Emperor Palpatine Theme FULL | All Versions | Star Wars Music Compilation

Music composed by John Williams, David Glen Russell, Jacob A. Cadmus, J Scott Rakozy, Gordy Haab, Nolan Markey, Luis Humanoide, Andreas Kübler, Michael Giacchino and Sean Kiner.
TROS isolated tracks are by ‪@DanfieldC4‬ and ‪@FilmScoreMedia‬.
0:00 Gas Leak
0:40 Darth Sidious
1:03 Introducing Darth Maul
1:23 Running Out of Time
1:38 More Nute and Rune
2:11 Finale
2:42 You Have Become a Rival
3:03 Sith Fight
3:42 For the Republic
4:06 Exchanging News [unreleased cue, recreated by Max's Soundtracks ( / @maxssoundtracks3867 )]
4:25 Palpatine's Seduction
4:40 I Am the Senate
6:23 Moving Things Along
6:31 First Galactic Empire
6:51 Anakin Crawling
7:06 Mission to Naboo
7:26 Revenge of the Jedi
7:43 Snoke and the Dreadnaught
7:55 Emperor Theme
8:23 From the Rubble
8:52 Krennic's Aspirations
8:56 The Emperor Arrives
9:54 The Emperor's Throne Room
10:52 Brought Before the Emperor
11:59 The Lightsaber
12:19 Leia is Wounded & the Duel Begins
13:21 The Dark Side Beckons
13:47 The Emperor's Death
14:36 Snoke Tortures Rey
14:54 "Kylo Meets Palpatine" TV Spot (isolated by ‪@Angeldelinfierno8000‬)
15:39 The Final Order
16:02 Prologue
16:34 Falcon Flight
16:40 The Spy's Message
17:20 Boolio's Head
17:41 Hard to Get Rid Of
17:51 Rey Swears Revenge
18:17 Coming Together
18:27 Return of the Sith
19:06 Seeing Sights

[@frog30001]

Palpatine’s rise to power is an underrated masterpiece of a story. Anyone who truly understands his story knows he is the best villain in cinema

[@nderdragon7]

Facts

[@callum9352]

he's more menacing in the prequels, in return of the jedi he, well, is a little silly. Just talks about how luke will call him master like his dad did, which I can't help but giggle at. the force lightning was kinda cool.

[@TotalTech2.]

George Lucas was once asked who is more evil Palpatine or the devil himself Without missing a beat George Lucas said Palpatine When the interviewer asked why he responded that even the devil at one point was once good but not Palpatine He is 100% evil to his core

[@krel3358]

@@callum9352 I disagree his conversation with Vader on the deathstar when Vader tells him Luke landed on Endor has this subtext that if Vader makes one wrong move the Emperor is going to kill him then and there. The only reason Vader doesnt flinch is because hes got nerves of steel from literally being a kind of robot. In general I disagree in that in the prequels he feels a bit hammy and theres plot armour. In Return of the Jedi I feel that it conveys just how powerful he is after all this time that Vader is completely subservient to him and he rules from a battle station capable of blowing up a planet while he is extremely non-chalant, amused, and confident about the whole situation. The only reason he does not use the full extent of his powers is that 1 hes trying to turn Luke, and then he is toying with Luke torturing him for his own sadistic delight. Its pretty intimidating to comprehend that if he had known Vader would save Luke he could have easily killed both of them. If theres one scene missing from Jedi it would be a scene where it shows what Vader was talking about when he said "The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am"

[@callum9352]

@@krel3358 yeah, in concept it sounds amazing, and the performance is great, but mainly that scene at the end only has like 10 seconds of lightning, the main thing that got me scared in that scene was when Vader discovered Luke's sister. The conflict was not between Luke and the emperor, it was between Luke and Vader mainly, the emperor, "could" have killed them, but that wasn't the focus of that scene the focus was that Luke's friends will die and Palpatine was really just an embodiment of Luke doubting himself. Other than that luke kinda figures out on his own that he doesn't want to kill Vader and then is attacked by the emperor, which allows for Vader's redemption. The emperor's power is really displayed in the prequels when he defeats Yoda which causes Yoda to doubt himself and that really kinda made me feel uneasy seeing Yoda being built up only to be brought down so quickly. Other than that, you can constantly see stuff in the prequels whenever the chancellor persona of Palpatine is displayed of him gaining more power in the senate and trying to limit the Jedis power, which, with what happens after in mind, makes you thrilled. Yes the political scenes were a bit lame, but with hindsight they make for some decent story telling and even warn us about how dictatorships are made, with all the power Palpatine wants not being taken, but given.

