2008 Woodie Awards
Dual CD reviews, for dual excitement
The "Star Wars Episode 3" movie soundtrack, and Spoon's "Gimme Fiction." Does it get any less similar?
Brent Morrow and Justin McElfresh
Issue date: 5/20/05 Section: No Limits
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By Brent Morrow
Staff Reporter
In 1977, John Williams took us for a musical journey to a place a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away. In 2005 Williams is taking us on his final journey in "Star Wars Revenge of the Sith." This is one of the best scores of the year, as Williams gives us themes from all the past movies for the last installment of the trilogy, with an added bonus DVD.
The CD has many wonderful tracks. Track one, "Star Wars and The Revenge of the Sith," which runs seven minutes and 31 seconds, gives us the opening of Star Wars, with a dramatic space battle.
Track three, another favorite if you're a Star Wars fan, gives us "The Battle of Heros," the main theme of "Revenge of the Sith, "which runs three minutes and 42 seconds. Williams really worked hard to put this one together with the London Symphony Orchestra. It is one of the best themes we will ever hear.
Track nine is the no holds barred battle between Obi-wan and Anakin. It gives us the "Battle of Heros" theme, with the "Imperial March" theme. It is one of the most dramatic themes you will ever hear.
Track 15 is the finale of "Star Wars Revenge of the Sith" and to Star Wars fans, the best ending score to a movie ever. It gives us many of the old Star Wars themes, which every Star Wars fan will love.
The added bonus DVD to this collection is breathtaking. It's called "Star Wars A Musical Journey," which takes us through all six Star Wars movies. Its host, Ian Mcdurmid, who plays the Emperor in "Revenge of the Sith," does a good job in introducing all 16 chapters of the Star Wars musical journey.
Chapter 3, takes us on a musical journey through "Revenge of the Sith" and shows scenes from throughout the movie. It's the most thrilling chapter in the DVD.
The CD and DVD make for an ultimate Star Wars experience.
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By Justin McElfresh
Copy Editor
So sayeth the title, so giveth the author - a subjective, yet irrefutable, conspectus. Spoon's "Gimme Fiction" is a soundtrack for a fire engine.
Staff Reporter
In 1977, John Williams took us for a musical journey to a place a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away. In 2005 Williams is taking us on his final journey in "Star Wars Revenge of the Sith." This is one of the best scores of the year, as Williams gives us themes from all the past movies for the last installment of the trilogy, with an added bonus DVD.
The CD has many wonderful tracks. Track one, "Star Wars and The Revenge of the Sith," which runs seven minutes and 31 seconds, gives us the opening of Star Wars, with a dramatic space battle.
Track three, another favorite if you're a Star Wars fan, gives us "The Battle of Heros," the main theme of "Revenge of the Sith, "which runs three minutes and 42 seconds. Williams really worked hard to put this one together with the London Symphony Orchestra. It is one of the best themes we will ever hear.
Track nine is the no holds barred battle between Obi-wan and Anakin. It gives us the "Battle of Heros" theme, with the "Imperial March" theme. It is one of the most dramatic themes you will ever hear.
Track 15 is the finale of "Star Wars Revenge of the Sith" and to Star Wars fans, the best ending score to a movie ever. It gives us many of the old Star Wars themes, which every Star Wars fan will love.
The added bonus DVD to this collection is breathtaking. It's called "Star Wars A Musical Journey," which takes us through all six Star Wars movies. Its host, Ian Mcdurmid, who plays the Emperor in "Revenge of the Sith," does a good job in introducing all 16 chapters of the Star Wars musical journey.
Chapter 3, takes us on a musical journey through "Revenge of the Sith" and shows scenes from throughout the movie. It's the most thrilling chapter in the DVD.
The CD and DVD make for an ultimate Star Wars experience.
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By Justin McElfresh
Copy Editor
So sayeth the title, so giveth the author - a subjective, yet irrefutable, conspectus. Spoon's "Gimme Fiction" is a soundtrack for a fire engine.