As long as this is $13 or less, I'm in. $18 or more for a cd just doesnt cut it anymore.
I'll probably just download it or bum it off a friend.
That's the spirit

Must own every film score by John Williams...it's like a nervous tick or something...and the included DVD should be great so this is a no brainer for me, especially when stores like Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Circuit City will carry it dirt cheap the week it is released.
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I'll probably just download it or bum it off a friend.To sample before buying of course...
I'll probably just download it or bum it off a friend.To sample before buying of course...
The bonus DVD...
...for me at least, would make it worth paying full price. But if I can find a deal, that will be even better. ;-)
And there are a couple of Christian CDs coming out same day that I'd like -- Amy Grant and Joy Williams. (Hey, it'll be a Williams-palooza -- Joy and John!)
And there are a couple of Christian CDs coming out same day that I'd like -- Amy Grant and Joy Williams. (Hey, it'll be a Williams-palooza -- Joy and John!)
The soundtrack is apparently already floating around online for those who would rather turn to the dark side!
Someone also told me that its one of john williams best star wars scores with oodles of crazy, bad ass choral pieces
Someone also told me that its one of john williams best star wars scores with oodles of crazy, bad ass choral pieces

Quote: Originally posted by Me You
The soundtrack is apparently already floating around online for those who would rather turn to the dark side!
Someone also told me that its one of john williams best star wars scores with oodles of crazy, bad ass choral pieces
It is good and does contain some choral music (Battle of the Heroes), and contains a bit more of the memorable OT themes which should tie it nicely to ANH, but I wasn't doing backflips over it (although I absolutely loved the End Credits track). Empire is still my favorite of the scores...not that I have heard this as of yet unreleased album in its entirety by any means...
The soundtrack is apparently already floating around online for those who would rather turn to the dark side!
Someone also told me that its one of john williams best star wars scores with oodles of crazy, bad ass choral pieces

It is good and does contain some choral music (Battle of the Heroes), and contains a bit more of the memorable OT themes which should tie it nicely to ANH, but I wasn't doing backflips over it (although I absolutely loved the End Credits track). Empire is still my favorite of the scores...not that I have heard this as of yet unreleased album in its entirety by any means...

i know im sold on it
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[quote]Empire is still my favorite of the scores...not that I have heard this as of yet unreleased album in its entirety by any means...
Ditto. Empire is one of his masterpieces. The little birdy that told me it's floating online, also tells me that a lot of empire flows through the score.
I'd sell a kidney to catch him in concert preforming his best stuff. Unforunately, he doesn't stop around my way often.
[quote]Empire is still my favorite of the scores...not that I have heard this as of yet unreleased album in its entirety by any means...

Ditto. Empire is one of his masterpieces. The little birdy that told me it's floating online, also tells me that a lot of empire flows through the score.
I'd sell a kidney to catch him in concert preforming his best stuff. Unforunately, he doesn't stop around my way often.

Just picked up this CD set today. The first time I've bought a CD in years. DAMN its good. The DVD is worth the price alone.
Sound is available in both 5.1 AND 2.0 PCM for those music sticklers out there who prefer the other. Mark I'm looking your way
Don't hesitate if you're a fan. Top End Stuff!
Sound is available in both 5.1 AND 2.0 PCM for those music sticklers out there who prefer the other. Mark I'm looking your way

Don't hesitate if you're a fan. Top End Stuff!
I've had it for a few weeks now but I'm still toying with the idea of getting the retail version for the DVD. I'm not as impressed witht his score as his others, but then I think it's a travesty that we only get a single disc release. I much prefer the flow of the scores when heard how they sound in the films themselves (well, as close to as possible). If I can find it cheap enough I'll prbably take the plunge.
I picked it up at lunchtime myself for $10.99 and from first impressions, Star Wars: A Musical Journey looks like a very well put together disc with some nice animated menus and good video and audio quality with a nice array of scenes and dialogue interlaced with Williams and artwork stills from the films. I especially like the option of listening to the disc in PCM audio, nice touch. Also nice is the option of watching the music videos in a 'Play All' manner without Ian McDiarmid's introduction of each piece, which makes the entire presentation flow a bit better. I would have bought the soundtrack anyways being a John Williams completist and all, but this DVD made the purchase a no-brainer, even if I wasn't all that impressed with most of the new score when I heard it several weeks ago.
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I've had it for a few weeks now but I'm still toying with the idea of getting the retail version for the DVD. I'm not as impressed witht his score as his others, but then I think it's a travesty that we only get a single disc release. I much prefer the flow of the scores when heard how they sound in the films themselves (well, as close to as possible). If I can find it cheap enough I'll prbably take the plunge.
If you mean you had it by using the dark side, so did I
Like I said, I hardly buy any music. The boost in audio quality was more then worth it though. It's literally a new experience. I got it for the DVD though myself. I just finished watching it, if you can find it cheap enough definately get it. The DVD is essientially a bunch of Duel of the Fates type videos so if you like that kinda stuff (like I do) it's a no brainer.
I've had it for a few weeks now but I'm still toying with the idea of getting the retail version for the DVD. I'm not as impressed witht his score as his others, but then I think it's a travesty that we only get a single disc release. I much prefer the flow of the scores when heard how they sound in the films themselves (well, as close to as possible). If I can find it cheap enough I'll prbably take the plunge.
If you mean you had it by using the dark side, so did I

