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Episode 53 - The Empire Strikes Back
Episode 53 - The Empire Strikes Back
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Host Jeff Commings counts John Williams' score to "The Empire Strikes Back" as his all-time favorite, as does guest co-host Jim Nova. The two analyze the amazing Imperial March and its chord progression that gives it a sinister tone. They also talk about the amazing love theme and the music written for Jedi Master Yoda. Among their favorite scenes in the film is the chase through the asteroid field, comprising some of Williams' best music. That four minutes alone should have won Williams the Academy Award for Original Score, a sore point that Commings and Nova touch on in this episode. And do you think "The Empire Strikes Back" would make a great musical? We explore that possibility on this episode as well.
Released:
Dec 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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