The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey
TV & Film:Film History
The 2002 film "Attack of the Clones" not only challenged John Williams with continuing the musical portrait he started with "The Phantom Menace" and closing the gap with the original "Star Wars" trilogy, but also trying to write a compelling score before he had to dash off to write music for "Minority Report." In the end, Williams was unable to finish his score, using music from "The Phantom Menace" to cover the climactic battle scene that was still being created in the visual effects department. Host Jeff Commings details the two new themes that were created for the film, which includes debunking George Lucas' statement that the love theme for Anakin and Padme is the first love theme for the "Star Wars" series. There are standout musical moments for action scenes, including a fight in the rain and a chase through a city that includes the first use of electric guitar in the galaxy far, far away.
Episode 34 - The Paper Chase
Episode 33 - The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
Episode 32 - The Long Goodbye
Episode 31 - Tom Sawyer
Episode 30 - Pete 'N' Tillie
Episode 29 - Images
Episode 28 - The Poseidon Adventure
Episode 27 - The Cowboys
Episode 26 - Fiddler on the Roof
Episode 25 - Jane Eyre
Episode 24 - Story of a Woman
Episode 23 - The Reivers
Episode 22 - Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Episode 21 - Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
Episode 20 - Heidi
Episode 19 - Valley of the Dolls
Episode 18 - Fitzwilly
Episode 17 - A Guide for the Married Man
Episode 16 - Not With My Wife You Don't
Episode 15 - Penelope
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