I'm a die-hard fan of BOTH Legends and the New Chronology, and I've still NEVER HEARD A JEDI'S FURY... (I mean aside from in the movie). I love Duel, recently rediscovered Battle of the Heroes... But this is a new level. How did I miss this theme?!
There’s not a single other track similar to this one in the entire saga. It’s so haunting, so epic, it conveys EXACTLY how important this moment is. This is the moment the Sith lost, the moment the Jedi returned.
Duel of the fates is similar in superficial ways Edit: this was not meant to denigrate duel of the fates; its great. I just mean it kinda sounds like it to me, but I don't think how they made it are actually similar
Ironically, it was the moment Luke was starting to turn to the dark side. Vader was stoking the anger in him, trying to make him a Sith. It was actually at this point the Sith were starting to WIN. But then Luke got over his anger and won the day.
@@mr.conductor4938 The moment the sith lost everything, was when Luke found himself looking at Vader's hand, or rather what left and realising that, he could very well end up much like his father, a major cyborg trapped inside of a suit, bound to serve the Emperor until a replacement is created or trained, Luke then realised that, this was not the path he should be taking and he chose to throw away his light saber and be a Jedi, like his father before him, showing mercy instead of out right killing Vader, if Luke had killed Vader in that moment, that is when he would of surcomed to the dark side, thou its then a question of, how events on Endor play out along with above, would the rebels on Endor actually get to get into the bunker and blow it up to depower the shield or would the stormtroopers actually rout them, while above, would the Empire fleet combined with the Death Star destory rebel the fleet forcing the suriving fighters with hyperdrive, jump away if they can, that one moment, is the most critical for the galaxy at large, much like when Order 66 was issued, everything changed
this was the closest Luke came to falling to the dark side. The fury he unleashed upon his father was exactly what the Emperor wanted. This is wonderfully reflected in the music
Exactly! and the fact that he managed to hold it back after cutting off Vader's hand perfectly portrays how balanced Luke was meant to be. He was to embody the balance in the Force for this reason and the music illustrates this beautifully.
After watching every episode again, I realised something: When this music plays, it is the only time in any of the movies that a Jedi (not counting Nearly-Darth Skywalker in episode III) was well and truly FURIOUS.
+Valerie Teboul obi wan probably experienced some anger, but the difference is the fact that he held it back. he fought with no anger. skywalkers on the other hand, tend to fight with all their fury and channel that fury into pure fighting spirit, seen with anakin, luke skywalker, and kylo ren.
A lone son, last knight of a holy order, hides in the shadows while his father lurks, hunting, probing, taunting him. Just when his entire plan hinged on his father's redemption, his father seems utterly irredeemable. He knows the fate of the galaxy might depend on the outcome of this moment. And yet... failure is almost certain. To surrender is to fail his mentors, his fallen aunt and uncle, and his friends. To attack is to play into the emperor's hands. So he hides, trying desperately not to give into the rage he feels toward those responsible for so much suffering. But his father is testing him. He can't hide the truth, and the father learns his greatest secret--his sister. The one true family member he has left. Her life is threatened. He can't take it anymore, and he finally lashes out, forcing himself to fight his father with all of his might, all of his power, everything he's got. The amount of conflict in Luke in this moment is never told to us... except in the music. So many emotions are packed into that cue! John Williams wrote a beautiful theme, and it's probably my favorite Star Wars cue, albeit brief and singular in appearance.
It was used in The Clone Wars, as well as part of the Bespin duel music, for the showdown between Anakin and Barriss Offee, in the storyline that sealed the fate of the Jedi.
What’s so epic about this score is it perfectly encapsulates so much of the drama. Once again the fate of an entire galaxy is at stake in these few moments and it’s as if the voice of the galaxy is crying out saying “please not again, save us from the evil of this man” (Palpatine). When compared to the Battle of Heroes theme, that was already tragic sounding as the rise of the empire and Anakin’s fall were already sealed. With this the moment for salvation was present for the first time in years and could have so easily faltered. So epic.
“No one ever complained about the cold on Hoth. We never felt it. Even though we were blinded by blizzards, we could see the 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.”
In my headcanon, the choral voices are the cries of the Jedi that Vader killed in the temple, calling him back to the light, thus further distracting him from fighting his son at his full potential.
You have me thinking: While it’s true Qui-Gon may have been guiding Vader back to the light(From Bespin until Now) as another comment pointed out, I believe that Both Qui-Gon and The Jedi that Anakin killed were calling him back to the light(From Bespin until Now).
1:04 "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." - Unknown 501st Officer
1:10 - 1:40 sends chills down my spine. Just Vader saying “...then perhaps she will.” Into Luke’s “NEVER!” leading right into this part just mmmmmm yes
Thisi s one f the prime examples why John Williams is a genius. Without a single word, thanks to his work, the scene conveys the complex emotions Luke feels. Fear, thinking that his father might really be beyond redemption, which means he will not get out of that throne room alive Betrayal, because vader IS his father, after all Desperation, because Je barely figured out that his friend is also his sister, and now they are threatening her, so he has to stop it and, as the title shows, fury. The rage that everything he has might be taken away. Brilliant! Step up your imoortality research, scientists, we need a few thousand years more of this guy making music!
Love this piece. So annoying it isn't on spotify. The music and choir really conveys the anger and danger of Luke's powers but also a profound sadness of seeing him being so close to falling to the dark side. And all in a matter of minutes. John Williams is a pure genius.
As much as I love the theme of Battle of the Heroes and Anakin vs. Obi wan, I think just a small touch of this added in would have been perfect for the final battle in ROTS.
