Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Label: Sony
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2


UPC: 827969295120
EAN: 0827969295120
ASIN: B0002YCVJC


Release Date: 2004-09-21

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back


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Tracks:

  1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
  2. Main Title/The Ice Planet Hoth
  3. The Wampa's Lair/Vision Of Obi-Wan/Snowspeeders Take Flight
  4. The Imperial Probe/Aboard The Executor
  5. The Battle of Hoth
  6. The Asteroid Field
  7. Arrival on Dagobah
  8. Luke's Nocturnal Visitor
  9. Han Solo And The Princess
  10. Jedi Master Revealed/Mynock Cave
  11. The Training Of A Jedi Knight/The Magic Tree

Tracks:

  1. Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
  2. Yoda's Theme
  3. Attacking A Star Destroyer
  4. Yoda And The Force
  5. Imperial Starfleet Deployed/City In The Clouds
  6. Lando's Palace
  7. Betrayal at Bespin
  8. Deal With The Dark Lord
  9. Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure of Boba Fett
  10. The Clash of Lightsabers
  11. Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace
  12. The Rebel Fleet/End Title

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Second Best Star Wars Sountrack.......2007-04-07

Although the original is still the best this soundtrack is a very close second. I personally don't see how any classical music fan could pass up this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack! But I got a question . . . .......2005-12-30

This ISN't Joseph. I am his oldest DAUGHTER.

I don't have it yet. So, can someone tell me the exact name of "Luke's Theme?" I've been looking for it, but I never found it. Email me at WaterFaerie44@aol.com if you know it. Thank you.

5 out of 5 stars The best film in the Star Wars trilogy is also the best soundtrack in the trilogy.......2005-09-11

I have been a Star Wars fan since the original Star Wars was released back in 1977 and was still called Star Wars and not Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. But I became a dedicated fan in 1980 when The Empire Strikes Back was released. Not only is it the best film of all six Star Wars films, but it also the best soundtrack in, dare I say it, film history. John Williams is a musical genius who can produce so many emotions with his music. And with The Empire Strikes Back he is able to express sadness, anger, loss, love, fear and tragedy with some great pieces of music. My favorite piece on this soundtrack is The Imperial March. The moment I heard that piece of music chills went down my spine. Every time I hear that piece of music I expect to see Darth Vader march down the hall. It is a strong piece of music along with the other tracks on this two CD set. This is a great addition to a CD collection along with the other Star Wars soundtracks. But if you had to buy only one, then The Empire Strikes Back is the Star Wars soundtrack to own.

5 out of 5 stars A Tremendously better sequel and equally great soundtrack!.......2005-07-13


Empire is my favorite Star Wars film, I'll say that now. I think the deeply emotional stories behind each character are gripping and beautifully shown. The soundtrack meets every expectation and blows you away. Each track holds unique and beautiful themes. The love story is brought into music without a flaw, the romance spread clearly through the music.

Along with the original theme for the empire (which is on disc 2 as (#1) The Imperial March and in many other tracks) and the theme generally associated with Luke (which also accompanies Obi Wan in many tracks), we see the introduction of new characters and new themes.

Track 2 on Disc 2 is Yoda's theme, a sweeping and graceful piece which acurately portrays the aging and brilliant Jedi Master through John Williams's genius. In many instances, we also see Luke's theme underwritten into this music as he learns new skills.

My favorite by far is the addition of the love theme for Han and Leia, which is written in various forms into most of the tracks (Premiring fully in Track 9 Han Solo and the Princess onm disc 1). It is a sweeping, emotional theme that touches anyone very deeply. On disc 1, track 5 The Battle of Hoth shows this them clearly near the end, as well as most of the scenes on Bespin on disc one.

We also see a collection of most of the old themes and most new ones when the characters reach Bespin, the love theme, Luke's theme, and one to fit the city itself.

The culmination of these make for a sweeping, enchanting finale where Lando and Chewie leave Luke and Leia behind.

Some of the best tracks include:
Disc 1 - Track 5 - The Battle of Hoth
Disc 1 - Track 6 - The Asteroid Field
Disc 1 - Track 9 - Han Solo and the Princess
Essentially all of Disc 2

Any fan of John Williams or Star Wars should absolutely love this soundtrack!

5 out of 5 stars "John Williams Strike's Back".......2005-06-20

This is definatly a must have for any Star Wars fan. It is a great two disc set that has all the songs from Empire Strikes Back! Warning: This soundtrack is very dark and creepy. My favorite tracks are 1. Darth Vader's Theme, Yoda's Theme, Yoda and the Force, Clash of Lightsabers and "Training of a Jedi Knight/The Magic Tree". Also five stars for the production of this CD. I'm so glad John Williams went back and remixed all the songs. It brings more quallity to this fantastic 2 CD set!

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