Track Listing
DISC 1:
1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title / Approaching The Death Star / Tatooine Rendezvous - (previously unreleased)
3. Droids Are Captures, The - (previously unreleased)
4. Bounty For a Wookiee - (previously unreleased)
5. Han Solo Returns - (previously unreleased)
6. Luke Confronts Jabba / Den Of The Rancor / Sarlacc Sentence
7. The Pit Of Carkoon / Sail Barge Assault
8. The Emperor Arrives / The Death Of Yoda / Obi-Wan's Revelation - (previously unreleased)
9. Alliance Assembly - (previously unreleased)
10. Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
11. Speeder Bike Chase / Land Of The Ewoks - (previously unreleased)
12. The Levitation / Threepio's Bedtime Story - (previously unreleased)
13. Jabba's Baroque Recital - (previously unreleased)
14. Jedi Rocks - (previously unreleased)
15. Sail Barge Assault - (alternate take)
DISC 2:
1. Parade of the Ewoks
2. Luke and Leia
3. Brother And Sister / Father And Son / The Fleet Enters Hyperspace / Heroic Ewok
4. Emperor's Throne Room
5. The Battle of Endor Medley: Into The Trap / Forest Ambush / Scout Walker Scramble / Prime Weapon Fires
6. The Lightsaber / The Ewok Battle
7. The Battle of Endor II Medley: Leia Is Wounded-The Duel Begins / Overtaking The Bunker / The Dark Side Beckons / The Emporer's Death
8. The Battle of Endor III Medley: Superstructure Chase / Darth Vader's Death / The Main Reactor
9. Leia's News / Light Of The Force
10. Victory Celebration / End Title
11. Ewok Feast / Part Of The Tribe - (previously unreleased)
12. Forest Battle, The (Concert Suite)
| Details | | Distributor: | BMG (distributor) | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
The Special Edition of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI contains newly recorded tracks as well as over one hour of previously unheard material with an extended finale.
Original score written and conducted by John Williams.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
John Williams's scores for the original STAR WARS trilogy are not only spectacular, but historically significant. For RETURN OF THE JEDI, the last movie in the first series, Williams builds upon many of his previous themes. However, he does this in a fresh, creative way. For example, the film's opening "Main Title/Approaching the Death Star/Tatooine Rendezvous" includes snippets from Darth Vader's "The Imperial March." This is a menacing piece that underscores the ruthlessness of Vader and the wickedness of the Emperor.
"Jabba's Baroque Recital" is of the few tracks on this two-disc set that does not use an orchestra, but rather, a keyboard. This composition actually sounds more like an early Mozart pianoforte piece than a baroque fugue, but this does not detract from its charm or its cinematic value. The most exciting piece on RETURN OF THE JEDI is "The Battle of Endor I." The conceptual scope of Williams's music is emphasized in this lengthy composition. Filled with great contrast--including beautiful string interludes and violent, percussive segues--this piece stands out on its own. In fact, "The Battle of Endor I" can easily be enjoyed out of context; this is a true testament to Williams's compositional acumen.
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