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Episode 91 - Attack of the Clones

Episode 91 - Attack of the Clones

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey


Episode 91 - Attack of the Clones

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Aug 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The 2002 film "Attack of the Clones" not only challenged John Williams with continuing the musical portrait he started with "The Phantom Menace" and closing the gap with the original "Star Wars" trilogy, but also trying to write a compelling score before he had to dash off to write music for "Minority Report." In the end, Williams was unable to finish his score, using music from "The Phantom Menace" to cover the climactic battle scene that was still being created in the visual effects department. Host Jeff Commings details the two new themes that were created for the film, which includes debunking George Lucas' statement that the love theme for Anakin and Padme is the first love theme for the "Star Wars" series. There are standout musical moments for action scenes, including a fight in the rain and a chase through a city that includes the first use of electric guitar in the galaxy far, far away.
Released:
Aug 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Take a chronological journey through the 60-year career of film composer John Williams!