In honour of the highly anticipated release of J.J. Abrams' The Force Awakens in a few days, I decided to arrange and perform a piano medley from all six current installments in what I believe to contain the greatest film score of all time: Star Wars. This medley consists of the main theme (which plays during the opening crawl of each film), the closing title (which plays during the credits of each film), and 5 pieces from each Episode (Except for Episode I, which has 6, because I just had to include Panaka and the Queen's Protectors).
This is one of the longest and most complex pieces I’ve ever arranged and/or memorized. After listening to the six soundtracks dozens of times, I set out to learn and include the most recognizable and iconic motifs from each film. Many tracks featured on these soundtracks are simply filler (e.g. background music while characters are talking), or reprises of previously introduced themes. A low hum when discussing the dark side with the chancellor, or frantic violins while being chased through the crowded skies of Coruscant don’t translate well to the piano. So what I have compiled are the iconic, hummable musical cues from each film - and fortunately, the genius that is John Williams has included quite a few. The result is, I believe, a very distinguishable audible visualization of the entire Star Wars saga, retelling the story with 88 keys in chronological order.
So without further ado, here is the full Star Wars Piano Medley, composed by John Williams; arranged and performed by his biggest fan, David Kaylor. Hope you enjoy!
Also, expect a 45 minute version of this in 4 years when Episodes VII, VIII, and IX are all released ;P
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Check out Marioverehrer's Synthesia tutorial of this arrangement:
• Star Wars Medley [Pian...
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Main Theme - 0:11
Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Anakin's Theme - 1:36
- The Droid Invasion - 2:15
- The Flag Parade - 2:26
- Panaka and the Queen's Protectors - 2:48
- Duel of the Fates - 3:06
- Augie's Great Municipal Band - 4:27
Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Ambush on Coruscant - 4:59
- Across the Stars - 5:44
- The Meadow Picnic - 6:33
- Bounty Hunter's Pursuit - 7:01
- The Arena - 7:14
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Anakin's Dream - 8:00
- Anakin's Betrayal - 9:08
- Battle of the Heroes -10:27
- Anakin vs. Obi-Wan - 12:57
- Anakin's Dark Deeds - 13:13
Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
- Tales of a Jedi Knight -13:26
- Binary Sunset - 14:17
- Princess Leia's Theme - 14:57
- Cantina Band - 15:26
- TIE Fighter Attack - 16:15
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- The Imperial March - 17:08
- Yoda's Theme - 18:22
- Yoda And The Force - 19:38
- Han Solo and the Princess - 20:14
- The Asteroid Field - 20:50
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
- The Pit of Carkoon / Sail Barge Assult - 22:33
- Parade of the Ewoks - 23:06
- The Emperor's Throne Room - 23:57
- Battle of Endor I - 24:16
- Victory Celebration - 26:08
End Title - 27:48
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Credits:
Star Wars film scores composed by John Williams.
Piano medley arranged and performed by David Kaylor.
Video
Produced by Thomas Appell - www.appellvoicestudio.com
Shot with three Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIs, Freefly MōVI M5, Edited by Thomas Appell and David Kaylor using Final Cut Pro X
Audio
Kawai Grand Piano equipped with QRS PNOmation, Synthogy Ivory Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano.
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soli deo gloria
7 дек 2015
