Star Wars

From the fanfare of the opening crawl to the abrupt cutaway zing of the closing credits, John Williams' soundtrack to The Force Awakens does not disappoint. Williams has always been an integral part of the Star Wars experience, as familiar as the movies themselves, comforting and nostalgic. The fan anticipation and legacy baggage that came with the seventh film in this iconic series was overwhelming, being the first new film since 2005's Revenge of the Sith and the direct sequel to 1983's Return of the Jedi, yet the results are not crushed by outlandish pressure. For The Force Awakens, Williams began work in late 2014, before recording began in Los Angeles in June 2015 (the first time a Star Wars film score was not recorded at Abbey Road). He enlisted a freelance orchestra and, with the help of William Ross and Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel, produced a 23-song journey connecting the past and the future of the Star Wars universe. Here, Williams combines the old and the new with expert subtlety, creating a lush experience that rewards repeat listens. Those familiar with his work on other big-budget sagas (Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones) will instantly recognize the blaring horns that propel the action, the stirring strings that intensify the tension, and the bombast that contribute to the excitement as much as the scenes portrayed on the screen.

Luke Skywalker et ses amis ont gagné la bataille de l'Etoile Noire, mais la guerre ne fait que commencer. Contre l'Alliance Rebelle, les forces impériales ont repris l'offensive. Les rebelles établissent une base secrète sur une planète glaciaire. Mais sur ce monde oublié, ils ne peuvent pas échapper longtemps au regard malveillant du sinistre Dark Vador. Bientôt il faut fuir : Luke et le fidèle Han Solo, la princesse Leia et leurs compagnons s'éparpillent dans toutes les directions, traqués par les hideux guerriers du Seigneur Noir…

"La revanche des Sith", troisième épisode de la prélogie : la genèse de l’Empire et de Dark Vador. …

Le retour du jedi, troisième épisode de la trilogie fondatrice.
Il y a bien longtemps, dans une galaxie lointaine, très lointaine…