The Tragedy of Anakin Skywalker: A Symphony of Fate | Complete Edition

*The Tragedy of Anakin Skywalker | A Symphony of Fate*

The Star Wars Prequel trilogy tells the tale of Anakin Skywalker: a prophesied prodigy with unparalleled potential. From a slave on Tatooine to a Jedi Knight, his journey is a tumult of triumph and tragedy. Tempted by fear and manipulated by Darth Sidious, his descent into darkness is a cosmic tragedy. His fall is swift and devastating, betraying the Jedi Order and turning against his mentor and brother. Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader is a chilling reminder of darkness that lies within us all.

John Williams captured this tragic tale beautifully in his score to each of the three films. I tried to compile the music in a way in which the story of Anakin with all its ups and downs is at the forefront.The music is divided into ten different movements designed to capture a specific idea that is relevant to Anakin’s story. I hope you enjoy listening!

If you would like to listen to the entirety of the George Lucas Saga that also covers the Original Trilogy you can do so via this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9nxdPX3cshVA8FfUsnUoVuB9gBLHHYJ

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*Intro*
0:00 In a Galaxy far, far away…
0:04 Title Crawl
*The Clash of Destiny and Fate | The Phantom Menace*
1:27 Movement I: Anakin’s Destiny
8:42 Movement II: A False Victory
14:53 Movement III: Anakin’s Fate
*The Conflict of Love and Hate | Attack of the Clones*
21:41 Movement IV: Anakin’s Love
28:51 Movement V: The Birth of an Empire
34:48 Movement VI: Anakin’s Hate
*The Triumph of the Dark Side | Revenge of the Sith*
41:20 Movement VII: The Heroes in Battle
48:36 Movement VIII: Anakin’s Betrayal
1:01:00 Movement IX: Battle of the Heroes
1:10:29 Movement X: Anakin’s Suffering
*End Credits*
1:19:13 End Credits

_More Details on the movements:_

*The Clash of Destiny and Fate*
The first three movements of the saga cover _The Phantom Menace,_ exploring whether Anakin’s role as the Chosen One is his destiny or fate. They also reveal the Republic’s growing weakness and Palpatine’s manipulations, setting in motion events that will have lasting consequences for the galaxy.

*The Conflict of Love and Hate*
The next three movements cover _Attack of the Clones,_ highlighting Anakin’s loyalty and love, but also his growing anger and hatred. Meanwhile, we witness the downfall of the Republic, as Palpatine orchestrates a war to consolidate his executive power.

*The Triumph of the Dark Side*
The final four movements cover _Revenge of the Sith_ and its heartbreaking moments. Anakin, once a hero, succumbs to the Dark Side and emerges as Darth Vader. His fall plunges the Force into darkness, allowing the Sith to rule the galaxy once again as the Republic is transformed into the first Galactic Empire.

*End Credits*
The End Credits not only play the typcial end credits theme but also highlight one theme from each of the ten movements, trying to focus on pieces that were not used in those movements, essentially serving as a shortened version of the Tragedy of Anakin Skywalker.

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