Here They Come

[gavbrown]

In the first Star Wars movie, there is a scene where the heroes escape from the Death Star, a moon-sized spaceship run by the enemy. As they escape, a bunch of battleships pursue them and a rousing battle ensues. The music which accompanies the battle scene, by film composer John Williams, is rousing, fitted to the action, and entirely exciting. Only a couple of minutes long. The cymbals at the end represent the defeat of the last enemy

[Ed Sharpe]

The John Williams stuff I like is from when he was still know as Johnny Williams.

[gavbrown]

Hi Ed,
I have not heard of John Williams being referred to as Johnny, what music are you referring to? - Best -

[Ed Sharpe]

Stan Kenton: Stan Kenton Conducts The Los Angeles Neophonic Orchestra

Johnny Williams—yes, that John Williams of "E.T." and "Star Wars" fame—contributes his "Prelude and Fugue," comprised of 2/3 prelude and 1/3 fugue and featuring a hard-driving solo by stalwart Kenton alto saxophonist Bud Shank.

Note: He is listed as Johnny Williams in the liner notes.

[gavbrown]

Ed, this piece?