Star Wars Suite - Princess Leia's theme (BBC Proms)

Princess Leia's theme - Star Wars Suite 2/4 - John Williams
BBC Concert Orchestra
Conductor Keith Lockhart
BBC Proms no.65 Film Music Prom 31/8/13

[@wlamb9]

The magic of Star Wars is at least 50% the music.

[@yoda4112]

With you I agree!

[@ppgriffin3380]

I agree but in that case star wars magic should be 150%

[@Sploooks]

Honestly I’d say the music does like 75% of the work

[@skynet5305]

Yes ! Yes ! Yes !

[@Lime-ct7ux]

Movies John Williams compose for have a 90% chance of being one of my favourite movies and I wouldn't even care for the visuals

[@flochforster6892]

It's so hard to listen to this without tearing up. Leia's theme was so calming, and her presence on screen had the same exact effect. We miss you Carrie, we love you. Rest in peace.

[@fishels3895]

I think what makes this theme so good is how feminine and innocent it sounds. It captures Leila’s beauty inside and out. I’m not sure how Williams does the magic he does when he expresses the essence of a character so perfectly. Maybe the force?

[@ZATennisFan]

Absolutely. It’s yet another example of Maestro William’s singular gift. His musical will be studied 200 yrs from now as classical music

[@TK-6843]

Reqiuem, Reqiuem O' flower that lost it's petals at this night; I ask, rest in peace. When dawn breaks.

[@maribelalvaradomontesdeoca9016]

F for Carrie Fisher

[@Tim_Tomorrow]

Her Royal Highness.

[@escelante]

Fans: We love you Carrie! Carrie: I know.

[@Meli-mn2dc]

escelante ;-; * tears

[@laurajones5323]

I love Carrie Fisher as Princess and General Leia I keep thinking about her too much I talk to her in my dream and light up my candles I talk to Carrie if she is by me by my Carrie Fisher collection

[@gio9630]

500th like

[@yoda4112]

@@gio9630 jar jar ! happy to see you alive!!

[@RedPapaG]

Ahhhhh…. That’s the line!

[@afauxican_american]

I can't handle all of these goddamn feelings. Those goddamn French horns.

[@SteelerNationTX]

Every. Damn. Time.

[@hotpocketfuriousgamer8734]

I know right

[@stephenwilson6832]

Saw the principle horn in another Proms event...he's only gotten better-wish they had programs-lol

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

Speaking as a horn player myself, I totally agree! 😁

[@a.barnard3205]

Those French Horns are what connect Luke, Leia and Ben, emotionally and musically.

[@mleczko6128]

She is with Force and the Force is with Her.

[@iceprincessclapp4548]

SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS AND TO Roltey and my favorite R.I.P PRINCESS 💖🌹🌹🌷

[@laurajones5323]

I love Carrie Fisher as Princess and General Leia I keep thinking about her too much I talk to her in my dream and light up my candles I talk to Carrie if she is by me by my Carrie Fisher collection

[@WheresYourToque]

This music Forces me to think about her

[@highimally3520]

@@laurajones5323 that’s weird af

[@abbyjohnson7863]

My mom died earlier this week. I was making a playlist for her memorial later this month and added this, listened to it and began to cry. She loved Leia when she was a little girl and loved Star Wars her entire life.

[@bryantllamas3451]

Rest in Peace James Earl Jones, thank you for giving the world one the greatest villains ever brought to film.

[@zolemica]

RIP, Carrie Fisher 🌹

[@freddiefaulig8751]

Jeannie E. Hess she is much more than a princess 🌹

[@18alamierda]

:'c

[@leticiaarrais4466]

😢😢😢

[@JayDub1982a]

Maria Leticia Arrais De Lima i

[@Victor-ed3zj]

May the force be with you Carrie ...

[@kevfrancomb9384]

"To me she's royalty" 😔

[@Nathanct43]

She is, i miss her so much

[@CharlottexxxxxFennerx]

Me too I play this song to remind her 😥

[@jedijournal9159]

Me to. But dont cry as much. Shes in heaven and a force ghost so she is not gone. " no one is ever really gone " luke Skywalker " celebrate those who transend into the force. " yoda.

[@jamesking4974]

“The force will be with her always.”

