John Williams: Throne Room and Finale from Star Wars

[@texashunter940]

Star Wars would not be close to what it is without the music of John Williams

[@Wh40kFinatic]

It doesn't matter what your favorite movies are, what stories you like or hate. What unites us all as Star Wars fans is the music.

[@jonathonmyles172]

exactly the music makes the scene what it is

[@shubashubashubas]

It wouldn't be Star Wars without John Williams

[@darththor3982]

Honestly you can say this about every score he has ever done. A true legend of our time.

[@swimmer8585]

Same with Indiana Jones, Jurassic park, jaws, and a lot of other movie

[@PacesIII]

The Throne Room score brings me to tears. Every. Time.

[@scottwallace1]

Glad it’s not just me.

[@marcosandoval1701]

X2

[@charlesdodimead5658]

There is seriously NO better victory song.

[@sandroreis]

On me, give me the goosebumps!! 📯🎶

[@stephanieschnobel6696]

I 1000% agree! It’s my favourite of the Star Wars songs! When I watched the final movie Rise of Skywalker, when (spoiler alert) all the ships from across the galaxy come to fight together, I thought this song would have been the better choice (not the typical Skywalker theme). I think it would have added that ‘epic’ level that was needed for such a climactic scene. It’s a pity they don’t use this theme anywhere else.

[@judibickford5306]

My husband and I walked into our reception hall to The Throne Room Theme/ Finale for our 2005 wedding. Every time I hear it I think of that magical day.

[@bigolbootycheeks9138]

You guys did your wedding right, for sure!

[@a.genesisd.g.7931]

That's so wonderful!

[@Aevasrealm]

Best wedding

[@sneed7123]

that's so cool.

[@jws1272]

We had the "Empire Strikes Back" version of the 20th Century F-X fanfare........

[@darrenharker7996]

A an old trumpet player, I still find that anyone who had the ability to compose this is unearthly. John Williams is the modern day musical LEGEND

[@jondunmore4268]

The modern day Beethoven

[@RedGhost2008]

​@@jondunmore4268true

[@MsBerries25]

🖤 Old clarinet player :) He's transcendent. Mr Williams is my favorite. I get emotional hearing SW. Brings me back to my childhood

[@81carlos]

Would Beethoven and other passed orchestra greats blush to this?

[@mattkevlarlarock5469]

I played the trumpet because of him.

[@tfmaster9363]

There are no other words to describe this, other than masterpiece.

[@zhangaaron5384]

LMAO

[@nikoladelerue1000]

@@zhangaaron5384 what's so funny

[@ryanevans371]

@@nikoladelerue1000 They're probably one of the last remaining music snobs that think popular film scoring isn't serious music. Once upon a time, the symphonic music world treated all film scoring like it was no better than Top 40s pop. I'm proud to say I'm a composer today because of Williams' music...the power of his themes and creative use of motifs is second to none, and I'm including Wagner in that universe...but as a theory/comp student in the 90s, that was something I absolutely COULD NOT admit to a professor if I wanted to be taken seriously. The guy who wrote the scores to blockbuster space operas? C'mon, kid, I thought you wanted to be a musician. It's gotten better over time...the "serious" music world has loosed up their collective anuses over the course of the 00s and 10s, and Williams is starting to be seen as the man who defined an entire generation of Hollywood music the same way they view Stiner. In another 50 years, the Force Theme will be talked about same way people talk about the Beethoven 5th motif. But there will always be those who want to think they're better than you because they listen to "smarter" music.

[@mrlopez-pz7pu]

As usual, John Williams is ripping off Wagner here. this is basically the march from Tannhäuser......even the orchestration is the same. But fun nevertheless. Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2rcpn-qmJepiM0

[@ScrapperProductions]

Just like the G1 theme ey?

[@johanlagerqvist9043]

Throne Room and Finale, which was played at our wedding in 2007 when we walked in.

[@owencreates7003]

That’s must of been absolutely amazing I would’ve cried lmao

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

You absolute chad

[@stonebear]

Recessional for the first time around, '97. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

[@tomarnold7284]

You should share with us on KZbin!

[@trainion9626]

May the Force be with you

[@tadlockje]

In a thousand years, when the Star Wars franchise is a relic of the past, this music will still be epic.

[@quicksilver462]

in a thousan d years STAR WARS will no longer be fiction!!

