I find the music of the prequels much more mature (this isn't to diminish the sequel music, because they're also amazing). It's not surprising though, John Williams had obviously improved a lot between VI and I.
liteoner I still rank the OT soundtrack above the PT's b/c they have more than one iconic theme each. The most iconic tracks in the prequels are Duel of the Fates, Across the Stars, and Battle of the Heroes. While ANH alone already has the Main Title, The Throne Room, Cantina Band, and Princess Leia's theme. I think JW peaked in the 80s & 90s. I find his music for Hook way more magical than the first three Harry Potter scores, which are still brilliant.
jp3813 One iconic theme each? Ep.III alone has Anakin's Betrayal, Anakin's Dark Deeds, Battle of The Heroes, Battle Over Corsuscant, Greivous' theme, Padme's Destiny, etc. Then there are the unreleased themes - Padme's Funeral, I Am The Senate, and Anakin vs Obi-Wan (alternate Battle of The Heroes theme), just off the top of my head. Oh, and how could i ever forget about The Immolation Scene.
Honestly if that’s True that blows my mind! The Music in Episode III is one of THE Best scores in movie cinematic history and Is a Trillion times Better than the sequels! No disrespect to John Williams but maybe because of his age his scores for the Sequels didn’t seem special at all whereas back in 2005 The Revenge of the Sith John Williams was just at his very Peak!
@@maciedixon3983the music for the sequels were utterly, utterly unmemorable and generic. No one can name or remember the melody of a single track. Rogue One sounded more like a Williams score than the ST films. He was very noticeably phoning it in for a paycheck.
@@tsurugi5 there are some good individual themes in the sequels. Rey has a pretty theme and kylo is also good. The piece at the end of the force awakens is also original and beautiful. And there are some other new original pieces that are beautiful. It’s not as memorable as the prequels and original but it’s not bad at all.
These people created a sound that will live on for centuries…for the rest of mankind. There has to be some involuntary pride and proudness. My entire childhood’s love for Star Wars rode on wings of John Williams’ music. Tilting my hat.
The Maestro of the Saga. His contributions to all nine films and then some really are the backbone of this franchise. Episode III is probably the best example of the darker side of Williams and how it plays into the score, drawing out the drama and tragedy the screen is wanting you feel.
I had the great fortune of meeting mr Williams on the Universal lot near Spielberg's Amblin company...I asked for his autograph...he couldn't be more gracious "...oh certainly, thank u soo much" he said with that whispery tone...such a gentleman and one of the greatest film composers ever....
The music is a new hope , john Williams always strikes back with return of the music and they are the menace with attack of themes and revenge of music is awakens in the last star wars .......The rise of john Williams
Something about the behind the scenes of the prequels makes it feel so much real than the Disney sequels, there is this fake shiney gloss over the BTS where everyone gets along however in the prequels you see all the issues they faced.
John basically carried the franchise from 7 to 9 and the scores were good but not as good as the prequels and original trilogy. Don't get me wrong now John is the best and he will always be the best at creating themes and music for star wars.
Probably J.J and Rian Johnson didn't exploit all the potential J. Williams has to offer. For me, George always knew how to handle the genius of John, and that is sad for sequels. By the way, I can't forget that atrocity on the "Princess Leia's Theme" in episode VIII, oh that scene, f**k you, Rian.
I really wish that London Voices would be part of the sequel trilogy in ep. 8 & 9, they are so phenomenal and John Williams' just gotta bring em back, please
I love the bit at 7:34 with all the different shots cut together as the notes rise. Short but satisfying montage. I also love the little cut to John doing the mini boogie as he rocks out to that little eighth note bridge at 7:14-7:15, and that sort of squat and upflourish with his fingers during the Sforzando at 7:22. And at 7:52 when he like ushers in the violins to finish off the leitmotif at the absolute climax of the piece, kinda like “alright your turn finish us off boys” *swoosh* 😂 Much props to the video editors of the Battle of the Heroes music video.
What I would give to have been in the room when the scores for Star Wars were created. I get goosebumps and cry from listening, what it must have been like I cannot fathom..
Tracey Gates this is just brilliant its Star Wars Music it's just beautiful John Williams. is a Genius in the World 🌎 iove from Wales UK 🏴 🎬📽🌍💻🧚♂️🏴🏴🏴✨✨✨🎻🎻🎻🎻🎵
Little do these people know, they made the single best and most compelling score of any film every to date. Songs so emotional and full of story it is worthwhile putting it in mankind’s greatest feats
