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Great music, mediocre releaseAfter expanded releases of all the other three Star Wars movies, it was expected that someone would release an expanded edition of The Phantom Menace soundrack. Well, it finally happened, and of course it is worth the price tag. John Williams' 120+ minutes of masterly music is wonderful. The quality is great and the packaging is phenomenal.On the down side, there are a few things that make this only a four-star buy. Unlike its predecessors, this two-disc set is not made from the original master…
After expanded releases of all the other three Star Wars movies, it was expected that someone would release an expanded edition of The Phantom Menace soundrack. Well, it finally happened, and of course it is worth the price tag. John Williams' 120+ minutes of masterly music is wonderful. The quality is great and the packaging is phenomenal.On the down side, there are a few things that make this only a four-star buy. Unlike its predecessors, this two-disc set is not made from the original master tapes. It is simply taken directly from the film, an isolated music track if you will. Although it is nice since it is in true chronological order, many of the tracks run into each other, and they are cut up to fit the film. For instance, in the end of the film the music changes as the viewpoint goes from the space battle to the ground battle. This carries directly to the soundtrack, so most of the end songs are cut up between numerous tracks without any fade ins or fade outs.This aside, the sheer wealth of new music and fine packaging are reasons to buy this soundtrack. Notable in the new music is the song where Anakin leaves his mother (track 1 on disc 2). Also notable are some annoying and unecessary "extra" tracks (skip them).Along with the two-cds it comes with a long booklet that has many pictures from the film (it does not have any music commentary like the previous ones unfourtunatly). Although it would have been nicer if this release was more like the previous expanded releases, the new music makes it worth the buy. To get the true experience, I would recommend buying both this and the original Phantom Menace soundtrack release though.
Written by "naneric"
A promising item, but disappointing.A good, decent score by John Williams. Some of his recent work isn't quite as great as his older stuff; classics like Star Wars, Jaws, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. But, this is still a great soundtrack, nonetheless. The Duel of the Fates is worth it alone. What I like most is that every single piece of music from the film is here. I feel that I'm often annoyed with other soundtracks that omit random tracks for whatever reason. Not the case here. It's all there.Buyer beware, however, as this pr…
A good, decent score by John Williams. Some of his recent work isn't quite as great as his older stuff; classics like Star Wars, Jaws, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. But, this is still a great soundtrack, nonetheless. The Duel of the Fates is worth it alone. What I like most is that every single piece of music from the film is here. I feel that I'm often annoyed with other soundtracks that omit random tracks for whatever reason. Not the case here. It's all there.Buyer beware, however, as this product is flawed. It took me two purchases and a little research to discover that every unit of this product has a gliche where discs skip. So, know that it's not just your particular item or the CD player. I'm not really sure why they would put a defected product on store shelves, and for a high price. So, if you're not too picky about having the soundtrack in its entirety, you might be better off getting the original edition instead.
Written by N. Amideo
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CD 1 : Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (The Ultimate Star Wars Recording)(1999 Film)
format: number: title: number name artist hh:mm:ss 1Twentieth Century-Fox Fanfare - John Williams,?:??2Star Wars Main Title [Treachery Within the Federation-Invasion of Naboo?:??3Boarding the Federation Battleship [Treachery Within the Federation-Inv?:??4Death Warrant for Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan [Treachery Within the Federation]?:??5Fighting the Destroyer Droids [Treachery Within the Federation-Invasion?:??6Queen Amidala Warns the Federatin [Treachery Within the Federation ...?:??7The Droid Invasion [Treachery Within the Federation-The Invasion of Na]?:??8Swimming to Otoh Gunga [Underwater Adventure]?:??9Inside the Bubble City [Underwater Adventure]?:??10Attack of the Giant Fish [Underwater Adventure]?:??11Darth Sidious [Darth Sidious and the Passage Through the Planet C]?:??12The Giant Squid and the Attack on Theed [On to Naboo and the Rescue of the?:??13Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Resue the Queen [On to Naboo and the Rescue of the?:??14Fighting the Guards [On to Naboo and the Rescue of the Queen]?:??15Escape from Naboo [On to Naboo and the Rescue of the Queen]?:??16Enter Darth Maul [On to Naboo and the Rescue of the Queen]?:??17The Arrival at Tatooine [Destination Tatooine, Home of Anakin Skywalker]?:??18Street Band of Mos Espa [Destination Tatooine, Home of Anakin Skywalker?:??19Padme Meets Anakin [Destination Tatooine, Home of Anakin Skywalker]?:??20Desert Winds [Destination Tatooine, Home of Anakin Skywalker][*]?:??21Jar Jar's Run in with Sebulba [Destination Tatooine, Home of Anakin Sky?:??22Anakin's Home and the Introduction to Threepio [Destination Tatooine,]?:??23Darth Sidious and Darth Maul [The Dark Forces Plot]?:??24Talk of Podracing [Qui-Gon Bets On Anakin]?:??25Watto's Deal/Shami and Qui-Gon Talk [Anakin Closes in on His Destiny]?:??26Anakin, Podracer Mechanic [Anakin Closes in on His Destiny]?:??27The Racer Roars to Life/Anakin's Midi-Chlorian Count [Anakin Closes in on H?:??28Darth Maul and the Sith Spacecraft [Anakin Closes in on His Destiny]?:??29Mos Espa Arena Band [Anakin Closes in on His Destiny]?:??30Watto's Roll of the Die [Anakin Closes in on His Destiny]?:??31The Flag Parade [Anakin Closes in on His Destiny]?:??32Sebulba's Dirty Hand/Qui Gon's Pep Talk [Anakin Closes in on His Destin?:??33Anakin Defeats Sebulba [Anakin's Victory]?:??34Hail to the Winner, Anakin Skywalker [The Cheering Crowd]?:??35The Street Singer [Mos Espa Folk Song]?:?? -
