Star Wars Anthology (Arista 1993)

[MattyO 62]

Is it worth getting this set if I already have the Sony 2-disc sets?

[JoeinAR 1,949]

yes

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Yes!

[scallenger 487]

Yes, because it features music not on those 2CD releases, including the original film version End Credits of RETURN OF THE JEDI, and the Lapti Nek song that plays in Jabba's palace in the original version of RETURN. Although the latter may not be much of a track to some. But for completeists, it is.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

It also has the rather wonderfull original album arrangement of Star Wars.

[MattyO 62]

What's the sound quality like? I hear RotJ actually sounds better on this release.

[phbart 609]

Sound quality (specially Return of the Jedi) is better...

[Gurkensalat 341]

but it has some strange glitches, like switched channels on at least one track from Empire (departure of Boba Fett)

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

The SE version of TESB has it's own share of switched channels (Hyperspace)

[MattyO 62]

I think I'm gonna pass for now, but if I find it at a bargain price and from someone who'll ship it to Australia then I'll pick it up.

[aj_vader 535]

I would strongly recommend getting the SW Anthology, its absalootely Fantasitc. I very rarely listen to the Special Editions because of the awsomeness of the Anthology, wish they'd release a prequel trilogy box like that

[Nemesis 250]

Get it, NOW! It's perfect...at least for me...

[phbart 609]

I find the Anthology to be more of a archival item, since it was the first actuall expanded John Williams score. The main goody we have from it that is still good enough for now is Return of the Jedi, because it sounds much more spetacular than the 2CD edition.

Speaking of it, I made a mix from the 2CD using all I could from the Anthology... for more info, PM me...

[Wojo 2,453]

I've had the Anthology for 12 years but would never dream of getting rid of it, even after getting the six SE discs. While the edits of many cues are not anywhere near film order, they are still unique and interesting, and worth a listen, such as the edits at the beginning of "The Last Battle," and the mix-up of the ROTJ Hyperspace/Ewok music.

The two versions of the Ewok Celebration (one is 1983 film version, the other has much louder Ewok singing) can't be found anywhere else; the arrangement of Lapti Nek is very nice; and some cues differ from their representation on the SE (compare "Faking the Code" to the SE's "Shuttle Tyderium Approaches Endor," and the SE version has a solo horn that is absent in the Anthology). I also don't recall the alternate "Leia Breaks the News" being on the SE set. I do listen to the SE set more, but now that I've got the Anthology on MP3, I might make a disc with it and some other Williams and keep it in my car.

[MattyO 62]

Well I've reconsidered it and am looking for a copy at the moment. I reckon it will be good to have for archival reasons, plus sometimes I want a Star Wars shot on my stereo, but don't necessarily want to listen to an entire SW score. Sure, I could just make some SW playlists, but I'd rather have the discs for sound reasons and because you guys keep raving about them.

[aj_vader 535]

That we do... That we do... and for good reason!

[Nemesis 250]

Well I've reconsidered it and am looking for a copy at the moment. I reckon it will be good to have for archival reasons, plus sometimes I want a Star Wars shot on my stereo, but don't necessarily want to listen to an entire SW score. Sure, I could just make some SW playlists, but I'd rather have the discs for sound reasons and because you guys keep raving about them.

You can't go wrong, trust me...eh us

[Trent B 337]

As stated earlier the Anthology set is definitely worth owning. Before I moved from Vegas, I had a copy of it but like most of my CD's it didn't survive. Once I moved I hunted it down and I bought it off ebay for a really good price and it was in mint condition. The only flaw it has as stated by some is that some cues have swapped channels which is unfortunate but the sound quality for Jedi and the mixes for all the music for this set alone is worth it.

If it weren't for the Anthology set my ROTJ edit wouldn't be sounding better than the Special Edition release.

[Ollie 1,069]

Is it worth getting this set if I already have the Sony 2-disc sets?

Yes it is.

[MrScratch 294]

It's worth owning for all of the above reasons, but something I've always liked about the set it is the artwork on the discs particularly the picture of JW conducting on disc 4. It's probably my favorite "looking" disc ever, its just really cool.

So, get it for the extra music, better sound quality, album-like presentation, the fantastic book and nice packaging.

[aj_vader 535]

couldnt have put it better myself

[Jay 37,501]

I'm sure one day better 2CD sets will come out for each score that will make both the 1993 box and the 1997 SE's irrelevant, but until then the Arista box has some cool stuff not on the SE's

[Wojo 2,453]

If you're a Ralph McQuarrie fan, it's a must-have.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

It's definitely a must-have, if only for the cues not on the SEs and the better sound quality on JEDI. I don't really listen to SW or ESB from it much, and there's a few odd choices (ROTJ film version Ewok Celebration together with ESB end credits) and the Finale/End Titles from ESB (i.e. The Rebel Fleet) starts beautifully then kills itself with the crash into the end titles.