[@SerialDesignationNClone]

It's incredible how a theme that is essentially playing the same thing over and over again could be the most intimidating theme of all time.

[@TotalTech2.]

Lucas said that Vader was able to kill Palpatine so easily because Palpatine had become an epitome of darkness. He was so consumed by the dark side that all he could feel was anger, hate, fear, etc., and he had mastered these emotions. Lucas said if Vader had attempted to kill Palpatine out of anger, greed or lust for power, Palpatine would have known it instantly. However Vader's actions weren't motivated by any of those; it was motivated by love for his son, and love was an emotion Palpatine had no understanding of. Therefore, because he acted out of love, he was able to take Palpatine by surprise and kill him before he knew what was going on. Amazing writing!

[@TotalTech2.]

@@AllenReyes-991 If it makes you feel any better Lucas said "at that point" meaning he was talking about Palpatine at the end of his life not during the clone wars. Technically both can be true.

[@DaLavette]

That sounds like BULLSHIT, he loved luke he loved him so much that he feared to lose him and Palpatine can feel the FEAR so that is the most stupid answer

[@TotalTech2.]

@@DaLavette Sounds like you have a problem with George Lucas my dude. If it makes you feel any better you can either a) Send him an email b) Make some fanfic where it turned out diffrently

[@klaatu368]

A very sound theory, my friend. 😉

[@PRIDLEY229]

Palpatine also stated that while Vader had the power to kill him, he didn't have the power to surpass him. By surpass he meant gaining the power of eternal life, something only Palpatine himself knew how to accomplish.

[@brandonrooney5106]

Listening to this makes me want to plot, plan, and maybe even scheme.

[@hobomike6935]

11:12 what a sinister, malicious glance. Ian put so much effort into this character

[@LBynoL]

And you gotta add the layers to those plots, plans, and schemes.

[@brandonrooney5106]

@@LBynoL everything finna proceed as I have foreseen 💯

[@CeceGames]

Bonus points if you gain control of the Senate and the courts in the process

[@oxitape1563]

This theme makes Imperial March look like a nursery rhyme in comparison lmao

[@DarthVader0001]

Impressive... most impressive

[@The_Blue_Otaku]

But your not a Jedi yet

[@adel7483]

Lord Vader

[@mrcapsam4646]

@@The_Blue_Otaku you're

[@GEXITER]

*Lord Vader, can you hear me?*

[@DarthVader0001]

@@GEXITER Yes master....where is Padmé? Is she safe? Is she alright?

[@andrewnielson9156]

Casual star wars fan: The Imperial March (Darth Vader's) theme is the most evil and bone chilling in the series. Me: (plays Emperor's theme)

[@tinobemellow]

The Imperial March is far from the most evil or bone-chilling, it's more bombastic, brutal, and intimidating. It's like the theme of the demon who destroys, rather than the demon who subverts and sabotages.

[@NicholasVetter-sy8io]

I think The Emperor’s theme is much more evil. It’s low strings, ominous choir, and gloomy tempo make it a very bone chilling presence, like the character it’s about, it’s cold and cruel, the embodiment of pure evil.

[@scouttrooper2871]

I prefer the Imperial Motif from A New Hope. Gives me British Empire/ Nazi Germany vibes

[@geraldwilson681]

Ian McDiarmid was born for this role. What a tremendous and superb actor. When I first saw him in Return of the Jedi, I honestly can say that he was more terrifying than even Darth Vader!!

[@Stigmatix666]

Yup. "What? There's a guy in higher rank than Vader?" McDiarmid did not disappoint.

