Lurker 5 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Read about the new album here.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Created especially to accompany the CD release, the thrilling 70-minuteDVD features 16 brand-new music videos set to selections from all six of JohnWilliams' unforgettable Star Wars film scores and has been designed around atimeline that will take the viewer chronologically through the entire saga.Each movement is introduced by actor Ian McDiarmid (who plays SenatorPalpatine in the films) and features a spectacular montage of images, completewith excerpts of the original dialogue and sound effects, set to Williams'legendary music which has been newly remixed and remastered in 5.1 surroundsound.I'm all for more Ian McDiarmid, but I'd rather have a second disc for the complete score. But that goes without saying. The official title of the new theme called "Revenge of the Sith" in the score reports is Battle of the Heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Yeah. "Battle of the Heroes"? 9-note theme? Choral+orchestral music? For a lightsabre duelling scene with Obi-Wan Kenobi?This seems like a carbon copy of "Duel of the Fates," with a thesaurus applied to the title.Here's hoping everything else about it is as far as you can get from DotF, and much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Well now that i've seen this i must buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Created especially to accompany the CD release, the thrilling 70-minuteDVD features 16 brand-new music videos set to selections from all six of JohnWilliams' unforgettable Star Wars film scores and has been designed around atimeline that will take the viewer chronologically through the entire saga.Each movement is introduced by actor Ian McDiarmid (who plays SenatorPalpatine in the films) and features a spectacular montage of images, completewith excerpts of the original dialogue and sound effects, set to Williams'legendary music which has been newly remixed and remastered in 5.1 surroundsound.It will be interesting to hear if the new 5.1 mix on Star Wars matches the music mix on the new DVD. And I wonder what source was used on Star Wars to make it multi-channel, since I think only a 3 channel mix down of it exists. What would have really made this disc exciting is if Williams had newly recorded some older music, such as the concert version of "Han Solo and The Princess". But hey, at no extra charge, who am I to complain?Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 It's certainly better than screensavers. Could be interesting and (gasp) maybe even good depending on how they do it, though Sony's track record is....yeah.John- wondering how many times he'll type BotH in the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hmm,this doesn't sound half bad actually.Better news than the advertisement DVD w/crap I had predicted.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 But hey, at no extra charge, who am I to complain?can you imagine all for only $32.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 But hey, at no extra charge, who am I to complain?can you imagine all for only $32.95 But wait, there's more! Order now, and we'll include a collectable case! A $5 value, yours free if you call within the next 10 minutes.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacck 23 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 This is soo Cool I'll definetely be buying this on the day it is released!! P.S. Nice ROTS Artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Created especially to accompany the CD release, the thrilling 70-minute DVD features 16 brand-new music videos set to selections from all six of John Williams' unforgettable Star Wars film scores and has been designed around a timeline that will take the viewer chronologically through the entire saga. Each movement is introduced by actor Ian McDiarmid (who plays Senator Palpatine in the films) and features a spectacular montage of images, complete with excerpts of the original dialogue and sound effects, set to Williams' legendary music which has been newly remixed and remastered in 5.1 surround sound. Williams' principal theme from the new score, entitled "Battle of the Heroes," will be featured in a music video created by Lucasfilm.The soundtrack packaging will also include liner notes from George Lucas plus an exclusive fold-out poster featuring a montage of images from the film.Well, too bad about the "original dialogue and sound effects," but it could have been a lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Reading over this announcement, I think the disc is going to actually be a Dual Disc. The press release never once says anything about an extra disc, and the fact that it's not going to be any extra to get this all points to it being that. A Dual Disc has a CD on one side and then on the other side is a DVD, which can either be a DVD-A or a DVD-V. Since these are all music videos and this is is Sony, a company that does not support DVD-A, this will obviously be a DVD-V. You can read all about "Dual Discs" here.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 This dual disc thing won't affect the audio quality on the CD side, will it?John- who didn't know such things existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 This dual disc thing won't affect the audio quality on the CD side, will it?No it will be a standard CD, so the audio will not be effected. Now I'm not sure, but I think Sony is the only Dual Disc manufacturer who actually produces Red Book compliant discs, so this will have the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" logo on the cover. Some manufacturers make the discs too thin and thus are not up to CD spec. We'll see what happens.Neil - glad the press release doesn't mention "collectible covers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Is this extra DVD a standard on every copy, or a "limited edition" thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 The press release doesn't say anything about it being limited edition. It looks like it comes with every copy especially since I think they'll all be on the same platter.