@@chadlord6965 well, Jedi and Sith are so good at saber dueling because using the Force they can sense things before they happen, meaning they know what move their enemy is going to make right before they make it in real time. So in a way it makes sense that it was seem like a dance, because its a duel between two opponents that already know the moves that will be made by the other (and who would know each other's fighting styles than Anakin and Obi-Wan?). Because of this, it's logical that Jedi/Sith would resort to fighting at an extremely fast pace in order to beat the others reaction time; other strategies could include tiring out the opponent, which is Obi-Wan's speciality with Form 3, or being skilled enough in combat to catch an opponent by surprise regardless of their ability to sense danger. Basically, that's why I think the "dance" choreography works well.
@@chadlord6965 Honestly, I don't agree. You have two of the best fighters of all time predicting each other moves. What can you expect? For me, it's perfect.
This bit of music always captured for me, better than any other, the real tragedy of who Vader is. As a father, nothing is more horrific or perverse to me than the idea of trying to destroy my own child.
Vader wasn’t trying to kill his son. He was actually trying to convert him to the dark side. Vader had a soft spot for Luke, was the reason Vader spared Luke in Episode V and saved his life in Episode VI. Vader was trying to test Luke’s skill in Episode V when he faced him on Cloud City. Vader loved his son all along, which converted him back to Anakin and saved him from the darkness.
This is my single favorite track in all Star Wars. Any time I think “what would the final battle of a grand fantasy sound like?” this comes to mind every single time. With. Out. Fail.
1.14 that tune should have played during Anakin and Obi Wans fight in episode 3. An extended version, perhaps. Lucas did all this echoing, but he missed a golden opportunity.
that's because wanted to make the fight all "epic" and "cool" with the silly swinging around on cables and stuff instead of properly intense and emotional.
InvincibleNumanist Why? This theme is ment for Luke, not Vader. Would be like putting Grevious theme to Anakin, nobody said isn't cool as same as this theme, but it wouldn't fit.
I’m going to go on a rant of how great this score is. Prior to this fight both characters, the corrupted father and the pure son, are very reluctant and hesitant to fight each other. Luke is grounded in his belief that there is a chance to save what’s left of his father. On the other hand, Vader is aware of Palpatines sith powers and actions, as seen in comics and other media, and seems to fear him at this point. Luke is trying to get to the remnants of Anakin as they near the elevator. But Vader and Anakin aren’t budging as they believe that they’re too far gone to be saved. When they eventually reach the Death Star, Palpatine is watching Luke and seeing his anguish and rage build as he sees that he is unable to save his allies. When Vader sees Luke starting to lose control of himself, he stares as if he’s thinking “Don’t make me do this, son. Please.” Sadly, they end up fighting to the death. During this fight, it looks like the under part of Cloud City and how isolated it feels. But, it’s no longer a big area now. As Luke is hiding to recover, his father taunts him to come out. Until Vader strikes a nerve at Luke as he finds out that he has a sibling. This is when the music kicks in as it gets more intense. When Vader pokes the bear again, the bear answers. Not only does the music complement the fight, it literally describes the feelings these two share right now. The instruments are tuned to high notes with both peaceful waves yet spastic pitches which would represent Luke in the fight. He’s no longer in control of himself as the anger has boiled enough and is striking full force at Vader. The moments where the instruments hit the lowest possible note for the score perfectly represent Vader being now over powered by Luke as the lower pitched sounds are the least noticeable compared to the higher pitched sounds. But, the best part of the music and the movements is the lowly opera singing. This, in my opinion, is the feeling they both share. Agony. The opera sounds more like the moans of the damned than your stereotypical opera play. It’s the turmoil that now encases them here, clashing their lightsabers together with Luke being corrupted every passing second and Vader being on the back foot for the rest of the fight, a complete 180 from how he’s portrayed in everything else. When Luke cuts his fathers hand off, Palpatines theme kicks in subtly as Luke is nearly about to kill Vader. Only for it to fade, like the anger within Luke throughout the fight, and be replaced by hope and endurance, denying the darkness to corrupt Luke further.
+Jaden McClellan (Snowboarding Stone Cold) it's from the game Star Wars the old republic at the moment where a republic character confronts Revan for the first time
John Williams is so prolific that he composed this theme for this moment alone, never before or after heard in the whole saga. The music of the confrontation of a son with his father
Wow, if one listens it while thinking Anakin's path (Prequels, The clone wars, rebels, ot), it's almost impossible not to cry. Greatest scene in all of Star Wars.
I dont know why, but hearing and seeing this fight now almost makes me cry. Maybe it's the fact that Luke is so close to falling towards the dark side and panicking at the thought of his friends potentially dying on Endor, all while trying to free his father from that same darkness he feels. One mistake from Luke could've led him to do the same thing his father did all those years ago.
This song always gives me chills! It perfectly captures the emotions of this scene as Luke gives in to the dark side for a moment and the tragedy of a father and son fighting like this. Then there's the bit from the other track we first heard on Tatooine, calling back to Luke's innocence as he understands the cost of the dark side and he's able to pull himself, and ultimately his father, back to the light side. It's hard for this song to stand out among the amazing soundtracks of these films, but it's definitely one of my favorites and deserves way more recognition than it gets.
1:12 came for this note and spot of the song. it just hits me in the right place emotinally for some reason now that i have a rough idea of where it i like to come back to this part.
I can't believe nobody is talking about how genius it was pf Williams to use the violins at 1:50 to mimick Vader's failing breaths after being wounded.
