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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Blisterpack]
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Blisterpack]
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
 
  •  Track Listings (17) - Disc #1

The Star Wars cycle, George Lucas's stellar pop parable cum merchandising blitzkrieg, has long since made history as an unparalleled cinematic-cultural-marketing phenomena; somewhere Billy Jack should be in one envious, as...  more »

     
   
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All Artists: John Williams
Title: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Blisterpack]
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Sony
Original Release Date: 5/4/1999
Release Date: 5/4/1999
Album Type: Soundtrack
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 074646177624, 5099706181620

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The Star Wars cycle, George Lucas's stellar pop parable cum merchandising blitzkrieg, has long since made history as an unparalleled cinematic-cultural-marketing phenomena; somewhere Billy Jack should be in one envious, ass-kickin' mood. Phantom Menace, easily the most eagerly anticipated film of the '90s, returns to the saga's roots and allows Lucas to flesh out the history of some of the fable's core characters and conjure up a dazzling new cast of cohorts, antagonists, and alien realms for them to interact with and in. Thus, all composer John Williams had to do was essentially reinvent the world's most popular wheel. The film-scoring legend has admirably risen to that daunting challenge, delivering an inventive score whose dynamics should surprise and delight even the most ardent SW fanatic. The Main Title and a few oh-so-sparing bars of a familiar Jedi theme are all that remains from the original trilogy's lexicon, Williams having evolved the saga's musical language, stylistic reach, and orchestral palette with masterful subtlety. The composer's most ambitious surprise is the welcome addition of strong choral elements, which he uses in ways both majestic ("Duel of the Fates") and menacing ("Passage Through the Planet's Core"). And though the film revolves around a young boy (Anakin Skywalker, who will grow to be both corrupted and redeemed as Darth Vader), the only flirtation with cloying sentimentality comes with the innocently loping "Jar Jar's Introduction." In the tradition of the Cantina and Max Rebo's Band of the previous trilogy, Williams and Lucas close out this musical installment with "Augie's Municipal Band," a Carnivale-esque romp that segues grandly into the composer's swelling title music. Williams may be the master of a grand scoring tradition, but Phantom Menace is gratifying evidence that he seldom plays it safe--even when the Force is with him. --Jerry McCulley

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A DOUBLE CD RELEASE IS COMING
Silvat Majeed | Amherst, NY United States | 09/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I Would like to say thank you to all the customers who bought the Phantom Menace sountdtrack who demamded more from it. Well all of our dreams MIGHT come true. According to one of John Williams web page. Sony will release a double CD release of the Phantom Menace on November 7,2000 . It will be over two hours long. As for this CD the music is awsome. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS CD FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. WAIT FOR THE SECOND RELEASE ON NOVEMBER 7."
The Phantom Music
Silvat Majeed | 12/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"John Williams works his musical magic again, in George Lucas' newest film, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Adults and children alike have come to love the thrilling music of Star Wars, as only John Williams can write it. They know when they hear the powerful notes of the opening title, they're in for a wonderful movie filled with spectacular music.
Williams has a knack for composing music that expresses the emotion of the movie that no set of dialogue ever could. The orchestration is pleasing to both the untrained ear and spectacular to the musical ear. This CD is a must buy for any music fan. I especially recommend it to all Star Wars fans."
Just One of the Many Masterpieces by John Williams
J. Chapple | UK | 07/08/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are looking for a Soundtrack that shows off all of John Williams' sheer genius then this is a must buy! Every single Track on this album is just simply amazing. Duel of the Fates is quite possibly one of John Williams' most well known and loved pieces of all time (and rightly deserved!), along with beautiful tracks such as Anakin's Theme, and exciting action tracks as well. This score demonstrates all of John Williams' talents put all together! Quite Simply, if you want to buy a score that shows the overwhelmingly intricate and beautiful musical genius that is John Williams, then buy this!!"