In honor of that, and since today is technically "Revenge of the Fifth," and since I am a huge Star Wars fan, this week's challenge is Star Wars-themed!
As usual, there are four categories. You must find a piece of music for each category, and submit your picks in the comments or on your own blog (just remember to link back here!)
Even if you've never seen Star Wars (uncultured potato! JK), you would do well (extremely well) to listen to some of the music. Honestly, you have no idea what you've missing out on. Forget Pirates of the Caribbean; this is the good stuff!
Without further ado, here are the categories:
1: Favorite battle music
2: Favorite Lightsaber Duel music
3: Favorite character's/location's/faction's theme
4: Favorite overall piece of music
5: Bonus category! Again, you can post whatever piece of music you want, just as long as it's related to this week's theme. My suggestions: Favorite Star Wars music video, favorite Clone Wars soundtrack, overall least favorite Star Wars music, or favorite romantic theme (even though there are only like, 2 or 3 to choose from).
Here are my picks!
1: Favorite battle music: Each large-scale battle scene from Star Wars had a unique soundtrack; from Yavin, to Hoth, to Endor (just to name a few from the Original Trilogy). It was a tough choice, but I'm going to have to pick the Battle of Naboo. I'm really disappointed that the best version on youtube is 18 minutes long and has such a ridiculous thumbnail. I doubt any of my readers are brave enough to play it (please prove me wrong!).
2: Favorite Lightsaber Duel music: Duel of the fates is what most people would pick. But personally, I think the theme for Anakin and Obi-Wan's duel on Mustafar was much more dramatic. I'mma have to go with that. Like, seriously: this is probably some of my favorite music from the entire saga. Gives me chills.
3: Favorite character's/location's/faction's theme:
Every single planet, person, and army had it's own theme. Star Wars was revolutionary that way, and John Williams (may he live forever) was the first composer to do this for a movie, much less a movie series. Now, there was a lot to chose from, with the Imperial march and the Droid Army theme being way up there with Darth Vader and Luke's theme, but... In the end, I had to go with General Grievous' theme. It's just so... epic! Sinister! Combative! I know the video is a long one, but t least listen to the first five minutes worth.
4: Favorite Overall piece of music:
Oh gosh. The main theme, of course! One of the most recognizable soundtracks in history, and one of the only soundtracks that is instantly recognizable from the first note!
5: Bonus Category: The award ceremony music! Why? Because it will play at my wedding, of course! ;D
JK. I can only hope.
This has, for me at least, been the hardest challenge yet! I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!
I don't think I can do this... Especially since I haven't really listened to SW music recently.. In my defense, though, I haven't listened to anything other than my iPod these last few months (I only have songs, with words, on it) I've been super busy, and I can't play most of the music I like out loud anymore, 'cause it scares the kids.
ReplyDeleteMay the fourth be with you.
ReplyDeleteFor obvious reasons, i will abstain.
And you too. :3
DeleteYou should at least listen to some of the ones I posted!
Thank you, thank you. I always liked that number.
DeleteToo bad, I'm in a library.