1:10 Close your eyes and see the throne room duel from Qui-Gon Jinn's perspective. The duel, which was first seen as a vision as he lay injured during Obi-Wan’s duel with Darth Maul, has now became a reality. Not to mention that Qui Gon was stabbed because he went off-balance thanks to three or four disturbing visions after the laser shields open: Mustafar duel, Anakin getting burned by lava, a glimpse of the Vader suit fitted on him, and a small vision of Anakin killing the younglings, morphing to Anakin in the Vader suit committing a massacre. The fourth vision was the one that caused him to get stunned and stabbed. Underneath the platform where the throne is situated, Luke attacks again and the father and son move out from under the platform. You walk with Jinn as you both watch only a few feet from them. As the two are finally out of the platform, you both pass the stairway leading to the throne and walk slowly and stop as Luke hits his father's blade blocking the blow but Luke overpowers him and severs his hand. That moment, you follow Qui-Gon, who comes to Vader’s rescue to tell him that the fight is not yet over and gives him motivation to destroy the Sith and bring balance to the Force. With these words you both see Vader rise just as the Emperor gives Luke the first shots of lightning. With the force lightning torture going on, you see Qui-Gon speak again and make Vader remember his past. Remarking on how Luke and memories of his past gave Vader his strength, Qui-Gon motivates him to finish everything and destroy the Emperor, and Vader agrees with "Yes, Master", and that is when Jinn lends his strength to destroy the Emperor, who falls down the shaft. During the explosion, Jinn was still present and only faded when the explosion ended, promising to Anakin that he will return but tells him to cling on to life for the last time to talk to his son. You then witness the final moments of the Skywalker father and son as the father smiles upon his unmasking. He sees his son for the first time using his own eyesight but being on the verge of death, he sees the spirit of Qui-Gon just kneeling next to Luke while Obi-Wan and Yoda sit and observe in silence. With the final words of "you were right" to his son, Anakin closes his eyes and Qui-Gon speaks about hope always being present and with Luke saying "I won't leave you", you see Qui-Gon helping Anakin leave his body, which is indicated by the last breath. Jinn’s last words to Anakin were “We have to go now Anakin. It’s all over”, and the latter replied with “Yes master”. As you progress until the end, you will understand and put to your senses that Qui-Gon Jinn was the core instrument/key player in Vader's redemption. Jinn still believed in Anakin as the Chosen One no matter what. Even if Anakin turned to the dark side, Jinn knew the will of the Force and still hoped Anakin will bring balance.
Luke getting electrocuted: "Father pleaaaase." Vader: "I would have helped you... but... I like Being bad. It makes me happy." Return of the jedi, directed by Sam Raime.
Always loved how this piece sounds different to the music we hear during the whole trilogy. I get goosebumps listening to it, is perfectly climactic. Matches the scene perfectly too.
"You cannot hide forever Luke." "I will not fight you." "Give yourself to the dark side. It is the only way you can save your friends. Yes, your thoughts betray you. Your feelings for them are strong. Especially for...Sister. So, you have a twin sister. Your feelings have now betrayed her too. Obi-Wan was WISE to hide her from me, now his failure is complete. If you will not turn to the dark side, then perhaps SHE will." "NOOOO!!!"
Yellow 13 This is literally taken from a scene where his friends are threatened and he lashes out. Luke is impulsive. He immediately realized the gravity of his mistake a second too late
@@notoriousblt1038 His sister* And he does not go for the kill. He goes for the disarm. The entire scene he had been tempted by Sidious and Vader to turn to the dark side. You forget that this whole scene was because he turned himself in, hoping to redeem Vader and save his father's soul. Arguably the most evil man in the galaxy behind Sidious. Luke fucking Skywalker would have at least talked to Ben. He would have spoken to his parents or investigated further. He wouldn't have tried to kill him in his sleep or even drawn a weapon on his nephew over one bad feeling. You're also ignoring the follow-up to Luke tossing his lightsaber aside after disarming Vader, he could kill an unarmed to Vader and Palpatine but would rather be electrocuted to death than murder his father or kill an unarmed man. The Last Jedi is garbage. Be gone with you, Disney drone
Gage Dubois He was about to kill Vader at the end after he chopped his hand off so it would be easier. He realizes after he gave in. Luke is not a perfect human and his fatal flaw is that he is impulsive and reckless when the people he cares about are in danger this is pretty obvious when you look at both Ep IV and Ep V as well as Ep VI. Impulsiveness runs in his family the entire Skywalker saga was because Anakin made a rash decision to attack Windu in ROTS. How do we know Luke didn’t talk to him before that point as well?
you're a moron if you think that's what the message was. also he turned on his lightsaber in front of ben, he was never going to kill him. you would have to literally be blind, braindead or both to think that.
Dankthony Daniels exactly. He had a single moment of weakness when he sensed that his nephew, who had the power to rival himself and Vader, had dreams of mass murder and destruction. Fear makes people do irrational things, and Luke is a person
Even though other fuels are more spectacular to watch, this one will always be my favorite. It feels like a battle in the heavens, and this theme is makes it even more epic
Thing that I love about this music is it’s message or at least how I see it. This music played when Luke gave into his anger and it’s literally called Jedi’s Fury. To me this conveys that the music is trying to say that the darkside lives inside everyone and this is what happens when it takes over
Luke represents everything anakin betrayed. Luke represents obiwan, pademe, yoda, leia, ahsoka, rex, and most importantly, luke himself. Luke is the final step in anakin gojng back full circle into the light. If you just reminisce over the prequels and anakins path and relationships during 1:10, its impossible to not cry.
I love this song, the return of the jedi will always be my favorite. This song make me cry, but, I love it! I see the movie in my head, and I love this feeling!
There’s NOTHING like the original trilogy, easily the best Star Wars material. So much quality imagination, spirit, writing, characters, and innovation in it :)
Every person is Luke Skywalker, unique and facing the struggle against oneself. Whenever anyone gives into evil, not loving the other as oneself it's like the effect of 1:13-- a dirge playing out in the metaphysical.
