Attack of the Clones
(Single)
“Anakin and the Senator”
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Original Release Date:
11/08/2006
Re-release Date: 04/30/2016
Track Compiled and Edited
02/14/06 – 04/08/06
(A total of 9 edits have
been made)
All music composed by John
Williams
Performed by the London
Symphony Orchestra
01 – Anakin and the Senator |
(02:02) |
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Total Runtime |
02:02 |
Original recording sources are:
STAR WARS - EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES Original Motion
Picture Soundtrack
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Personal Track Interpretation
It is out of shear surprise that "Anakin and the Senator"
turned out to be the single for Attack of
the Clones. In the original Symphony, this theme was given a brief
appearance and a terrible beginning and part of the weakest movement in the
Prequels. When it came time to remix Attack
of the Clones, this officially untitled theme was in obvious need for
improvement.
With only two appearances of the theme, not a lot of music was
available for potential expansion. Through repeated listening, I finally
discovered how this music wanted to be edited, and how to do so with a clean
and clear beginning and ending. "Anakin and the Senator" quickly
assumed the single position, although the actual suite version appears with
additional introduction music.
"Across the Stars" is generally believed to be the love
theme for the second STAR WARS
prequel, and it was marketed at such prior to the film. After working on this
particular theme, I do not believe that to be true. This courtship music
creates instant images of romance, not only between the young Padawan and Naboo's senator, but
of young love itself.
We are reminded of the quiet time spent on Naboo,
away from a galaxy embracing war. Alone, love is kindled between "Anakin
and the Senator"...a love that would change the fate of the STAR WARS universe, forever.
The title for "Anakin and the Senator" is an ode to
another favorite romantic theme in STAR
WARS: "Han Solo and the Princess".
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Cover Artist - Mike Malone