John Williams - The Battle of Hoth

John Williams conducts the London Symphony Orchestra.
The Battle Of Hoth (Ion Cannon/Imperial Walkers/Beneath the AT-AT/Escape in the Millennium Falcon).
From the 2004 Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes back soundtrack album.
This is the full version as heard on the album. Enjoy!

[@animatedink2529]

"Right now I feel like I can take on the whole Empire myself" Poor Dak, he was wearing his Red Shirt that day :'(

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

XD

[@Jacob-yg7lz]

+Ray Muniz I guess he shouldn't have trusted his feelings. :P

[@snakeboy1912]

Get ready to suck some Dak! *gets blown up*

[@theflatbread8495]

He took the Empire in da face

[@Enememe]

+Ray Muniz Dak was brave, we need this bravery in the rebellion...lets make another clone army. STAR WARS V.V (5.5) A-DAK OF THE CLONES

[@shmeemoi]

"We've captured a Command Post" "We've lost a Command Post" "Their reinforcements are dwindling!" "Our reinforcements are dwindling!" Anyone else still play Battlefront 2?

[@geoffmacneill4850]

legokid0801 Damn straight man!! been playing it for years on the PS2! I remember when I was like, 8 years old, so maybe 10 years ago or So, blasting the hell out of the Imperial forces. Lol good times, good times... "We need more troopers like You!" "Hey, can I borrow some of your medichlorians?"

[@02091992able]

Have every Medal Perk at spawn and kick some serious ass with them, got a copy of it for PS2 when a local rental place went out the music skips occasionally in space battles but it plays good.

[@ceciliamoy7413]

legokid0801 hell yeah

[@TomTheSaintsGuy]

"Enemy reinforcement count is diminishing."

[@aurex8937]

I still do.

[@linkcorriere846]

"No one ever complained about the cold on Hoth. We never felt it. Although we were blinded by the blizzards, *we could see the final end of the rebellion* in our blaster sights. On that day, on that planet our blood ran hot with dreams of victory. Melting the Ice that stood in our way." "As the rebels fled, the 501st gathered around the burning bunker, they let out a cheer that shook the stars. The *Rebellion* was done. Death star was being rebuilt bigger than ever, order have finally returned to the galaxy. *And no small part due to the efforst of the fighting men of the 501st.* "

[@multiverse_media2023]

If only that poor 501st trooper knew about The Battle of Endor.

[@normanred9212]

@@multiverse_media2023 plot armor garbage, TESB is exactly how ever battle would go for real

[@multiverse_media2023]

@@normanred9212 Well, you must be an Empire supporter.

[@jordansmith6959]

@@normanred9212 I agree there, always thought it was funny how the stormtrooper armor acts like plastic against sticks and stones, compared to something like in the game Republic Commando. To be fair though, I think its supposed to be implied the Ewoks used insane (argueably unfair) guerella tactics that the 501st just wasnt prepared for.

[@Pertusetian]

Watch those wrist rockets!

[@rippetoe38]

*R.I.P Dak.* *He thought he could take on the Empire by himself*

[@colinabbott821]

Hey Empire, get ready to suck some dak-

[@starwarsrebel2006]

@Stuttering Steamer Wrong franchise.

[@gumdeo]

His overconfidence was his weakness.

[@maximemunger5022]

@@gumdeo your faith in your friends is yours

[@thepartydontstoptilliwalkin]

@@gumdeo It is pointless to resist, my son

[@wcw2793]

I've always wondered why movies from the 80's like Star Wars and Indiana Jones were so magical and captivating. Then I realized it was because of John Williams music. It amazes me when I have friends that say they don't enjoy these series. Oh well, their loss.

[@medrinkpee123]

wcw2793 and then when they don't even know who John Williams is...

[@ignaciosaezdeadana7921]

I think the same about that sentences, Mr. Black.

[@bigt7706]

@@roccobongiorno3544 only the first sentence is wring in my opinion. But we all have different opinions

[@stickynotestudios7686]

I had a teacher who was like “who John Williams?” I just said “only the composer of all ur childhood movies!”

[@OrkBoss]

My dad owns all the Indiana Jones movies and the Original Trilogy of star wars movies. I am so happy he got them

[@generalveers7198]

Target: maximum fire power!

[@UnclePistank]

+General Veers Is it just me, or does General Veers look like a young Grand Maester Pycelle?

[@pacmanzz]

+General Veers GENERAL VEERS! PREPARE YOUR MEN!

[@pistolpeteshoe5778]

+tivilon he was also Donovan in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

[@NeededFourOfficial]

Yessir. Firing... NOW! Oh, & sir. Just got word we've uncovered some intel on that Dr. Jones you requested we do a search for.

[@joey8062]

+General Veers a legend to the empire you are.

[@MykelLinden]

Admit it. If you played the original Star Wars Battlefront 2, you played as the Empire, got in the AT-AT, and took 20,000 years to reach the shield generator just to be able to say you blew up the shield generator in an AT-AT.

