Furthermore, the title of the track in the original CD release of The Empire Strikes Back is "Han Solo and the Princess (Love Theme)" AND most importantly, in the liner notes written by John Williams for the original 2-LP set, the composer himself states the following: "Han Solo and the Princess" "The love theme associated with their developing relationship is in the tradition beloved by the romantic operatic composers of the nineteenth century. Such stylized melodies are deceptively simple but difficult for a composer to come by, and when placed in a space setting evoke a wonderful feeling of romance and adventure. The love theme is interrupted by Darth Vader who, accompanied by quiet but dissonant strings, communicates with the Galactic Emperor" Mike Matessino also labels this composition as a love theme in the liner notes for the TESB SE 2CD set.