[@altonpacks1489]

The repesentation of Palpatines rise to power is a timeless masterpiece. It's a excellent display of how corruption, time, and the greed of man can cascade into a never ending spiral deeper into the depths of the foreboding and never ending abyss that is darkness. Just me?

[@jessemaynard6123]

Emperor Sheev Palpatine is THE Greatest Of All Time when it comes to being a villain.

[@unHolyEvelyn]

He's for sure among the most vile, atrocious villain in anything I've seen, which is a good thing for a villain 😂

[@Donald43]

(Palpatine voice) Goooooood.

[@MichealAfton1983]

@@unHolyEvelynya, the top 4 most evil villains I can think of off the top of my head (if I think about it a little more the list could change) is 4-William Afton 3-Michael Myers 2-Sauron 1-Palpatine

[@unHolyEvelyn]

@@MichealAfton1983 I think that's a good list tbh :3

[@ulfberht4431]

Played this to my cat… now he is the senate!

[@Jodacro-it4zz]

Not yet

[@iceace4277]

It's treason then

[@LBynoL]

*Spinning Hiss*

[@TheMasteroftheDucks1]

I just wish this would start playing whenever I would walk in a room it’s one of my favorite themes of all time ( you like your father are now mine)

[@lukez9721]

If you’re name is Darth Sidious it will

[@gaming360-b6d]

I know boy you are not powerful enough

[@ekerslithery5955]

Quiet kid walks into class:

[@Oushwvqm]

"Do not fear that feeble attack my faithful. NOTHING WILL STOP THE RETURN OF THE SITH!"

[@Manwendlil]

"as once i fell, so falls the last skywalker!"

[@lane1313]

The music themselves sort of tell a story; The phantom menace: Quite eerie, something brewing Attack of the Clones/The Clone Wars: Gaining power and influence is spreading Revenge of the Sith: Climax revealed, takeover Return of the Jedi: A dying life force, everything's been taken over. Nothing left.

[@archerdark7524]

Man! That what i exactly thought about it.

[@MariOmor1]

Rise of Skywalker: A returned foe who will stop at nothing to gain his power.

[@lane1313]

@@MariOmor1 Except two lightsabers being hurled at him apparently

[@ulfberht4431]

@@lane1313 It wasn’t the lightsabers. It was the dark and twisted powers of the Mary Sue!

[@MariOmor1]

@@lane1313 not exactly hurled, more like used his powers against him

[@MasterKingSirPlease]

11:22 is frightening

[@thebatman8893]

Attack of the Clones version always gives me chills.

[@michellebridgins1474]

Hey don’t you have a new movie

[@zackattackr.p.g]

Yeah me too

[@bradleybisnett6770]

Darth Mual,Darth Vader,Kyloren and emperor palpatine has the best themes of all time

[@wassup3671]

@@bradleybisnett6770 nothing related to Kylo Ren is or ever will be good.

[@uncutguy7008]

2:18

[@ernestw2474]

End of the War sounds and feels depressing and sad, Republic has fallen, most Jedi are killed, you won the war against CIS for freedom, ending tyranny, but new tyrant, who was supposedly your leader, emerges and rules with an iron fist.

[@jacksonnettleingham4990]

The Prequels - Mysterious yet dark The Originals - Simple yet sinister The Sequels - Ominous yet horrific

[@Jodacro-it4zz]

5:03 literally the theme of a demon

[@chancellorsheev]

Goood... Gooood....

[@dominator9833]

1:39 War has come to the galaxy... The Republic's secret weapon, a massive clone army, is deployed for the first time against the separatist droid forces. Far above the carnage, the elite commandos of Delta Squad prepare for their first mission... Zero Hour- Clone Wars - Geonosis

[@foodood8895]

Holy shit I never knew that was palps’ theme

[@phr3ui559]

nice

[@jammy6818]

Republic commando needs a remake

[@Aurik-Kal-Durin]

"This scheme of yours has failed, Lord Sidious! The blockade is finished... we dare not go against the Jedi!" "Viceroy, I don't want this scanted slime in my sight again!"