[@smillingdooku8116]

Hell if u play this in mp I try ti get it to the echo base

[@EdithCardellini]

The very first Battlefront game for PS2 will always be my favorite. I still play it from time to time.

[@corymccarty8603]

Guilty. Heck yeah I drove the AT-AT.

[@Red-Renegade-Studios]

Saying all the iconic quotes like a nerd🤓 ah, memories

[@erichoff8603]

5:03 gets me EVERY TIME. Absolutely love this part

[@leipzigergnom]

So good!

[@aurelia8028]

2:42 though

[@rob9327]

The build up at 12:00 for me. 🔥

[@davidreisinger9272]

"That armour is too strong for blasters!! Rogue group: use your harpoon & tow cables -- go for the legs, it might be our only chance at stopping them!"

[@jebiniv]

It’s 5:13 for me, when the scene changes and you hear the ATAT cannon sound for the first time.

[@Paradox.117]

john williams is a fucking genius, i dont think star wars would have been as great without him.

[@theconductoresplin8092]

Matt Richards He's like the Koji kondo of movie music

[@DarthVader-cl6vs]

Matt Richards It wouldn’t have. John Williams and George Lucas’s genius combined made Star Wars what it is. Remove one from the equation and it wouldn’t have worked.

[@Kazavop]

@@theconductoresplin8092 John Williams is the John Williams of music

[@cornblaster7003]

I'd say he was just as important as Lucas

[@hbilha]

I see the movie as a support to the music. Its one giant video clip to John Williams music.

[@Knailz]

"Sir, your Tauntaun will freeze before it reaches the first gate." "Then I"ll see you in hell!!"

[@triedandchew]

Is hell discussed in SW lore at all?

[@Knailz]

Not to my knowledge, but I just thought it was a funny Han Solo quote.

[@Cyber_kumo]

sgn3099 starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Chaos It may be from the now non-canon EU, but it's the closest to one.

[@SavageRush012]

Han was kind of a dick to that solider. He was only stating facts, and trying to help.

[@digiviceboy]

SavageRush012 He was being a dick. But he's still a lovable dick.

[@capefear56]

The first transport is away... I repeat, the first transport is away.

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

yay yeah !!!!!!!!!

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

all cheering

[@maxeisenhardt8800]

Yeaaaahhh!!

[@edwardweaver1467]

3:36

[@Thoomas67]

@@edwardweaver1467 This is so good

[@trainerred1345]

I remember always associating 4:02 with the giant walkers ever since I was a child. The first time I heard it it never left my mind. When playing with my toys I had that theme going on in my head.

[@dollindirty1578]

Same here, I can always invision it in my head whenever I hear it, such a classic

[@RhodokTribesman]

I always imagine 4:38 because that's when they first crest the hill and you see them in all their terror

[@Pipertellsthemftruth]

Lego starwars tcs????

[@enriquevalverdeporras664]

Just with the music i can rewatch the whole movie on my head, dialogues included, it's incredible the power of the John's music

[@WorldWalker128]

We all do, friend.

[@maxwellb7305]

Rebels get stomped on this map on battlefront... Just like the movie

[@raziel6304]

+Sean M8 how about some actual space battles?

[@SirDawkster]

I've actually defended Hoth in Battlefront 2 with the Rebels. Rebels will always my favourite faction, too. :D

[@ConradJD777]

+Meme Boy Wait... Battlefront 1? 2? 3? WHICH ONE?

[@thatonedoggo9458]

LOL I Was Riding a Snow-speeder and the Thing Glitched and I Wenr under THE MAP Xd

[@AnakinSkywakka]

+James Burnett "Battleshit" Funny and original, 10/10.

[@Dynamic_78]

35 years later, still sounds just as awesome.

[@laguna_bob3099]

Exactly.

[@kninety2710]

+Dynamic_ Same time as it's been since back to the future still no flying cars haha.

[@MrPapamaci88]

+Los Santos, San Andreas there are several prototypes built, the only reason we don't have them is they still don't have the proper means to control that much airtraffic, plus also consider how many morons cause accidents with normal cars, imagine the same ppl driving aircrafts, which is a lot harder. as long as they can't make it simple enough for a regular moron to drive an aircraft, we'll be grounded

[@kninety2710]

***** Regardless we always will be. Landing and taking off and everything is too hard it's just not mechanically gonna work and everything too complicated.

[@Dynamic_78]

Why would we ever have a reason to even have flying cars? What's the point besides saying "Hyuck hyuck we're so advanced!!!" Way too much money and effort when we can just use regular cars anyway.

[@liquidtompls5666]

"Imperial troops have entered the base!" "Imperial troops have- *radio static*

[@gamertea1233]

If you didn't know, that was in the ion cannon. The static is the guy getting killed

[@eccentricjoe5410]

@@gamertea1233 I think thats covered in one of the books, right?

[@gamertea1233]

Yep

[@andrewapurcell]

static, guy picks up mic: sorry I dropped the mic

[@moxxiegaming9359]

This line makes me remember of one of the DLCs of the force unleashed game with dark Lord Starkiller.

