Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 ...and it just doesn't get old.I still cannot believe I got to hear the film version live at the Symphony for a Saga. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'm sure there are worse tracks you could listen to for 7 hours of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,675 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I can't stop listening to New York by Paloma Faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb74 53 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Asteroid Field ..........and Meco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 ...and it just doesn't get old.I still cannot believe I got to hear the film version live at the Symphony for a Saga. That is all.thats insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 A truly excellent choice. Can't say I've ever listened to ANY piece of music 100 times in a week, but if I had to pick one, that'd be a strong contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Asteroid Field ..........and Meco! That's insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Asteroid Field ..........and Meco! That's insane.Actually the reason I've listened 100 or so times is to accomplish a similar feat, should be interest. Will post it if I ever complete it. Pretty insane so far, though I like the Pink Floyd sound on this one. Mine's a little more aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I thought about leaving a comment regarding the importance of having sexual intercourse, but I decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Asteroid Field ..........and Meco! That's insane.Actually the reason I've listened 100 or so times is to accomplish a similar feat, should be interest. Will post it if I ever complete it. Pretty insane so far, though I like the Pink Floyd sound on this one. Mine's a little more aggressive.I was actually joking about your name, but I love Asteroid Field and Meco's version, I love all Meco's Star Wars stuff.The asteroid field sequence is that rare blending of action, drama, tension, effects, music that all put together = magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I thought about leaving a comment regarding the importance of having sexual intercourse, but I decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneBuckFilms 319 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 This is one of my favorites from TESB. I have to say I'm a sucker for the short, well written action cues like this one. I'd also place Surprise Attack from Trek II and To Pankot Palace from TOD in the same category.A short, great cue that knocks you back in your seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,742 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 This is one of my favorites from TESB. I have to say I'm a sucker for the short, well written action cues like this one. I'd also place Surprise Attack from Trek II and To Pankot Palace from TOD in the same category.A short, great cue that knocks you back in your seat.So am I, although Clash of the Lightsabers has the number one spot for me. That performance of the love theme is so incredibly powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 One of the highlights, if not the main one, from TESB album.A frenetic piece from start to finish that allows the listener a few moments to catch their breath. Hearing a live, non concert version of the cue was a real treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 This is one of my favorites from TESB. I have to say I'm a sucker for the short, well written action cues like this one. I'd also place Surprise Attack from Trek II and To Pankot Palace from TOD in the same category.A short, great cue that knocks you back in your seat.So am I, although Clash of the Lightsabers has the number one spot for me. That performance of the love theme is so incredibly powerful.Among the action music in ESB my favorite is probably "The Battle of Hoth". I love its' broad, almost Wagnerian quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,177 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Not to forget the entire Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace sequence. Film music has rarely been so full of agony as when Luke is hanging from that antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I love all the popular cues as much as anyone, but I have to mention a great one from ESB that never gets the full praise it deserves IMO: the short but wonderful Attacking a Star Destroyer. The action cues in ESB really sound like nothing Williams ever wrote before or since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 A fantastic action cue, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 My favorite action cue from ESB is "Luke Pursues the Captives". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyjeffrey 20 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 My favorite action cue from ESB is "Luke Pursues the Captives".Yes, with that insertion of Yoda's theme in the midst of all of that action. I always liked that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Not to forget the entire Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace sequence. Film music has rarely been so full of agony as when Luke is hanging from that antenna.Very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 "Luke's Escape" is also pretty kick-ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'd also place Surprise Attack from Trek II. Actually I would place "Enterprise Attacks Reliant" above that cue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,177 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I love all the popular cues as much as anyone, but I have to mention a great one from ESB that never gets the full praise it deserves IMO: the short but wonderful Attacking a Star Destroyer. Definitely a favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'd also place Surprise Attack from Trek II. Actually I would place "Enterprise Attacks Reliant" above that cue.And Battle in the Mutara Nebula above both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 and Stealing Enterprise from Search for Spock above them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneBuckFilms 319 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Joey, that's one of my favorite cues, but I cannot support that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 and Stealing Enterprise from Search for Spock above them all.Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 "Asteroid Field" is indeed marvelous. It's a fantastic combination of rhythmic focus and melodic focus, for a truly varied and exciting cue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The Asteroid Field - The Empire Strikes Back2:18-2:41This section is my particular favourite in the cue for a few reasons. One huge reason is that the rousing performance by the LSO of the harmonic chords being played gives the cue the major excitement that the scene needed (well done on the timpani rolls). It feels like you're going on a roller-coaster or (dare I say it) weaving through an asteroid field. I say roller-coaster because the section goes up then down then up then down (and I think I'm going to get sick!) but also it feels like it's going to go off the rails but it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 The Asteroid Field - The Empire Strikes Back2:18-2:41This section is my particular favourite in the cue for a few reasons. One huge reason is that the rousing performance by the LSO of the harmonic chords being played gives the cue the major excitement that the scene needed (well done on the timpani rolls). It feels like you're going on a roller-coaster or (dare I say it) weaving through an asteroid field. I say roller-coaster because the section goes up then down then up then down (and I think I'm going to get sick!) but also it feels like it's going to go off the rails but it doesn't.The flute screams here really make it masterful. They echo their appearance earlier in the piece and seem to remind you where you came from. Damn it Jim I love the Asteroid Field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I love how this piece maintains a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of space. It has the action feel to it in the crazy woodwind bits, but the trumpets enter, making you appreciate the possiblities of space. It never takes itself too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I love all the popular cues as much as anyone, but I have to mention a great one from ESB that never gets the full praise it deserves IMO: the short but wonderful Attacking a Star Destroyer. Definitely a favourite.Definitely. This is actually one of several short standout moments of the scores that were used in "Rebel Assault II", which is were I first really noticed them; Very good choice of score cues in that game (another one is from RotJ where the rebel fleet enters hyperspace). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytrumpet 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 This is indeed an absolutely fantastic piece...listening to it as we speak,comparig all versions I have.Has been a favorite of mine since I first heard it....about 29 years ago.Never left me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Dang. What an awesome cue. Seriously never gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 No love for 'The Clash of Lightsabres'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Dang. What an awesome cue. Seriously never gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I am curious how people here would vote if those two cues were pitted against each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I'd probably go with "The Asteroid Field", personally, but in my mind, it's not very harsh criticism to say a cue doesn't quite stack up against "The Asteroid Field." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Because as we all know, the odds of surviving The Asteroid Field are approximately 3,720 to 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Never tell me the odds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Have to chime back in on this one. . . . Johnny always gets the mood right for the scene, and that film in particular is filled with wonderful sequences of music and cinema . . . but "The Asteroid Field" is unquestionably one of the greatest action sequences he ever composed for a movie. It's as though he just decided to let it all go and see how high and far he could take the LSO in the expression of both kinetic action and awesome beauty at the same time. That's what really makes it such a special piece of music: it somehow manages to express the deadly thrill of navigating the galactic equivalent of a minefield at high speed, while in the same moment appreciating the breathless wonder of the setting in its own right. The result? One of the finest examples of his astonishing skill as a composer and conductor. - Uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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