Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
John Williams · 2005
141 min · 47 tracks · contemporary classical music
Orchestral grandeur intertwined with emotional motifs, evoking the epic struggles of a galaxy far, far away.
Why this album works
This soundtrack is notable not only for continuing the musical traditions established in earlier installments but also for its critical reception, earning multiple nominations at the Grammy Awards. Additionally, 'Battle of the Heroes' became emblematic of this era in film music, influencing a generation of composers with its dramatic intensity and thematic depth.
- Best for
- dynamic orchestral storytelling experience epic soundscapes for focused listening emotional motifs that evoke nostalgia
- Context
- By 2005, John Williams was already a titan of film scoring, having composed iconic scores for the previous Star Wars films and others like Jaws and E.T. The release of this soundtrack came as he continued to solidify his legacy in Hollywood, marking his return to the Star Wars saga for its final chapter in the prequel trilogy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stars of the Lid· musicAeterna· Wojciech Kilar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Star Wars / The Revenge of the Sith 7:31
- 2 Anakin's Dream 4:46
- 3 Battle of the Heroes Standout 3:42
- 4 Anakin's Betrayal Standout 4:03
- 5 General Grievous 4:07
- 6 Palpatine's Teachings 5:25
- 7 Grievous and the Droids 3:27
- 8 Padmé's Ruminations Standout 3:16
- 9 Anakin vs. Obi-Wan 3:57
- 10 Anakin's Dark Deeds 4:05
- 11 Enter Lord Vader 4:14
- 12 The Immolation Scene 2:41
- 13 Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious 2:49
- 14 The Birth of the Twins / Padmé's Destiny 3:37
- 15 A New Hope / End Credits 13:05
Disc 2
- 1 Chapter 1: A Long Time Ago 0:37
- 2 20th Century Fox Fanfare / Star Wars Main Title 1:53
- 3 Chapter 2: Dark Forces Conspire 0:25
- 4 Duel of the Fates 4:11
- 5 Chapter 3: A Hero Rises 0:32
- 6 Anakin’s Theme 3:06
- 7 Chapter 4: A Fateful Love 0:38
- 8 Across the Stars 5:28
- 9 Chapter 5: A Hero Falls 0:34
- 10 Battle of the Heroes Standout 3:40
- 11 Chapter 6: An Empire is Forged 0:33
- 12 The Imperial March 3:01
- 13 Chapter 7: A Planet That Is Farthest From 0:22
- 14 The Dune Sea of Tatooine / Jawa Sandcrawler 4:24
- 15 Chapter 8: An Unlikely Alliance 0:34
- 16 Binary Sunset / Cantina Band 3:26
- 17 Chapter 9: A Defender Emerges 0:32
- 18 Princes Leia’s Theme 4:24
- 19 Chapter 10: A Daring Rescue 0:33
- 20 Ben’s Death / TIE Fighter Attack 3:50
- 21 Chapter 11: A Jedi is Trained 0:37
- 22 Yoda’s Theme 3:22
- 23 Chapter 12: A Narrow Escape 0:32
- 24 The Asteroid Field 4:16
- 25 Chapter 13: A Bond Unbroken 0:30
- 26 Luke and Leia 4:46
- 27 Chapter 14: A Sanctuary Moon 0:29
- 28 The Forest Battle (Concert Suite) 4:06
- 29 Chapter 15: A Life Redeemed 0:42
- 30 Light of the Force 2:06
- 31 Chapter 16: A New Day Dawns 0:33
- 32 Throne Room / Finale 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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