Star Wars & The Vinyl Record
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May The Force Be With You
The original idea of this epic space franchise known as Star Wars was conceived by George Lucas with a memorable soundtrack by John Williams and London Symphony Orchestra. The soundtrack was created in new bigger than life dolby sound at the height of the vinyl record. The original motion picture Star Wars was released on May 25, 1977 by 20th Century Fox, which soon became a global pop culture phenomenon, that spawned two immediate sequels that were released in three-year intervals. Sixteen years after the release of the trilogy's final film Return of the Jedi, came the first in a new prequel trilogy of films which again were released in three-year intervals, with the final film released in 2005. As a result the original Star Wars trilogy were renamed (or sub-titled) as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope -- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back -- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi with the new prequels being Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace -- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones -- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith .
Star Wars 20th Century Records 2T-541 2 Vinyl LP Set
London Symphony Orchestra Soundtrack Composed & Directed by John Williams -
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The first film was simply titled Star Wars, but later had the subtitle Episode IV: A New Hope added to distinguish it from its sequels and prequels. The action packed sci-fi space adventure takes place in a the future, in a fictional galaxy, far far away, where many species of alien creatures often humanoid co-mingle humans and with robotic droids which are generally built to serve their owners specific needs. Space travel is commonplace, and many planets in this galaxy are members of a Galactic Republic, later reorganized as the Galactic Empire .
The movie tells the story of a plot by a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance to destroy the flagship space station / weapon of the oppressive Galactic Empire. The plot follows the tale of a farm boy Luke Skywalker who is suddenly thrust into the role of hero when he inadvertently acquires the robots carrying the schematic plans of the space station "Deathstar". He must accompany retired military general and rebel sympathizer Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi on a mission to rescue the owner of the robots, rebel leader Princess Leia Organa, and deliver the plans to the rebels' secret base, and help destroy the space station before it reaches and destroys the rebel base.
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One of the prominent elements of Star Wars is The Force, which is an omnipresent form of energy which can be harnessed by those with that ability. It is described in the first produced film as "an energy field created by all living things that surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together." The Force allows users to perform a variety of supernatural feats such as telekinesis, clairvoyance, precognition, and mind control and also can amplify certain physical traits, such as speed and reflexes; these abilities can vary from user to user and can be improved through training. While the Force can be used for good, it has a dark side that, when pursued, imbues users with hatred, aggression, and malevolence. The six films feature the Jedi, who use the Force for good, and the Sith, who use the dark side for evil in an attempt to take over the galaxy. In the Expanded Universe many dark side users are Dark Jedi rather than Sith, mainly because of the Rule of Two.
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Track List: Side One
1. Main Theme, 5:20 -- 2. Imperial Attack, 6:10 -- 3. Princess Leia's Theme, 4:18 -- 4. The Desert and the Robot Auction, 2:51
Track List: Side Two
1. Ben's Death and TIE Fighter Attack, 3:46 -- 2. The Little People Work, 4:02 -- 3. Rescue of the Princess, 4:46 -- 4. Inner City, 4:12 -- 5. Cantina Band, 2:44
Track List: Side Three
1. The Land of the Sandpeople, 2:50 -- 2. Mouse Robot and Blasting Off, 4:01 -- 3. The Return Home, 2:46 -- 4. The Walls Converge, 4:31 -- 5. The Princess Appears, 4:04
Track List: Side Four
1. The Last Battle, 12:05 -- 2. The Throne Room and End Title, 5:28
Total Time: 74:58
Star Wars "The Story of Star Wars" 20th Cetury Records T 550 Vinyl lp
Original Cast Recording with Naration by Roscoe Lee Browne
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The Story Of Star Wars was originally released in 1977 on a vinyl record which presented an abridged version of the story line and events depicted in the film Star Wars, using dialogue and sound effects from the original film tied together by narration. The original film became a hit in the days before home video, so for many fans, this album was the closest to owning a copy of the film they could revisit whenever they wanted. The recording for "the Story of Star Wars" was produced by George Lucas and Alan Livingston, and was narrated by Roscoe Lee Brown . The script was adapted by E. Jack Kaplan and Cheryl Gard. The album was a hit as well, reaching Gold Record status, and was also released on cassette, 8-track tape, and even 4-track reel-to-reel audio tape.
