John Williams - The Battle of Hoth 

Target: maximum fire power!

35 years later, still sounds just as awesome.

"Right now I feel like I can take on the whole Empire myself" Poor Dak, he was wearing his Red Shirt that day :'(

I remember always associating 4:02 with the giant walkers ever since I was a child. The first time I heard it it never left my mind. When playing with my toys I had that theme going on in my head.

Starting at the 4-minute mark exactly, simply one of the best pieces of movie music of all time. It's so intense, it's like heavy metal played with orchestra. Love the military-style theme and the general cacophony that follows. Such a crazy piece, full of invention.

Maybe the most impressive and resourceful extended musical sequence of Williams' whole career--and way up there in the entire history of cinema

11:14 is still my favorite version of the Imperial March.

I love the part that starts at 4:30 when the “cavalry” arrives

4:02 Shit is about to go down!

Classic piece of music it's just so amazing

7:06 I know no one will see this but doesn’t this part of the song sound exactly like duel of the fates Almost 20 years before that song was made

I hate to say that film can be made or broke depending on the music or sound but wow awesome special effects and brilliant soundtrack, it really holds everything together ... makes it timeless as well as epic!

This is my fav scene from star wars I will love it for many years

11:13 the fury and intensity of the imperial march theme is just frightening

5:14 Memories from Rogue Squadron 3D.

Battle of Hoth was honestly my favorite battle in the whole Star Wars Saga.

omg this is the most epic song ever made!!!!! :D STAR WARS RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11:03 to 11:40 is sick

"We've captured a Command Post" "We've lost a Command Post" "Their reinforcements are dwindling!" "Our reinforcements are dwindling!" Anyone else still play Battlefront 2?

"Sir, your Tauntaun will freeze before it reaches the first gate." "Then I"ll see you in hell!!"

I've always wondered why movies from the 80's like Star Wars and Indiana Jones were so magical and captivating. Then I realized it was because of John Williams music. It amazes me when I have friends that say they don't enjoy these series. Oh well, their loss.

Rebels get stomped on this map on battlefront... Just like the movie

The first transport is away... I repeat, the first transport is away.

*R.I.P Dak.* *He thought he could take on the Empire by himself*

john williams is a fucking genius, i dont think star wars would have been as great without him.

"Enemy forces have captured a command post"

As long as they don't have any giant robot camels I think we should be okay.

Admit it. If you played the original Star Wars Battlefront 2, you played as the Empire, got in the AT-AT, and took 20,000 years to reach the shield generator just to be able to say you blew up the shield generator in an AT-AT.

5:03 gets me EVERY TIME. Absolutely love this part

11:14-11:42 I dub thee the "General Veers Overture" in honour of General Veers, about the only competent officer in the entire imperial armed forces.

Lego Star Wars memories

Good shot Jansen! *shot of Jansen with a wide grin*

"Imperial troops have entered the base!" "Imperial troops have- *radio static*

"No one ever complained about the cold on Hoth. We never felt it. Although we were blinded by the blizzards, *we could see the final end of the rebellion* in our blaster sights. On that day, on that planet our blood ran hot with dreams of victory. Melting the Ice that stood in our way." "As the rebels fled, the 501st gathered around the burning bunker, they let out a cheer that shook the stars. The *Rebellion* was done. Death star was being rebuilt bigger than ever, order have finally returned to the galaxy. *And no small part due to the efforst of the fighting men of the 501st.* "

4:30 is what you hear if you want the exciting parts of the song to come in. 4:02 for the piano part included. You're welcome

10:11 "Skywalker? Nobody said anything about fighting Skywalker, I'm out of here!" That particular line was rarely uttered, but every so often someone screamed it. Whoever understands it... is my kind of person.

10:11 "Commander Skywalker has entered the battlefield!!!"

Personally, I favor 4:28. Reminds me of BF2.

The use of the piano from 4:02 onwards is pure genius, the low chords in martial ryhtm evoke big machines looming on the horizon

That armor's too strong for blasters! Rogue Group; use your harpoons and tow cables! Go for the legs!

0:50 a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one..

I think 10:40 - 11:37 highlights what made this battle and movie so good. The rebels get their small victories, destroying a walker here and there, but the Empire is just so unstoppable that it doesn't matter. This battle really did a great job of showing what fighting the Empire was like through most of the war. The idea that no matter what you did they could just keep coming.

11:13 - 11:40 is the best rendition of Imperial March

"The first transport... is away!" "YEAHHHHH!!!" "The first transport... is away!"

I remember first seeing the AT-AT on Hoth as a kid with their firepower and this chilling (was not even intended) soundtrack, I was scared shitless and on that day they made an imperial outta me!

My favorite sections: 2:06 - Pilots Man the Snowspeeders 3:06 - "Our first catch of the day" 3:44 - Dack's Theme 4:02 - Main Battle Motif 11:02 - Luke Destroys the ATAT Fanfare 11:42 - Hoth Evacuation 12:58 to end - Falcon Takes Off (especially that bit at 13:50)

The scene when the camera is focused through a rebel's binoculars and you see the at-at walkers slowly come in to view is some of the best cinematography I've ever seen.

John Williams ----> Best compositor ever

The best scene in the entirety of Star Wars was the Battle of Hoth.

8:10 and suddenly I'm Dash Rendar fighting an AT-ST in Echo Base again. Such memorable music, still happy Shadows of the Empire made such good use of it throughout the game. Made my childhood that much better!

4:29 onward is like a damn Roman war!

4:02 here it comes

10:10 Skywalker here, lets go!

If this shit isn't in Battlefront's Hoth maps all the time I'm gonna pitch a fit.

"Come on, Golden Rod! Or you're gonna be a permanent resident!"