[@Chromedbustop]

I think 10:40 - 11:37 highlights what made this battle and movie so good. The rebels get their small victories, destroying a walker here and there, but the Empire is just so unstoppable that it doesn't matter. This battle really did a great job of showing what fighting the Empire was like through most of the war. The idea that no matter what you did they could just keep coming.

[@MediumRareOpinions]

Unfortunately decades of meming and poor custodianship of the IP mean the Empire is frequently portrayed as an incompetent organisation in recent star wars media. Massive step down from the unstoppable military juggernaut of this film.

[@jazzx251]

@@MediumRareOpinions You need to see Andor. That's the PROPER Empire, and it is so terrifying as a believable malevolent government. Andor is the best Star Wars ever made - I kid you not.

[@MrChickennugget360]

biggest failing of later starwars is making the Empire keystone cops. in order for a threat to have menace it needs to be competent. I was just watching "X-Men: Days of future past" The opening sequence of the Sentinels attack is perfect for showing how out matched the heros are and how powerful the threat is. Then you have Disney Starwars where the "first order" are both comically overpowered and comically incompetent, making them complete garbage. Here is how you build a menacing threat being held off by a band of underdogs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/il66mZyDfMt7f9U Not this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIixZ6Gng7V7rK8

[@Chromedbustop]

@@jazzx251 Andor was blegh. They made the Empire so comically evil that I was surprised the blonde woman didn't have a long mustache to twirl while she sat on her Throne of Evil stroking a white cat. It's like they forgot everyone already know the Empire where the bad guys of Star Wars and they just really, really, REALLY wanted to make sure you knew that. Just in case you hadn't been paying attention when they blew up a whole planet or the whole fashion sense...

[@TheBoozeBoy]

10:11 "Skywalker? Nobody said anything about fighting Skywalker, I'm out of here!" That particular line was rarely uttered, but every so often someone screamed it. Whoever understands it... is my kind of person.

[@cqb3814]

Battlefront 2 ?

[@TheBoozeBoy]

Matthew Hagerty My man... thank you. Lol

[@Homecat53]

+Matthew Hagerty Dammit! You beat me to it.

[@AnakinSkywakka]

Ayyyyye! Favorite line!

[@Khali734]

i heard that line last month, made me laugh so hard

[@rexidexi7681]

"Enemy forces have captured a command post"

[@brummfahrer]

battlefront

[@pea-nut3841]

+Rexidexi ''The enemy reinforcement count is diminishing.''

[@figifgames8009]

They've already lost this battle, they just don't know it yet

[@expanddong5459]

This is Lord Vader

[@Sonbo0525]

"Leave some for the rest of us!"

[@VazzyCow]

0:50 a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one..

[@Merlvia]

Boba Fett? Boba Fett?! Where!?

[@VasDavid577]

@@Merlvia wrong movie

[@Jacoy2104]

A classic

[@jangocriticas6831]

@@Merlvia *Boba Screams*

[@jakeman025]

@@jangocriticas6831 “Wilhem scream”

[@danielrodriguezriveros2849]

The use of the piano from 4:02 onwards is pure genius, the low chords in martial ryhtm evoke big machines looming on the horizon

[@RhodokTribesman]

The low brass followed by the glissando is always stunning

[@venom-123]

Snowspeeders get ready to attack

[@Froy-cl1oi]

10:11 "Commander Skywalker has entered the battlefield!!!"

[@PWALPOCO]

11:14-11:42 I dub thee the "General Veers Overture" in honour of General Veers, about the only competent officer in the entire imperial armed forces.

[@PWALPOCO]

***** Ah yes, there was Thrawn, but not seen in the original trilogy, so I stand by my comment :)

[@jasonfenton8250]

He lead a tactical victory that was a massive strategic failure. All the important leaders of the alliance escaped and the rebel fleet escaped to fight another day, despite the empire having more ships and the initiative. Tin men BTFO by teddy bears with sticks yet again.

[@LoganSewell83]

His glorious snitching may have saved countless Imperial lives and resources. Had Admiral Ozzel lived this battle would have been a disaster.

[@DarthSnake058]

Veers and Piett are my favorite imperial officers!

[@zephsuki]

Legends: are you sure about that

[@Djuggernaut117]

8:10 and suddenly I'm Dash Rendar fighting an AT-ST in Echo Base again. Such memorable music, still happy Shadows of the Empire made such good use of it throughout the game. Made my childhood that much better!

[@romaromski]

same here SOTE my first star wars game

[@Spiralredd]

Shadows of the empire and rogue squadron were the shit. I wish factor 5 made a rogue squadron game where you fly as the resistance

[@user-np3mj3bf6f]

My favorite sections: 2:06 - Pilots Man the Snowspeeders 3:06 - "Our first catch of the day" 3:44 - Dack's Theme 4:02 - Main Battle Motif 11:02 - Luke Destroys the ATAT Fanfare 11:42 - Hoth Evacuation 12:58 to end - Falcon Takes Off (especially that bit at 13:50)

[@reduxmidasbrother7679]

You forgot! 11:14 General Veers’ victory

[@DacStudiosEntertainment]

The Great Grand Moff Tarkin hey didn’t you burn in a millisecond on the Death Star?

