Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment

With the introduction of Star Wars in Concert comes an excitingly new experience that has vowed to tell the Star Wars Saga from a musical perspective. Scenes from all six of George Lucas' films are cut and reassembled upon one another in a rhythmic fashion that blends fantastically with the musical brilliance of the John Williams orchestra. Each composition of music dictates the moods of a handful of chapters. Prior to their arrival on screen, host Anthony Daniels (C3P0) details the happenings of the films, which range from the invasion of the Galactic Empire to Darth Vader's redemption. The montages are displayed on a large LED screen framed with stars on all sides and on occasion fireballs shoot into the air in front of the orchestra emphasizing scenes, which take place on planets sweltering with lava. These moments allow for the audience to feel as though they have been transported to a galaxy far, far away. This is an extraordinary experience for fans of the saga, but perhaps the most interesting achievement is the concert's ability to tell the full story without requiring the audience to watch all of the films. In doing this, the event showcases all of the key moments of the films as written by George Lucas. The music is an essential piece to the Star Wars puzzle and without it I'm not so sure that the movie would be as much as a phenomenon as it is today. John Williams (composer; Jaws, E.T) has effectively captured the emotional struggle that has pushed the films along the way and has created personal bonds that are felt between the characters and their audiences. This is a must-see for fans of the films as well as music fans alike.

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