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Film Music and Soundtracks
Film Music works in conjunction with dialogue and image to establish the mood and tone of a movie; classical, jazz, electronic -- regardless of genre, any material composed or scored expressly for use in a motion picture can be defined as film music. A soundtrack album, on the other hand, is not necessarily film music, as many of the songs that make up the record, as with those for American Graffiti, FM, Pulp Fiction, etc. were not originally intended for use in the movie, and other times as in Batman Forever don't even appear in the actual feature at all. Soundtracks contain music featured in movies and television soundtracks. Usually, these include excerpts of the score and incidental music, plus songs featured in the films or programs. soundtracks tended to play like various artists albums, no matter if it stuck music strictly in the film or music inspired by it.
The Story of Star Wars
Part I and 2
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Star Wars "The Empire Strikes Back" RSO Records RS-2-4201 2 Vinyl LP Set
London Symphony Orchestra -- Soundtrack Composed and Directed by John Williams
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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (originally released as The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 sci-fi space adventure motion picture directed by Irvin Kershner. The screenplay, based on a story by George Lucas, was written by Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett. This was the second movie released in the Star Wars saga, and fifth chronologically, being followed by Return of the Jedi (Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi ).
The film is set three years after the destruction of the Galatic Empires space station the Death Star. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and the rest of the Rebel Alliance are being pursued by Darth Vader and the elite forces of the Galactic Empire. While Han and Leia are chased across the galaxy by the Empire, Luke studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda. While Lord Vader is secretly plotting a trap for Luke that will lead to a vicious confrontation and a shocking revelation.
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Track List: Side One
1. The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) -- 2. Yoda's Theme -- 3. The Asteroid Field -- 4. Han Solo and the Princess (Love Theme)
Track List: Side Two
1. Finale -- 2. Star Wars (Main Theme) -- 3. The Training of a Jedi Knight -- 4. Yoda and the Force -- 5. The Duel
Track List: Side Three
1. The Battle in the Snow -- 2. City in the Clouds -- 3. Rebels at Bay -- 4. Yoda and the Force
Track List: Side Four
1. Duel -- 2. Magic Tree -- 3. Lando's Palace -- 4. Finale
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back - The Adventures of Luke Skywalker RSO Records RS-1-3081 Vinyl lp
Original Cast with Naration by Malachi Throne
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Star Wars "Return of the Jedi" Motion Picture Soundtrack 1983 RSO Records 422-811767-1 Vinyl lp
Soundtrack Composed and Conducted by John Williams
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Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (originally released as Return of the Jedi) is a 1983 space opera film directed by Richard Marquand and written by George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan. It is the third film released in the Star Wars saga, and the sixth and final in terms of internal chronology. It is also the first film to use THX technology
The film is set some time after Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back . Luke Skywalker and members of the Rebel Alliance travel to Tatooine to rescue their friend Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt. Meanwhile, the Galactic Empire is planning to crush the Rebel Alliance with a second Death Star while the Rebel fleet simultaneously prepares to launch a full-scale attack on this new space station. Luke confronts his father, Darth Vader, in a climactic duel before the evil Emperor Palpatine.
The original trilogy depicts Darth Vader as a fearsome cyborg and Sith Lordwho serves at the right hand of Emperor Palpatine, leading the brutal Galactic Empire in oppressing the galaxy and hunting down the Rebel Alliance. The prequel trilogy depicts him as a slave boy who becomes a heroic Jedi Knight and hero of the Clone Wars. He then falls to the "dark side" of the mystical Force after Palpatine manipulates him into betraying the Jedi and destroying the Galactic Republic. In Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the series' final chronological installment, Vader redeems himself by helping to destroy the Empire, sacrificing himself in the process.
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Track List: Side One
1. Main Title (The Story Continues), 5:09 -- 2. Into the Trap, 2:36 -- 3. Luke and Leia, 4:44 -- 4. Parade of the Ewoks, 3:25 -- 5. Han Solo Returns (At the Court of Jabba The Hutt), 4:10 -- 6. Lapti Nek (Jabba's Palace Band), 2:49
Track List: Side Two
1. The Forest Battle, 4:01 -- 2. Rebel Briefing, 2:22 -- 3. The Emperor, 2:41 -- 4. The Return of the Jedi, 5:02 -- 5. Ewok Celebration and Finale, 8:00
Total Time: 44:59
The Story of Star Wars Picture Disc Record 20th Centery-Fox Records PR 103
Original Cast Recording with Naration by Roscoe Lee Browne
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The Story Of Star Wars was an 1977 vinyl record album which presents an abridged version of the events depicted in the movie Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , using dialogue and sound effects from the original movie. The recording was produced by George Lucas and Alan Livingston, and was narrated by Roscoe Lee Browne. The script was adapted by E. Jack Kaplan and Cheryl Gard. The original motion picture became a hit in a time before home video, even pre-dating VHS and Betamax so for many fans, this record was the closest to owning a copy of the movie that they could revisit whenever they wanted. The record album was a hit too reaching Gold Record status. The Story of Star Wars was also released on cassette, 8-track tape, and even 4-track reel-to-reel audio tape.