I always felt like there was a secondary struggle between Obi-Wan and Sidious for Luke’s soul. The former fighting to redeem himself for losing Anakin, the latter to complete the final victory of dark over light. The angel and the devil struggling one last epic time.
This is criminally underappreciated star wars music
I'm a die-hard fan of BOTH Legends and the New Chronology, and I've still NEVER HEARD A JEDI'S FURY... (I mean aside from in the movie). I love Duel, recently rediscovered Battle of the Heroes... But this is a new level. How did I miss this theme?!
Nah, I think luke's death theme in TLJ is due to the hate in that movie
@@stonewoodstudios It plays a lot in SWTOR for the Inquisitor class
scatman indeed and if you play swtor I bet you love me 😂😂😂
I could not agree more. That it was not used more often is incomprehensible.
everyone should love a jedis fury
Siths don’t.
I don't know anyone who don't like a jedis fury, but if anyones does, he's so uncivilized
Except for you
@@jjrhimself I will do what I must.
@@SStupendous you will try
There’s not a single other track similar to this one in the entire saga. It’s so haunting, so epic, it conveys EXACTLY how important this moment is. This is the moment the Sith lost, the moment the Jedi returned.
Duel of the fates is similar in superficial ways
Edit: this was not meant to denigrate duel of the fates; its great. I just mean it kinda sounds like it to me, but I don't think how they made it are actually similar
@@timewarpdrive77 Duel of the fates reprise
Ironically, it was the moment Luke was starting to turn to the dark side. Vader was stoking the anger in him, trying to make him a Sith. It was actually at this point the Sith were starting to WIN. But then Luke got over his anger and won the day.
@@mr.conductor4938 The moment the sith lost everything, was when Luke found himself looking at Vader's hand, or rather what left and realising that, he could very well end up much like his father, a major cyborg trapped inside of a suit, bound to serve the Emperor until a replacement is created or trained, Luke then realised that, this was not the path he should be taking and he chose to throw away his light saber and be a Jedi, like his father before him, showing mercy instead of out right killing Vader, if Luke had killed Vader in that moment, that is when he would of surcomed to the dark side, thou its then a question of, how events on Endor play out along with above, would the rebels on Endor actually get to get into the bunker and blow it up to depower the shield or would the stormtroopers actually rout them, while above, would the Empire fleet combined with the Death Star destory rebel the fleet forcing the suriving fighters with hyperdrive, jump away if they can, that one moment, is the most critical for the galaxy at large, much like when Order 66 was issued, everything changed
@@superomegaprimemk2 Fair enough lol
Duel of the Fates
Battle of the Heroes
A Jedi's Fury
The Holy Trinity of epic Star Wars music
FUCK YES!
Force theme ?
There better be an epic battle theme in TROS
I was wrong :(
March on the Temple was pretty damn awesome.
this was the closest Luke came to falling to the dark side. The fury he unleashed upon his father was exactly what the Emperor wanted. This is wonderfully reflected in the music
HAHAHAHAHA. No.
He really turned to the dark side in 10 ABY, even tho it was to infiltrate the Dark Empire
@@christianschoff2490 in the movies yeah..
Exactly! and the fact that he managed to hold it back after cutting off Vader's hand perfectly portrays how balanced Luke was meant to be. He was to embody the balance in the Force for this reason and the music illustrates this beautifully.
@@clementlarnicol is that even canon anymore ?
So be it..JEDI!
The way he spits out the word Jedi, so good
I love that he says it the same way in episode 3 "all who have power are afraid to lose it- even the JEDI"
I agree God bless you for helathy mind
1:10-1:40 is so incredibly beautiful and sad, it makes me speechless. Sometimes I even shed a tear at that moment.
Me too, it's so underrated and beautiful!
its the moment when luke fights vader and then chops off his hand at the end. so a very emotional moment in the whole original triology
It was perfect. Fighting your own father would be emotional, especially considering how close my dad and I are.
This would also be fitting as a final duel between Vader and Palpatine instead of him just chucking him down
While 1:51 proves that people who think Darth Vader is evil NEED TO SHUT THE FUCK UP, and that there’s someone 1,000,000x worse
After watching every episode again, I realised something: When this music plays, it is the only time in any of the movies that a Jedi (not counting Nearly-Darth Skywalker in episode III) was well and truly FURIOUS.
what about young obi-wan
Valerie Teboul funnily enough his solo fight with maul has no music to it until after he falls into the shaft and loses his blue saber.
+Valerie Teboul obi wan probably experienced some anger, but the difference is the fact that he held it back. he fought with no anger. skywalkers on the other hand, tend to fight with all their fury and channel that fury into pure fighting spirit, seen with anakin, luke skywalker, and kylo ren.
Strudel Skywalkers are the craziest family lol
@@strudel1347I would like but you mentioned Kylo
A lone son, last knight of a holy order, hides in the shadows while his father lurks, hunting, probing, taunting him. Just when his entire plan hinged on his father's redemption, his father seems utterly irredeemable. He knows the fate of the galaxy might depend on the outcome of this moment. And yet... failure is almost certain. To surrender is to fail his mentors, his fallen aunt and uncle, and his friends. To attack is to play into the emperor's hands. So he hides, trying desperately not to give into the rage he feels toward those responsible for so much suffering. But his father is testing him. He can't hide the truth, and the father learns his greatest secret--his sister. The one true family member he has left. Her life is threatened. He can't take it anymore, and he finally lashes out, forcing himself to fight his father with all of his might, all of his power, everything he's got.