[@philliplomeo6654]

Whenever I hear this, I always say to myself, “I think The Emperor’s Theme would be perfect for a horror movie.”

[@Spindler2007]

You could say it's the Star Wars equivalent to The Omen.

[@michaeldesanta317]

the one in rise of skywalker was the scariest one imo, like his eyes are pure white and it actually scared me when I watched it.

[@philliplomeo6654]

@@michaeldesanta317 Yes

[@lukez9721]

The emperor without the restraints of being in a family friendly story sounds like he could be absolutely terrifying

[@tinobemellow]

Palpatine himself would be perfect for a horror movie. A politician who gives himself to Satan to gain greater power, and thereby becomes the most fell being that mortal man has ever seen, and worse still, out of his own desire. Or even in another context, it could function as the theme to a phantom which takes the spirits of men, or something like.

[@clutchtastic_]

2:11 the little intro is so good! And holy chorus!!!

[@rafieburgos5529]

From 8:57-14:34, Return Of The Jedi's Emperor's Theme is by far my favorite version of the Emperor's Theme. Such a mysterious and classic theme. Perfect theme for a villain right there with Imperial March aka Darth Vader's Theme from The Empire Strikes Back.

[@HarbingerofHyol940]

I can't find *THIS* version anywhere else! Is there a 'specific' name for it? I love all the choir!

[@Xashe_]

Im so glad you got the soundtrack for the trailer at 14:54 that version of Sidious' theme is soooo good

[@derekconstantino7759]

They should've used that in the movie

[@phillyskyguy9535]

​@@derekconstantino7759 John Williams does not make the trailer music. Other companies do it

[@deathsquad8891]

I just dramatically entered my grandparents' bedroom with this playing full volume, now I'm writhing on the floor in pain.

[@PTO1138]

everybody talks about how Vader is one of the greatest movie villains of all time. But Palpatine/Sidious is the greatest villain in the Star Wars Franchise, Period.

[@jackdoherty5841]

2:17, 3:43, 4:25, 5:33, 6:52, 8:24 leaving for myself

[@Tareltonlives]

there's also the version played in the parade of Phantom Menace. Yes, seriously. It's just in major key. Rather genius

[@lukebuchanan9857]

This is true! How insidious!

[@Tareltonlives]

Best iterations: AOTC, I am the Senate, the emperor arrives on the Death Star, The Dark Side Beckons and the Emperor's Death. They have really special orchestration that makes them extremely terrifying.

[@Spindler2007]

Palpatine's theme is right up there with The Omen theme with how dark and evil they are. It's interesting how Palpatine and the AntiChrist Damien are quite similar as they both had risen in a world of politics. The only difference is Palpatine succeeded where Damien had failed and he IS the Devil of the Star Wars Universe.

[@tinobemellow]

The other difference is that one is a kid and is literally sickening to watch, on account of the fact that you're being forced to watch a kid act like Satan and get killed for it, while Palpatine is a mature adult who you can legitimately buy as being an evil person. Personally, I don't see any resemblance between The Omen and Star Wars. The Omen is a drummed-up story about a kid who is destined by the Devil, and therefore has no choice in his evil deeds. Palpatine is an average man, an adult, who, regardless of anyone else, desires his own power. Not Satan's power, not the Dark Side, but his own power. He doesn't care about any cause whatsoever, besides himself. The Omen is depressing. Palpatine is literally terrifying. That's the difference.

[@liverworm9917]

@@tinobemellow Chill out, dude. It's just a movie.

[@MSR-24]

I like the theme at 12:00 that was used in Return of the Jedi. The way how Palpatine is tempting Luke by telling him the rebels are losing. That theme just feels like its showing the light side that it fell into a trap that was set long ago, that there is no escape. That and 5:51 from Revenge of The Sith which I kind of enjoy was re-used in Rise Of Skywalker. ROTS is my favorite movie.