[@DacStudiosEntertainment]

Nίκος Σκαλκώτας also his name is typed/written as “Dak” Don’t question the all mighty Gorge Lucas

[@thesebplaysgames2345]

The Great Grand Moff Tarkin. Target: Maximum Firepower!

[@q.i.3867]

Where exactly in the movie is Main Battle Motif?

[@ShockLegionLeader]

As long as they don't have any giant robot camels I think we should be okay.

[@progste]

look, that one is wearing crocs!

[@SavageRush012]

Ah, Zach Zier (I point to AT-ATs) robot camels.

[@ilittlemonster22]

Zach Zier Ah, Jim look, robot camels

[@DrizzyDrew47]

Haha. I got that. :)

[@Double44inthemorning]

I see you family Guy fan

[@duckfilms5812]

Lego Star Wars memories

[@Dynamic_78]

0:00 - 0:51 Ah, I still remember going around that giant pit and sliding down the hill over and over, trying to activate the buttons, and that darned blue stud that you couldn't get until Free Play, but you still tried jumping to get it anyways....

[@samjlemke]

Awww man, the good ol' days

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Wow you all must be in elementary school. More like N64 Rogue Squadron days, or Shadows of the Empire..

[@Dynamic_78]

Um, dude, I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm guessing you're in your twenties?

[@duckfilms5812]

+HomicidalNun666 I'm past elementary

[@MrKrossix]

I remember first seeing the AT-AT on Hoth as a kid with their firepower and this chilling (was not even intended) soundtrack, I was scared shitless and on that day they made an imperial outta me!

[@lancecurry7538]

5:14

[@IgorSalaj3578]

I personally prefer Lancets over AT-ATs. I mean AT-ATs are a force to be reckoned with, But Lancets are more of my cup of tea.

[@gumdeo]

AT-ATs were impressive. Most impressive.

[@Spiralredd]

Fuck it rebellion all the way

[@Zilkenian_Davenport]

5:13 I remember this part of the song in the game "Shadows of the Empire" because it was when the game usually introduced the AT-AT in the first level, which for me as a kid was like "HOLY SMOKES!! THAT IS A HUGE MONSTER!". Good ol' times.

[@lucien134]

Agree, probably also why this music is so iconic to me

[@mr.spookyman3676]

4:30 is what you hear if you want the exciting parts of the song to come in. 4:02 for the piano part included. You're welcome

[@Lehtolaproductions]

A Very Intolerant Pizza Slice Thank you!

[@RyanHemming]

+A Very Intolerant Pizza Slice I AGREE

[@417Graphix]

+Mr.Spookyman This is probably my favorite theme of the series, I remember playing shadows of the empire on n64 and being hyped when playing the Hoth battle level

[@wcw2793]

+Mr.Spookyman Correction: 4:00 because the piano entrance is so epic!

[@wolfe3298]

+wcw2793 Indeed!

[@mcslapbass]

The scene when the camera is focused through a rebel's binoculars and you see the at-at walkers slowly come in to view is some of the best cinematography I've ever seen.

[@christopherwong4942]

0:50 imagine the pure terror and beauty that graced the poor audience of '80 for the first time in cinematic history

[@eduardoarce5828]

Es verdad, yo la Vi en 1988, tenía yo 6 años, en una tv blanco y negro. Quedé fascinado. Desde ese soy fans (solo de la trilogía original)

[@princeamongkings343]

Personally, I favor 4:28. Reminds me of BF2.

[@MrPerson61]

Shadows of the Empire bruh

[@bm.g8144]

Mr. Person I agree

[@elliotvinet2478]

I like that part because it reminds me of that part in the movie, duh

[@SipsNumberOneFan]

Andrew King 3:04 because it reminds me of that arrogant imperial guy that says "good, our first catch of the day" and is too stupid to realize that the good guys always live. stupid imperials need to learn how movies work :P

[@peterstamerra445]

Personally, 3:45 is the best. It makes me feel like I could take on the whole Empire myself.

[@kirk1701]

Good shot Jansen! *shot of Jansen with a wide grin*

[@Chickenface]

ily

[@moontrooper2587]

“Good work, kid! Now let’s blow this thing and go home!”

[@TheChoujinVirus]

one more pass...

[@ryanjansen8605]

MrKirk2019 Jansen gang represent😎

[@nathanwygal5526]

@@TheChoujinVirus Comin' around, Wedge! Lol

[@sullivanlaramie2901]

11:13 - 11:40 is the best rendition of Imperial March

[@peteris1486]

My fav part! :D

[@AvengerAtIlipa]

"Yes Lord Vader, the Shield Generator will be down in moments. You may begin your landing."

[@R4LFG4R]

"Target, maximum firepower."

