Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V)

Director:

Tippy Bushkin

Writer:

Jamie Richardson

Genre:

Music

Plot:

Actor Ian McDiarmid introduces several music videos featuring the famous Star Wars scores composed by John Williams. There are sixteen chapters in all, and are all perfectly created to show us the great music from the six films. |

Cast

Ian McDiarmid

...

Host

Directed by
Tippy Bushkin

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Jamie Richardson

Produced by
Kevin Kurtz	....	producer
Jamie Richardson	....	producer
Howard Roffman	....	executive producer

Cinematography by
Rod Turnbull

Film Editing by
Jeremy Stuart

Editorial Department
Justin Bergeron	....	on-line editor
Amy Do	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Terry Edwards	....	chorus director
Marc Gebauer	....	scoring: Todd-AO
Tom Hardisty	....	scoring: Todd-AO
Shawn Murphy	....	music re-mixer
Shawn Murphy	....	music recordist
Jay Selvester	....	scoring: Todd-AO
Kirsten Smith	....	scoring: Todd-AO
Eric Tomlinson	....	music recordist
Kenneth Wannberg	....	music editor (as Ken Wannberg)

Other crew
Marie Victoria Denoga	....	assistant motion graphics
Mousy McCallum	....	assistant motion graphics
Michael Mooney	....	production assistant
Kyle Ruddick	....	motion graphics

Thanks
Jamie Forester	....	special thanks
Greg Gilchrist	....	special thanks
Michael Gorfaine	....	special thanks
Sterling Hedgpeth	....	special thanks
Sam Schwartz	....	special thanks
Amy Witcher	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Lucasfilm

Distributors

• Sony Classical (2005) (USA) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Abbey Road Studios  special thanks
• HD Studios  sound re-recording mixing
• London Symphony Orchestra, The (LSO)  music performed by
• Skywalker Sound  DVD sound mix
• Todd-AO Scoring Stage  music recorded at

Runtime:

71 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Brazil:12

Filming Locations:

Abbey Road Studios, Abbey Road, St. John's Wood, London, England, UK

Company:

Lucasfilm

Trivia:

This collection of music videos is featured on the Bonus DVD included with the Score CD for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).

Movie Connections:

Edited from Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

A great addition to the "Star Wars" legacy !!!

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Although titled "A Musical Journey", this DVD ( that acts as a bonous disc to the soundtrack to "Episode III" ) is much more. Hosted by Ian McDiarmid, who stole the show in "Revenge of the Sith" & "Return of the Jedi", w/ his over-the-top portrayal of Dantius Palpatine, this disc tells the story, in its chronological order, using select tracks from the six film scores ( a 'greatest hits', if you will ). W/ McDiarmid's narration, the best of the best scenes from all of the films, & the always-stunning score, this 71 minute feature is a wonderfuly edited synopsis of the entire "Star Wars Saga".

Interesting to note, this program is an excellent way to introduce the films to those who are interested, yet un-educated in what is the "Star Wars Saga". I experimented this theory w/ a friend who knows only a bit about "Star Wars". By the time the credits were rolling, she wanted not only to see the six films, but to view "A Musical Journey" again.

Also, it does bring to light, full-circle, what Lucas wants us to know, i.e., the reason he made the prequel trilogy ; that the "Star Wars Saga" is about the rise, fall & redemption Anakin Skywalker, as opposed to Luke. This puts to shame many of the 'bonouses' which we, as consumers are now overwhelmed w/, thanks to the invention of digital audio/video. For the casual fan, this is a real treat that will put the story into simple perspective. For the die-hard fan ( like myself ), this is a must-have in your collection. To me, almost as important as owning the films themselves.

For any musicians out there, it's a nice touch that McDiarmid was filmed @ London's Abby Road Studio.