We hope these pieces-and performances-relay fresh and piquant impressions of the Star Wars universe. As we transfered our ideas to paper, we sought to capture the films' epic scope, mythic resonance, and undeniable sense of fun.
#STAR WARS IV REVISITED SERIES#
This process of watching the entire series and listening to all the soundtracks was not only a tremendous source of enjoyment and satisfaction (believe me, the arc is really impressive when you take in all the episodes consecutively in two sittings!) it ultimately provided us with a global view of the saga. Greg and I marveled over virtuosic light saber duels, argued over the coolness of Luke Skywalker and Hans Solo (Greg prefers Luke whereas I'm a Solo woman, probably because I've always loved the romantic tension between him and Leia, one of my favorite cinematic heroines!), and-of course-we noted which themes excited and moved us. I recall watching all six films in succession during spring break that year, stuffing ourselves with pizza and Chinese food. Instead, we focused on the music's character, atmosphere, and irresistible appeal. While composing this work, Greg and I intentionally avoided a direct "translation" of John Williams's score. It is centered on the ubiquitous Force theme. This movement, in contrast to the first movement, is fluid and free. This performance of "Impression 2" was recorded at my master's recital at Juilliard, just a few days after Greg's recital. Fragments of other musical motives are embedded in the texture: if you're astute enough you may notice the Force Theme, Darth Vader's theme, Yoda's theme, and various excerpts of the battle music. It is fiendishly difficult (note the constant jumps in the bass and the skittering passagework all over the keyboard) but its spirit is carefree and playful. Impression 1 is an Art Tatum-esque rag based on the iconic Cantina theme from the original Star Wars film, otherwise known as Episode IV. This performance of "Impression 1" was an encore at Greg's master's degree recital at The Juilliard School in April 2006. Both performances were taped live in concert. In these videos you will see Greg and I performing two movements of our Star Wars Fantasy: Four Impressions for Two Pianos. In the meantime, check out the latest videos we've posted on YouTube (or watch them below). “Star Wars” is now available to stream on Disney+.Wow, nearly a month has gone by since my last blog entry-time flies! While things have been relatively quiet on the duo front, Greg and I want you to know that exciting things are on the horizon, most notably our debut album (which is due to be released in January). There’s just no way that the next entry could possibly be any better… Somehow, it never gets old, and even though on subsequent viewings, I do notice more and more flaws and gripes with the 42-year-old film, it’s still one of the greatest and easily one of the most important fantasy adventure films ever crafted. It’s always such a pleasure to watch this simple yet large-scaled space flick. Star Wars is truly a technical gem that reinforced the fantasy genre ingeniously. The costumes and props are cheesy perfection. The editing is smooth and elegant and even the audiowork is pretty solid for its time. Lucas’s directing in this is surprisingly sharp and inventive. John Williams score has had plenty of input by critics and fans alike already-it’s evidently an influential and imposing masterpiece of music. Wow, nearly a month has gone by since my last blog entrytime flies While things have been relatively quiet on the duo front, Greg and I want you to know that exciting things are on the horizon, most notably our debut album (which is due to be released in January).
#STAR WARS IV REVISITED MOVIE#
Aaa, back in the days when many blockbuster filmmakers cared about making the entirety of a movie look memorable. This is one of those motion pictures along with Empire, again, in which almost every shot could be framed as a beautiful portrait. The painting-esc landscape shots, handmade set and vehicle models these elements make Star Wars and Empire look perceptibly richer than any of the other entries in the saga. Id say there is a lot of merit in the I-IX (specifically I-VI) order to watch the films in. This is an essential example of a project that proves that practical effects will always stand the test of time when compared to computer-generated imagery. So, Ive changed my mind on my original answer (first time: iv, v, vi, I, ii, iii, vii, viii, ix). It’s absurd seeing how well the visuals and spectacular scope of the movie have held up.
In 1977, Lucas had invented Star Wars : a movie made out of his sheer, heating passion for filmmaking, the unknown, and the quintessential hero’s journey tale. Believe it or not, there was a time when Star Wars movies could be wildly inventive, vibrant in the characters it created, and humble in its pacing.
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