unknown format 2 : Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (The Ultimate Star Wars Recording)(1999 Film)
format: number: title: number name artist hh:mm:ss 1Anakin Is Free [To Coruscant And To Palpatine And The Senate]?:??2Qui-Gon and Darth Maul Meet [To Coruscant And To Palpatine And The Sen]?:??3Anakin and Group to Coruscant [To Coruscant And To Palpatine And The S]?:??4The Queen and Palpatine [Palpatine's Treachery]?:??5High Council Meeting [Qui-Gon Goes Before Yoda]?:??6The Senate [War Clouds and an Alliance with Boss Nass and the]?:??7Anakin's Test [War Clouds and an Alliance with Boss Nass and the]?:??8Qui-Gon's Mission/ Obi-Wan's Warning [War Clouds and an Alliance with B?:??9The Queen and Group Land on Naboo [War Clouds and an Alliance with Boss Nas?:??10Jar Jar Leads Group to the Gungans [War Clouds and an Alliance with Bos?:??11War Plans [War Clouds and an Alliance with Boss Nass and the]?:??12The Gungans March [Prelude To War]?:??13The Republic Pilots Take off into Space [The Great Battle Begins]?:??14Activate the Droids [The Battle Continues]?:??15The Duel Begins [The Battle Continues]?:??16Anakin Takes off in Spaceship [The Battle Continues]?:??17The Duel Continues [The Battle Continues]?:??18The Battle Rages On [The Battle Continues]?:??19Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Darth Maul Continue Battle [The Battle Continues]?:??20The Gungans Retreat and the Queen Surrenders [The War at Its Darkest]?:??21The Death of Qui-Gon and the Surrender of the Gungans [The War at Its Dark]?:??22The Tide Turns/The Death of Darth Maul [Good Triumphs Over Evil]?:??23The Queen Confronts Nute and Rune [The Wrap-up]?:??24The Funeral of Qui-Gon [The Wrap-up]?:??25The Parade [Victory Parade]?:??26End Credits [Titles]?:??27Duel of the Fates (Dialogue Version) [Titles][*]?:??28Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: Qui-Gon Goes Before Yoda. High Council Meeting - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??29Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: War Clouds and An Alliance with Boss Nass and the Gungans. The Senate - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??30Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: War Clouds and An Alliance with Boss Nass and the Gungans. Anakin's Test - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??31Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: War Clouds and An Alliance with Boss Nass and the Gungans. Qui-Gon's Mission / - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??32Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: War Clouds and An Alliance with Boss Nass and the Gungans. Nute and Rune Confer - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??33Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: War Clouds and An Alliance with Boss Nass and the Gungans. The Queen and Group - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??34Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: War Clouds and An Alliance with Boss Nass and the Gungans. Jar Jar Leads Group - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??35Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: War Clouds and An Alliance with Boss Nass and the Gungans. War Plans - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??36Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: Prelude to War. Darth Sidious Receives News of the Gungan Army - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??37Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Great Battle Begins. The Queen and her Group Sneak Back to the Palace - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??38Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Great Battle Begins. The Battle Begins - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??39Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Great Battle Begins. The Republic Pilots Take Off into Space - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??40Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Battle Continues. Activate the Droids - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??41Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Battle Continues. The Gungans Fight Back - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??42Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Battle Continues. The Duel Begins - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??43Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Battle Continues. Anakin Takes Off in Spaceship - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??44Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Battle Continues. The Duel Continues - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??45Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Battle Continues. The Battle Rages On - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??46Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The War at its Darkest. Qui-Gon, Darth Maul, and the Invisible Wall - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??47Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The War at its Darkest. The Gungans Retreat and The Queen Surrenders - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??48Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The War at its Darkest. The Death of Qui-Gon and The Surrender of the Gungans - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??49Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: Good Triumphs Over Evil. The Tide Turns / The Death of Darth Maul - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??50Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Wrap-Up. The Queen Confronts Nute and Rune - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??51Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: The Wrap-Up. The Funeral of Qui-Gon - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??52Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: Victory Parade. The Parade - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??53Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: Titles. End Credits - John Williams, Williams, John [Fil?:??54Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, film score: Duel of the Fates (Dialogue Version)?:??
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