[@BillofRights1951]

I had the pleasure of seeing Star Wars at the 70MM Coronet Theatre in San Francisco, the summer of 1977, one of the country's premier movie houses at the time and one of the few that had the then-revolutionary THX sound system. When Star Wars first opened, it wasn't a phenom for the first week or so(no social media back then)...and then the word got out and BOOM (I remember seeing the print ad prior to the opening and thinking it looked silly)! I was fresh out of college in the Bay Area and a buddy of mine called me, beside himself, about this AMAZING film he just saw! Could NOT stop raving about it. We waited a month to see it, and still had to stand in line for TWO showings to run before we got in. The crowds were insane. I have never experienced such anticipation in a theatre for a film to start. When the 20th Century Fox fanfare (which had been shortened and depleted of bass in recent years) came crashing forth in full dramatic length and deep sound, the place went nuts...only to be surpassed when Williams' masterpiece of a score erupted. The collective audience experience in the theatre that day for me has never been matched: wildly cheering but not unruly, and sustained applause and whoops of joy at the end. Great days of a cohesive populace loving life, long gone.

[@chrisdavid1410]

They really were better days, and I miss them.

[@michaelb878]

The strings run at 5:00 is just ingenious. Epic.

[@yampieviljotape]

I think this is one of the best music pieces ever created

[@DarthSploder04]

It is

[@scottwallace1]

1,000,000%

[@strongbear3369]

I think so to

[@2chanly]

not "the one of the best", is the only best !

[@pointbeingproductions5796]

YES. Along with binary sunset

[@Wh40kFinatic]

It doesn't matter what your favorite movies are, what stories you like or hate. What unites us all as Star Wars fans is the music.

[@efesaurio9]

nah, imperial march is better

[@mrmikecrocodile4238]

@@efesaurio9 Just different. Don't compare two very different pieces.

[@efesaurio9]

@@mrmikecrocodile4238 i know, it's a joke

[@MikeWalsh-b6w]

@@efesaurio9 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@alittlebitofeverythingve]

Did anyone else cried listening to this masterpiece? 🥲

[@thegame6141]

Take it easy candy ass

[@k3nfr0st39]

0:20 does make a guy start tearing up 😢

[@anthonypalmer8975]

"I hate sand...its rough...course...and it gets in your eye sometimes." I'm not crying.

[@FieryWings01]

Yep 💯 😢every time even in person when my local orchestra had a John Williams themed concert and they played this as the end piece of the night I couldn’t help myself

[@hermoinegranger68]

I thought I was the only one🥹🥲

[@geraldwilson681]

Listening to this beautiful music of a fantastic saga created by George Lucas this year in 2023 and 46 years later is still as impressive as then!! Absolutely incredible!!!

[@signovital]

I think that John Williams has to be one of the greatest composers of all time. His music, like those of other great composers, spans throughout generations of people around the world, in the billions now. Love by people of all ages. Thanks to technology and sattelites, his music has literally gone into the galaxy and beyond.

[@neonvandal8770]

Wow! Just incredible! - I'm back at the old Odeon cinema in Leicester in 1978 with my dad, and my mind is blown. My normally very down to earth, working class dad is awestruck too! The music, the imagery, characters, story, the HEART, the sheer excitement, electricity and good energy that was in the air both in the cinema, and in the streets for this film across all ages was UNIQUE. My dad and I have this as a special moment. The generation that saw this film back in the 70's, when it was fresh were TRULY blessed and I will NEVER forget it!!!

[@Max-sl4wb]

I could only wish to have that experience! Nice to see someone who saw this in theaters back then.

[@cherylhulting1301]

Yes we were. I've never forgotten either.

[@joebanish7517]

I’m a cellist, and we played the entire suite in my high school orchestra. The Throne Room was always my favorite movement, because of how cello heavy it is.

[@jonathanmcauliffe784]

The runs at 5:04 will never not give me chills. John Williams truly can do no wrong with music

[@throngalaxyxy2862]

Yeah I always wait for this part in the endcredits

[@cherylhulting1301]

They are pretty spectacular.

[@greenjedi8]

A lot of films have a recognisable piece of music. The original Star Wars has about 20 different pieces of music that is in instantly recognisable and all the film's combined have over 100 different tunes that are instantly recognisable!

[@scottwallace1]

It really is crazy, isn’t it? So true.

[@TM-qj6io]

Well said

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Star Wars and The Lord of The Rings probably have the most motifs ever for a film series, Lord of The Rings even has little ones that only appear once or twice with a particular character or place that appears.

