Ewok Celebration & Finale // Danish National Symphony Orchestra (LIVE)

#SciFiMusic #DNSO #StarWars
Ewok Celebration & Finale
From
Return of the Jedi (original)
Composed by John Williams
Performed by Danish National Symphony Orchestra & Danish National Vocal Ensemble
With Jakob Weber and singers from DR Juniorkoret
Conducted by Antony Hermus
TV-director: Karsten Andersen
Sound producers: Lars C Bruun & Ossian Ryner
Lights and visuals: Vertigo
Exec Producer: Nicolai Abrahamsen
Recorded as part of the sci-fi concert Galaxymphony Strikes Back in August 2021 in DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
Full experience will be available on streaming and BluRay
All rights reserved DR©2021

[@festiveobeliskus]

Embracing that professional orchestral performances don't always have to be super serious and formal. Music is meant to be enjoyed and the DNSO reflects that sentiment beautifully.

[@ncard00]

Do Mara Jade’s theme next.

[@mangodip2170]

Honestly, this orchestra is now my all-time favorite when listening to Star Wars...

[@honkeykong9563]

Forever Sweet memories of those final moments 1:50 of a 3 Film Journey. I was 7-Years-Old, and like everyone else in 1983 I had become deeply emotionally invested in these wonder characters. A super-happy ending that still left me so sad to see them go.

[@polinasysoeva2193]

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra always has the best performances in terms of storytelling! Now I want to visit Danemark and hear them live!👏

[@martinsurma9654]

⁰0opp

[@Novarine32]

MMMmmm yes "danemark"

[@raystyles6338]

Live versus headphones 1000 times better atmosphere is every thinkk .RR

[@raystyles6338]

Is a Royal Albert concert a dream ?

[@raystyles6338]

After what we have all been through would be a greatest reward

[@peterost7]

So glad to see the original ewok celebration song featured! Absolutely fantastic!

[@thudthud5423]

I don't know why they decided to change it for the update in the 1990s. I think the change was necessary for the scenes of celebration across the galaxy. Was it George Lucas' idea or John Williams' decision?

[@davidleavitt835]

Much as I truly love Yub Nub, I must say I prefer Victory Celebration; one of a very few changes I support. 🙂

[@davidleavitt835]

@@thudthud5423 Lucas' idea to change, and Williams wrote new music to cover the longer cue.

[@mortenmj]

@@thudthud5423 as an intro to this act, the presenter said something like "some of us doesn't forget George" and he's one of Denmark's biggest nerds. So I think it was George's idea, just like he changed it so Han didn't shot first

[@Kamandi1971]

@@thudthud5423 that was all George when he went insane in 1997 with the special editions crap

[@tiborreszegi6185]

Let's slow down for a minute, and mention the great work of the *recording, mixing and mastering engineers* who brought this wonder to life, so we, the people could experience such a masterpiece.

[@leftyMOTIVguy]

I'm a live audio engineer and we have one shot to capture the performance as well and as complete as we can in the space and environment that we're given. We have to be there to make it happen, but be invisible. Much respect to the engineer or engineers, system techs, wireless tech, stage hands, lighting tech and anyone else who worked on this concert.

[@barryrodgers3039]

Amazing. The true Ewok celebration!

[@davidleavitt835]

Much as I truly love Yub Nub, I must say I prefer Victory Celebration; one of a very few changes I support. 🙂

[@autumninthewoods4522]

@@davidleavitt835 You're wrong.

[@tylerpinniger9958]

@@autumninthewoods4522Why are you just telling him he’s wrong? The new theme is amazing and serene.

[@robertschultz6922]

Who were the Ewoks here?

[@jedsithor]

@@davidleavitt835 Yub Nub feels very....I dunno...dated. Victory Celebration feels timeless and is certainly a better montage song for the shots in the special edition. Can't imagine seeing Coruscant with Yub Nub playing lol. I do love Yub Nub though.

[@Koldeman]

"...celebrate the light! FREEDOM! Celebrate the might! POWER! Celebrate the fight! GLORY! Celebrate the love! Celebrate the love! Celebrate the LOOOOOOOOOOVE!!!!"

[@mzaite]

I always love the crash to credits in Star Wars.

[@remiem-iw7uk]

I love how invested this orchestra is in their art!

[@JayRock21122]

I'm hoping at some point they do The Book Of Boba Fett Theme. Also Happy 90th to John Williams!

