On July 31, Sony Music Japan will release Star Wars: A Musical Anthology, a compilation of tracks from the original soundtrack releases of the six Star Wars scores, remastered for the Blu-spec CD format.
Archive of posts filed under the Star Wars category.
Star Wars 35th Anniversary Video
This 2012 Memorial Day weekend (USA) marks the 35th Anniversary of George Lucas’ STAR WARS. For this occasion, motion graphics animator and documentary filmmaker, Keith Anderson has produced a short YouTube video tribute, in praise of both George Lucas and John Williams, for thirty-five years of ‘great galactic fun!’
Silva Screen to Release John Williams 6-CD Compilation
On February 21, Silva Screen will release The Music of John Williams: The Definitive Compilation, a comprehensive 6-CD collection of re-recordings by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, with a total of 87 tracks and over 7 hours of music. The compilation includes new recordings of the Olympic Fanfare and Theme, the title track from The [...]
Sony Classical to Reissue ‘The Phantom Menace’ Soundtrack
JWFan sources have revealed that Sony Classical will reissue the original soundtrack of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace coinciding with next month’s 3D re-release of the film. Our sources have confirmed that the album is a straight reissue of the original 74-minute CD, featuring the poster for the 3D version as the [...]
Giacchino Talks ‘Star Tours’
Composer Michael Giacchino discusses his work on the ‘Star Tours’ score in this clip available on YouTube Discuss this topic in our forums
Star Wars Blu-ray Featurette Excerpt Online
An exclusive excerpt from the Star Wars Saga Blu-ray set in which John Williams discusses “Yoda’s Theme” can be found at Play.com
Hollywood Bowl, June 4, 2011: Williams Makes Surprise Appearance at ‘Star Wars: In Concert’ Show
This past weekend, John Williams made a surprise appearance during the ‘Star Wars: In Concert’ show at the Hollywood Bowl and proceeded to conduct “The Imperial March”. Full article and video at Collider.com UPDATE: Click here to watch another video of the performance
STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES (2002) – Complete Cue List
By Jason LeBlanc (original post with additional information)
“Lapti Nek”: The Star Wars Disco Hit That Never Was
Rock magazine Crawdaddy! looks back at John Williams’ “Lapti Nek”, “a vanished musical gem from everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away…
Star Wars Saga Blu-ray Box Set to Include Williams interview
The Star Wars Complete Saga box set, to be released on Blu-ray this September, will feature a John Williams interview as part of one of the documentaries included on disc 9. Here’s the official description: A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Apx. 25 Minutes): George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, [...]
Cincinnati, September 11-13, 2009
Cincinnati Pops Music Hall September 11-13, 2009 The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra conducted by Jack Everly Anthony Daniels, Narrator ‘A John Williams Spectacular’ Star Wars Suite edited and compiled by Erich Kunzel
London, April 10 & 11, 2009 (‘Star Wars: A Musical Journey’)
The O2 Arena, London Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11, 2009 The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Dirk Brossé Anthony Daniels, Narrator ‘Star Wars: A Musical Journey’
