 'Across the Stars' also appears in some of the more melancholy moments. As this film forms the link to the original Star Wars trilogy, it's good to see some old favourites making a reappearance, most notably 'The Force Theme' and the 'Imperial March'. The End Credits piece also raises a nostalgic tear to the eye with excerpts from 'Leia's Theme' and 'The Throne Room' (although surely not all this will be heard on screen - the credits can't last for more than eleven minutes, can they...?) Far from 'dropping the ball', John Williams has produced a work which easily exceeds the other two Prequel soundtracks, although it cannot match 'The Empire Strikes Back' - surely the finest soundtrack ever produced. As for plagurising elements from a lesser composer's work on a lesser film, the idea is risible. It's a marvellous album, and promises a thrilling, emotional journey come May 19th. My only complaint is.. why only a selection from the film? Whay not the full, double-CD treatment? Hopefully an 'Ultimate Edition' will appear at a later date (although the full Episode II soundtrack still hasn't appeared). Nevertheless, this is essential listening for Star Wars buffs and anyone with an interest in terrific film scores.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Please please please.. release the complete recordings!,
By Snake (So'Ton) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Audio CD)
The final film; the final soundtrack. The soundtrack to end all soundtracks - the film finished on a flourish, as I left the cinema, i thought this is will be the soundtrack to have, what with the entire 'battle of the heroes' and the music when Anakin saunters up the steps of the Jedi Temple to wipe them all out.So imagine my dissapointment. Every other Star Wars soundtrack (except episode 2, which, frankly, is no big deal) has a complete recording (and I have them all!).. not this one. The tracks are music from some of the key moments.. but is missing big chunks and other themes, like Anakin's march into the Jedi Temple. 3-stars 'cos its Star Wars and should be punished for not providing the complete score, gone are the days when a Star Wars product should automatically get a 4 or 5. My faith is lacking.. disturbing.. George Lucas, end it with a complete score, please!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Brilliant,
By Tanker Captain "aidyk" (Castleford, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Audio CD)
I've been waiting for this since i heard the music with the full trailer and i can tell you now that if 'Duel Of the Fates' was your bag 'Battle of the Heroes' on this soundtrack is gonna blow you away both musically and emotionally. Other Tracks to look out for are 'Anakins Betrayl' and the 'New Hope and End Credits' track which contain nearly all of the key elements from the entire saga.The DVD is also exceptional with Ian McDiarmid presenting some the best combinations of music and excerpts from the saga in 70 minutes of musical and visual delight and if you haven't already seen the 'A Hero Falls' music video on Star Wars.com it will give you some more insight into the film its self without totally spoiling it such as 'Duel of the Fates' did.
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