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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire [Original Game Soundtrack]
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire [Original Game Soundtrack]
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire [Original Game Soundtrack]
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The score for the video game
represents the first authorized music from
' interstellar franchise written by a composer other than
.
, who succeeded
for the television series
, was the logical choice here as well. Employing signature themes and motifs from
' original
score -- arguably the most beloved and influential movie music of the late 20th century --
vividly captures the power and majesty one expects from the series, thanks in large part to the epic performance of the
. To
's credit, he also deviates sharply from
' template, contributing dissonant, intensely rhythmic passages (most notably
) without precedent in the
canon. Purists may blanch, but more adventurous listeners will appreciate the divergences from formula. ~ Jason Ankeny