I have focused on the opening of this piece (up to 1:08) because it is the most famous and well known part of the Star Wars score, it is also the most dramatic and vibrant. The piece begins with the whole orchestra, the dynamics are loud, the notes are accented and the brass section can be heard most clearly with their dotted rhythms from the start. Then, the infamous trumpet melody begins as the strings and wind accompany. The string then play a contrasting section that is softer both in melody and in dynamics, triplets can be heard in this section as well as a crescendo that links this section back to the main melody which is played this time by the brass and the strings. The atmosphere, created by the loud accented dynamics and the punchy brass melody, is dramatic, which suits the context of the piece perfectly.
This beginning section, although short, has it's own ABA structure, it begins with the main melody, moves into the string section then goes back to the main melody.
The piece was obviously written for the opening title sequence of all the Star Wars films. Star Wars is a epic, sci-fi action adventure that needs big adventurous music with plenty of character, this theme is absolutely perfect, which is why it has become one of the greatest and most memorable film themes of all time.
This beginning section, although short, has it's own ABA structure, it begins with the main melody, moves into the string section then goes back to the main melody.
The piece was obviously written for the opening title sequence of all the Star Wars films. Star Wars is a epic, sci-fi action adventure that needs big adventurous music with plenty of character, this theme is absolutely perfect, which is why it has become one of the greatest and most memorable film themes of all time.