The amount of conflict in Luke in this moment is never told to us... except in the music. So many emotions are packed into that cue! John Williams wrote a beautiful theme, and it's probably my favorite Star Wars cue, albeit brief and singular in appearance.
CaptainRG Damn, if this didn’t give me chills.
biggest nerd ever seen
It was used in The Clone Wars, as well as part of the Bespin duel music, for the showdown between Anakin and Barriss Offee, in the storyline that sealed the fate of the Jedi.
" A lone son, last knight of a holy order" For whatever reason I love that line. Really paints a bigger picture to the Old Republic
Yeah, this is the #1 scene in the entire saga to me.
What’s so epic about this score is it perfectly encapsulates so much of the drama. Once again the fate of an entire galaxy is at stake in these few moments and it’s as if the voice of the galaxy is crying out saying “please not again, save us from the evil of this man” (Palpatine). When compared to the Battle of Heroes theme, that was already tragic sounding as the rise of the empire and Anakin’s fall were already sealed. With this the moment for salvation was present for the first time in years and could have so easily faltered. So epic.
Beautifull Said 🙌
Exactly, this was the final turning point. If things had gone, even for just the briefest of seconds; all would have been lost...
At 1:50 (Vader's fall of the railing because Luke cuts his hand off) you can hear Vader's breathing crafted into the music.
EnlistedDiabetus I think that is because you have watched it so many times that the Brian merges the memory of the scene to the music
I hear it also, it is very faint, only lasts through 2 or 3 cycles
👾BogerTheBully👾 pppppp
[PRISMATIC] Gamer Lmao no. John Williams is better
There's absolutely no breathing there, unless you are arguing that the periodic swelling of the strings is supposed to "represent it".
“No one ever complained about the cold on Hoth. We never felt it. Even though we were blinded by blizzards, we could see the 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.”
Ugh that level is so hard...
@@twilighthero9358 But the best level in the game.
Does this play in Battlefront?
@@AB-dm1wz Yes, actually! It plays for the opening cutscene of the final level of the singleplayer campaign.
@@trumediamix1 I thought so, thank you.
"If you don't turn to the dark side, perhaps she will" -Darth Vader's last words
And later... "Tell your sister, you are right" or something like this, i have not seen the movie in english
@@alonsoac7974 no that was anakins last words
@@bagel5215 Yeah, I was gonna say that, too. Lololol.
But not Anakin's
@@bagel5215 wasn't. Anakins were
'you were right about me. you were right...'
One of my favorite pieces of music from the SW saga along with Battle of Heroes from ROTS
Duel of the fates?
Across the stars?
But the emotion on this one
@@scotchwhisky6094 What about Han and Leia's love theme from Empire Strikes Back?
In my headcanon, the choral voices are the cries of the Jedi that Vader killed in the temple, calling him back to the light, thus further distracting him from fighting his son at his full potential.
omg yeah
Like the translation is of the fallen Jedi are saying. Cooommme Backk too theee Light 🎵 🎼 🎶 in Gregorian chorus.
Vader wasn’t fighting at his fuel potential here like empire strikes back because he was battling between going back to good or staying evil
You have me thinking:
While it’s true Qui-Gon may have been guiding Vader back to the light(From Bespin until Now) as another comment pointed out, I believe that Both Qui-Gon and The Jedi that Anakin killed were calling him back to the light(From Bespin until Now).
Thats so sad..
Vader: "If you will not turn to the dark side... then perhaps SHE will"
Luke: "NEVER!"
I thought he said darth
Alive4metal No, he yells "Never". Don't put up a feeble argument.
I always thought he said " NO "!!!
He did say NO!
No, he just yells.
1:04
"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." - Unknown 501st Officer
1:10 - 1:40 sends chills down my spine. Just Vader saying “...then perhaps she will.” Into Luke’s “NEVER!” leading right into this part just mmmmmm yes
Thisi s one f the prime examples why John Williams is a genius. Without a single word, thanks to his work, the scene conveys the complex emotions Luke feels.
Fear, thinking that his father might really be beyond redemption, which means he will not get out of that throne room alive
Betrayal, because vader IS his father, after all
Desperation, because Je barely figured out that his friend is also his sister, and now they are threatening her, so he has to stop it
and, as the title shows, fury. The rage that everything he has might be taken away.
Brilliant!
Step up your imoortality research, scientists, we need a few thousand years more of this guy making music!
Love this piece. So annoying it isn't on spotify. The music and choir really conveys the anger and danger of Luke's powers but also a profound sadness of seeing him being so close to falling to the dark side. And all in a matter of minutes. John Williams is a pure genius.
There is a Samuel Kim Version on Spotify :)
Not the same
As much as I love the theme of Battle of the Heroes and Anakin vs. Obi wan, I think just a small touch of this added in would have been perfect for the final battle in ROTS.
@@chadlord6965 Nah
@@chadlord6965 Facts
@@chadlord6965 well, Jedi and Sith are so good at saber dueling because using the Force they can sense things before they happen, meaning they know what move their enemy is going to make right before they make it in real time. So in a way it makes sense that it was seem like a dance, because its a duel between two opponents that already know the moves that will be made by the other (and who would know each other's fighting styles than Anakin and Obi-Wan?). Because of this, it's logical that Jedi/Sith would resort to fighting at an extremely fast pace in order to beat the others reaction time; other strategies could include tiring out the opponent, which is Obi-Wan's speciality with Form 3, or being skilled enough in combat to catch an opponent by surprise regardless of their ability to sense danger.
Basically, that's why I think the "dance" choreography works well.
T.T.M. Network yeah I can kinda see that
@@chadlord6965 Honestly, I don't agree. You have two of the best fighters of all time predicting each other moves. What can you expect? For me, it's perfect.
then perhaps she will ...