[@jalenjohnson1662]

Agreed

[@Tiredoldchannel]

Agreed

[@therealblacktronempire1987]

Rip mustache guy. You will be deeply missed.

[@gcHK47]

I love when the glorious Imperial Army steamrolled the Rebel Slime to the sound of this music.

[@relaetsecyr]

For the Empire!

[@kingfoxclaw8698]

Long live the Empire

[@WizardPig321]

Long live the Empire

[@grand-dadmiral]

Long live the Empire!

[@tony_5156]

ごんどうひろし oh the irony! Are you going to pillage Manchuria now?

[@CFlandre]

"The first transport... is away!" "YEAHHHHH!!!" "The first transport... is away!"

[@jakewills1471]

***** "Pfft. Like you know how to fish."

[@BSE1320]

Yeah catches me in the gut when I hear that part.

[@clemkaem205]

John Williams ----> Best compositor ever

[@DrizzyDrew47]

*Composer...you mean composer. :)

[@clemkaem205]

Yes ^^

[@DrizzyDrew47]

ClemKaem it's ok and yeah he is the best composer

[@cqb3814]

John Williams > any composer

[@theconductoresplin8092]

ClemKaem He's got too many movies to prove that

[@theunknowncommenter725]

True Story: I actually found an autographed copy of The Empire Strikes Back Novelization at Goodwill! Inside were the autographs of John Morton (Dak Ralter himself!) and Donald F. Gult (the book's author!). An autographed copy of the ESB novelization and it was sitting on the Goodwill shelf for $1.99!!! It's now a fine addition to my collection.

[@Astrosimi]

This piece is incredible. Has to be one of the best pieces of score ever written. The entire orchestra is going nuts from 4 minutes onward.

[@Emidretrauqe]

Few pieces ever managed to capture the chaos of war, and far fewer manage to do it for quite so long.

[@beemerlol]

facts

[@umbrella12]

4:02 here it comes

[@russianbot2179]

+Jhon Alex The weird thing is, that part is not actually in the film itself. it must have been edited out or something

[@majorkong2552]

+Jhon Alex sounds like jaws for some reason XD

[@theycallthatadefense5051]

+The Gamers Spawn It sounds more like walking AT-AT.

[@rodrigoriquelme6724]

+The Gamers Spawn John Williams connects his themes in the movies he composes for

[@justinloya7178]

+Jhon Alex They play this theme in Star Wars Rebels with the AT-DP scene.

[@tonycummings4072]

4:30...I still get goosebumps to this day.

[@Homecat53]

Same here. That part and onward, is gold.

[@ShockwaveTheLogical]

Oh yeah 100% Its the realisation that the empire are here. And they're here with a thirst for revenge

[@some_cool_random_guy]

same

[@myntss]

I've had that in my head for the past 3 years. It's always lurking there. Probably one of the most iconic prequel themes for me

[@hobomike6935]

12:55 - 13:19 is so good

[@betterfuelhuell3758]

"Rogue Leader, the imperials have landed on Hoth and are moving in our direction! The rebel transports are preparing for evacuation. Take Rogue Squadron to Outpost Beta and intercept any imperial forces you may find! We'll need all the time you can buy." "Luke, the crew at Outpost Beta is also manning the ion canon. It's providing cover for our transports and their escorts." "Copy that, Wedge. Rogues, if we lose Outpost Beta, this evacuation won't get past those star destroyers! Alright rogues, stay tight!" Instant respect to anyone who gets this reference.

[@DElkan]

If only Dolphin could actually run the gamecube Rogue Squadron games. Terrible framerate, despite having a system which is overkill for it.

[@MerickFox]

0:08 This has become one of the most iconic moments in musical history

[@JohnGenericName]

If this shit isn't in Battlefront's Hoth maps all the time I'm gonna pitch a fit.

[@2aabbc]

+Collin Carter think he meant this part of land in particular the one in the movie is a very flat wide open area with trenches

[@JohnGenericName]

GuzzolineGuzzler I posted this before they showed a lot of genuine gameplay footage with the music playing. I assumed the music was cued to the trailer, but it's in the actual gameplay as well.

[@2aabbc]

John Williams love the music cues they put in the gameplay

[@JohnGenericName]

***** I'm playing the beta right now, it's totally there.

[@MarineManiac002]

+John Williams Unfortunately it's not.

[@user-to1fg8iz1s]

Ah, the memories of Shadows of The Empire...

[@Ramirozr1]

ImperialAce710 ooohhh yeah!!!! the music and the game were epic :')

[@Julian-lb5en]

Fire Hazard super Mario sunshine one of the best super Mario games ever i love Mario games but i am more for super Mario 64 :)

[@Julian-lb5en]

oh ok

[@Gertso]

ImperialAce710 (VA-546-1) Cherish your nostalgic memories and never play it because you will absolutely crush them if you do.

[@godzillafan123100]

ImperialAce710 (VA-546-1) I dunno. I get Jedi Academy vibes from this one.

[@conorhammack1819]

10:10 will always be my favorite part of this masterpiece. I feel like this part of the music really hammers in the realization that the empire is actually winning.

