Star Wars - Episode I : The Phantom Meance Suite (Part 1/3)

STAR WARS Main Title (00:00 - 01:39)


The STAR WARS Main Title is iconic in the world. Any Star Wars soundtrack would be incomplete if it did not announce we were entering the realm of "A Galaxy Far, Far Away..."




The Waters of Otoh Gunga (01:39 - 02:15)




One of the first cues I wanted to add was the "Swim to Otoh Gunga." This amazing piece is very short, but ultimately gives you the feeling of being pulled into the Star Wars universe. Being placed directly after the Main Title and mystically titled The Waters of Otoh Gunga, it accomplishes just that...although never meant to solely remind you of Otoh Gunga itself.




Duel of the Fates (02:15 - 04:17)




Duel of the Fates is a wonderful thematic piece. Through time, the standard concert version we are all familiar with has become tiresome. The stop-and-go feel of the piece is somewhat tedious and was edited down for v1.0. This version was plagued by a few clumsy edits and was only slightly less stop-and-go. From the moment the chorus breaks through The Waters of Otoh Gunga the theme never relents. Notice the use of the instrumental version of this theme as a special treat to fans.




Here, Duel of the Fates is used early in the suite to create a sense that danger close, overpowering, and ultimately out of control.


Darth Maul (04:17 - 05:05)


This danger is then personified by Darth Maul the most dangerous villain in The Phantom Menace as his shadow is ultimately cast over the whole of the saga. In v2.0, this theme is lengthened to include more percussion, signifying the carnal, raw nature of this Sith Lord.




The Trade Federation March (05:05 - 06:58)


The Trade Federation March grows from Maul's theme revealing to the listener that the Federation is ultimately a pawn a greater scheme. Slightly arrogant in it's militaristic cadence, the Trade Federation quickly brings to mind images of droid armies marching over the grasslands of Naboo...seemingly unaware of their ultimate weakness. This theme has been expanded to include another verse of the march.




Naboo and the Palace (06:58 - 10:30)




One of the tracks that has seen the greatest expansion in v2.0 is Naboo and the Palace. Originally, only the end fanfare was used to convey the elegance and majesty of the Theed Palace, even though it was used in the film for the heroes arrival at Coruscant.

Now, Naboo and the Palace contains the regal, yet somber motifs that directly related to the location in the film. While this track may remind the listener of the magnificent cliffs and waterfalls of Theed, it should also evoke images of the Trade Federations oppression and occupation of the city and palace.

However, this theme is not entirely mournful as stately trumpets and a slight military cadence communicate the people's royal traditions, while the grand fanfare shows us Naboo's defeat of tyranny. These grand images will ultimately stay with young Anakin Skywalker throughout his life...continually reminding him of the beautiful Padme Amidala, queen of the Naboo.

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[jediking12]

@ jayce79, its called Watto's Deal and Kids at Play

[sraavo]

5:05 - 6:58

the best.

[DreadLordBalnazaar]

Roger roger.

[SeffieMason]

I listened to this while going to the bathroom.

Brings a whole new meaning to it.

[jayce79]

Does anyone know the track where quigon talks to shimi about young Anakin's origins as he's fixing the pod racer?

[disturbedfan0717]

the phantom menace has the best music

[zorbaknecromancer]

seriously you took teh trade Federation theme from SWG space

[djsixtysix523]

Jar Jar! hahahaha

[mitrooper]

The Star Wars main title theme is also know as Luke Skywalker's theme.

[bats70]

this is amazing!!! thanks for uploading it :)

I LOVE STARWARS SO MUCH!