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DISCID=8c0b4e0b
DTITLE=John Williams / STAR WARS EPISODE4 A NEW HOPE (Disc2)
DYEAR=2004
DGENRE=Soundtrack
TTITLE0=Princess Leia's Theme
TTITLE1=The Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit
TTITLE2=Destruction of Alderaan
TTITLE3=The Death Star/The Stormtroopers
TTITLE4=Wookiee Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush
TTITLE5=Shootout in The Cell Bay/Dianoga
TTITLE6=Ｔｈｅ Trash Compactor
TTITLE7=The Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire
TTITLE8=Ben Kenobi's Death/Tie Fighter Attack
TTITLE9=The Battle of Yavin
TTITLE10=The Throne Room/End Title
EXTD=Star Wars Trilogy: Disc 2 of 6 - Star Wars: A New Hope (2)\nLondon Symphony Orchestra - John Williams Conducting\n2004 Sony Classical\n\nOriginally Released 1977\nThis DSD CD Edition Released September 21, 2004\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: N/A\n\nAmazon.co
EXTD=m Editorial Review (2004 ''Trilogy'' Compilation)\nGiven that it's largely credited with reinventing Hollywood--or at least fostering its overweening box office expectations--it's hard to imagine that the genesis of George Lucas' sprawling, multi-bi
EXTD=llion dollar Star Wars franchise was once considered a risky studio proposition at best. But Lucas himself has wisely singled out the robust, retro-romantic music of composer John Williams as the unlikely artistic linchpin that holds all of the saga
EXTD='s disparate dramatic, thematic and technical elements firmly together. Boxed together here then are three of the most successful and influential film scores of modern Hollywood, work that draws as much on Williams' masterful sense of classical musi
EXTD=c history as it does his own well-studied melodic and arranging instincts. Each of the three double-disc collections here contains all of the music written for Star Wars: A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and even Alfred Newman
EXTD='s intyroductory "Fox Fanfare"), newly upgraded via Direct Stream Digital remastering that adds stunning new presence and clarity to Williams' rousing, epochal scores. Each chapter also features a lenticular 3-D cover and newly designed fold-out fil
EXTD=m poster, as well as encoded disc features allowing online access to elaborate new Star Wars screen savers; the ultimate musical compendium of the original Star Wars triptych. --Jerry McCulley \n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (2004 ''Trilogy'' Compila
EXTD=tion)\nThe Star Wars Trilogy's scores return in spectacular box set, October 31, 2004\nReviewer: Alex Diaz-Granados "fardreaming writer" (Miami, FL United States)         \nSay what you will about the Star Wars Trilogy DVD set, but one undeniable fa
EXTD=ct is that one thing that has not changed is the enduring appeal of John Williams' classic scores for the 1977-83 trio of films that pitted Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Obi-Wan Kenobi against the forces of the evil Empire and the Jed
EXTD=i-turned-Sith Lord, Darth Vader. \n\nTo mark the release of the 2004 DVD set, Sony Classical has revamped and reissued the 1997 Special Edition soundtracks and created a beautiful box set that complements the packaging of the Widescreen Edition DVDs
EXTD=. In an elegant silver and black slipcover, the three slimline 2-CD jewel cases include holographic cover art that matches that on the DVD cases, a collectible poster/track list, and the scores on newly remastered Digital Stream Discs (which have im
EXTD=proved sound quality and clarity, especially on top-of-the-line stereos) , as well as exclusive screensavers accessible through Sony Classical's Star Wars web page. \n\nAs expected, John Williams' music for A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and R
EXTD=eturn of the Jedi is brilliantly performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. With 74 tracks and over six hours of music, this six-CD set is arguably the most complete collection of original soundtrack material yet released. \n\nIf you own the 1997 R
EXTD=CA Victor Special Edition soundtracks, however, there is no new unreleased material here. Indeed, track sequences and titles are identical, and there are no detailed program notes. \n\nStill, the box set is reasonably priced; it's actually cheaper t
EXTD=han buying each soundtrack album separately, so if your older CDs are getting worn out or you just want these CDs for their extra features, then it's certainly worth considering.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (2004 ''Trilogy'' Compilation)\nGood rem
EXTD=astering, but blatant repackaging, January 1, 2005\nReviewer: Yi-Peng (Singapore)\nThis reissue of the original Star Wars Trilogy soundtracks was released to coincide with the DVD debut of the original films. However, there is really little to gain 
EXTD=in this reissue over the RCA special edition releases. Of course, the music is presented with all the integrity it needs, with every note of the score in a seamless chronological presentation, so that's one basic requirement cleared for this reissue
EXTD=. Plus, it has been remastered with Sony DSD technology, which greatly improves the sound. So what's wrong? Well, I'm sure that many collectors miss the in-depth booklets from the 1997 reissues with a comprehensive and lucid soundtrack annotation an
EXTD=d full-colour photo stills from the three films. This would mean that those who listen to the music might not be able to follow what happens. At least the music is presented in chronological order, which is a tremendous asset. In its place we get a 
EXTD=fold-out poster for a CD insert, which is in itself as useless as the 3-D covers. Also, the Enhanced CD features are perhaps junk, because the screensavers and book covers are not entirely necessary on soundtrack reissues. They are merely a marketin
EXTD=g gimmick so that fans can spend more money, despite the fan requests. But even though these two gripes are subjective, this can't stop many fans from enjoying the music in all its glory and integrity. And perhaps, with the release of Revenge of the
EXTD= Sith, Sony, George Lucas and John Williams might allow the entire unedited scores for all six films to be released in a seamless chronological presentation, with extensive booklet notes. Maybe that will give the STAR WARS soundtracks some integrity
EXTD= than this skimpy reissue does, and maybe we will be able to see the Ewok Celebration finale from Return of the Jedi, as well as Lapti Nek, restored.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (2004 ''Trilogy'' Compilation)\nA great box set, combining the classi
EXTD=c trilogy soundtracks, May 4, 2005\nReviewer: Darth Kommissar (Las Vegas, NV (USA))\nStar Wars Trilogy Box Set (2004.) A Box set combining the soundtracks of the classic Star Wars Trilogy. \n\nIn 1977, George Lucas took the world by storm with A New
EXTD= Hope, the first film in the Star Wars series. The film became known as a science fiction masterpiece in a relatively short period of time, and his spawned numerous sequels and prequels alike. One of the driving forces behind the films, in addition 
EXTD=to excellent acting and (what were then) state-of-the-art special effects, the films featured an excellent musical score, composed by John Williams. When John Williams does the score for a movie, he very rarely fails to please with his compositions.
