bri40 0 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 "Across the Stars," the love theme from AOTC sounded familiar to me as soon as I heard it, but I didn't know why. Today I figured it out. The first part of it is in almost exactly the same rhythm as the Star Wars Main Title -- 2 half notes then a triplet, soon followed by another triplet -- couldn't be an accident...it's a subliminal foreshadowing of the first trilogy.Also, the middle section which descends (no accident there either) is the same as the middle section of Anakin's Theme.To the person who posted that Across the Stars felt unrelated to the other Star Wars themes, I beg to differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,953 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 tis from Hook.the 3rd most horrible film by Stevie Spielberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri40 0 Posted May 21, 2002 Author Share Posted May 21, 2002 Maybe so, but it works better here than in Hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,953 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Oh I would agree, since I really like the Love theme, which I don't think of as Across the Stars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri40 0 Posted May 21, 2002 Author Share Posted May 21, 2002 Yes I agree. And the harpsichord is a brilliant touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris ChrusherComix 67 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 It has to be intentional because Anakin & Padme's love is what makes the original trilogy happen.-Chris, Who thinks that Hook itself is underrated and the score is one of Williams top 5... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesyboy 4 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Chris, Who thinks that Hook itself is underrated and the score is one of Williams top 5...I agree 100%. Hook (the score) is truly amazing. It seconds ESB. And Hook (the movie), is really well done.Jamesyboy - who watches Hook constantly with his 2 boys and listens to the score on an almost daily basis. (plug..plug..especially Chrusher's complete version..the complete Ultimate War ROCKS!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,457 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 That's kinda what I thought the first time that I heard it, too, bri40. You can hear the intervals of Luke's Theme (Star Wars Main Title) and you can also pick out those of Vader's Theme, and of Anakin's as well, since they're so closely connected.It is true that the first few notes sound like Hook, but, eh, so what? It happens. It's a good melody to emulate, and it works here.Darth Wojo - Who likes the Anakin/Padme love theme, but was hoping Anakin would get his own singular theme to continue the evolution of Anakin's Theme into the Imperial March, rather than scatter the Imperial March around the score and save a few bars of Anakin's Theme for the end of the End Credits, not to mention saving the Imperial March for its proper full-blown, bombastically fiery debut when Darth Vader is born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 but was hoping Anakin would get his own singular theme to continue the evolution of Anakin's Theme into the Imperial MarchI think the secondary love theme is close enough to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director 1 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 It has to be intentional because Anakin & Padme's love is what makes the original trilogy happen.-Chris, Who thinks that Hook itself is underrated and the score is one of Williams top 5...Brilliant post, Chris. I believe that sums it up quite nicely.Dan - not wanting to mess with perfection "Airport Goodbye" from The Pelican Brief (Horner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 9,952 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I noticed the Anakin/Vader theme relation, but not the Main Theme yet. Still, a brilliant move on Williams' part.Marian - who saw the movie yesterday and can finally play the score now.8O Attack of the Clones (John Williams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,953 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 And Hook (the movie), is really well done. 8O I needed a good laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 8O :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I found the begining to Hook to be nearly enjoyable but once they get on the island it's allllllll.....DOWnhill.....*kersplat*Justin - 8O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I found the begining to Hook to be nearly enjoyable but once they get on the island it's allllllll.....DOWnhill.....*kersplat*If all you will do is complain about it then please don't. 8O Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 If all you will do is complain about it then please don't. Â 8O Nice try Neil but all I did wasn't just complaining. I actually complemented the film. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 With an elaborate "downhill" joke? I don't see that as much of a compliment.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 That's true but don't tell me you didn't agree with the statement.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 That's true but don't tell me you didn't agree with the statement.I don't agree. No part of the film Hook is any good.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I'm sure that JW thought long and hard about how to compose the themes for ATOC. Probably everything he places in these prequels will somehow merge itself into the originals. I can't wait to hear Ep. III! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I hate you Neil. 8O Justin - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 I hate you Neil. 8O Justin - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Justin, don't give in to hate. That leads to the Dark Side.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 :twisted: Bwhahahaa!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Justin -Turning to the Dark Side!! 8O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeejaHalycon 0 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 tis from Hook.My first connection was to Hook as well, but I do hear the Main Theme, now that you mention it. The music flows so well that I didn't pick it up before. Good ear, Bri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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