Still, buy it.

[MrScratch 294]

I'm sure one day better 2CD sets will come out for each score that will make both the 1993 box and the 1997 SE's irrelevant

I bet the only way we get a new version of the OT scores is packaged with a PT release, if and when that ever happens.

[Ollie 1,069]

It's definitely a must-have, if only for the cues not on the SEs and the better sound quality on JEDI. I don't really listen to SW or ESB from it much, and there's a few odd choices (ROTJ film version Ewok Celebration together with ESB end credits) and the Finale/End Titles from ESB (i.e. The Rebel Fleet) starts beautifully then kills itself with the crash into the end titles.

Still, buy it.

Yeah a few cues from TESB are actually the film edits.

[Luke Skywalker 1,807]

It's definitely a must-have, if only for the cues not on the SEs and the better sound quality on JEDI. I don't really listen to SW or ESB from it much, and there's a few odd choices (ROTJ film version Ewok Celebration together with ESB end credits) and the Finale/End Titles from ESB (i.e. The Rebel Fleet) starts beautifully then kills itself with the crash into the end titles.

Still, buy it.

Yeah a few cues from TESB are actually the film edits.

It's worth owning.

Now, if you are going to be charged extra fees in second hand markets then it is not worth getting it by 'legal' channels. I mean, if you bought the SEs what's wrong with it?

[MattyO 62]

I did think about that Luke, but I think it would be nice to have the physical box anyway, it'll be a nice accompaniment to my Indy box (if it ever comes!).

[Luke Skywalker 1,807]

I did think about that Luke, but I think it would be nice to have the physical box anyway, it'll be a nice accompaniment to my Indy box (if it ever comes!).

Yeah, but i wouldnt pay it overpriced.

[MattyO 62]

That's true. There's a few floating around that look like bargains, depending on shipping fees. Another person has offered to sell it to me sans the box, which would cut shipping costs, but would it be worth it?

[Jay 37,501]

Nah, if you're gonna get it, go for the whole shebang

[Luke Skywalker 1,807]

its not a shelf friendly box...

but then if you dont have the complete set, why bother to get it 'original'

[Hitch 58]

Is it worth getting? Yes.

Is it worth using them as coffee coasters? Yes.

[MattyO 62]

My final decision is NOT to get the set, only because I need to save money for the upcoming December releases from various labels. Plus, I'm really eager to get into Jerry Goldsmith, which I plan on doing with The Wind and the Lion, Boys From Brazil and King Solomon's Mines, all of which I'll purchase in the near future.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Good man!

Jerry Goldsmith is even better then John Williams.

[A24 4,367]

Good man!

Jerry Goldsmith is even better then John Williams.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I would like to present exhibit A:

I rest my case.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

What's wrong with Supergirl?

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Apples with oranges I'm afraid Alex.

Besides, many consider Goldsmith's Supergirl theme superiour to Williams' Superman theme.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

Daaaaaaa, da-da-daaa, da, da-da-da-daaa, da.

[A24 4,367]

Who? The nerdy fans of Goldsmith over at FSM?

BTW, is it really so strange to compare Supergirl to Superman? Should I compare it to Schindler's List?

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Marian Schedenig, actually!

[A24 4,367]

Marian Shedenig? Well, I guess that settles it then. I have no further questions, your honor.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Your honor, I hereby ask that the charges against my client are dropped!

[A24 4,367]

Whoosh!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

The average Jerry Goldsmith score is far more listenable then the average John Williams score.

Stefan Cosman 2 - 0 Alexcremers

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

I could listen to Angie more often than, say, Sabrina.

[A24 4,367]

The average Jerry Goldsmith score is far more listenable then the average John Williams score.

Stefan Cosman 2 - 0 Alexcremers

Actually, Mr. Cosman did not detect the obvious sarcasm of my previous statement. "Marian Schedenig" is hardly what one would call "many". Furthermore, the accused did not present any evidence to establish that the average Goldsmith score is more listenable than the average Williams score. Perhaps that your honor can remind Mr. Cosman that he's in court and not in kindergarten?

[Lurker 5]

Neil

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Hell yeah!

[Ollie 1,069]

Supergirl has a nice theme but I find myself skipping thru the album, it can be a tedious listen at times. It gets a little boring at times.