Star Wars-New Hope (2004)
| Artist: Soundtrack |
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
2. Main Title / Rebel Blockade Runner ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
3. Imperial Attack ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
4. The Dune Sea Of Tatooine / Jawa Sandcrawler ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
5. Moisture Farm, The ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
6. The Hologram / Binary Sunset ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
7. Landspeeder Search / Attack Of The Sand People ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
8. Tales Of A Jedi Knight / Learn About The Force ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
9. Burning Homestead ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
10. Mos Eisley Spaceport ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
11. Cantina Band ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
12. Cantina Band #2 ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
13. Binary Sunset - (alternate, bonus track) ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
Disc 2
Song Title
1. Princess Leia's Theme ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
2. The Millennium Falcon / Imperial Cruiser Pursuit ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
3. Destruction Of Alderaan ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
4. The Death Star / The Stormtroopers ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
5. Wookiee Prisoner / Detention Block Ambush ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
6. Shootout In The Cell Bay / Dianoga ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
7. Trash Compactor, The ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
8. The Tractor Beam / Chasm Crossfire ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
9. Ben Kenobi's Death / Tie Fighter Attack ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
10. Battle Of Yavin (Launch From The Fourth Moon/X-Wings Draw Fire/Use The Force) ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
11. The Throne Room / End Title ~ John Williams (Film Composer)
Album Notes and Credits
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This Special Edition 1997 reissue of STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE is a remastered and edited version of the original STAR WARS film soundtrack. It includes a 31 page booklet and newly-discovered outtakes and alternate versions of the main title. |
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Original score written and conducted by John Williams. |
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Recorded at Anvil Studios, Denham, England on March 5-16, 1977. Includes liner notes by Michael Matessino. |
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All tracks have been digitally remastered. |
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STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE includes a full color 24-page storybook. |
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Personnel: Anthony Daniels (C-3PO); Roy Dotrice (Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi); Joshua Fardon (Luke Skywalker); Charles Howerton (Uncle Owen); Perry King (Han Solo); Pat Parris (Princess Leia); Brock Peters (Darth Vader); Chuck Riley (narrator). |
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Music composed by John Williams. |
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This Special Edition 1997 reissue of STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE is a remastered and edited version of the original STAR WARS film soundtrack. It includes a 31 page booklet and newly-discovered outtakes and alternate versions of the main title. |
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Original score written and conducted by John Williams. |
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Recorded at Anvil Studios, Denham, England on March 5-16, 1977. Includes liner notes by Michael Matessino. |
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All tracks have been digitally remastered. |
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Composer: John Williams . |
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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). |
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"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. |
Producer: Nick Redman |
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Engineer: Eric Tomlinson |
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Compilation Appearances
Associated Artists and Works
Technical Info
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Release Date : 03/11/1997 |
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Original Release Date : 2004 |
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Catalog ID : 68772 |
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Label : RCA Victor |
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Number of Discs : 2 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00090266877225 |
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (3/6/97, p.72)
- 3 Stars (out of 5)
- "...Williams not only enhanced the film but embodied its spirit. The music for STAR WARS moved beyond the film....what Williams does best is make the big melody, and with STAR WARS, an entire generation learned it..."
- 3 Stars (out of 5)
- "...Williams not only enhanced the film but embodied its spirit. The music for STAR WARS moved beyond the film....what Williams does best is make the big melody, and with STAR WARS, an entire generation learned it..."
Rolling Stone (3/6/97, p.72)
- 3 Stars (out of 5)
- "...Williams not only enhanced the film but embodied its spirit. The music for STAR WARS moved beyond the film....what Williams does best is make the big melody, and with STAR WARS, an entire generation learned it..."
- 3 Stars (out of 5)
- "...Williams not only enhanced the film but embodied its spirit. The music for STAR WARS moved beyond the film....what Williams does best is make the big melody, and with STAR WARS, an entire generation learned it..."
Entertainment Weekly (10/12/01, p.32)
- Ranked #26 in EW's "100 Best Movie Soundtracks" - "...Only the best-known film music of the last 25 years..."
- Ranked #26 in EW's "100 Best Movie Soundtracks" - "...Only the best-known film music of the last 25 years..."
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