[@thudthud5423]

I don't know if Ludwig Goransen has made full scores, but I'd also like to hear character music: - Boba Fett's new theme (from the Mandalorian) - Ahsoka Tano's theme - Bo Katan's theme (which seems to be purely electronic music, though)

[@aaronjudt1487]

Goosebumps at the cross over between the Ewok Celebration and the Finale... every single damned time. So VERY well done to all involved!

[@areguapiri]

Pretty cool.

[@mtklaric]

Me too

[@tonyfendex2558]

Yes. Me too!!!

[@parkpunk2]

1:27 That feeling of the hair on the back of your neck standing and the flutter in your stomach. That's the power the original movies had. Kind of like a force.

[@ricflair9717]

Brings tears to my eyes. It brought back memories of when I was a child going to the cinema by myself for the very first time to see Return of the Jedi on a Saturday morning matinee. Such a magical moment that I will cherish forever. Going back to class on Monday after knowing most of my buddies haven't seen it yet because the only cinema in town was sold out for the entire two weeks from the premier.

[@thudthud5423]

This looked like it was a lot of fun for the members of the orchestra.

[@mrry1095]

It pains me to realize how many children were robbed of this wonderful song.

[@iondustt]

"robbed" 💀 btuh the new song is 10 times better

[@Raiden1179]

Amazing! Glad to see the original Ewok score. Love it :)

[@juazulkr]

My heart is so happy With this melody!

[@Deltaflot1701]

I guess we'll add Ewok to languages that Tuva can sing! Brought a bit of a tear to the eye to hear the original ending suite.

[@schnittmagier5515]

This is the Version I grew up with. I like the childlike energy that transforms slowly into a cathartic finale. The new Victory Celebration feels timid, melancholic, and bittersweet instead.

[@sandal_thong]

You mean Jar Jar and his people weren't originally in _Return of the Jedi?_ GASP!

[@Celestialgacha]

I really dislike how they changed it, mostly because there was no reason. I don't mind the new one, but the old one is my childhood

[@matthewberg5835]

the new victory celebration isnt new. they filmed it back then but couldnt use it cause lucas didnt have the tecnology to but now that he did he used it and its the true ending

[@martavdz4972]

Why make this comment? To spoil the new version for people?!? I grew up in a Communist country, was tortured by Communist nurses in a children´s spa, then the revolution came and the American movies. And the glorious celebration of freedom at the end of the Return of the Jedi. I always cry when I hear the new version, because it hints at the painful memories of lack of freedom - something I experienced very much first-hand. A victory isn´t just victorious. It´s also being exhausted and healing.

[@TechyMantis]

Another excellent piece by the Danish, you can tell they had fun

[@Cringer101]

Of all the different Orchestras ive watched and listening to, The DNSO is the best sounding and most amazing publication out there

[@Starglance]

What a brilliant idea to play THIS live in a concert! I am thrilled. Can't wait for the Blu-ray!!!!

[@jagerzaku9160]

Never Knew I wanted to hear Yub Nub as preformed by a live symphony.

[@kasperchristensen8416]

Absolutely EPIC!!! And kudos to the female musicians who made Princess Leia buns for the occasion ;)

[@Ejrupolsen]

Ja den lagde jeg også mærke til😂😂😂

[@nickthedreamer4434]

I can't keep the smile off of my face because I'm laughing from both hilariousness and pure joy at the actual Ewok Celebration

[@DavidWWhite1973]

The updated celebration song was good, but this will ALWAYS be my favorite.

[@ChowDownDetroit]

This will always be my Return of the Jedi song at the end.

[@vectorwho5283]

Ok DR Koncerthuset, you win!

[@JOSHCHIMICH]

Leave it to Williams to make an absolute banger for the same scene TWICE. Love this version of the finale, and I loved the absolute joy transmitted by this presentation. Great job as always :D

[@al28854]

finally, a non 'Special Edition' version of the Finale performance.

[@felipeolguinvalenzuela9468]

We celebrate the 90th birthday of the great Maestro John Williams. Long live a genius. congratulations.

[@anderszettergren4302]

This music is actually by his son, Joe Williams, leadsinger in Toto. Well, not the fameous part.

[@TheStarshipdriver]

These folks were AWESOME! They truly have done John Williams himself proud. 😎

[@NewDay75075]

LOVE watching and listening to this orchestra!! Truly an out of this world experience. SO GLORIOUS🌟💫

[@Judi7Caroler]

I LOVE this piece and such a cute performance!

