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Exclusive Satisfaction Rating: 90% Based on 391 reviews.
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Search eBay for this item. Release Date: May 4, 1999
Creators: John Williams (Composer)
Package Dimensions (in inches): 0.54 x 5.55 x 4.97
Package Weight: 0.18 pounds
Other Details
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0074646181621
Format: Soundtrack
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
MPN: 61816
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
UPC: 074646181621
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Editorial/Description:Amazon.com: The Star Wars cycle, George Lucas's stellar pop parable cum merchandising blitzkrieg, has long since made history as an unparalleled cinematic-cultural-marketing phenomena; somewhere Billy Jack should be in one envious, ass-kickin' mood. Phantom Menace, easily the most eagerly anticipated film of the '90s, returns to the saga's roots and allows Lucas to flesh out the history of some of the fable's core characters and conjure up a dazzling new cast of cohorts, antagonists, and alien realms for them to interact with and in. Thus, all composer John Williams had to do was essentially reinvent the world's most popular wheel. The film-scoring legend has admirably risen to that daunting challenge, delivering an inventive score whose dynamics should surprise and delight even the most ardent SW fanatic. The Main Title and a few oh-so-sparing bars of a familiar Jedi theme are all that remains from the original trilogy's lexicon, Williams having evolved the saga's musical language, stylistic reach, and orchestral palette with masterful subtlety. The composer's most ambitious surprise is the welcome addition of strong choral elements, which he uses in ways both majestic ("Duel of the Fates") and menacing ("Passage Through the Planet's Core"). And though the film revolves around a young boy (Anakin Skywalker, who will grow to be both corrupted and redeemed as Darth Vader), the only flirtation with cloying sentimentality comes with the innocently loping "Jar Jar's Introduction." In the tradition of the Cantina and Max Rebo's Band of the previous trilogy, Williams and Lucas close out this musical installment with "Augie's Municipal Band," a Carnivale-esque romp that segues grandly into the composer's swelling title music. Williams may be the master of a grand scoring tradition, but Phantom Menace is gratifying evidence that he seldom plays it safe--even when the Force is with him. --Jerry McCulley
Tracks:Disc: 1
1. Star Wars Main Title and the Arrival at Naboo
2. Duel of the Fates
3. Anakin's Theme
4. Jar Jar's Introduction and the Swim to Otoh Gunga
5. The Sith Spacecraft and the Droid Battle
6. The Trip to the Naboo Temple and the Audience with Boss Nass
7. The Arrival at Tatooine and the Flag Parade
8. He is the Chosen One
9. Anakin Defeats Sebulba
10. Passage Through the Planet Core
11. Watto's Deal and Kids at Play
12. Panaka and the Queen's Protectors
13. Queen Amidala and the Naboo Palace
14. The Droid Invasion and The Appearance of Darth Maul
15. Qui-Gon's Noble End
16. The High Council Meeting and Qui-Gon's Funeral
17. Augie's Municipal Band and End Credits
Customer Reviews:
Great cd for a great movie.
January 1, 2009
This was my favorite star wars movie, so i had to get the sound track. the song i like the best: Duel of the fates. darth maul has the coolest fight music, next to Final Fantasy 7's Sephiroth's One-Winged Angel. i used this sound track in a lot of my music videoes. i recommend it, if for no other reason, it StarWars.
Bought Only For "Duel of Fates"
(1 of 1 Found this Helpful)
October 1, 2008
Yea, I did. I love that song and found this album for less than $1 so I went ahead and bought it. Most of the track are excellent including the last one. Worth the money!
Listen To It You Must. Love It You Will.
March 22, 2008
All 6 of the Star Wars soundtracks
composed and conducted by John Williams
are great, but this one is unbelievable.
It's in a whole film score league of its own.
It's one of my favorite soundtracks
from a motion picture.
I haven't heard the ultimate two disc edition yet,
but if it is more of the same quality music,
even better.
London Symphony Orchestra, London Voices,
New London Children's Choir
- the force is with you.
If you enjoy film scores in general
and the works of John Williams in particular,
you will want this recording in your collection
because you will listen to it often.
Star Wars Soundtrack... It is what it is
January 2, 2008
Purchased this soundtrack simply to record a couple of tracks from it. Not into classical musit, therefore it is what it is.
The Beginning of Star Wars
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November 23, 2007
Say what you will about Episode I, we're talking about the music here. John Williams composed the music for every single Star Wars film. In 1999, when we found out he would return to score the prequel trilogy, it was great news. With this album, Williams has breathed new life and created new music for a series that began about 30 years ago. My review is slightly biased, as this is the first orchestral soundtrack to enter my library, and has a special place. I am truly surprised at the lack of Awards recognition. If you are a John Williams fan, a Star Wars fan, or a film score fan, this is highly recommended.
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