Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

John Williams - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
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Based on 1 review
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Based on 89 ratings
1980 Rank: #3
Liked by 25 people
May 16, 1980 / Release Date
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RSO / Label
John Williams / Composer
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CRITIC REVIEWS

80
AllMusic
Here is an album that includes what are probably some of the most overplayed, overused themes in the history of film scores. However, if you can get past the familiarity and actually listen to what's there, you'll find another well-written score from John Williams.
ItzProMusic
86

For what is arguably the best Star Wars film, the score for the Empire Strikes Back by John Williams indulges in a lot of the same themes and characteristics as the one of A New Hope, yet this time around, he’s well aware of the fans behind the tunes. It feels broader yet less memorable. It also doesn’t seem as noticeable in the film as the previous one. However, it remains a superb composition by Williams.

Superspyder04
100

duh its star wars

Queen_Ale
97

This is probably the most iconic score in the saga for the most iconic (and best) film in the saga, from Yoda's gorgeous theme, it mixes his wise yet whimsical nature, until it concludes in a soothing tone, and of course Vader's theme, the Imperial March, the most popular theme in the franchise, it represents both Vader and the Empire's sinister presence throughout the whole film, with its melody being heard over and over, until it reaches its darkest tone in Vader's reveal to Luke.
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Added on: January 9, 2019