[@annejeppesen160]

This concert was the best I've ever experienced - and not just due to cultural starvation because of COVID-19. I hope Galaxsymphony will return, even as a rerun, I'll be there!!!

[@janhammekenbuch142]

I had the luck to see Episode 4, in the concert house, with the orchestra playing live, as the movie was playing... You have to experience it, it was awesome!

[@doggoland23]

I loved it when they took down the statue of Palpatine on Coruscant. All the cheer. Oh, also when the Gungans yelled WESA FREE!

[@preble316]

The Danish National Symphony and the Boston Pops Orchestra have to be the the best..... kings and queens of orchestras! Love this! Masters, this orchestra is!

[@amitiel5288]

I vaguely remember hearing this song at the end of the movie, but I always identified "Victory Celebration" with the final part of Star Wars Episode VI. It was nice to remember that early childhood with melodies that remain engraved in the mind and come back regardless of the passage of time... Thank you very much for sharing your talent with the public... Recuerdo vagamente haber escuchado esta canción al final de la película, pero siempre identifiqué "Victory Celebration" con la parte final de Star Wars Episodio VI. Fue lindo recordar esa primera infancia con melodías que quedan grabadas en la mente y regresan sin importar el paso del tiempo... Muchas gracias por compartir su talento con el público...

[@lilricky08]

Been having a pretty crummy day and this legit just made me so happy to hear and see :)

[@fredbullmer273]

And I remember sitting in the theater after the movie, listening to the music. Pure Magic. Yeah, this was before the MCU did the scene in the credits.

[@jimgreen5788]

You are an amazing orchestra. I love to watch, and listen to, all of you.

[@DoktorKrankheit]

The contrasting interplay between the brass and the strings is out of this world!

[@jenniferwilson8366]

Another phenomenal performance from an amazing group of professionals.

[@Doctor.Whommm]

You are so amazing that I could feel the Force coming from your music.😊 Thank you and the magnificent John Williams for all the emotions that his music evokes over and over again. 👏👏👏

[@Radionut]

The opening theme and a closing thing make me mist up. It gets me somewhere deep inside. I am going to have this played at my funeral while episode four plays on the big screen TV so all the people can sit and watch with my ashes sitting on a pedestal in front of the big screen

[@marvelstarwarsgeek1511]

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra never fail to deliver ❤❤❤❤

[@RickOshay...]

Man... To be able to see them live whenever you want... That's heaven right there... Would've loved to see Antony Hermus finish that score though... I bet it was brilliant...Thank-you DR K.

[@thomasrobert4654]

brilliant all round performance by all concerned, when everyone is enjoying themselves it shines through, thankyou for a brilliant and most enjoyable performance.

[@mrenygma181]

Yub-nub! Omg I'm actually tearing up with pure happy :) :,)

[@rapture9230]

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE But i really cant decide between "Yub Nub" and "Victory Celebration" i love them both

[@bakionigeri6414]

I just listen to both lol. Im a grey jedi. My answer is always, balance or both. Maybthe dark side protect you, and the light side fufill you

[@JMYaden]

Spectacular, well done! DNSO, you are all doing a fantastic job! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@timothye.2644]

So incredibly delightful! It warms my heart 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@technoturnip1]

Love the way they can have a bit of fun.

[@FlorentPlacide]

This orchestra has become major in my listening experience. What I love most about them is how they tackle popular repertoire with such enthusiasm and commitment.

[@thomasbohannan2699]

Certainly an appropriate post for the 90th birthday of Maestro John Williams.

[@haruruben]

Great interpretation, very fun. Is a shame this was removed from the movie.

[@AlwaysFeelingSleepy]

You did the original version!! Million thanks!

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

I remember feeling bittersweet when I first heard this in the 80's. No more new Star Wars films!

[@Dharzjinion]

Me too... today, I wish it would have stayed that way...

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

There aren't any! I think there are some attempts that failed miserably. Certainly not worth the effort.

[@nsnopper]

This is a wonderful orchestra.

[@luisfranciscosoto]

Wonderful... thanks for this live performance of this gem!

[@WakarimasenKa]

Ooh I've been wating for this to come to youtube

[@Dharzjinion]

Allright, that's an absolute highlight, thank you so much for this :D My heart overflows with joy :)

[@davidleavitt835]

Of all the performances of Victory Celebration, save the LSO's original, this is the most joyful version I've ever heard. The combination of this and New Hope's finale is perfect.