[@user-oo3oi9ki2j]

dont you mean 11:15?

[@conorhammack1819]

@@user-oo3oi9ki2j I do like that part quite a bit too, the original timestamp I pointed out just feels totally hopeless which I really enjoy. Really gets across the fact that the Rebels are on the run.

[@Reagan1984]

It does sorta feel very deceptive. The triumphant Star Wars theme is playing, but it slowly becomes more and more desperate sounding, as it's not about winning a battle, but trying to escape total destruction.

[@MegaCrocosaurus92]

4:29 onward is like a damn Roman war!

[@doodledangernoodle2517]

That's... Why I'm here

[@Xalerdane]

Complete with war elephants.

[@Mikemic2218]

4:27 "Echo 2 to Echo base, we've spotted an imperial walker."

[@ceolphysis]

I'm sure it'll be fine, as long as they don't have any giant robot camels.

[@Mikemic2218]

lol

[@LeviForWaifu]

I never even thought about this as score... it was just a natural part of the film. Because it's so good

[@Mikemic2218]

ohh

[@thatonedoggo9458]

lol

[@DraculaCronqvist]

The best scene in the entirety of Star Wars was the Battle of Hoth.

[@Nathan-rt5vj]

The best scene in the best Star Wars indeed

[@lildjboyaks6237]

New Hope's Death star tho..

[@redblueproductionstm6546]

no , i am your father...

[@andrewd4413]

it is more than one scene

[@OswinPond]

Order 66 ! But The Battle of Hoth is great too. One of my favorite.

[@aaronjl7719]

when you can follow along in your head exactly where you would be in the movie, you know the composer did a good job

[@monetenglish68]

Oh my goodness I just sit and listen to this and I know exactly what is going to happen 😃. Glad I'm not the only one who does that 🤣

[@bdeann3000]

This is actually so true, the way the music gives a clear view of the scenes is incredible and not like any other music to me

[@NicoTheCinderace]

*Hoth - Our Finest Hour* _"No one ever complained about the cold on Hoth. We never felt it."_ _"Even though we were blinded by blizzards, we could see the final end of the Rebellion in our blaster sights. Was it only a mirage? Perhaps."_ _"But on that day, on that planet, our blood ran hot with dreams of victory, melting the ice that stood in our way."_

[@MenolExarkun]

501st journal 👌

[@pianotm]

That armor's too strong for blasters! Rogue Group; use your harpoons and tow cables! Go for the legs!

[@brummfahrer]

was that from the movie?

[@pianotm]

brummfahrer Yes...

[@jazzx251]

+brummfahrer yes.

[@AnakinSkywakka]

Coming around, Rogue Leader!

[@Aureliants]

+Mr4theLulz1 Yes SIR

[@khuddle]

Star Wars is truly blessed with the greatest music of all the film franchises.

[@danielcastro8216]

Star Trek as well

[@slimshadyeminem670]

@@danielcastro8216 nah star trek is ass

[@LazyOldFusspot_3428]

Agreed. The Force is strong with Williams

[@willsco76]

2:43 "I think we'll be ok, unless they have giant robot camels" - Family Guy

[@chrisabousamra]

"ah jim.....robot camels"

[@Odaddy89]

10:42 all these years and the hero moment still gives me chills

[@tj12240]

Uh... 11:14 is the hero moment.

[@IMosuGoji]

10:21

[@Dormul]

8:11-8:49 Boss fight! Shadows of the Empire!

[@l.m.9910]

Nothin' creepier than seeing Slave I or an AT-ST try to blast you to bits.

[@louisiananlord17]

Heck yeah same thing I thought off! That AT-ST went down!

[@Zyggiespace]

L. Martinez or the giant diagnoga, in the sewers that wanted to have you for an evening snack, lol

[@deltabecnoir]

*cough* malevolence *cough*

[@Luigiawesome13]

Read this comment as that part was playing. Good memories.

[@mikekohary1075]

Starting at the 4-minute mark exactly, simply one of the best pieces of movie music of all time. It's so intense, it's like heavy metal played with orchestra. Love the military-style theme and the general cacophony that follows. Such a crazy piece, full of invention.

[@UltimateThanos]

"Come on, Golden Rod! Or you're gonna be a permanent resident!"

[@Sashi_Mee]

Wait for me!

[@TimeTravelStudios]

how typical xD

[@brianrogers7360]

They should have. 3PO was a royal pain

[@oofmeistermeisteroof1305]

I love the bit at 2:42 where there's just a few piano notes and a string instrument in the background, its like the dread you feel before you know something terrible is going to happen.

[@fliesentisch-imperator8185]

Yeah! One of my favourite parts of all time!

[@some_cool_random_guy]

same

[@Terriss0421]

I hum this to myself whenever I snow-blow the drive way.

[@anothersettlementneedsyour3970]

We've spotted a snow blow walker

[@kabob0077]

Another settlement Needs your help ALERT THE BASE! We got to get our men and supplies out of here!