[@braydensobecki340]

Same ROTS is the goat

[@Wolf-Bearer]

18:33 "Look what you have made"

[@charmyschef9856]

I just wish that there were some amazing film makers, directors, producers, etc. out there that could produce a movie/tv series on how Palpatine came to power from the time before meeting Darth Plagueis all the way to when he completely took over as the Emperor. Heck, if there was some way they could encapsulate the Sith from when Darth Bane initiated the Rule of 2 to Darth Sidious would be ideal, but they probably won't ever make something like that.

[@mr.huygens1273]

I would like to see a back story series as well for how palpatine came to power not only that but also one that explains some of the events that led up to episode 1

[@treborioleahcim4450]

Me elaborately planning my best friend's birthday party be like:

[@panther196321]

Know the power of the dark side. The power to save Padme.

[@TacoSallust]

I cannot think of any theme more menacing than Palpatine's theme in RotJ

[@Kevcarmon1017]

17:57 This one is my favorite.

[@Lord_Acidicus]

Updated again..........HELL YEAH!!!!!! 🤘(also dat one in the trailer 🥰)

[@joshhendley4437]

Revenge of the Sith has the best Palpatine themes

[@tommyfox854]

Yyeeeeeesss, goooooodd, a them fit for a villain such as Palpatine, a theme only fitting for The Devil himself, a theme for a soul person who can plunge an entire Galaxy to Hell because he can; a theme, for the dark lord of the Sith, Emperor Palpatine. Well done SWO, well done; I like it. =)

[@ThrillzTheGreatest]

13:11 is great

[@noone999]

Poweeeeeeeer

[@Manwendlil]

"look what you have made!"

[@JorQuinMusic]

When someone does something bad to me, this is my tune 18:54 😍😂🙌🏻🔥 Emperor Palpatine has the best villain theme ever

[@frog30001]

And he IS the best villain ever, you really just truly have to understand the story of his rise to power to know

[@GuchU17]

This list is definitely an absolute, absolutely perfect that is.

[@andrewlangdale2824]

Thanks for this

[@MariOmor1]

10:17 Kylo Ren's theme was foreshadowed 32 years before Force Awakens

[@ZaneK21]

13:50, my favorite theme music when I enter a room

[@gagemaximus8932]

What is my bidding my master

[@darklordvader66]

*thy

[@joshhendley4437]

Every since Jedi, including your friend Obi-Wan Kenobi is now an enemy of the republic 5:57

[@kebabremover1849]

14:22 best part, throwback from the last mission in lego star wars the complete saga

[@krel3358]

Disney should do a tv series about Palpatine during the period between RotS and ANH and its just about him scheming on how to mess with the Galaxy and maybe talking about funky sith lore when Vader needs help kind of like in Revenge of the Sith, Did I ever tell you the story of Darth Malgus? blah blah blah well you see this is how you deal with the rebels or this jedi.

[@Mac14329]

"I am ALL the Sith!"

[@HydroKestrel]

And I....am all the Jedi

[@ThrillzTheGreatest]

I thought he was the Senate

[@thechessplayer8962]

@@ThrillzTheGreatest Not yet

[@alexslusher16]

Ew, Gross

[@alexslusher16]

@@HydroKestrel Ew, Gross

[@davidiacob8419]

2:44 i hope it plays on my funeral

[@shaqtinafool_yt1990]

"Because the council did not trust you my young apprentice, I believe you are the only Jedi with no knowledge of this plot"

[@garrettsinger2509]

2:42 5:34 9:12 10:53

[@darth06]

What is thy bidding my master

[@bradleybisnett6770]

Darth Maul,Darth vader,kyloren and emperor palpatine has the best themes ever

[@timmetevelis8172]

Unlimited theme!!!!!

[@Pickleboi_Official]

I always felt like phantom menace was the most quiet because it's the least evil palpatine has done so far

[@Pickleboi_Official]

and it gets louder and intense the more he does something evil

[@korkronwarlord]

It was probably so subtle because he was still only on his rise to power.

[@nderdragon7]

At long last the perfect study/relaxation music.

