STAR WARS: Dueling With Fate - The Making of The Phantom Menace - Part 11 - Sound and Score 

This choir had zero idea how iconic their opening harmonization will be all these decades later.

"It goes into the 3rd film"....he was already thinking of Revenge of the Sith while working on making Phantomof the Menace....the man is a genius. We had no idea what to expect. Wow!

Incredible how this choir will be remembered and heard for decades.

When the choir kicks in, man! It is just shivers down the spine and even tears. Such a powerful theme!

Compare 3:28 with 4:01 Williams did this with just 3 words: "Don't force it".... wow

Fun Fact: My father was one of the chorus members of the "London Symphony Orchestra" In london recruited for the HIGH note vocals for "Duel of the Fates" in Episode I. He was part of John Williams vision.

I'm pretty sure John Williams invented the very concept of "going hard" when he wrote Duel of the Fates.

Idk why I enjoy George Lucas being such a legend that he calls Steven Spielberg “Steve” and John Williams “Johnny” so casually

Williams unrivaled genius is obvious to anyone, but it's also the incredible natural inclination of people like this guy building a sound bank from everyday objects. It is this kind of relentless open mind and curiosity about the world, when teamed with visionaries, which brings about greatness. Really a testament to how collective masterpieces are achieved. Incredible stuff.

Duel of The Fates spans cohesively throughout all 3 movies of the prequel trilogy too! Anytime it starts playing, something very important is happening pertaining to the destiny of Anakin Skywalker. In episode 1, he lost his father figure at the hands of Maul, in episode 2 he’s on a speeder racing after his mother in an unsuccessful attempt to save her from the sand people (and his nightmares) and ultimately we hear it played for a final time, in episode 3 when he’s fighting his master/brother in a duel to the death that ultimately results in Anakin being all but completely destroyed/killed and doomed to the suit (and persona) of Darth Vader. They do something similar too, with The Imperial March, every time Anakin uses the dark side and lets his inner Vader loose. George and John are both absolute geniuses.

I am so grateful to be living at the same time as this man. He is truly on a par with the greatest composers of all time.

4:36 Such diplomacy. "Still-improved intonation"... what a pro. No berating, no ego displays. Great composers aren't automatically great conductors, but Williams has both talents.

John Williams is one of the few film composers whose work is so amazing that I can listen to without watching the film.

I like how George and Steven regularly call him "Johnny". That's the name he went by back when he was a jazz cat, before he became big time.

The sound production is just incredible. Amazing how creative people are.

two kings in the studio

When I saw The Battle Scene with Dart Maul vs Obi-wan & Qui-Gon Jinn for the first time, it gave me chills instantly... I remember thinking: "This has be one of the greatest battle tracks ever composed!!! This is Legendary!!!"

You are now watching a master at work

4:37 “Have the sound less disturbed by still improved intonation. You’ll hear a lot of beating in that.” Dear future person who understood what John Williams was requesting, could you explain this request?

The choir alone of this score will be played at my funeral. I will have it documented and notarized. I love your work John Williams 👍🏼

BRUH the fact that he mentions the choir goin into the third film. How that choir also peaks in ep III when Yoda gathers his last bit of resolve to fend off Sidious. GENIUS! HOW could he have already known!

I really can’t describe how I feel when the choir opens the song. Unbelievable!!! What a brilliant, and I mean BRILLIANT, song from John Williams.

Truly some of the luckiest people in the world, getting to score one of the most shine-shuttering, emotionally provocative soundtracks in film history

This solidifed John Williams as the best music composer of our time.

John Williams was right, the ritualistic feeling the chorus and orchestra combined is still such a climax. A masterpiece

I find it amusing that the absolutely epic sounding choir was made up of people who look like they were found on the street. Not dissing them, if anything its a compliment. It sounds like something from a grand religious temple or ceremony, they delivered incredibly.

My jaw drops because I've never actually considered checking out behind the scenes of this music until now. It still blows me away after researching this topic.

As a former orchestra member, this behind the scenes is fabulous. Wonderful memories. (Oboe/bassoon/clarinet/bass clarinet player)

the man is absolutely nothing short of genius. Him and Joe Hisaishi are my two musical influences. They both made me want to go to school for music.

I never knew Walter was such a good singer 3:44

I would have KILLED to be in that choir! They would’ve kicked me out though because I can’t read sheet music. I mean, how hard is… Corn on, the cob Cola, grilled kabob! Yup. I would’ve been tossed out on my keister 🤣

Just seeing him move makes me feel under pressure again, haven't been in a orchestra in 4 years and that still makes me go back into that mood

This man made star wars one the best franchises 👏

This is why Star Wars is so good and so famous, because of all the hard work and crazy ideas that are put in to every single frame of the movie by absolute genius’s like John Williams and George Lucas.

“I was talking to Steve about Johnny” 😂😂😂

God I wish I could experience hearing this song for the first time

Two incredible beautiful minds are working in Harmony... Star Wars needs this again so badly.

Love to see all these guys make another SW film now to show the 'modern filmmakers' how its done properly

I love this just as a documentary on how such an amazing song is created, regardless of the film it’s going in. 3:08

I would’ve loved to be in the choir for this song. So powerful!!

John Williams is up there with the likes of Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach.