[@drakep.5857]

Terriss0421 (dog walks onto property) I REPEAT IMPERIAL WALKERS ARE CLOSING IN! (Knocks over a trashcan) THE SHEILD GENERATOR IS DOWN, I REPEAT THE SHEILD GENERATOR IS DOWN! LAUNCH THE SNOWSPEEDERS! (Little micro drones come out the snow)

[@DacStudiosEntertainment]

Terriss0421 :( I’ve never seen snow up close

[@thepotatoman99118]

"Shield Generator will down in a moment Lord Vader, you may start your landing" "Target Locked!, Maximum Firepower!"

[@jackfredricks6223]

- Grand Maester Pycelle

[@brothertaro2008]

Maybe the most impressive and resourceful extended musical sequence of Williams' whole career--and way up there in the entire history of cinema

[@SGTBizarro]

0:49 to 1:04 Massive chills when I first saw this, as the Imperial fleet bears down on Hoth.

[@SwfanredLotr]

Same here!

[@astronomybrainiac]

It's such a maliciously gleeful reprise of the Imperial March, almost like its saying: "nowhere to run now, rebel scum!"

[@TheHero136]

10:10 Skywalker here, lets go!

[@laguna_bob3099]

lol

[@osmaine2755]

*Death screaming Snowtroopers intensifies*

[@RolandTheElite]

Star wars battlefront 2 classic when you unlocked luke skywalker

[@gasmasksammy]

I love that on 12:15 the imperial march swells when Darth Vader shows up

[@SGTBizarro]

What I would give to see this entire piece played live by a great orchestra.... London Symphony... Vienna Symphony.... this would be incredible.

[@aaronmiller5001]

Last fall the Utah symphony orchestra did the whole score to episode five live to the movie. It wasn't a London symphony orchestra but it was still great.

[@mrmelkor8262]

I love how John Williams music conveys the exact tension of the scene.

[@thepoet9253]

0:39 the build up is perfect to Imperial March

[@RedHairedWarlord]

People sleep on the opening of this song, so peaceful but somber

[@venom-123]

The first 40 seconds are super nice it sounds so magical to me hoth is my favourite battle

[@noconnection1839]

Battlefront 2 when the music kicked in... 4:25 made battles exciting, when your on the losing side.

[@user-nw6wl5jp7c]

5:02 I'll never stop thinking of this part as "The Moment Where It Began To Go Down For Rebels" in this battle.

[@viothesheikah1018]

This song perfectly highlights the magic of John Williams and the genius in the way the music perfectly assists every plot point, every narrative beat. It's magical and powerful in every way. It also sounds real frickin good

[@CommanderRion]

I always loved the ending of this track (13:50) when Luke notices the Millenium Falcon made it out and he himself takes off in his X-Wing.

[@Cpl._Dwayne_Hicks]

11:14 - 11:39 "Distance to Powergenerators?" "17,28" - Shots down the last Snowspeeder - "Target - Maximum Firepower!" Damn hell, I love that coldblooded epic, which General Veers is showing.

[@betternamepending3991]

I have most of William's score for 'Star Wars' memorized and this is still one of my favorite songs

[@Oisin14]

I second this

[@georgecastanza834]

star wars is not for nerds... this shits awesome

[@Sam-xg3mr]

it's 2014. nerds are awesome.

[@user-to1fg8iz1s]

saro ban Too true... It's almost becoming mainstream! Go away, fake geeks! Shoo! Shoo! Get away from my life!

[@leviathansalvtore8888]

it 2015 we still are

[@ironmaiden93ofangmar]

Yes it is! We should all be proud of being nerds! :) However, if you are someone (not a nerd) who happens to like Star Wars then that's fine too.

[@user-to1fg8iz1s]

ironmaiden93ofangmar I believe people shouldn't fake it, though. That's just silly.

[@TheEthernal]

11:14 is still my favorite version of the Imperial March.

[@venom-123]

It is luke helps the rebel soldiers a bit to run away

[@Sodapop-rd5ku]

"your puny skills are no match for the power of the empires music"

[@Cookies_and_Catholicism]

0:00-14:48 is my study music. Thank you John Williams for being a legend and making me fall in love with music. 🎶 ❤️

[@captainhelmie2888]

Holy crap I only just realized, the battle music literally tries to mimic the sound of the AT-ATs walking. How on earth did I notice this before! It's genius, and most noticeable at 5:13, and 6:05, with the lower instruments.

[@Edmouk]

Only a genius could compose such a complex and epic piece !