[@EaglePryde]

I miss the good old days of Star Wars when it was true to it's core and this masterpiece reflects the very soul of Star Wars

[@ashleighnasse298]

As with life, SW evolves. x ;)

[@manillafresh57]

it’s still good

[@hanscombe72]

When I saw it at the cinemas in 1978. It was this march that got the biggest reaction. Out of so many moments that would we could barely comprehend. This had the whole audience on their feet applauding. Men and women in tears. Kids cheering! Hugging. An almost religious experience.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Have you seen some of the videos where someone tape recorded the iconic trench run back in ‘77? The whole audience roared when Han came back to save the day and cheered when the Death Star was destroyed, there seriously was no movie like Star Wars at the time seen before or since.

[@sandymartinez9634]

OMGGGG!!! AMAZING

[@cherylhulting1301]

@@andrewburgemeister6684 I was 11 years old and in the room for those reactions. They were true, from the heart and I haven't experienced anything like them in a movie theater since. It was spectacular.

[@MotherAotearoa]

Perfect Score + Perfect Director + Perfect Philharmonic = Master Piece ❤👌

[@2chanly]

one word, "perfect"!

[@DS9TREK]

John Williams himself wouldn't be more perfect?

[@MotherAotearoa]

@@DS9TREK Perfect Score = John Williams

[@x-celsius5905]

​@@2chanlyJohn Williams is whatever is beyond perfect. He is the J.S. Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart of our time. Possibly the greatest film composer ever known.

[@rodrrico]

John Williams, the greatest film composer.

[@ShadowHyena101]

0:21 “For my ally is the force, and a powerful ally it is.”

[@GC0077]

When I was at Cal State Fullerton and took Music in Film as an elective, it was held in the campus theater and my instructor had this playing before class started. I felt like such a bad ass walking down the aisle.

[@stevephla]

This is one of my all time favorite pieces of music. I think even Holst would have been impressed. The lightly floating violin that starts at 5:30 always mesmerizes me. I follow it as it dances over the cellos through to the crescendo. Magic.

[@charlesdodimead5658]

it IS magical!

[@thebasisti2482]

Korngold would have been impressed too :D

[@lookingfororion2785]

I'm glad someone else has noticed this moment. This gesture is probably more characteristic of the essence of Star Wars than almost anything else. I imaging looking out onto the stars, but knowing that they are not just distant untouchable specters, as we on Earth relate to them; your future is tied up with them somehow.

[@cherylhulting1301]

I'm listening right now and you describe it beautifully. Those kinds of melodies weaving throughout are such a hallmark of Williams' writing.

[@x-celsius5905]

My high school plays this every year for graduation. As a current junior, im starting to feel this hit harder and harder as i get closer to the end of my high school years. Every time i play this, it feels like a chapter has closed in life, and a new one is beginning. John Williams is absolutely legendary.

[@jsxr8917]

Cant wait for the day this randomly gets put on people recommended pages.

[@owencreates7003]

*cough cough me*

[@SuperCraft1999]

Sorry man I searched for it, cant get enough of these :D

[@acslater017]

Well here I am

[@josephtrunk3565]

Hearing this music as a teenager when it was brand new, imagining playing it on stage in a full orchestra, a dream which became true after thousands of hours of practice and perseverance.

[@stephen69honanie51]

Holy cow,I'm tearing up listening to this beautiful score👍

[@bikelawbloke]

I played percussion in my home county’s school youth orchestra and every year we would do a traditional symphony. But one year the music director decided we’d “go left field” and we did the symphonic suite from Star Wars instead of the symphony. I don’t think I’ve ever been more exhilarated playing music than when playing timpani (kettle drums) in this suite of music, ending with this particular piece in this KZbin clip - I can still drum this in my sleep, over thirty years later!! Go to 7mins 50sec and imagine 17yr old me having to knock seven bells out of massive orchestral kettle drums to bring the close. Absolutely stunning experience!

[@alexandreandrade3728]

Mr. Dudamel doing a fantastic job. The Throne Room theme can never be too slow as some of you are comenting. The composition is spot on comparing to some nonsense seen here on KZbin. This Throne Room is rightly passed in my humble opinion. It is powerful enough to be conducted this way! Just perfect! Mr. Williams would be proud of this, i'm sure

[@campolindo18]

Actually he was there, so he heard it ;) After that he conducted the Imperial March at the same concert :D

[@ultramegatrion]

Impressive... most IMPRESSIVE......

[@sordi92]

One of the greatest movie score pieces ever created. Chills every single time.

