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What's the best battle sequence music?

Discussion in 'Star Wars And Film Music' started by Oakessteve, May 28, 2001.

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  1. Oakessteve

    Oakessteve Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I know there are loads of threads like this already, but what's your favourite battle sequence music? I really like the Battle of Hoth, as it's got some very cool themes in it. What's everybody else's favourite one?
     
  2. Son of the Suns

    Son of the Suns Administrator Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    From the SW saga, "The Battle of Hoth" is definitely my favorite. It's such an energetic and unique-sounding sequence of music.
     
  3. Cindé of Naboo

    Cindé of Naboo Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Oh, I'm a big Battle of Hoth fan, especially the two grand pianos at the beginning, something that didn't get put in the movie. Such a menacing sound.... :D
     
  4. Rokangus

    Rokangus Jedi Knight star 5

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    I've always been a big fan of the Battle of Yavin music, especially the end where Luke fires the torpedos. Very powerful music.
     
  5. Sithman

    Sithman Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    Well, I'm undecided.

    Yavin carries your feelings. Period. It makes you get lump in your throat when it sounds out Bigg's death, and it tranports you into Luke's mind as he decides- the Force, or the targeting computer.

    Hoth carries the desperatness of the situation as well as the unstoppable power of the Empire.

    Endor lets you "hear" the confusing going on with fighters simply trying to survive long enough amongst Star Destroyers and squadrons upon squadrons of TIES so they can fly into the Death Star superstructure.

    All very good- I can't decide.

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    ~Sithman~

     
  6. s1138_

    s1138_ Jedi Youngling star 1

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    battle of yavin for me!
     
  7. Lt.Cmdr.Thrawn

    Lt.Cmdr.Thrawn Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    It's gotta be HOTH. :D Awesome!

    I love at the beginning how you can "hear" the triumph of the first transport escaping, then the walker's foot comes down. And the battle begins.

    2nd fave would have to be ENDOR, of course. "Into the Trap". :D
     
  8. Mastadge

    Mastadge Manager Emeritus star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I think the best is The Destruction of Xizor's Skyhook.

    What about your Non-SW fave battle sequence music?

    A also like the medley they put together for the X-Wing and TIE Fighter collectors CD ROMs.
     
  9. Senator_Elegos_A-Kla

    Senator_Elegos_A-Kla Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Mine would be Battle of Hoth
    also Battle of Endor I, II & III & The medley from XvT. All great music.
     
  10. fateduel

    fateduel Jedi Youngling star 1

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    if ep1 counts then I say Duel of the Fates
    but that probably isn't what you mean
    so I would say the space battle of endor
    "into the trap" I think
     
  11. Krash

    Krash RSA Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    "Sail Barge Assault" formerly known as "Return of the Jedi."
    I love the way it starts with the horns building the tension as Luke is about to be pushed over, and once the lightsaber turns on the tempo changes. It's just great scene and the music adds to the drama.
     
  12. Boba_Phat

    Boba_Phat Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Definately "The Battle of Hoth". That gets me pumped up.
     
  13. Rokangus

    Rokangus Jedi Knight star 5

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    Non-SW? I have to go with "The Battle" from the movie Gladiator. That really gets your pulse going.
     
  14. dolphin

    dolphin Chosen One star 5

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    Duel of the Fates

    Battle of Endor

    Hoth
     
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  15. Jeff 42

    Jeff 42 Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I have to go with the majority and say "Battle of Hoth."
     
  16. dolphin

    dolphin Chosen One star 5

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    Are we ignoring TPM? Does anyone consider "Battle at Hoth" to be better than Dotf?
     
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  17. Mastadge

    Mastadge Manager Emeritus star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    DotF was very good, very catchy...but Battle of Hoth is much better. I actually got sick of DotF for several months after hearing it for the umpteen-millionth time.
     
  18. HanSolo29

    HanSolo29 RPF/SWC/Fan Art Manager & Bill Pullman Connoisseur star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    I have to go with the Battle of Yavin. The ending is really emotional. I like the way the Force theme comes out of nowhere just like Obi-Wan's voice. For me, this piece will always be my all-time favorite when it comes to battle music.
     
  19. Lt.Cmdr.Thrawn

    Lt.Cmdr.Thrawn Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Yes, I think Hoth was superior to Duel of the Fates.
     
  20. Beowulf

    Beowulf Jedi Master star 5

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    First: Battle of Hoth
    Second: Duel of the Fates
    Three: Sail Barge Assault
     
  21. jade_angel

    jade_angel Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Without a doubt, the Battle of Hoth.
     
  22. dolphin

    dolphin Chosen One star 5

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    ESB may have been the best film but the best soundtrack it did not have.
     
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  23. Oakessteve

    Oakessteve Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    From your point of view...
     
  24. Lt.Cmdr.Thrawn

    Lt.Cmdr.Thrawn Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    "You're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."
     
  25. Grand Admiral Reese

    Grand Admiral Reese Jedi Knight star 6

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    The Battle of Hoth and The Battle of Yavin are my absolute favorites. Tied for first. The Battle of Endor is a very close second.
     
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