[@turafree]

3:49 BEST ONE ☝️

[@LBynoL]

Fr

[@feistyfishfishing1818]

Emperor palpatine 🥰😍🥰👍🥰🥰👍🥰🥰🥰😍👍👍❤❤👍🥰🥰😍🥰😍❤

[@Scorpivan169]

Good

[@aero1149]

Attack of the clones, the clone wars, revenge of the sith and return of the Jedi are the best and the rise of Skywalker is an honorable mention

[@dathip]

Phantom Menace is hands down the best one!!

[@jamie.fischer06]

Return of Jedi will always be best

[@tfwnoyandere]

↑

[@3haljordan]

I NEED HIM!

[@starwarsclub7564]

1:40 this should be the theme of the resurrected Palpatine in the dark empire movie (if there was one.....)

[@pricemoore2022]

8:56-9:05 only on FX

[@Bigjohn0318]

Let’s go

[@josh73268]

5:03 🥶

[@menslady125eif2590]

Goooood! Gooooooooooood!

[@samaritan_sys]

I would say, though, it’s less Palpatine’s theme and more the theme of the Dark Side itself.

[@ShadowUchihaLoquendero]

8:57 the best part

[@ShadowUchihaLoquendero]

9:54

[@ShadowUchihaLoquendero]

9:12

[@RedLobstr]

My earphones when I go into school (Im the quiet kid)

[@leneklenkowsky1012]

16:40 Sith picnic

[@Donald43]

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?

[@marshmallowbudgie]

oooOOOOOOOOOOoo

[@StarWarsOpinion]

"Pursuit" from CW microseries

[@mattgray666]

Oh no, my young "Jedi". You will find it is you who are mistaken... about a great many things. *cut to scene of Luke's temple burning*

[@biggeek2256]

You can slice this into ANY big bad from other franchises and it would work! Hell, it would work for Salem in RWBY and The Imperator/Hades Izanami in BlazBlue (Especially the latter because Imperator/Izanami gave me A LOT of Emperor Palpatine vibes) Edit: Let’s add Zeref from Fairy Tail to that list, he also gave me Palpatine vibes

[@giulianobarrelli4234]

Oh and I love the way he signs his name in the book of sith .

[@necronustheeverchosen1994]

Everything is proceeding as I have forseen... HEHEHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhehe!!!

[@arondioszegi8607]

Everything has transpired according to my desing.... *menacing crackle*

[@SIERRAHOTELINDIA]

*”The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be… UNNATURAL…”*

[@Xvier99]

It’s so cool to see how a John Williams evolves with his themes in the saga over time to intricate into the different eras. In each prequel film we hear it, but Ep.1 defenitly is more subtle, quiet with it that let’s say Ep.3 we hear the theme spread throughout because of course now we know Palpatine=Sidious With 9 we hear more haunting, dark versions of his theme, many of them have tones of woodwind or string instruments to remind you of Rey’s theme herself.

[@aero1149]

Palpatine tune > Vader tune

[@bdev18]

👏🏼

[@toainsully]

"The Dark Side is a pathway to many abilities, some consider to be.... UNNATURAL."

[@TheEmpressPalpatine]

This theme you can feel in your lower chakras.

[@KamiKazeD]

1:03 such evil

[@spinlok3943]

Also known as the Putin theme. Or "Emperor Palputin"

[@lukabeglarishvili2254]

Punny

[@obitwokenobi9808]

The theme of pure evil.

[@budb.8560]

Best funeral dirge I ever heard!

[@thehardmethod]

He survived even more pain then anakin in the lava. Maybe knowledge of Dart Plaguei's helped him to not wear the exo suit like Vader. Why there is no star wars games when you can play as villain except KOTOR? always some jedi.

[@palpatinecollection]

the time its Côme the return of the sith

[@joshhendley4437]

Palpatine’s theme in the sequels is very terrifying whereas Palpatine’s theme in the prequels are evil and dark

[@OofyMan96]

13:55 did I just hear a police siren?

[@StarWarsOpinion]

Synthesizer.

[@Elvisfighta]

They should make a movie called Star Wars: episode x: the end… where Rey and the resistance has to fight a re summoned darth plaguies and a massive storm trooper army and a revived empire