5:13 I remember this part of the song in the game "Shadows of the Empire" because it was when the game usually introduced the AT-AT in the first level, which for me as a kid was like "HOLY SMOKES!! THAT IS A HUGE MONSTER!". Good ol' times.

Ah, the memories of Shadows of The Empire...

8:11-8:49 Boss fight! Shadows of the Empire!

10:20 And that's when the rebels knew, they fucked up.

2:43 "I think we'll be ok, unless they have giant robot camels" - Family Guy

4:53 best part

4:27 "Echo 2 to Echo base, we've spotted an imperial walker."

I love when the glorious Imperial Army steamrolled the Rebel Slime to the sound of this music.

I hum this to myself whenever I snow-blow the drive way.

"Sir, Rebel ships are approaching." "Good, our first catch of the day." "Pfft. Like you know how to fish!" 😂😂🤣🤣

"Echo station 5-7, we're on our way!" *zzzzooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmm*

4:30...I still get goosebumps to this day.

"Shield Generator will down in a moment Lord Vader, you may start your landing" "Target Locked!, Maximum Firepower!"

0:49 to 1:04 Massive chills when I first saw this, as the Imperial fleet bears down on Hoth.

10:42 all these years and the hero moment still gives me chills

Ah...Lego Star Wars

12:15 *heavy breathing*

star wars is not for nerds... this shits awesome

0:50 imagine the pure terror and beauty that graced the poor audience of '80 for the first time in cinematic history

This piece is incredible. Has to be one of the best pieces of score ever written. The entire orchestra is going nuts from 4 minutes onward.

Echo Station 5-7, we’re on our way. Alright boys keep tight now. Luke I have no approach back there, I’m not set! Steady Dak.. attack pattern delta! Go now! Hobbie, you still with me? That armor’s too strong for blasters! Rogue group, use your harpoons and tow cables, go for the legs! It might be our only chance of stopping them. Alright, stand by, Dak. Oh Luke, we’ve got a malfunction in fire control! I’ll have to cut in the auxiliary. Just hang on! Hang on, Dak get ready to fire that tow cable! Agh! Dak? Dak! Rogue 3. Copy, Rogue Leader. Wedge? I’ve lost my gunner. You’ll have to make this shot. I’ll cover for you. Set your harpoon, follow me on the next pass! Coming around, Rogue Leader. Steady Rogue 2.. Activate harpoon! Good shot, Janson. One more pass.. Coming around, watch it. Cable out; let her go! Detach cable! Cable detached! Whoa-ah! That got ‘em! I see you, Wedge, good work. Rogue 2, are you alright? Yeah, I’m with you, Rogue Leader. We’ll set your harpoon; I’ll cover for you. Coming around. Watch that crossfire, boys! Set for position 3.. steady.. Stay tight & below! This it! Agh! Hobbie!- Ergh!- I’ve been hit!

0:08 This has become one of the most iconic moments in musical history

I love the bit at 2:42 where there's just a few piano notes and a string instrument in the background, its like the dread you feel before you know something terrible is going to happen.

True Story: I actually found an autographed copy of The Empire Strikes Back Novelization at Goodwill! Inside were the autographs of John Morton (Dak Ralter himself!) and Donald F. Gult (the book's author!). An autographed copy of the ESB novelization and it was sitting on the Goodwill shelf for $1.99!!! It's now a fine addition to my collection.

Is it just me, or is the AT-AT in the bottom right corner facing the other way? Its like it got up and said "FUCK THE CIVIL WAR! I'M OUTTA HERE!"

Looking forward to Seeing Vader hand the rebels their ass in Rouge One.

10:10 will always be my favorite part of this masterpiece. I feel like this part of the music really hammers in the realization that the empire is actually winning.

Battlefront 2 when the music kicked in... 4:25 made battles exciting, when your on the losing side.

"Rogue Leader, the imperials have landed on Hoth and are moving in our direction! The rebel transports are preparing for evacuation. Take Rogue Squadron to Outpost Beta and intercept any imperial forces you may find! We'll need all the time you can buy." "Luke, the crew at Outpost Beta is also manning the ion canon. It's providing cover for our transports and their escorts." "Copy that, Wedge. Rogues, if we lose Outpost Beta, this evacuation won't get past those star destroyers! Alright rogues, stay tight!" Instant respect to anyone who gets this reference.

Star Wars is truly blessed with the greatest music of all the film franchises.

At-at appears and shot heavy blasters 4:38

"I thought they smelled bad.. on the outside!"

A lot of people like to post comments from relevant movies or games. My favorite game was Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. I'll some quotes from that. Rebel Staff dude: "UH?? Ahh!!!" Han Solo and Princess Leia: "Ohhhh..." Luke Skywalker: "UH! AHHH!!!!!!" Darth Vader: "CHSOOOOO- PAAAAA.... CHSOOOOOOO- PAAAAA..." Probe droid: "Menah menaha!"

11:14 Target: maximum firepower!

5 people are deaf.

Rip mustache guy. You will be deeply missed.

Damm 8:09 that remember me Shadows of empire N64 game.

0:39 the build up is perfect to Imperial March

Holy crap I only just realized, the battle music literally tries to mimic the sound of the AT-ATs walking. How on earth did I notice this before! It's genius, and most noticeable at 5:13, and 6:05, with the lower instruments.

I love that on 12:15 the imperial march swells when Darth Vader shows up

4:43 "Echo Station Five-Seven, we're on our way!"

If they don't have any robot camels I think we're okay. Ah hey Jim, robot camels.

The entire things is awesome but be honest, you're here for 4:01.

People sleep on the opening of this song, so peaceful but somber

That armor's too strong for blasters. Rogue group use your harpoons and tow cables. Go for the legs it might be our only chance at stopping them.