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Excellent, I'm sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Let's hope there is plenty of recording session footage too - be great if they inserted the 1977, '80 & '83 session footage with the appropriate music selections, but it's doubtful.- Tim, who watched VH1 for 10 hours straight when the Duel of the Fates video was premiered! What a great build up to the ultimate down-climax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Excellent, I'm sold!Like any of us need convincing to buy this CD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lizard 12 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Anyone want to do the maths to add up the times of the concert versions we have so far? My estimate is that we have only about 45 mins so far.Anakins ThemeDOTFATSLeia's ThemeImperial MarchYoda's ThemeLuke and LeiaEwok Battle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 the dvd thing is pretty standard these days, every new Celine Dion or Barbra Streisand cd comes with a seperate dvd, and it cost no more with or without the dvd. Not that I would no anything about buying a new Celine Dion or Barbra Streisand cd, I , I,,, I bought it for my Mom, yeah thats the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Well dead_lizard, there are some more, like Throne Room, Asteroid Field, Cantina Band, The Little People, Here They Come, The Battle, HAn Solo and the PRincess, Jabba, Parade of the Ewoks, Jar Jar's Adventures, Flag Parade... (have I forgotten one?)I guess that would fill the 70 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lizard 12 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Is "The Asteroid Field" a concert arrangement? Same goes for a few of those. I'll give you "Jar Jar's Adventures", but I think the Cantina band and the Flag Parade might be too specific to make a music vid from.Do you think there'll be any interviews? I know they don't mention any, but we can hope.......Imagines a segment like in ET showing Williams demonstrating the themes on piano ...Imagines a documentary showing the process of music editing in the prequels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Well, all of these exist in arrangements specifically made for concert performances (sometimes different/clean beginnings and endings, some parts with slightly different orchestration, some extended in places...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 This sounds neat. I'll be in France when it comes out, so I'll either pick it up over there or pre-order it online so it'll be waiting for me when I get home. Hmm... Tough choice.- Marc, who doesn't want some crazy Frenchy DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I guess the DVD will be the same everywhere... Region 0 or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Well they at least will have to do a PAL conversion I expect. Eh, who am I kidding? I won't be able to resist anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdog1 50 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I guess beggars can't be choosers, but would I ever love to see bits of the recording sessions from all 6 films. This really sounds great though.As long as these 'music videos' feature JW is some way, shape or form I will be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 For the cost of producing that extra DVD they could have included the full score. But it will be fun to watch all those music videos of Star Wars, introduced by McDiarmid.I suppose at least this evidences that they may be confident they will eventually release the full scores, because if they are willing to expend a budget on music videos then they must not be worried about missing the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Star Wars concert versions so far:Star Wars Overture (Theme, etc.)Princess LeiaThe Little People WorkHere They ComeThe Final BattleThrone Room and FinaleThe Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)Yoda's ThemeThe Asteroid FieldHan Solo and The PrincessJabba the HuttParade of the EwoksBrother and SisterThe Forest BattleThe Flag ParadeJar Jar's AdventureAnakin's ThemeDuel of the FatesAccross the StarsBattle of the Heroes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Like Neil said, it's free, so you can't complain but on the other hand the ROTK DVD was free with the limited edition soundtrack and it had a great 20+ minute featurette on the ROTK score, which I have watched three times, plus two music videos and the deluxe trailer. I'd much rather have that than what is essentially a condensed version of all six Star Wars movies. Any fanboy can throw that together. A seperate music only track would have been nice. Unless there is a considerable amount of JW footage, I can't see me watching this more than once.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittBash 282 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 It may not be the John Williams Documentary on DVD but hey it's a start.Brian99_1 - who considers this good news to brighten his otherwise dull day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Yeah, it is good news. I'm surprised it is a 70 minute DVD. I think it will be a new way to appreciate JW's contribution for people who take it for granted. I hope it is sort of like Peter and the Wolf, with its little descriptions by McDiarmid before each piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I think it will be a new way to appreciate JW's contribution for people who take it for granted. I hope it is sort of like Peter and the Wolf, with its little descriptions by McDiarmid before each piece.I think it will be little more than a series of themed-trailers (much like the DotF video). I doubt they will make anyone appreciate the music. Anyone who is buying the soundtrack already appreciates the music. For anyone buying the soundtrack just to have the DVD, they will not appreciate the music since it will be mixed with sound effects and dialogue.I also have a feeling music will be edited together from among different cues in the films for at least some of the videos. The statement said that it will be 16 music videos. How many concert pieces were recorded for inclusion on the original soundtracks? Star Wars Main Title, Leia's Theme, The Little People Work, Imperial March, Yoda's Theme, Luke and Leia, Parade of the Ewoks, Duel of the Fates, Anakins Theme, Across The Stars and now Battle of the Heroes. That's eleven, but really ten because I'm not sure they'll devote an entire video to the Jawas. So what about the other six? I don't see Sony using a Gerhardt or BPO recording of Jabba's Theme or Han Solo & The Princess. And I doubt JW rerecorded them with the LSO.