[@PetrolGator]

This is utterly delightful! Bonus points for sourcing Radagast from the Istari to join in the performance.

[@davidleavitt835]

Mate I've read this comment a BUNCH of times, and it always brings a smile. Thank you.♥️♥️🙂🙂

[@PetrolGator]

@@davidleavitt835 Hah! Of course.

[@olafdelke-lejeune6093]

Chapeau! Happy 90th Birthday Maestro.

[@Trygvar13]

I understand why the new version was created but I always preferred the music of the original ending. This is just perfect!

[@bevspangler]

Adorable ewok piece! You never hear this performed as much as others from SW.

[@truckingwithatablet4489]

This is just a slice of awesomeness great work.

[@michaelclemensen8475]

Og så siger nogen , at vi ikke har noget i Danmark ...... at vi ikke kan noget ...... NÅ siger jeg bare . Hvad er så dette ? Det er det bedste National Symfoni Orkester i verden efter min mening . Alt hvad de rører ved er perfekt . Det er en sand fryd for øjet og øret . Dejlig underholdning .🤩😉

[@zloy_yetti]

Great concert, thanks a lot for posting this miracle :)

[@ElMiguelFigueroa]

Brilliant!

[@Andy-ST]

WoW ... der abend ist gerettet .... fantastisch

[@robertschultz6922]

Me Weber is awesome in this!! Lead Ewok in deed!!! I wonder how long they had to study evokies before the concert? I mean Tuva can speak so many languages and the younger girls who were playing Ewoks were just amazing

[@ManCave1972]

A lot of people hate on the changes in the Special Edition, but as a kid of the 70s and 80s for whom Star Wars was the ONLY thing, this ending in the Ewok village was a vast improvement and punctuates the end of an era for millions of us. God bless John Williams- an absolute legend

[@pauljzipfelhellonewlistene9093]

😁👍 going to make my Grand Children watch,,,

[@annejeppesen160]

#GrandparentingApproved

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

The enthusiasm of the conductor is just infectious :-) And from the Netherlands like me hah!

[@Kamandi1971]

i had just turned 12 in may 1983 Im 51 now hearing this i cried the original trilogy was my life as a kid might even better the the london symphony version recorded in 1982

[@hojvaelde]

Danish National Symphony Orchestra Hi Jakob (Weber). You can not hide. Have you gotten tired of playing all your weird percussion instruments since you started as a singer and dancer? Joke aside: As usual well done to the whole orchestra and especially you Jakob. Greetings from a local fan.

[@robertschultz6922]

No he was still playing the gord so weird instrument still his repetoir

[@e2mmau777]

Très beau, merci beaucoup !

[@mikem3614]

I Love It They Go All Out

[@CatHarington]

men this is studio quality

[@mortenmj]

Great concert, I'm looking forward to the Raiders of Symphony next month!

[@joshgellis3292]

It's a LOVELY SONG, especially in the first half- ANYONE going to talk about how those WONDERFUL- nonsense lyrics seem to sound like at the end: "~CELEBRATE THE LOVE! CELEBRATE THE LLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOVE!~" It's alright, I JUST DID. :.D

[@goodwood-rc4nx]

John Williams is coming back to do the music for the upcoming Obi wan Disney+ show

[@TJVergerII]

Absolute Joy

[@steveiuliano1672]

Absolutely brilliant !!

[@technoturnip1]

Brilliant just Brilliant

[@FredericoPissarra]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johncantrell614]

Beautiful.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

But where are the stormtrooper helmet drums? 😄😄😄 This was fun:)

[@phoenixrising2430]

During the celebration feast on the Endor forest, the Rebel troops were probably asking the Ewoks where all the barbecued meat came from...

[@DGLucas8]

Oooooooooohhhh! Amazing 😍😍😍

[@hacheerreeme77]

Que bonito recuerdo, la celebracion original de la pelicula!!

[@TheParappa]

Gotta love Denmark.

[@batman-sk9hg]

Yo naci el año en que se estrenaba una nueva esperanza. Increible que esto siga todavia

[@stianthomassen6693]

Nydelig 👍👍🌟🌟🌟

[@NoName-ms8jb]

Those kids make good ewoks.

[@davidleavitt835]

This made me happy

[@tausti]

Love this!

[@FlorentPlacide]

Of course the funny percussionist was an Ewok, who else ? :D

[@franciscojavierescribanoca775]

Geniales. Que gran interpretación.