G - POTS TOP SHOTS
NEVER!
*ignites lightsaber* NEVER!!!!!!!!!!
NYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAA!!! >.
This bit of music always captured for me, better than any other, the real tragedy of who Vader is. As a father, nothing is more horrific or perverse to me than the idea of trying to destroy my own child.
Vader wasn’t trying to kill his son. He was actually trying to convert him to the dark side. Vader had a soft spot for Luke, was the reason Vader spared Luke in Episode V and saved his life in Episode VI. Vader was trying to test Luke’s skill in Episode V when he faced him on Cloud City. Vader loved his son all along, which converted him back to Anakin and saved him from the darkness.
John Williams is a Genius.
This is my single favorite track in all Star Wars. Any time I think “what would the final battle of a grand fantasy sound like?” this comes to mind every single time.
With. Out. Fail.
SOMEONE PLEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEE ADD THIS ON SPOTIFY
Legendary G what is it then
Legendary G it’s not there
*NEVEEERRRR!!!* -
Luke Skywalker, Return of the Jedi (1983)
*DARTH VADER:* _(Vader breath gasp!)_
Actually, yeah, he does yell "Never!"
@Shurryy Namegenerator yeah he does say never, it just doesnt sound like it. watch it with subtitles or look up the script
No he doesn't, he yells "NO!"
@@jahdielmedina3590 Luke Said *"NEVERRRR!"*
1.14 that tune should have played during Anakin and Obi Wans fight in episode 3. An extended version, perhaps.
Lucas did all this echoing, but he missed a golden opportunity.
some sort of remix, perhaps. the pace and feel of that wouldn't fit obi wan and anakin's battle. but something that resembles it would have been neat.
that's because wanted to make the fight all "epic" and "cool" with the silly swinging around on cables and stuff instead of properly intense and emotional.
I think this should play after Obi Wan cuts Anakins limbs and starts talking to him.
The orignal music wast bad though
InvincibleNumanist
Why?
This theme is ment for Luke, not Vader.
Would be like putting Grevious theme to Anakin, nobody said isn't cool as same as this theme, but it wouldn't fit.
I’m going to go on a rant of how great this score is.
Prior to this fight both characters, the corrupted father and the pure son, are very reluctant and hesitant to fight each other. Luke is grounded in his belief that there is a chance to save what’s left of his father. On the other hand, Vader is aware of Palpatines sith powers and actions, as seen in comics and other media, and seems to fear him at this point. Luke is trying to get to the remnants of Anakin as they near the elevator. But Vader and Anakin aren’t budging as they believe that they’re too far gone to be saved.
When they eventually reach the Death Star, Palpatine is watching Luke and seeing his anguish and rage build as he sees that he is unable to save his allies. When Vader sees Luke starting to lose control of himself, he stares as if he’s thinking “Don’t make me do this, son. Please.” Sadly, they end up fighting to the death.
During this fight, it looks like the under part of Cloud City and how isolated it feels. But, it’s no longer a big area now. As Luke is hiding to recover, his father taunts him to come out. Until Vader strikes a nerve at Luke as he finds out that he has a sibling. This is when the music kicks in as it gets more intense. When Vader pokes the bear again, the bear answers.
Not only does the music complement the fight, it literally describes the feelings these two share right now. The instruments are tuned to high notes with both peaceful waves yet spastic pitches which would represent Luke in the fight. He’s no longer in control of himself as the anger has boiled enough and is striking full force at Vader. The moments where the instruments hit the lowest possible note for the score perfectly represent Vader being now over powered by Luke as the lower pitched sounds are the least noticeable compared to the higher pitched sounds. But, the best part of the music and the movements is the lowly opera singing. This, in my opinion, is the feeling they both share. Agony. The opera sounds more like the moans of the damned than your stereotypical opera play. It’s the turmoil that now encases them here, clashing their lightsabers together with Luke being corrupted every passing second and Vader being on the back foot for the rest of the fight, a complete 180 from how he’s portrayed in everything else.
When Luke cuts his fathers hand off, Palpatines theme kicks in subtly as Luke is nearly about to kill Vader. Only for it to fade, like the anger within Luke throughout the fight, and be replaced by hope and endurance, denying the darkness to corrupt Luke further.
R: "What have you done? There is nothing to restrain him now!"
PC:"What do you mean?"
R: "My struggle held the Emperor in check. How did you find me?"
I don't get it
+mandalorian9 SWTOR?
+Jaden McClellan2 R is Revan and PC is player character
+Jaden McClellan (Snowboarding Stone Cold) it's from the game Star Wars the old republic at the moment where a republic character confronts Revan for the first time
Nathan White *Thee Darth Revan?*
John Williams is so prolific that he composed this theme for this moment alone, never before or after heard in the whole saga. The music of the confrontation of a son with his father
A Jedi‘s fury is SO underrated
Goosbumps. Star wars at it finest and never eclipsed.
I like how this really sets a tone for the environment in a Jedi's mind and situation when anger, hate and fear flood the mind.
Cette musique, elle me hante depuis des années, elle me noue les entrailles à chaque FOIS. C'est incroyable.
C'est mon cas également
J'adore ça
Pareillement. Chaque fois !
This is just so beatifull
Wow, if one listens it while thinking Anakin's path (Prequels, The clone wars, rebels, ot), it's almost impossible not to cry. Greatest scene in all of Star Wars.
Agreed
This song is so heroic i could use it in one of my home lightsaber fights.
***** Thanks
1:13 lit
Hearing 0:00-1:00 with headphones is insanely amazing.
Never beats Luke’s rage from 1:10-1:40, but this is certainly an amazing piece.