Like I said, I hardly buy any music. The boost in audio quality was more then worth it though. It's literally a new experience. I got it for the DVD though myself. I just finished watching it, if you can find it cheap enough definately get it. The DVD is essientially a bunch of Duel of the Fates type videos so if you like that kinda stuff (like I do) it's a no brainer.
Im torn whether i should get this or the new NIN cd.
FANTASTIC!
This is by far the best PT soundtrack (with exceptions to the main themes in Ep. I and II (Duel of the Fates and Across the Stars))
I agree that the last track is one of the best on the album (kinda a tie with "Battle of the Heroes" and Spoiler "The Birth of the Twins and Padmé's Destiny" (not as good as Battle of the Heroes, but still noteworthy)
On the whole, a great album, worthy of getting, plus the entire 5th chapter on the DVD is Episode III "preview" with "Battle of the Heroes" playing throughout (great stuff).
I agree that the last track is one of the best on the album (kinda a tie with "Battle of the Heroes" and Spoiler "The Birth of the Twins and Padmé's Destiny" (not as good as Battle of the Heroes, but still noteworthy)
On the whole, a great album, worthy of getting, plus the entire 5th chapter on the DVD is Episode III "preview" with "Battle of the Heroes" playing throughout (great stuff).
To buy the Score Music of a movie, you really need to be a hardcore fan. I never buy them. It would be cool if all soundtrack (or score) would be included will all DVDs
Don't you think you should watch the movie first, so you know which scenes the music scores are from?
It's hardly difficult to know what scenes they're taken from given the names of the tracks (especially if you know the plot fo the film).
It hardly matters with a good score what scenes from a film the musical cues are from, good music is good music. With the exception of 'Duel of the Fates' from PM, this is the best score Williams has produced for the prequel trilogy.
It's hardly difficult to know what scenes they're taken from given the names of the tracks (especially if you know the plot fo the film).
Chris Gould
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You don't need to even know what "Star Wars" is really to figure it out.
Plus, if you haven't figured out what has to happen in this movie (the obvious if you've seen the Originals(read at own risk): Spoiler Anakin turns to the dark side and turns into Darth Vader, Luke and Leia are born, Padme dies, and all that other stuff that we know has happened if we've watched "A New Hope", "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" ) So, I guess Lucasfilm knows that most (not all mind you) fans know what has to happen.
Chris Gould
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You don't need to even know what "Star Wars" is really to figure it out.
Plus, if you haven't figured out what has to happen in this movie (the obvious if you've seen the Originals(read at own risk): Spoiler Anakin turns to the dark side and turns into Darth Vader, Luke and Leia are born, Padme dies, and all that other stuff that we know has happened if we've watched "A New Hope", "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" ) So, I guess Lucasfilm knows that most (not all mind you) fans know what has to happen.
All I'm saying is that the movie is not even out yet, so how can you people enjoy the music when you haven't even seen the movie yet? I think it's better listening to the music when you then can have a picture in your head, reminding you where in the movie it is from.
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All I'm saying is that the movie is not even out yet, so how can you people enjoy the music when you haven't even seen the movie yet? I think it's better listening to the music when you then can have a picture in your head, reminding you where in the movie it is from.
Good music is good music...you don't need visual imagery to enjoy it.
All I'm saying is that the movie is not even out yet, so how can you people enjoy the music when you haven't even seen the movie yet? I think it's better listening to the music when you then can have a picture in your head, reminding you where in the movie it is from.
Good music is good music...you don't need visual imagery to enjoy it.
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EPISODE III SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED MAY 3RD
On Tuesday, May 3, 2005, Sony Classical will release the original motion picture soundtrack of the last episode of the massively popular Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. It features a new score by five-time Oscar winner John Williams, who is also the composer and conductor of the score for each film in the six-chapter Star Wars saga, and an exclusive bonus collector's DVD - Star Wars: A Musical Journey - an unprecedented bonus at no additional cost.
Created especially to accompany the CD release, the thrilling 70-minute DVD features 16 brand-new music videos set to selections from all six of John Williams' unforgettable Star Wars film scores and has been designed around a timeline that will take the viewer chronologically through the entire saga. Each movement is introduced by actor Ian McDiarmid (who plays Senator Palpatine in the films) and features a spectacular montage of images, complete with excerpts of the original dialogue and sound effects, set to Williams' legendary music which has been newly remixed and remastered in 5.1 surround sound. Williams' principal theme from the new score, entitled "Battle of the Heroes," will be featured in a music video created by Lucasfilm.