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You do want a little tape hiss. This means that you are not really hearing what appeared originally on the earlier LP's because those were mixed differently. It appears that there was way too much noise reduction used for the special edition version. The 4th disc was also remixed like discs 1 and 2 were.
Even today I would recommend this alongside the more recent special edition releases. Anyway, if you want to hear this music mixed a bit differently, then pick this up. As a result, the final product sounds a bit too muffled. As others have noted, there are cues on here that are not on the special edition releases.
Return of the Jedi on here sounds better sonically than the special edition version in my opinion. It is interesting and overall the whole package along with the book is excellent. However, what hasn't been mentioned is the fact that the majority of the music on here was remixed from the original session tapes. Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back have been completely remixed for the anthology while Return of the Jedi was untouched.
Highly recommended for Star Wars fans across the galaxy. While music missing from this set can be found on other releases, they lack the care and collectibility of this set. Item was recevied very promptly and in excellent condition. The content of the box is superb; it contains the best of Williams' original Star Wars scores in superior audio quality.
This is some of the most evocative, exciting and entertaining music in the history of movies. This soundtrack belongs in your collection of Star Wars memorabilia. To me this is one of the greatest soundtracks ever produced. Like the movies themselves, this soundtrack will keep you on the edge of your seat, crying, laughing and smiling the entire time and brings to mind the images of the movies as if you were watching it while listening. John Williams and the London Symphony have a masterpiece in this soundtrack and you will listen again and again enjoying it more each and every time you listen. If you are a Star Wars fan then this is for you. This CD sounds great.
The "Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)" is so awesome. "The Throne Room" is among my favorites of the tracks. I have three words: BUY THIS ANTHOLOGY. Actually, ALL of it is awesome. Really, this anthology encompasses the epic of Star Wars. It is John Williams at his greatest in my opinion. It is Star Wars at its greatest.
This is one of my favorite soundtracks. The music is very good, and has many memorable themes throughout the soundtrack. You should listen to it if you haven't. This is a great recording of John William's soundtrack for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The LSO plays very well.
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