Darth Venal said:

TheBoost said:

That being said, Adywan adding "Battle of the Heroes" in ANH carried with it emotional resonance because of the purpose of that piece of music (Anakin vs. Obi). But even if Adywan hadn't repeatedly stated there would be no PT music in ESB:R, I still can't think of any point that a PT theme could be added into ESB that would add to the film.

Well, that's also how some of us felt about putting PT music in A New Hope: Revisted, so I'm very happy he's not doing it for Empire: Revisited. And I'm with you, I think the music for the prequels at times is incredibly good, but my great objection to it being placed in the OT is not a judgment of its quality. It's a judgment of its suitability, and it doesn't work.

True.

But whether you dug "Battle of Heroes" in ANH:R or not (I'm of mixed feelings), at the very least objectiviely we can agree that the meaning of that music as part of a film score (echoing Anakin/Obi's first fight) is being intentionally echoed in its new use.

I can't think of any moment in ESB where the meaning of a motif from the PT would make dramatic sense.