Name: Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Original Score) by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus
Brand: Joel McNeely
SKU: 030206570090
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

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. ~ Jason Ankeny

1. Main Theme From Star Wars And Leia's Nightmare

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: John Williams; Composer
Lyricist: John Williams; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

2. The Battle Of Gall

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

3. Imperial City

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

4. Beggar's Canyon Chase

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

5. The Southern Underground

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

6. Xizor's Theme

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

7. The Seduction Of Princess Leia

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

8. Night Skies

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: John Williams
Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely
John Williams; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

9. Into The Sewers

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

10. The Destruction Of Xizor's Palace

by Joel Mcneely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus

Primary Artist: Joel Mcneely
Royal Scottish National Orchestra And Chorus; Main Performer
Composer: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Lyricist: Joel Mcneely; Composer
Conductor: Joel Mcneely; Conductor
Producer: Robert Townson; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 24 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Films, Games, Film Scores, Soundtrack, Classical, Film Soundtracks

Label

Varese Sarabande

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 22, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

30206570090

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Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Original Score)