For the most part records are pressed on black vinyl. The coloring material used to blacken the transparent PVC plastic mix is carbon black, which is the generic name for the finely divided carbon particles produced by the incomplete burning of a mineral oil based hydrocarbon. Carbon black increases the strength of the disc and renders it opaque. Polystyrene is often used for 7" records. Some records are pressed on colored vinyl or with paper pictures embedded in them known as "picture discs". These discs can become collectors' items in some cases. Certain 45-rpm RCA, RCA Victor or RCA Red Seal used red translucent vinyl for extra "Red Seal" effect. During the 1980s there was a trend for releasing singles on colored vinyl sometimes with large inserts that could be used as posters. This trend has been revived recently and has succeeded in keeping 7" singles a viable format.
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Star Wars Cast and Charactors
at Wikipedia
George Lucas
John Williams - Composed Soundtrack
Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Kenny Baker as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
David Prowse as Darth Vader (voice by James Earl Jones )
Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine
Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian
Larry Ward voice of Jaba the Hutt
Frank Oz voice of Yoda
Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker
Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin
Roscoe Lee Brown - Narration of "The Story of Star Wars"
Malachi Throne - Narration of "The Adventures of Luke Skywalker"
Star Wars the Saga
at Wikipedia
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Return of the Jedi
The Sounds of Star Wars
by J. W. Rinzler
The Sounds of Star Wars by J.W. RinzerIn this aurally astonishing and visually engaging book, New York Times best-selling author J. W. Rinzler reveals the illuminating history of the sounds that make the Star Wars universe so believable, as recounted by their creator, legendary sound designer Ben Burtt. An attached sound module with an exterior speaker and headphone jack lets readers listen to more than 250 unique sound effects, and more than 300 photographs illustrate the epic's many memorable scenes. From the first films to the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, The Sounds of Star Wars is Star Wars as you've never heard it before.
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Meco "Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk" Vinyl lp
1977 Millennium Records MNLP 8001
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Meco (Domenico Monardo, born 29 November 1939) is an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of a band or production team based around him. Meco is best known for his 1977 disco (Space Disco) version of the Star Wars theme from his album Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk; both the single and album were certified platinum in the U.S
Side 1
1. Star Wars Medley: Title Theme - Imperial Attack - The Desert & the Robot Auction - The Princess Appears - The Land of the Sand People - Princess Leia's Theme - Cantina Band - The Last Battle - The Throne Room & End Title -
15:49
Side 2
1. Other Galactic Funk 12:31
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Vinyl Record Care and Maintenance
Protect Your Valuable Vinyl Phonograph Records
Vinyl Record Care and MaintenanceCleanliness is absolutely mandatory if the optimum sound capability of the vinyl record is to be realized. A clean record will not only sound better, but last longer. It has long been proven that repeated playing of dirty phonograph records can cause permanent damage to the vinyl. Preservation of your valuable or irreplaceable records requires careful cleaning. Not to mention that stylus wear is greatly accelerated by playing dirty records, and with high price of cartridges these days, playing dirty records can lead to significant and unneeded expense.
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- Awesome stuff here - definitely some of the best movie music of all time!
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- What a comprehensive write up on the Stars Wars movie and music. Thanks!
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- I love it. may the force be with all of us :)
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- My kids are nuts about Star Wars...thanks! and thanks for visiting my steampunk fashion lens. I appreciate it!
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- The Story of Star Wars
- Star Wars "The Empire Strikes Back" RSO Records RS-2-4201 2 Vinyl LP Set
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- Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back - The Adventures of Luke Skywalker RSO Records RS-1-3081 Vinyl lp
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- The Story of Star Wars Picture Disc Record 20th Centery-Fox Records PR 103
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- Return of the Jedi
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