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

[@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!

[@AllenReyes-t7n]

"The Emperor is unable to sense love" ~ George Lucas Right.... that's why he was able to know Anakin's deep love for his wife. He sensed his fear of losing her, but don't forget those dreams were planted into Anakin by Palpatine. Palpatine was well aware of Anakin's feeling of love for her. Sorry, I call BS on Lucas on this one. Prior to the prequel Era(and WAY before this awful Disney era), NO ONE imagined Palpatine as a cartoon video game old man dual wielding against people younger then him. Both him and Yoda were representations of how The Force is something that goes beyond the physical realm. We the audience didn't expect a tiny creature to levitate a ship out of thick swamp water. Nor did we expect this thin, feeble old man on a walking stick to shoot lightning out of his fingers. Both abilities are seen in the physical realm, yes, but they were impressive at the time because we saw only these visually weak characters wield such omnipotent abilities that Luke, Vader, and Obi-Wan didn't use. Remember, this was before we got all this stupid video game CRAP from the EU/Prequel/Sequel eras. So when people ask: "Why didn't Palpatine defend himself from Vader?" The answer is BECAUSE HE'S A FEEBME OLD MAN, LOOK AT HIM. Do you honestly think Ralph McQuarrie, Richard Marquand, Ian McDiarmid, and everyone else on set was aware of Palpatine having the ability to TWIRL in the air with two lightsabers like some 12 year old's drawing? Give me a BREAK. The Emperor was portrayed as a feeble old man with strong abilities in "the Dark Side of the Force" not "ancient Sith practice". He was just "The Emperor" not "Darth Sideous". So when Vader picked him up, he was defenseless. It wasn't his lack of sensing "feelings of love" that got him killed. It was his ARROGANCE. The whole scene showed just how much all that power went to his head: - he didn't anticipate Vader grabbing throwing him because Vader was afraid of him - he took his sweet time torturing Luke because someone DARED to defy him. Palpatine was used to getting this his way, and having people bow to him. - Palpatine shows just how much of a monster he is to Vader when it's shown how just one small act of non-violent opposition is enough to make the Emperor lose it. So NO I disagree with George. Yes, I disagree with the creator of these characters. Maybe if he didn't have a history of inconsistency I would take him at his word. I don't hate the man, I respect him as a visionary, but it's obvious he wants to re-write what others(before Disney) did with his work because.... well, in many areas they did it better.

[@TotalTech2.]

@@AllenReyes-t7n 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. 😉

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@oxitape1563]

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

[@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:

[@MasterKingSirPlease]

11:22 is frightening

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!"

[@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.

[@ulfberht4431]

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

[@Jodacro-it4zz]

Not yet

[@iceace4277]

It's treason then

[@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

[@clutchtastic_]

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

[@Jodacro-it4zz]

5:03 literally the theme of a demon

[@chancellorsheev]

Goood... Gooood....

[@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

[@ThrillzTheGreatest]

13:11 is great

[@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.

[@kebabremover1849]

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

[@jacksonnettleingham4990]

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

[@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

[@Lord_Acidicus]

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

[@Kevcarmon1017]

17:57 This one is my favorite.

[@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.

[@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!"

[@deathsquad8891]

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

[@Stormblade02]

18:33 "Look what you have made"

[@jackdoherty5841]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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"

[@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.

[@GuchU17]

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

[@panther196321]

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

[@ZaneK21]

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

[@treborioleahcim4450]

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

[@Manwendlil]

"look what you have made!"

[@JorQuin]

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

[@TacoSallust]

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

[@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. =)

[@noone999]

Poweeeeeeeer

[@garrettsinger2509]

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

[@gagemaximus8932]

What is my bidding my master

[@darklordvader66]

*thy

[@joshhendley4437]

Revenge of the Sith has the best Palpatine themes

[@darth06]

What is thy bidding my master

[@andrewlangdale2824]

Thanks for this

[@nderdragon7]

At long last the perfect study/relaxation music.

[@timmetevelis8172]

Unlimited theme!!!!!

[@feistyfishfishing1818]

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

[@Scorpivan169]

Good

[@turafree]

3:49 BEST ONE ☝️

[@dathip]

Phantom Menace is hands down the best one!!

[@3haljordan]

I NEED HIM!

[@jamie.fischer06]

Return of Jedi will always be best

[@tfwnoyandere]

↑

[@davidiacob8419]

2:44 i hope it plays on my funeral

[@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.

[@starwarsclub7564]

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

[@StarWarsOpinion]

"Pursuit" from CW microseries

[@necronustheeverchosen1994]

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

[@arondioszegi8607]

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

[@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

[@matthewrich9315]

Best villain theme of all time

[@Bigjohn0318]

Let’s go

[@pricemoore2022]

8:56-9:05 only on FX

[@MariOmor1]

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

[@leneklenkowsky1012]

16:40 Sith picnic

[@nurp9486]

14:22

[@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

[@menslady125eif2590]

Goooood! Gooooooooooood!

[@RedLobstr]

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

[@bradleybisnett6770]

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

[@joshhendley4437]

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

[@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

[@Donald43]

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

[@SasukeShadowLoquendero]

8:57 the best part

[@SasukeShadowLoquendero]

9:54

[@SasukeShadowLoquendero]

9:12

[@frankgesuele6298]

Right now there are 666 likes. Don't touch that😈🥶

[@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*

[@marshmallowbudgie]

oooOOOOOOOOOOoo

[@palpatinecollection]

the time its Côme the return of the sith

[@mariolaudato8019]

5:34

[@bdev18]

👏🏼

[@spinlok3943]

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

[@lukabeglarishvili2254]

Punny

[@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.

[@KyleKatarnh]

This was the exact theme when I fought Desaan

[@andresvivesdecespedes1661]

Everything is going as I have forseen!!! Hahahahaaaa

[@crazygenz2854]

Mission to naboo ?

[@StarWarsOpinion]

It's from the Vader: Shards of the Past fan film.

[@obitwokenobi9808]

The theme of pure evil.

[@danielbonilla3195]

Revenge of the sith ones are the best

[@giulianobarrelli4234]

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

[@TheEmpressPalpatine]

This theme you can feel in your lower chakras.

[@samaritan_sys]

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

[@aero1149]

Palpatine tune > Vader tune

[@tyrone162]

Do it!

[@bradleybisnett6770]

Darth vaders theme is cool