[@Metalpazallteway]

Naa... She's beyond priceless 😊🤷🏻‍♂️

[@manitou1954]

Perhaps in a galaxy far-far away, many years from now, people will hear this and realize we weren't such a bad species after all.

[@kekdonalds8127]

Oh yes we are the worst species ever

[@lolbit5119]

@@kekdonalds8127 you replied to a 3 year old comment

[@kekdonalds8127]

@@lolbit5119 yes

[@mikeangel7976]

geometry Noob can I to!

[@joesoupp9102]

4 years for me!

[@evanroldan9566]

"Princess Leia Organa, You are wise, discerning, kind hearted. These are the Qualities that came from your Mother. You are passionate, fearless. Forthright. These are gifts from your Father. Both were exceptional people, who bore an exceptional daughter"

[@doogleticker5183]

This music was the reason why I learned to play the French horn. ❤ John Williams...a genius composer of the 20th century.

[@orlandoavogadro]

when he said this line and the theme started playing, I was tearing up. the show really wasn't anything special, but the music was.

[@TehIdiotOne]

@@orlandoavogadro The music outside of John Williams original themes were pretty meh. And yeah overall the show had some issues, but atleast had some really good scenes at times.

[@kregadeth5562]

@@TehIdiotOneit did enough to make me happy with it.

[@Babyboy7672]

Very Deep ❤❤❤

[@kapilkale9976]

when i was six years old i used to hear this tune again and again on cassette and imagine myself as a character in star wars flying in the falcon at light speed , i used to make guns from paper and keep them in my pocket those were my laser blasters. it was all real for me. my dad used to point to the sky and say you are from that star and then he used to tell me a story of space travel deep into the stars with characters from star wars. now im 48 and still look at those stars and those star wars are still in my mind.

[@adamlaouiti6415]

A beautiful story. Nostalgia is quite a drug isn’t it? I get high on it constantly.

[@kingdodongo4126]

Beautiful story mate

[@carolherrerapismante7961]

wooowww... I lke so much your story... i love the imagination that we have when we are child, so real too... gracias por compartir tu beatifull story ... saludos from Chile

[@whitechair3846]

Bautifull

[@NotQyteNeo]

I can't listening without tearing up. Farewell sweet Princess.

[@BirdNerdFilms]

❤❤❤

[@zzdoodzz]

When all those violins come in at once playing the main theme, yep, it hits.

[@pacnwguy9056]

At 8 years old, Princess Leia was my "first love". She was absolutely beautiful and at 55 today, I still get a little misty-eyed when I hear this. RIP Carrie Fisher.

[@xMcRolled]

Today we all felt a great disturbance in the force. RIP Carrie Fisher

[@ishen3771]

yes i hard voices cry in sadnes and it will never end :{

[@stephengarrett7063]

Five years on, and I still mourn for her. No celebrity death has ever affected me in any real way, except for hers.

[@paiman1976]

Felt that way for Robin Williams

[@daftmarto13591]

The Force will be with you princess. Always.

[@OctopusVolcano]

Grave disturbance in the force today...

[@ichbinnilsroth]

OctopusVolcano this gave me chills

[@andrewkonhouser2052]

What a bad pun

[@andrewkonhouser2052]

Because she died

[@huh4206]

@@andrewkonhouser2052 not funny.

[@adrianorellana9192]

Goodbye bravest princess, The force will always be with you :(

[@Yanicece]

Part of my childhood died today. R.I P Carrie

[@keemez]

Thumbs up for the flautist whose vibrato isn't rapidfire like being strapped to a paintmixer. Sounds SO much better when it's controlled like this. Plus, her hair's pretty delicious.

[@keemez]

Oh. And that horn section is absolutely flippin stellar. Williams music tends to be very challenging. They nailed the stink out of it.

[@CanalDeMúsicaMusicChannel]

lol.

[@ThomasMulliganFlute]

She did an incredible job

[@RodCornholio]

Agree. It was sweet, gentle and appropriate for the music. Musicians...never forget that. Music is a language, ultimately, not a show of technical skill.

[@sbevebusby214]

True

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

Tears in my eyes

[@sharkkwhalev2]

John Doe kimak u

[@jejfcjsksksw1209]

Lebay lo

[@fletcher9328]

Every time.