1:26 1:34 is the BEST
So be it..... Jedi.
The fact that this isn’t in the official album on Spotify and shit pisses me off big time, because this is one of the best tracks in the entire saga.
If padme was watching, imagine how she felt watching her son fight her husband like that.
I dont know why, but hearing and seeing this fight now almost makes me cry. Maybe it's the fact that Luke is so close to falling towards the dark side and panicking at the thought of his friends potentially dying on Endor, all while trying to free his father from that same darkness he feels. One mistake from Luke could've led him to do the same thing his father did all those years ago.
This song always gives me chills! It perfectly captures the emotions of this scene as Luke gives in to the dark side for a moment and the tragedy of a father and son fighting like this. Then there's the bit from the other track we first heard on Tatooine, calling back to Luke's innocence as he understands the cost of the dark side and he's able to pull himself, and ultimately his father, back to the light side. It's hard for this song to stand out among the amazing soundtracks of these films, but it's definitely one of my favorites and deserves way more recognition than it gets.
This theme... An amazing one. Not only was it used in Return of the Jedi, they used it for Kyle vs. Desann in Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast.
1:13 All Vaders dark moments getting washed away then Anakin Skywalker returns
1:10 omg!!!!!
This is Why I consider this the last cannon movie, it wraps the story up so nicely.
1:12
came for this note and spot of the song.
it just hits me in the right place emotinally for some reason
now that i have a rough idea of where it i like to come back to this part.
I can literally hear all the dialogue as the music is playing
I can't believe nobody is talking about how genius it was pf Williams to use the violins at 1:50 to mimick Vader's failing breaths after being wounded.
1:14
YES
This moment was the true culmination of all of Star Wars
Best piece that John Williams has ever composed. Hands down
1:10 Close your eyes and see the throne room duel from Qui-Gon Jinn's perspective. The duel, which was first seen as a vision as he lay injured during Obi-Wan’s duel with Darth Maul, has now became a reality. Not to mention that Qui Gon was stabbed because he went off-balance thanks to three or four disturbing visions after the laser shields open: Mustafar duel, Anakin getting burned by lava, a glimpse of the Vader suit fitted on him, and a small vision of Anakin killing the younglings, morphing to Anakin in the Vader suit committing a massacre. The fourth vision was the one that caused him to get stunned and stabbed.
Underneath the platform where the throne is situated, Luke attacks again and the father and son move out from under the platform. You walk with Jinn as you both watch only a few feet from them. As the two are finally out of the platform, you both pass the stairway leading to the throne and walk slowly and stop as Luke hits his father's blade blocking the blow but Luke overpowers him and severs his hand. That moment, you follow Qui-Gon, who comes to Vader’s rescue to tell him that the fight is not yet over and gives him motivation to destroy the Sith and bring balance to the Force. With these words you both see Vader rise just as the Emperor gives Luke the first shots of lightning. With the force lightning torture going on, you see Qui-Gon speak again and make Vader remember his past. Remarking on how Luke and memories of his past gave Vader his strength, Qui-Gon motivates him to finish everything and destroy the Emperor, and Vader agrees with "Yes, Master", and that is when Jinn lends his strength to destroy the Emperor, who falls down the shaft. During the explosion, Jinn was still present and only faded when the explosion ended, promising to Anakin that he will return but tells him to cling on to life for the last time to talk to his son. You then witness the final moments of the Skywalker father and son as the father smiles upon his unmasking. He sees his son for the first time using his own eyesight but being on the verge of death, he sees the spirit of Qui-Gon just kneeling next to Luke while Obi-Wan and Yoda sit and observe in silence. With the final words of "you were right" to his son, Anakin closes his eyes and Qui-Gon speaks about hope always being present and with Luke saying "I won't leave you", you see Qui-Gon helping Anakin leave his body, which is indicated by the last breath. Jinn’s last words to Anakin were “We have to go now Anakin. It’s all over”, and the latter replied with “Yes master”.
As you progress until the end, you will understand and put to your senses that Qui-Gon Jinn was the core instrument/key player in Vader's redemption. Jinn still believed in Anakin as the Chosen One no matter what. Even if Anakin turned to the dark side, Jinn knew the will of the Force and still hoped Anakin will bring balance.
How the fuck does this comment have so few likes?
Now this is epic.
This is one of the greatest moments in film scoring history.
this is truly amazing a real kick-___ score
Always gives me chills cant wait to hear it in theaters!
Luke getting electrocuted: "Father pleaaaase."
Vader: "I would have helped you... but... I like Being bad. It makes me happy."
Return of the jedi, directed by Sam Raime.
Always loved how this piece sounds different to the music we hear during the whole trilogy. I get goosebumps listening to it, is perfectly climactic. Matches the scene perfectly too.
"You cannot hide forever Luke."
"I will not fight you."
"Give yourself to the dark side. It is the only way you can save your friends. Yes, your thoughts betray you. Your feelings for them are strong. Especially for...Sister. So, you have a twin sister. Your feelings have now betrayed her too. Obi-Wan was WISE to hide her from me, now his failure is complete. If you will not turn to the dark side, then perhaps SHE will."
"NOOOO!!!"
Rip Darth Thanaton
I cant think of anything else now when I hear this music
Emperor?
Welcome Darth nox
@@lenardstarks5891 *Imperius*
Marphey or even Occulus
Edit this ones for 0 alignment neutral
2:36 Never. I'll never turn to the dark side. You've failed, your highness. I'm a Jedi, like my father before me!
I forgot how menacing Palpatine actually is, especially after memeing him.
This song completely changes my perspective.
1:13
"Your future's lookin' pretty grim Desann."
