I submit to you, dear readers, that the best orchestral accompaniment to any movie is that of Star Wars. It builds emotional tension, animates battle sequences, and becomes the backdrop to every major storyline, including the romance between Princess Leia and Hans Solo.
Who could forget the opening credits, with the scrolling storyline as the main theme plays?
Listen to the menace behind Darth Vader's theme, "The Imperial March" by George Lucas, John Williams, and the London Symphony Orchestra:
This sad tribute plays after Luke discovers that his family has been murdered by Imperial troops while he was away from the compound. He realizes that he is now alone, and so his journey begins. It's called "Binary Sunset":
How much fun is the Catina scene? Ever walked into a strange place in a strange land, and never felt more like a stranger that you had in your entire life? Luke's quest begins with this introduction to the universe at large. The adventure starts:
I got chills at the end of the movie when Luke and Hans receive medals for their service to The Federation. It's kind of reminiscent of a graduation ceremony. Go Chewie! At the end of the scene, the music seamlessly rolls with the final credits. Masterful.