[@juanantoniomunozcastillo9434]

Remembering to a precious young teacher (died from cáncer) listening this masterpiece, my eyes have become in tears.

[@huzzzer6083]

That 1 dislike is from an Imperial soldier.

[@donomarchaparro2004]

and now there are 5

[@spencercarruth9706]

One of the few things they managed to actually hit.

[@lanceyalonso3446]

Probably by accident

[@rohanmarkjay]

I must say the Los Angeles Philarmonic Orchestra is pretty good. It sounds like it in the original movie soundtrack.

[@GiovanniChristensen]

It's just something about the violins starting at 1:01 that gives me the goosebumps but also so much warmth inside. It's played so soft, so gentle, I can listen to it every time.

[@theginjaninja93]

I walked down the aisle to JP and left the ceremony to this. Felt like a bad ass! Thank you Mr Williams

[@ShardCollector]

The perfect wedding march ❤

[@antonlarinlive]

What an exciting musical masterpiece. I can listen to it infinitely.

[@Cococrash11]

Awesome John Williams Throne Room and Finale from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Video.

[@drivenhome3257]

Los Angeles, Dudamel and Williams, perfect in every way...

[@consonaadversapars]

Happy 90th birthday, Maestro! The best of the best!

[@pablobrenes856]

I'm almost on my 50s and listening to this takes me back to my childhood and the proud in my chest of seeing my heroes after defeating the bad guys, almost crying of joy and even today the tears comes to my eyes, that is what the new star wars films will never understand, there is where they all have and will fail....

[@Echolightr]

This man will be talked about for centuries. He is the modern day Mozart.

[@mauriciolopez9768]

Williams is a legend of music! May his work live forever! Half the success of the SW movies is thanks to him! Fucking master of music!

[@maryallen7961]

Wow, two of my faves together: The music from Star Wars and Gustavo Dudamel!

[@Elwrt455]

This black American adores conductor John Williams

[@Macleodking]

The cherry on top of one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever composed.

[@potatosoupgirl]

This songs gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

[@luismasse7320]

Some day John Williams will be considered as big as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach or Tchaikovsky. some day....

[@MarvelisticVader]

I believe he already is. So beautiful 🥲🥲

[@jsizemo]

I have to push back on this a little. As great as this soundtrack is, there’s a lot of soft plagiarizing of late 19 century Romantic composers. For instance, the first part of this piece is reminiscent of Sir Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance (think of graduation ceremonies).

[@jimreilly917]

For many, someday has been far about 40 years…

[@JuanVargas-ob1dd]

I opened the video with the fear and the doubt of who was directing and if it was really John Williams (because of the name of the video)....than I saw Gustavo Dudamel...and I relaxed. By far the best interprétation I've heard so far

[@erpollock]

This is comparable in quality to any score written in the Golden Age of Hollywood - Erich Korngold, Max Steiner. John Williams, an American composer, is a true genius. His music is the equal of any film composer of the past, even better.

[@rodsalvador3608]

Spectacular rendition. A lot gentler than some other performances available on the interwebs. Can't wait until the pandemic over to see the the LA Phil play again.

[@charlesdodimead5658]

Does the sheet music not notate how "hard" or "soft" the piece is played?? Or is that more a choice of the conductor?

[@ahpang479]

I'm one with the force and the force is with me. May the force be with you ❤️

[@EricaEchos]

Lucas: "I'm making this weird science fiction movie that's probably gonna be a huge flop." Williams: "in that case I'll compose one of the greatest scores of the 20th century and my career, suitable for an Academy award. Result: A miracle.

[@alexandreandrade3728]

My thoughts exactly... ❤️

[@cherylhulting1301]

Lucas said that the only thing that exceeded his expectations for "A New Hope" was the music.

[@x-celsius5905]

Result: the grand introduction to one of the most popular fictional universes in the world.

[@angelodelacuesta3882]

Some of this music takes u back in time & makes u feel so sad u have 2 come back.

[@felipeeduardoramirezfuente2010]

Maldito Jonh Williams, nos enamoramos de tu música. Ahora casi la vida no es lo mismo sin tu maldita música. Eres un maldito genio.

[@emmanuelsamson4819]

Im imagining myself going back to my college graduation with this masterpiece playing during the procession .

