HOLLYWOOD (May, 1999) - Sony Classical Records and award-winning composer John Williams present the original score for Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace, from 20th Century Fox Films. Starring Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Natalie Portman, this George Lucas sci-fi thriller invokes an incredible sense of hopefulness that once again the Jedi warriors will conquer all in the infinite battle for freedom from the Dark Side.

The musical score was composed and conducted entirely by John Williams, who also worked with Lucas on the first three Star Wars movies. The London Symphony Orchestra, London Voices, and the New London Children's Choir lend their talents to this dynamic recording.

The music is classic Williams: loud, exciting, and energetic brass sections throughout the piece, accompanied by softer, quieter, and more romantic parts. The music takes you on a emotional journey as the viewer follows the Jedi warriors in their battle against the Empire.

Credits:

Music Composed and Conducted by: John Williams
Performed by: the London Symphony Orchestra, London Voices, and the New London Children's Choir

Orchestra Conductor: John Williams
Music Editor: Ken Wannberg
Music recorded and mixed by: Shawn Murphy
Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios
Additional mixing at: Todd-AO Scoring Stage and Skywalker Scoring Stage

London Voices Director: Terry Edwards
New London Children's Choir Director: Ronald Corp
Music preparation by: Dakota Music Service

Album mastered by: Patricia Sullivan Fourstar at A&M Mastering, Hollywood, CA
Assistant Engineers: Jonathan Allen, Andrew Dudman, Dave Forty

Art Direction/Design: Roxanne Slimak
Product Management: Lisa Stevens

"Star Wars: Episode One—The Phantom Menace" logo courtesy of 20th Century Fox