Duel of the Fates
1999 single by John Williams / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Duel of the Fates" is a musical theme recurring in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the Expanded Universe. It was composed by John Williams and recorded for the film soundtrack of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and the London Voices. This symphonic piece is played with both a full orchestra and a choir. The lyrics are based on a fragment of an archaic Welsh poem Cad Goddeu (Battle of the Trees), and are sung in Sanskrit.[1] The piece debuts during the final lightsaber duel in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. With the music video for this theme, the LSO became the only classical group to ever have a video debut on MTV’s Total Request Live. "Duel of the Fates" lasted 11 days on the countdown.[2]
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"Duel of the Fates" | |
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Single by John Williams | |
from the album Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (soundtrack) | |
Released | 1999 |
Recorded | February 1999 Abbey Road Studio 1, London |
Genre | Film soundtrack |
Length | 4:14 |
Label | Sony Classical |
Songwriter(s) | John Williams |