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Well, what exactly was the scheduled additional week of recording for? I know it was reported that Williams and the LSO, being Williams and the LSO, finished ahead of schedule, but that would include the stuff scheduled for the 3rd week, whatever it was.-Chris, remembering the reports that Williams had saved time at the end of the HPPS sessions so he could record his children's suite (which somehow is still unreleased). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Well, i hope the movie fares as well as the score.Noone expected a Williams DVD after all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWFAN4LIFE 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 WOW!!! Is really all I can say. I am ready to go stand in line now to be one of the first to get my hands on it. But of course I have a job and bills to pay, so I guess I will have to settle for getting on my lunch hour on the day that it is released. Then I will have to sit through the torture of waiting to go home to watch the DVD. beerchug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 If anyone comes across info on the Australian release of the soundtrack/DVD, please spill!The movie's coming out on May 19 in synch with America etc, so the May 3rd date presumably is in tact also, but I'd just like to confirm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 128 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 [it will be interesting to hear if the new 5.1 mix on Star Wars matches the music mix on the new DVD. And I wonder what source was used on Star Wars to make it multi-channel, since I think only a 3 channel mix down of it exists. What would have really made this disc exciting is if Williams had newly recorded some older music, such as the concert version of "Han Solo and The Princess". But hey, at no extra charge, who am I to complain?NeilI just hope they don't invert the music in the surround channels like they did for ANH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 whats ANH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Here is what the DVD contains. Chapter 1: A Long Time Ago"Star Wars Main Title" from all filmsChapter 2: Dark Forces Conspire"Duel Of The Fates" from Episode 1 : The Phantom MenaceChapter 3: A Hero Rises"Anakin's Theme" from Episode 1 : The Phantom MenaceChapter 4: A Fateful Love"Across The Stars" from Episode 2: Attack Of The ClonesChapter 5: A Hero Fallsfrom Episode 3: Revenge of the SithChapter 6: An Empire Is Forged"The Imperial march" from Episode 5: The Empire Strikes BackChapter 7: A Planet That Is Farthest From"The Dune Sea of Tatooine / Jawa Sandcrawler" from Episode 4: A New HopeChapter 8: An Unlikely Alliance"Binary Sunset / Cantina Band" Episode 4: A New HopeChapter 9: A Defender Emerges"Princess Leia's Theme" Episode 4: A New HopeChapter 10: A Daring Rescue"Ben's Death / Tie Fighter Attack" Episode 4: A New HopeChapter 11: A Jedi Is Trained"Yoda's Theme" from Episode 5: The Empire Strikes BackChapter 12: A Narrow Escape"The Asteroid Field" from Episode 5: The Empire Strikes BackChapter 13: A Bond Unbroken"Luke and Leia" from Episode 6: Return of the JediChapter 14: A Sanctuary Moon"The Forest Battle" from Episode 6: Return of the JediChapter 15: A Life Redeemed"Light Of The Force" from Episode 6: Return of the JediChapter 16: A New Day Dawns"Throne Room / Finale" from Episode 4: A New HopeBut the best part is, "iTunes will have a exclusive world premiere first listens." I guess maybe that means Sony doesn't have much faith in their own music download service.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Hopefully that will be soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 What's the difference between "Battle of the Heroes" and "Anakin vs Obi-Wan"? Is the former just a theme, and the latter a scene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 The music seems to have been edited with no regards to the chronological order, I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Is that really a surprise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Well, this DVD is good news. I had hoped there would be some kind of summation of all the music, but I didn't think it would happen until the DVD release of Ep. 3.Anyway, the press release gave away a plot surprise for me. Well, maybe not a surprise, just a plot point that chronologically happens earlier than I thought. So I'm going to stay away from all press releases until May 19.Jeff -- who will not buy the CD until March 20. But you knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Jeff -- who will not buy the CD until March 20. But you knew that.Hey, how do you get to buy it 6 weeks earlier? Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 18.95 suggested retail price, which means we can find it for about 13 to 14 bucks give or take a buck or two.Is there anything about multiple covers, 'cause God knows I want to buy it with as many different covers as possilbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Is there anything about multiple covers, 'cause God knows I want to buy it with as many different covers as possilbe. Quiet you fool! They may hear you!Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 "The Emperor's Death" should have been included just prior to "Light of the Force."Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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