[@SaraMandoa]

John Williams is amazing. My favorite thing of Star Wars is the music. This is so beautiful, so emotional :')

[@trancosomarcus]

Totally agree!

[@mariettasatifka8371]

John Williams is a gift.💝. I am honored to have met him. Remarkable.

[@nataliekeeling1037]

Same

[@JesusMcCracken]

His music saved the poorly executed love story in Episode 2 for instance.

[@andresgamer6741]

Han: "I missed you" Leia: "I know".

[@andresgamer6741]

Epilogue from The Force Awakens. A tribute for Han and Leia.

[@tanyichieh2073]

this princess leia theme created by john williams simply amazing. it's starts off slow and slowly build up strength as it goes along, which is totally in line with the character. thank you john williams for a great score for a great character. RIP carrie fisher, you'll always be our princess leia!

[@nickbuckley4371]

I can’t listen to this without tearing up rest in peace carrie we miss so dearly our beautiful and badass Princess

[@laglotal]

John Williams is a genius... You can feel lots of things with this song. Pure magic.

[@allluckyseven]

They _have_ to play this by the end of Episode VIII.

[@kane93100]

Episode VIII?? What are you talking about? The last episode of Star Wars is the return of the Jedi, ep VI. There have never been other after.

[@kaliik4377]

allluckyseven I would cry :(

[@elsacristina9]

Where the heck have you being living the past year? in a cave? Never heard of episode VII The Force Awakens. DUH!!!!

[@lukascielocaminante257]

I dunno what is worst, the edgy die hard fan or the people who didn't get sarcasm lol

[@JuanGenao]

You lunatic, she finished filming 8 ... Thats the last movie she was in...

[@harryagorn]

May the Force be with you...

[@chaoticiannunez2419]

Always.

[@deatatrollaajaporsti4465]

thanks

[@bastardchild5703]

And may the odds ever be in your favour

[@artisticskillz01]

John Willams you will live forever

[@keirchallinor9273]

I love how her theme is tied in to her character as well as the Rebellion. Starting small but then growing to a large scale.

[@jaykparikh37]

holy fuck episode 8 is going to be a hard watch

[@bricciopaolo7599]

Jay Parikh :'c

[@HogWild97]

Jay Parikh it's a good thing they finished filming before Carrie passed, she is now with the force and deeply missed.

[@brent_1101]

Jay Parikh it was

[@RayenKarlsefni]

Everytime.

[@daftmarto13591]

It was awful. Now they'll have to kill her between episodes. Fucking morons.

[@C7007]

She's now sleeping peacefully on Alderaan. May the Force be with her

[@crimson3540]

Hate to break it to ya but..... Alderan blew up.... 😅

[@reychester1610]

@@crimson3540 but the ghost of leia and the ghost of planet alderaan live

[@Yakkymania]

alderaan exploded though

[@peterskinder4533]

To us she will always be Royalty...sleep well dear Princess.

[@CarnorJast1138]

She will always be our Princess. Goodbye Carrie. RIP. Now her mom, Debbie, has passed on too. So sad. This song is a fitting tribute.

[@isaacglovermusic8461]

Couldn't imagine Star Wars without it's music. Good on John Williams for making such a timeless piece.

[@peterbenway3955]

i'm not sure I can listen this piece ever again without tears... thank you for sharing.

[@evilfingers4302]

May The Force be with you....Always!

[@SuperCabrito14]

2:53 - shitshitshit, not the high note, not the high note, not the high note... 2:57 - GODFOCKINGDAMMIT, gets me everytime! :'(

[@MJHistory100]

Same

[@hugomusic9504]

:'(

[@l.r.5255]

Same

[@huh4206]

The high note was played in the new ep9 teaser.

[@exotitan516]

I think it's the brass flare that gets me

[@lunawenko9324]

I was six years old when I watched my first Star Wars movie, wich was A new Hope. And I kinda fell in love with princess Leia. I knew I could never actually be with her, but since then, I always had a special connection with this theme. It was also the song I heard during my first kiss. The soundtrack of Star Wars will still be amazing, even when I grow older. I‘m only turning 21 this year, but I know that these films and this amazing soundtrack will always have a place in my heart

[@JonlyWonly]

I've been listening to this piece since 25 May, 1977, I went out and purchased the album as soon as I was able, at the tender age of 13, the first album I had ever purchased. I hadn't listened in years, but... that final note still brings a tear to my eye. What a masterpiece.