EXTD= Read on for my review of the box set, which combines the classic trilogy soundtracks. \n\nTo put it in the simplest terms possible, if you're a fan of the Star Wars movies, the soundtracks are an essential purchase. When the soundtracks were rerele
EXTD=ased on CD in 1997 and again in 2004, the tracklists were upgraded over the original vinyl versions. Each of the soundtracks from the classic trilogy (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi) is now a dual-disc set, which features ev
EXTD=ery piece of music from the entire film it represents, from start to finish. Hell, they've even got the Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare intro! Each soundtrack has the complete musical score from its respective film, in the order each piece appeared in
EXTD= the film. Furthermore, each soundtrack adds an alternate version bonus track. Even further adding to the greatness is that many of the pieces of music are the full-length complete versions. Because of this, you get the complete piece of music, mean
EXTD=ing you'll even hear portions of some pieces that didn't even appear in the films (because the versions in the films were cut short in some cases.) My lone complaint is that some songs that should have been divided into separate tracks weren't (for 
EXTD=instance, on each soundtrack, the opening theme fades right into the first unique piece of music to each film, and it's ALL ONE TRACK, meaning you can't skip right past the inro to the first unique piece of music. On the flip side, the end credits a
EXTD=re directly connected to the LAST unique piece of music from each film, meaning you can't skip directly to the end credit theme (and this is sure to disappoint some listeners.)) Despite that little flaw, these are still great soundtracks. Every piec
EXTD=e of music on here is excellent, proving John Williams to be one of the greatest composers who ever lived. The soundtracks not only show off his musical ability, but also his diversity musically. To put it simply, if you liked the movies, the soundt
EXTD=racks are an essential buy. \n\nThe soundtracks got rereleased in 2004, obviously to cash in on the rerelease of the classic trilogy of films on DVD. In addition to remastering the sound and revamping the cover art of the soundtrack CDs, the record 
EXTD=company gives this alternative option - the box set of all three soundtracks from the classic trilogy. If you purchase the box set, you'll save a few bucks, so I recommend getting it rather than buying them separately. \n\nIf you liked the classic S
EXTD=tar Wars Trilogy (and honestly, who didn't?), the soundtracks are well worth adding to your CD collection. Whenever John Williams does the music for a film, his score NEVER fails to please - and his abilities aren't limited to just the Star Wars ser
EXTD=ies. I also strongly recommend the soundtracks to any other films he has scored. For all you classic Star Wars fans - the soundtracks are essential purchases.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (2004 ''Trilogy'' Compilation)\nGimmickry, From The Master O
EXTD=f It, September 29, 2004\nReviewer: Blitzkrieg (Outer Space)\nThe original Star Wars scores have been released four separate times already, and yet all they get is a remastering? What kind of garbage is that?! George Lucas pours huge amounts of mone
EXTD=y into restoring and unecessarily adding to the original films, but he won't spend a little bit more for the one, most important element that actually made each of those films exciting. Instead, he offers gimmicks. Who cares about new packaging, whi
EXTD=ch sucks by the way, and ooooooh!, screensavers!, I'm gonna run out and spend $55 dollars, so I can own those never before released screensavers and forget all about the fact that, once again, John Williams' treasures have been robbed of a proper tr
EXTD=eatment. Nothing but disrespect for the man who single handedly brought orchestral film scores back from the dead. Shame on George and shame on Sony for such half ass work.\n\nHalf.com Album Notes\nIncludes \nSTAR WARS: A NEW HOPE\nSTAR WARS: THE EM
EXTD=PIRE STRIKES BACK\nSTAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI\n\nComposer: John Williams .\nProducers: John Williams; Nick Redman; George Lucas.\nRecording information: 1977 - 1983.\n\nIndustry Reviews\n3 stars out of 5 - [I]f Williams is to be granted a tribute
EXTD=, this is full-on and fitting. YEAR: 2004
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