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Originally posted by: Seiji
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Originally posted by: Tony
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The first 40 min. to me could have used more music (mainly the droid sequences) But that is just me being a Film Director of the future, not a fan. As a Fan I will take STAR WARS For whatever way George Lucas gives it to me, it is his films and I will accept that.

Well, it's a tricky matter, you add too much music to a scene and it can take away, or vice versa. Take away the Jaws theme music, then you're left with an empty scene, use it too much and it looses its effectiveness.

Or for example, I'm a big fan of the Japanese version of DBZ, but the American dub has taken away some of the drama by playing music NONSTOP. Tense stare downs, where you hear only the russle of wind in the background, are now replaced and dimnished by nonstop synthesizers playing in the background, loosing the intense build up before a battle.

You have to find a happy balance.

I think the Star Wars music is just fine. John Williams in a friggin' genious.

I agree with you totally Seiji. I'm a DBZ fan, and one of the reasons I hate the US version (and I don't have to enjoy all version of DBZ to consider myself a fan; I just enjoy the original) is the constant use of music. And I hope you don't mind that I posted your list of reasons. I made sure to give you credit beforehand.