[@Belfastboi]

Ah me too. It’s also my ringtone 😂

[@franciscooctavius5957]

There is no part of this song that doesn’t give you immediate feels to a bygone era long ago. Man what happened to the world?? A masterpiece without a doubt. RIP Carrie.

[@DavidRLentz]

Princess Leia's Theme is transcendent of genre, to stand as peer amongst the finest of classical music. This grand performance is the closest to John Williams's conducting that I have heard. A rousing standing ovation to all!

[@kenlau457]

Leia’s theme reflect the character herself. At first seemingly gentle and calm but when provoked, she display her true power and became a force to be reckoned with.

[@TheParkourSam]

Thank God for those wonderful French horns and the amazing talent. The musicians who are chosen to do the solo pieces must have never been known to miss a single note. "Messing up" isn't even in their vocabulary they're so good.

[@cush6827]

I hope they play this at the next Oscars' *in memoriam* section.

[@davemillet4160]

Still one of the greatest melodies John Williams has ever composed, and this performance...I don't even know where to start.❤

[@Sbamabelle]

30+ years later and this still gives me chills, so many emotions wrapped up in this song of Leia and of Han....

[@Dios67]

I always feel like the music is telling a story of Leia's life from innocence to being thrust into power, struggling, failing but then ultimately triumphing.

[@Belfastboi]

That is great writing. Great music opens the imagination ❤

[@duckyh9712]

The huge drop to me shows her strength as a general but the flute in the background shows here feminine essence.

[@timcartwright5735]

Three seconds in and I have a tear in my eye! :'(

[@staroftheskyilovemusic662]

I imagine I sit in that theatre now and I'm on the edge of my seat and tears are streaming down my cheeks cause this is so damn exquisite!!!

[@keemez]

That's John Williams for yas.

[@highlander723]

+Keem Osabe some say music is only as good as the composer's I don't buy that music is only as good as musicians

[@geoffryvickery1681]

If you ask me it’s one of the best pieces ever written.

[@achyutarjun]

1:14 this part always gets me...even now...it kinda flashes all the sad depressing moments from Star Wars in front of my eyes...

[@angiesgmail1530]

The music of Star Wars is as epic as the movies. I love the genius of John Williams.

[@zentraveler1834]

I was glad to hear this theme boldly used for the first trailer of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. It's one of John Williams best themes, haunting, fragile, majestic, thoughtful, powerful. Everything Princess Leia come to embody in the Star Wars canon.

[@weighttrainingguide]

Such beautiful music. John Williams is by far the best movie music composer.

[@IveBeenChris]

THE ONLY THEME THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ATTACHED TO ME SINCE SEEING THE CLASSIC TRILOGY...... MAY THE FORCE ALWAYS BE WITH YOU YOUR HIGHNESS.... IT'S A LONG ROAD BUT WE'LL MEET AGAIN. #YourHighnessRestWell

[@watto9361]

One of the greatest pieces of music all-time in my opinion, no other orchestral song evokes the feelings that this one does for me

[@blenhardt1245]

This music runs through my entire childhood and I would recognize it anywhere. What a stunning version! That last note is pure beauty and magnificence. It brought me to tears. 😊👍🏻

[@dianalee3059]

Surely no one writes more magnificently than Maestro Williams. What a gift his brilliant talent is to this planet. Live long and prosper, sir! 🖖

[@monteam]

A lovely theme for a lovely Princess. May she rest in peace.

[@cagnazzo82]

This song is so sad today. RIP to the Galaxy's Princess :(

[@APLMedia22]

This piece is truly magical. It fits so well that is the character Princess Leia. It’s also perfect for the personality of Carrie Fisher. RIP Princess.

[@erin_mcnugget5481]

RIP Carrie Fisher She is one with the force now

[@ContemplativeCat]

For me this is the high point of John Williams' original Star Wars suite. The main theme is well defined yet peppered with the most beautiful breakdowns and flourishes, it ebbs and flows magically, and when it rises to its climactic height it swells and swirls with such beauty and emotion that never fails to move me to tears. It is a masterpiece.

