John Williams - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005/2018) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

Originally released alongside the movie in 2005, the Episode III: Revenge of the Sith soundtrack features a score by five-time Oscar winner John Williams, who is also the composer and conductor of the score for each film in the 9 – chapter Star Wars saga. The score found on the Episode III soundtrack is decidedly darker than previous Star Wars prequel soundtracks, as the musical themes match the growing darkness woven into the story and the galaxy as the Empire consolidates its power at the conclusion of the prequel trilogy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will nonetheless be very familiar to any fan of the series, from the “Imperial March” to the main theme.

John Williams' lovely and moving score for the sixth Star Wars film brings thirty years of collaborating on George Lucas’ beyond-popular intergalactic franchise to a close. (Is this really the end of Star Wars? Can’t Lucas and Williams work together on a prequel to these prequels? Let us hope so, and that Jar Jar Binks is nowhere near it.) As this music accompanies the most exciting Star Wars film in many a moon, the soundtrack itself is more fun, more evil, more nasty and bumpy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will necessarily be familiar to any fan of the series, from the "Imperial March" to the main theme. It’s remarkable how stirring the latter can be, no matter how many times you’ve heard it, and even for those who do not have all their money invested in S.W. memorabilia. There is a lot of new music here, and the lush, extensive range of both Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra is on display, most notably in the menacing, percolating "General Grievous" and the rousing "New Hope" end theme.

Tracklist:
1. Star Wars and the Revenge of the Sith 07:31
2. Anakin's Dream 04:46
3. Battle of the Heroes 03:42
4. Anakin's Betrayal 04:04
5. General Grievous 04:07
6. Palpatine's Teachings 05:25
7. Grievous and the Droids 03:28
8. Padmé's Ruminations 03:17
9. Anakin vs. Obi-Wan 03:57
10. Anakin's Dark Deeds 04:05
11. Enter Lord Vader 04:14
12. The Immolation Scene 02:39
13. Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious 02:49
14. The Birth of the Twins and Padmé's Destiny 03:37
15. A New Hope and End Credits 13:06