Brilliant! This is an orchestra/choir rehearsal and recording session conducted by a master. And a great look into how the score can be developed for big-budget movies. Edit: Part 2 of this, the Sound, is equally brilliant, Ben Burtt CREATED the iconic sound of Star Wars.

Man, I miss going to the Technical Building at Skywalker. Used to go there every few weeks and watch movies at the Stag. One of the shitty things J J Abrams did on The Force Awakens was sideline Ben Burtt. He just wasn’t interested in his ideas, and went in his own direction for the sound design. He actually ended up using an iPhone app for some of them, including for BB-8.

Brian Blessed, who was the voice of Boss Nass, said he did all his own sound affects, and even did the joule wag on an episode of Have I got News for You

Walter White prior to Breaking Bad: 3:42

cause im here for Obi-Wan

star wars really has the most moving classical pieces of all time

thank you maestro for this timeless masterpiece of a score that no modern composer can come to compete with

The fact Lucas calls him Steve Spielberg

Just thinking of the impact this man's ear has had on millions of us, over the course of our lifetimes. Decades of films that we've experienced through his music. The brilliance of Lucas, Spielberg, and Williams. How we refer to his music not just in relation to the movies, but to the ideas of fear, bravery, evil and good. How many times have you heard someone hum that Jaws theme to emphasize that something is scary? Or the Imperial March?

This guy is a genius

It's amazing,we all take for granted how a movie and score is matched together to give a great experience for us,so to see that the movie is made,then the soundtrack is written to match the moments

7:30 I always speculated Formula 1 engine notes were part of the sound mix in the pod race, along with USA IndyCars specifically from the 1989 Indy 500. The broadcast natural sound quality from the last few minutes of that race were phenomenal.

There are three orchestral songs that nearly anyone in the world would recognize and be able to name, and they're all from Star Wars. The opening theme, the imperial march, and duel of the fates.

That is a masterpiece ! Johny is a genious !

The single best thing about star wars is John William's music. When we lose him one day, it'll be the same as losing one of the main actors, George, or Dave, hopefully it'll be a very long time before Dave has to go, but that's how important John has been to Star Wars, and to film music in general, he's easily in top 3, if not the best, at least he's my favorite, along with Hanz Zimmer, those 2 are incredible.

I will never forget how unique some of the slunds are in these movies. Selbulbas pod is a sound that i love so much. Ive never heard anything like it.

Just an absolute master at work. Insane how good Williams instincts are for setting the stage of what will come based on his initial impressions

I am no fan of the prequels. But you have to admit, John Williams totally brought his A game. The music is amazing; for all three films.

This soundtrack is amazing !

One of the last vestiges of musical genius. John Williams scoring transcends the merely human.

WOW seeing this footage of this choir the theme is deep and powerful it sends chills every single time..... master composer

Es maravilloso. No hay ninguna otra orquesta en el mundo que haya grabado tan excelentísimamente Duel of the Fates. Eso es lo que puedes lograe con la London Symphony Orchestra!! Y London Voices!! AMAZING!!!

Genius at work

One of my favorite orchestra pieces/soundtrack songs is Duel of the Fates

This has to be the best movie music of all time. I get the chills listening to it. I could never have imagined how it was created though. I would have this play whenever i got into a battle or fight in any game if i could.

isn't the guy playing the violin on 5:57 looking really similar to palpatine?

his neighbour is a legend

absolutely something new..from my young's times loved see how this was created masterpeace

Say what you will about the Prequels, Mister Williams was and his score were always on point

Nothing will ever get me to feel more emotion than this song

The prequels age like fine wine every year.

Pure genius

Wow, imagine being in that chorus! I'd travel to the UK just to do it if I could have!

Imagine spending a day seeing the world through Mr. Williams eyes. He sees the music and the magic in everything. That man has the most incredible imagination in human history in my opinion.

Lovely, powerful, outstanding piece of art. When two geniuses colide.

This is gold! thank you for posting

Someone once told me this gem : '' Sometimes you have to be a dick for your vision to come true.'' George Lucas is just a proud father of an art piece.

Simply, The Maestro

Ben Burt and John Williams are maybe the best people they could’ve chosen for this franchise, seriously so good.

Imagine being in that room! With the orchestra and choir! Chills…

LOL the begin cacophony reminds me of every orchestra rehearsal I ever been part of. There's so much random noises

Maaaan it was just the woodwind, and it already sent shiver down my spine.

Goosebumps

Could you Imagine Star Wars without John Williams!? Or Pirates without Hans Zimmer? Music is such a big part of movies

I just saw John live 2 weeks ago. People…PLEASE go see him live.

Saw this behind scenes so long ago. Such a genius Williams and Lucas

This is so beautiful absolute masterpiece

One of the greatest pieces ever composed! ❤❤❤

never fails to give me chills

That choir gave me chills.

How the hell George didn't start bawling hearing that chorus is beyond me. The Perfect score for that battle.

Just one of the best ever.

This is why they made the movie, surely? I mean John Williams composed this, sent it to George, and George had no choice but to make a new Star Wars movie.

This is so freaking cool!

I think I missed my calling in being a sound creator. I’m always listening for interesting sounds. It’s is really fascinating what they come up with.

8:56 start mark still sends chill down my spine so beautiful. R.I.P Naboo pilot *press F to pay respects*

Excellent work

Beautiful

We’re seeing a master at work here 🔥