[@lmd499]

Love this piece! John Williams is a genius

[@throngalaxyxy2862]

1:43 to 2:03 this is such a beautiful melody in my opinion

[@DinouTheway]

this is the greatest video ive ever seen,,, this music is so wonderful

[@telecontar]

2:13 absolute chills

[@isaacmalcolm8595]

I get goosebumps listening to this music

[@danieljortiz]

Why does this remind me of Procession of the Nobles? Love it. Wish we had walked to this for graduation instead.

[@maliksultan1848]

Thumbs up for those who appreciate Music

[@kenpayne5531]

Heroic and reflective music...timeless, but it always leaves me inspired!

[@deagleoneone]

The song is pure hope

[@3rzyk_]

I always have goosebumps on throne room theme

[@eliasarriazola8979]

Se me puso la piel chinita...

[@landonkiholm7742]

This gave me chills from those fortissimo Staccato trumpets and then the very to legotto oboe was sooooo cool and then to finish the original theme wonder👏

[@Howlingburd19]

There’s something about the original trilogy that is just so amazing and unbeatable. No other product of Star Wars can match the influence, art direction, charm, and authenticity of the original trilogy

[@pqr908]

3:31~ my favorite part

[@ralts6464]

Theres a full version of this i think that was on youtube that showed the part of the introduction and ending. The conductor gives thanks the williams who was attending this concert and and standing applause to the orchestra and him at the end.

[@BillofRights1951]

It WAS and it appears they took it down!

[@ralts6464]

@@BillofRights1951 the best part was only john williams being thanked and the applause for him :(

[@squarefann]

Inolvidable y digno de las mismísimas estrellas. Gracias querido John, por esto y por todo lo que has creado!!!

[@MonkeyDAmy]

I absolutely love the first minute of this theme 🥰💖

[@Ari_Adventures]

The first minute is so epic. It makes me want to fight bad guys hahah

[@elenilsondesousa2604]

Música clássica tem haver com incocerto no CÉU tanto na Terra quanto no CÉU 😊

[@scottwallace1]

Geez-Zuzz H. There is something uniquely special about this composition. Always gives me goosebumps….ok, I tear up and let out a little involuntary puff of emotion too. Funny….for real life stuff, I have a defense mechanism that kicks in and I sneeze instead of cry. But a movie or music? Cry like a baby.

[@tomsteinhardt4722]

This, is my favorite.

[@stanagoines9002]

Just beautiful

[@KoolKat_YT]

Now imagine this but you were watching it live, up close. Amazing.

[@rbote123]

obra maestra!!!! gran star wars genialidad de la epoca

[@Reina_15-you]

One time me and my friends carried this kid to a office beacuse he was blessing a lot at my school and we got rewarded with this thing called a pack paw and this is what it felt like

[@fjrl8510]

The BEST theme of Star wars!!!

[@rachelpaul4542]

Impressive presentation

[@nimalidilanka7884]

John Williams, urban music legend

[@NYG1991]

Brilliant! Simply brilliant! Bravo!

[@federicomunoz3652]

Timeless masterpiece, j williams maestro

[@PalindromicAnt]

Probably my favorite piece of music ever. 4:25 gives me ASMR every_single_time :)

[@マシュードーラン]

I got to see this live conducted by the one and only John Williams and it was magical! A bucket list moment among bucket list moments! Truly a gorgeous piece of music!

[@MatthewKniesEnjoyer89]

Goosebumps. Every. Time

[@jemadriano1217]

Hearing this at your graduation makes you feel like a Jedi that has completed his training

[@hannawagenknecht6378]

Bravourös,klingt aufregend, genauso wunderbar ☺️

[@joemakse477]

This theme always chokes me up

[@Karthos1000]

Blasted this at max volume every time characters leveled up, regardless of genre. (Star Wars, D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, etc.) They had until the end of the piece to decide on skills, feats, special abilities, etc. (Spells were determined AFTER all that, so characters with spell levels weren't f***ed over.)

[@Laverti12345]

4:12 my favorite partttt

[@linky-96]

me too

[@addamire]

me three

[@guitarmansegovia]

3:51 is my favorite, but I’m a hornist, so I’m clearly biased.

[@KanrryKang]

@@guitarmansegovia Ayeee same here!!

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

“GRRRRAAAAAAA!!!” *The End*

[@bordagol74]

The force will be with us...Always!

[@dorotaurbanowicz8608]

Piękne...inny wymiar...

[@mariaisabelrondelli3638]

Maravillosa música 🎶. Gracias 🙂

[@investinghike215]

Good Friday masterpiece music like Kitaro in cover