Oh yeah! Fellow Outcast player! Absolutely love that game! Up high!✋
@@dalelash2nd743 i only got on in Jedi Academy, but I do REALLY think outcast would be good. so yes, likewise. ✋
@@lonecolamarine Academy is just as good. ^^ Both are great games!
This song brings tears every time I hear it
Episode VI: "Im a jedi, like my father before me"
Episode VIII: "I had a fever dream so I'm gonna chop my nephew in half"
Yellow 13 This is literally taken from a scene where his friends are threatened and he lashes out. Luke is impulsive. He immediately realized the gravity of his mistake a second too late
@@notoriousblt1038 His sister*
And he does not go for the kill. He goes for the disarm. The entire scene he had been tempted by Sidious and Vader to turn to the dark side. You forget that this whole scene was because he turned himself in, hoping to redeem Vader and save his father's soul. Arguably the most evil man in the galaxy behind Sidious.
Luke fucking Skywalker would have at least talked to Ben. He would have spoken to his parents or investigated further. He wouldn't have tried to kill him in his sleep or even drawn a weapon on his nephew over one bad feeling. You're also ignoring the follow-up to Luke tossing his lightsaber aside after disarming Vader, he could kill an unarmed to Vader and Palpatine but would rather be electrocuted to death than murder his father or kill an unarmed man.
The Last Jedi is garbage. Be gone with you, Disney drone
Gage Dubois He was about to kill Vader at the end after he chopped his hand off so it would be easier. He realizes after he gave in. Luke is not a perfect human and his fatal flaw is that he is impulsive and reckless when the people he cares about are in danger this is pretty obvious when you look at both Ep IV and Ep V as well as Ep VI. Impulsiveness runs in his family the entire Skywalker saga was because Anakin made a rash decision to attack Windu in ROTS. How do we know Luke didn’t talk to him before that point as well?
you're a moron if you think that's what the message was. also he turned on his lightsaber in front of ben, he was never going to kill him. you would have to literally be blind, braindead or both to think that.
Dankthony Daniels exactly. He had a single moment of weakness when he sensed that his nephew, who had the power to rival himself and Vader, had dreams of mass murder and destruction. Fear makes people do irrational things, and Luke is a person
one word - “goosebumps”
If you will not turn to the dark side.. then perhaps.. she will. *NO!!!*
+maximusdarkultima Sorry. Thats 'NEVER!' better listen what does luke said.
I always thought it was "NO" too, until I looked at the subtitles. :/
Doesn't he say "Darth!"
Wyrmish Breed nope. He says no. Watch it with subtitles.
@@ggamesgarner8027
I've rewatched the movie and he says Never.
It literally sounds like "Never".
Honestly can't hear the "No" at all
2:56
So be it, Jedi.
This is so powerful and soulful, I'd love to play this on the violin. But finding the sheet music for this song is kinda difficult.
This scene always makes me cry I love Star Wars
"Sister! So you have a twin sister. Your feelings betray her too."
"Never.. you won't turn me to the dark side. You failed, your highness. I am a Jedi, like my father before me."
"..So be it, *Jedi.* "
If you will not be turned. You will be destroyed
"If you will not turn to the darkside, peharps she will!"
"We're on our way. Red group, Gold group, all fighters follow me. Told you they could do it!"
God, Palpatine caused almost all of the pain, suffering and death in the entire saga. He’s one of the most evil movie characters ever
George!
Even though other fuels are more spectacular to watch, this one will always be my favorite. It feels like a battle in the heavens, and this theme is makes it even more epic
I have re-watched Episode 6 so many times to hear this soundtrack and watch the duel. The hours of ewoks i had to stand throught
John Williams is a genius.
Finally!! I was looking all over for this one song.
Probably my favorite Star Wars theme of all time.
The music of the feeling when you try to help someone you love.
The music of the 7000 year war between the sith and Jedi for the fate of the galaxy
Thing that I love about this music is it’s message or at least how I see it. This music played when Luke gave into his anger and it’s literally called Jedi’s Fury. To me this conveys that the music is trying to say that the darkside lives inside everyone and this is what happens when it takes over
1:26 Such a beautiful tone. Portrays so much
best shot in all of star wars
3:24
[Lando laughs] “Told they’d do it!”
[Nien Nunb laughs]
Luke represents everything anakin betrayed. Luke represents obiwan, pademe, yoda, leia, ahsoka, rex, and most importantly, luke himself. Luke is the final step in anakin gojng back full circle into the light. If you just reminisce over the prequels and anakins path and relationships during 1:10, its impossible to not cry.
I love this song, the return of the jedi will always be my favorite. This song make me cry, but, I love it! I see the movie in my head, and I love this feeling!
1:04
John Williams will never fail the Star Wars series
1:13 it majes ne emotional each time
Never.. tosses his lightsaber...I will never turned to the dark side..you falled your highness I'm a Jedi like My father before me
I'm so happy they are including this track in Rise of Skywalker
"I see futures in you...........FUTURES I CANNOT ALLOW !!!!!
-Sith Emperor
"So be it, Jedi!"
Best and most haunting music in all of Star Wars! I love it! Obsessed!
There’s NOTHING like the original trilogy, easily the best Star Wars material. So much quality imagination, spirit, writing, characters, and innovation in it :)
Every person is Luke Skywalker, unique and facing the struggle against oneself. Whenever anyone gives into evil, not loving the other as oneself it's like the effect of 1:13-- a dirge playing out in the metaphysical.
I always felt like there was a secondary struggle between Obi-Wan and Sidious for Luke’s soul. The former fighting to redeem himself for losing Anakin, the latter to complete the final victory of dark over light. The angel and the devil struggling one last epic time.