Star Wars - Episode II: Attack of the Clones Suite (Part 1/3) Video

Across the Stars (00:00 - 02:27)

The epic theme for the second STAR WARS prequel, "Across the Stars" is found throughout the film. Originally this theme is meant to embrace the love story between the young Anakin Skywalker and Senator Padme Amidala. Now the theme seems to connect less with the love story, and more with the tragedy of the prequels. Placing "Across the Stars" at the beginning of this suite signifies a loss of innocence and is a hallmark of the darkness to come.

Master Yoda's Lesson (02:27 - 03:58)

Yoda's theme is essential to Attack of the Clones, and not merely for the film's heroic ending. In Attack of the Clones the relationship between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda is strengthened from the ambivalence seen in The Phantom Menace.

The boys choir during "Master Yoda's Lesson" embodies the spiritual nature of Yoda's knowledge as he shares it with his pupils and Obi-Wan. This segment ends with an appearance of William's 'Force Theme', often directly associated with Obi-Wan and further strengthening their relationship with one another.

A Dangerous and Disturbing Mystery (03:58 - 06:30)

Titled from Yoda's quotation during the film, "A Dangerous and Disturbing Mystery" highlights the adventure Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on to discover the secret behind Senator Amidala's attempted assassination. The idea of a film noir detective story within the STAR WARS universe was an exciting prospect for fans, and William's 'Mystery' theme sets the tone perfectly.

While story arc of the film leaves no question to this riddle's answer (the Senator correctly names Count Dooku as the villain behind her assassination immediately), yet with an good imagination, fans will still be able to enjoy this mystery simply by listening to William's theme whispering that danger is close by.

When creating Version 1, this theme was obviously absent and was at the top of the list to add back into the film's suite. "A Dangerous and Disturbing Mystery" almost became the suite's single.

Attack of the Clones (06:30 - 09:24)

"Attack of the Clones" was a fan favorite theme from Version 1, and is mostly intact. This action piece reminds us of the images of Obi-Wan and Jango standing off at Kamino, the speeder chase on Coruscant, and hopefully the Battle of Geonosis.

While not meant to convey images of any specific battle, "Attack of the Clones" effectively shows how all hell is breaking loose across the galaxy as The Clone Wars begin. This segment's new ending should leave the listener with an unsettling feeling...as the Clone Wars are only just beginning.

In addition, the ending flute embodies the musical feeling of the original STAR WARS trilogy scores and hopefully help connect the two trilogies together musically.

The Tatooine Interlude (09:24 - 09:50)

Tatooine holds a special place in the heart of STAR WARS fans, however over-used the planet may be. This new piece of music proudly displays the oddity of the world that is home to the Skywalker family.