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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

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Download links and information about Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire by Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Joel McNeely, Chorus. This album was released in 1996 and it belongs to Theatre/Soundtrack genres. It contains 10 tracks with total duration of 51:24 minutes.

Artist: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Joel McNeely, Chorus
Release date: 1996
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Tracks: 10
Duration: 51:24
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Tracks

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No. Title Length
1. Main Theme From Star Wars and Leia's Nightmare 3:47
2. The Battle of Gall 8:03
3. Imperial City 8:08
4. Beggar's Canyon Chase 3:01
5. The Southern Underground 1:53
6. Xizor's Theme 4:40
7. The Seduction of Princess Leia 3:43
8. Night Skies 4:23
9. Into the Sewers 3:00
10. The Destruction of Xizor's Palace 10:46

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The score for the video game Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire represents the first authorized music from George Lucas' interstellar franchise written by a composer other than John Williams. Joel McNeely, who succeeded Williams for the television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, was the logical choice here as well. Employing signature themes and motifs from Williams' original Star Wars score — arguably the most beloved and influential movie music of the late 20th century — McNeely vividly captures the power and majesty one expects from the series, thanks in large part to the epic performance of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. To McNeely's credit, he also deviates sharply from Williams' template, contributing dissonant, intensely rhythmic passages (most notably "Xizor's Theme") without precedent in the Star Wars canon. Purists may blanch, but more adventurous listeners will appreciate the divergences from formula.