[@giorgos_karidopoulos]

Facts

[@VALI4NTY0UTH]

Echo Station 5-7, we’re on our way. Alright boys keep tight now. Luke I have no approach back there, I’m not set! Steady Dak.. attack pattern delta! Go now! Hobbie, you still with me? That armor’s too strong for blasters! Rogue group, use your harpoons and tow cables, go for the legs! It might be our only chance of stopping them. Alright, stand by, Dak. Oh Luke, we’ve got a malfunction in fire control! I’ll have to cut in the auxiliary. Just hang on! Hang on, Dak get ready to fire that tow cable! Agh! Dak? Dak! Rogue 3. Copy, Rogue Leader. Wedge? I’ve lost my gunner. You’ll have to make this shot. I’ll cover for you. Set your harpoon, follow me on the next pass! Coming around, Rogue Leader. Steady Rogue 2.. Activate harpoon! Good shot, Janson. One more pass.. Coming around, watch it. Cable out; let her go! Detach cable! Cable detached! Whoa-ah! That got ‘em! I see you, Wedge, good work. Rogue 2, are you alright? Yeah, I’m with you, Rogue Leader. We’ll set your harpoon; I’ll cover for you. Coming around. Watch that crossfire, boys! Set for position 3.. steady.. Stay tight & below! This it! Agh! Hobbie!- Ergh!- I’ve been hit!

[@moblinmajorgeneral]

2:36 is one of my favorite short parts from this entire movement of ESB.

[@davedropd1]

This picture of the battle of Hoth is the best star wars picture ever, never fails to take my breath away, as does the John Williams music...

[@Ardrid_]

Is it just me, or is the AT-AT in the bottom right corner facing the other way? Its like it got up and said "FUCK THE CIVIL WAR! I'M OUTTA HERE!"

[@Shyy_Guyy]

Megarachi lol

[@SirDawkster]

+Ludwig Wildt AT-AT's can run?

[@SirDawkster]

+Predator X247 And Rebels win! For the Rebellion!

[@The_SilverMane]

+Megarachi Why tho? It's a giant metal cow that is only effective in one direction at a time.

[@asdewrt]

+Ethan Rathbun A few decades after the battle of Yavin Coruscant is in the hands of the Sith again and the Jedi are in exile.

[@Commander_Shepard.]

10:20 And that's when the rebels knew, they fucked up.

[@HelpIdkAGoodUser301]

FOR THE EMPIRE!!!

[@VideoGamesAndTheWorld]

Came here to listen to this theme in all its glory and splendor as I am finishing Mandalorian Season 2 before watching The Book of Boba Fett.

[@MykelLinden]

Also, I absolutely love how, when the actual battle music for Hoth plays about 4:30 in, the drums and low brass instruments actually simulate the AT-ATs walking, while the more frantic overtures simulate the Snowspeeders.

[@2117ao2]

One of the best missions in Rogue leader

[@SirDawkster]

I second that!

[@Unmedicated_Moments]

Best mission in Shadow of the Empire

[@deathrooster14]

+Old glory I'll play Shadow's just for that mission alone.

[@FoxxWolf1]

The Hoth battle holds a special place in my heart and it's mostly because of the music. Thank you John Williams!

[@Fancypants117]

to this day, so many years after it was made, this music is so much more intense then most modern movie's scores

[@stevenhenry5267]

A stellar track off of a stellar album.

[@sulacomarine]

4:43 "Echo Station Five-Seven, we're on our way!"

[@hiphop90s98]

6:06 BADASS the good old days , REAL Star Wars IV-VI

[@beeswax2182]

Correct! This bit here reminds me of the true imperial might!

[@ferrilatamig8153]

A lot of people like to post comments from relevant movies or games. My favorite game was Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. I'll some quotes from that. Rebel Staff dude: "UH?? Ahh!!!" Han Solo and Princess Leia: "Ohhhh..." Luke Skywalker: "UH! AHHH!!!!!!" Darth Vader: "CHSOOOOO- PAAAAA.... CHSOOOOOOO- PAAAAA..." Probe droid: "Menah menaha!"

[@isdrevenge8764]

The one thing I wish for was a graphical remaster of the OT. Not because the OT's graphics are bad. They have the classic 80's asthetic and we all love that of course. It's just i watch things like rogue one and dare I say it the sequels and I'm gobbsmacked by the CGI and special effects. Especially the space battles XD. I'd love a Death Star Attack or the Battle of Endor, exactly the same ships and dialogue etc just with modern CGI. I doubt it'd be able to capture the same amazement but it'd look incredible. Especially the Executor.

[@MichaelCasanovaMusic]

"Echo station 5-7, we're on our way!" *zzzzooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmm*

[@renaissanceweeb]

Imperial troops have entered the based! Imperial troops have KSSHHHHH--

[@pacmanzz]

+Elijah Robinson COME ON LEIA IVE GOT TO GET YOU OUT OF HERE

[@lancecurry7538]

*LUKE:* Alright, boys, keep it tight, now.

[@RolandTheElite]

At-at appears and shot heavy blasters 4:38

[@medirocord1277]

I heard it

[@voughklry8362]

@@medirocord1277 ive seen that scene so mamy tomes ive memorized what it looks like whenever I hear the music

[@kryoruleroftheninthcircleo4151]

I listened to this on Rhen Vahr, firing the guns of the AT-AT only when that part came up.

[@BaconBotVbeta]

“You could’ve called this game Bird Vs Camel, and NO-ONE would’ve argued with you”

[@joshuakline1435]

12:15 John Williams being a badass....I love it.