24-01-2008, 12:40
Another good choice. Dark and menacing: just right for representing a malevolent empire. That's what's so good about film music....the way it can emphasis a point or create a mood or a feel within a film.
The Throne Room/End Titles from Star Wars is a rip-roaring example of John Williams' stuff.
Incidentally, Williams got the gig for Star Wars because he'd done two films for Steven Spileberg: Sugarland Express and Jaws. Spielberg was great mates with George Lucas - they both came from the late 60s/early 70s New Hollywood boom - and recommened the composer to him.
The Throne Room/End Titles from Star Wars is a rip-roaring example of John Williams' stuff.
Incidentally, Williams got the gig for Star Wars because he'd done two films for Steven Spileberg: Sugarland Express and Jaws. Spielberg was great mates with George Lucas - they both came from the late 60s/early 70s New Hollywood boom - and recommened the composer to him.