[@Brandon-vp1if]

Rest in Peace Carrie. This song brings a tear to my eye.

[@Elyannia]

I'm crying... this is so beautiful and pure.

[@jaimesantana1233]

RIP Princess Leia, Now you are part of the force

[@TBT707]

2:18 imagine looking to the eyes of the person that will become the love of your life and this starts playing

[@eusou526]

I imagined the same thing, like a wonderful "cosmic and perfect love", in the eyes of THE PERSON, THE RIGHT ONE! But I think I am just a dreamer...

[@brendahettmansberger2905]

@ThaiBubbleTea - YES! I feel this is the most romantic music ever written. Gives me chills every time. Thank you, John Willliams...

[@IdkMyDude]

This will always be my favorite piece of music that came out of Star Wars

[@trancosomarcus]

Most beautiful theme by Williams.

[@gregoryp2859]

John Williams' work on these movie scores stands second to none against any symphonic or operatic work ever composed. They are stunningly haunting and beautiful.

[@ManDom878]

This song is SW for me. Truely a great piece of musical work

[@gravics]

Wow! So beautiful, gave me chills. Love this performance.

[@wonderfulfable]

I felt a great disturbance in the Force, a great light has ebbed away, May The Force Be With You Princess...always.

[@gumbo909]

Thank you for bringing the character Leia into life Carrie. May you R.I.P. And may the force be with you

[@krissttian]

Adiós linda princesita :-(

[@hazmongrel]

3:42 Little Timmy's time to shine on the triangle

[@mrlucius57]

loooooooooooooooooool

[@MisterPizzaTruck]

hazmongrel YES

[@ricardojaviermorenolatorre9864]

Solo John Williams puede lograr esto

[@maverick06]

Farewell Debbie Reynolds. May you and your princess be among the stars.

[@rdlystad23]

My God we’re blessed to be able to understand and listen to this masterpiece.

[@topturretgunner]

John Williams. The music that he wrote for Star Wars was in my opinion Williams’ crowning achievement as a composer. Leia’s Theme, the shining jewel of that crown. Carrie Fisher was perfect in that role. It was 1977 when I saw the opening of Star Wars A New Hope. 47 years later I still love the series and John Williams brilliant music.

[@dmarkj22]

Kudos to John Williams for creating some of the greatest pieces of music ever written.

[@DavidTregoning]

Wow. The sheer emotional power of this piece! John Williams is the GREATEST. fact.

[@blenhardt1245]

At 39 years old, I've just realized that John Williams' music is woven throughout my entire childhood. It's beautiful and brings back wonderful memories. Stunning musician. 😊

[@Revcharge]

me: we'll miss you dear general Carrie Fisher: i know.

[@H4rryL0ve5Hi5Pu55y]

Literally crying. So absolutely moving. I love how Han and Leia's theme are woven into this.

[@lukascielocaminante257]

Fuck the horn is already sad in this piece but now it takes a whole different meaning...

[@jesseweitkuhn4289]

such peacful music. R.I.P. carrie fisher, may the force be with you, always.

[@abc-dp3fo]

Hermoso. Gracias, John Williams por esta música. ♥️♥️♥️

[@swrennie]

I'm not crying. I just finished chopping onions. I always chop onions when I hear this.

[@MiloDC]

Goodbye, Carrie. :(

[@nematube]

This is such a brilliant and faithful performance of the piece.

[@kunderemp]

Good bye Princess, Leia. May the force be with you.

[@dangeary2134]

When I first heard this, I thought it was the sweetest music that could ever be. Written for a very sweet character, and the person they portrayed her. Thank you, John Williams, for a piece of music that has never been excelled by anything else. RIP, Carrie, the Princess of our hearts!

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

This is so moving to hear today. RIP, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

[@jamesseward3769]

My favorite memory as a kid was getting this soundtrack and playing this piece over and over again. How can such a simple piece of music hold so much emotion ??? Thank you for sharing this...

[@lpdemodimi]

May the force be with all of us!

[@tillyredford6020]

3 years...may the force be with you princess

[@Phoenix909TV]

I just hope we'll hear her theme in Episode VIII and that we'll all cry together when leaving the theater.

[@naurcalad]

My heart breaks with your departure, beautiful princess... The Force will be with you always. Rest In Peace. ❤🌌