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==Living in These Star Wars==
==Living in These Star Wars==
This is the title track of the inimitable [http://www.starwarsminute.com/theme album] released in 1977. It has been the opening theme on each and every episode of SWM since the very beginning and was the closing theme for the original ''Star Wars'' Star Wars Minute. It was written and performed by former guest of the show, [[Dan Whitley]] and his Rebel Force Band. The beginning of the ‘Disco Version’ is the opening song, and an instrumental break from the original version played off the end.
This is the title track of the inimitable [http://www.starwarsminute.com/theme album] released in 1977. It has been the opening theme on each and every episode of SWM since the very beginning and was the closing theme for the original ''Star Wars'' Star Wars Minute. It was written and performed by former guest of the show, [[Dan Whitley]] and his Rebel Force Band. The beginning of the ‘Disco Version’ is the opening song, and an instrumental break from the original version played off the end.
==The Empire Strikes Back==
The closing theme for ESB minute comes is [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W1S8P6/175-1726594-7842959?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000W1S8P6&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&tag=stawarmin-20 The Empire Strikes Back (Medley)] by our good friend [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meco Meco], who also did [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000J2TO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00000J2TO&linkCode=as2&tag=stawarmin-20 disco covers] of many other Star Wars fan favorites.


==Imperial March==
==Imperial March==
Far from the bombastic [[Unsung Heroes#John Williams|John Williams]] piece, this version of the Imperial March is composed of ukulele and whistling. It was arranged by the [http://www.kuricorder.com/e-profile.html Kuri-corder quartet]. This catchy tune plays during Star Wars Minute [[:Category:Ads|ads]].
Far from the bombastic [[Unsung Heroes#John Williams|John Williams]] piece, this version of the Imperial March is composed of ukulele and whistling. It was arranged by the [http://www.kuricorder.com/e-profile.html Kuri-corder quartet]. This catchy tune plays during Star Wars Minute [[:Category:Ads|ads]] and can be purchased on [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009I8WN0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0009I8WN0&linkCode=as2&tag=stawarmin-20 Amazon].


==Lapti Nek==
==Lapti Nek==
==Ewok Celebration==
==Ewok Celebration==
==Duel of the Fates==
==Duel of the Fates==
A jazzy instrumental version of the iconic song from '' The Phantom Menace'' can be heard over the end of episodes of The Phantom Menace Minute. It is preformed by The Andrew Allen Trio and is part of an album full of Star Wars-related music, available on [http://www.starwarsminute.com/duel Amazon].
A jazzy instrumental version of the iconic song from '' The Phantom Menace'' can be heard over the end of episodes of The Phantom Menace Minute. It is preformed by [http://www.andrewallentrio.com/ The Andrew Allen Trio] and is part of an album full of Star Wars-related music, available on [http://www.starwarsminute.com/duel Amazon].
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[[Category:Podcast]]

Revision as of 13:38, 31 May 2016

Music is a small but integral part of the show. Each episode opens with the same theme, but closes with a song that is specific to the movie being discussed.

Living in These Star Wars

This is the title track of the inimitable album released in 1977. It has been the opening theme on each and every episode of SWM since the very beginning and was the closing theme for the original Star Wars Star Wars Minute. It was written and performed by former guest of the show, Dan Whitley and his Rebel Force Band. The beginning of the ‘Disco Version’ is the opening song, and an instrumental break from the original version played off the end.

The Empire Strikes Back

The closing theme for ESB minute comes is The Empire Strikes Back (Medley) by our good friend Meco, who also did disco covers of many other Star Wars fan favorites.

Imperial March

Far from the bombastic John Williams piece, this version of the Imperial March is composed of ukulele and whistling. It was arranged by the Kuri-corder quartet. This catchy tune plays during Star Wars Minute ads and can be purchased on Amazon.

Lapti Nek

Ewok Celebration

Duel of the Fates

A jazzy instrumental version of the iconic song from The Phantom Menace can be heard over the end of episodes of The Phantom Menace Minute. It is preformed by The Andrew Allen Trio and is part of an album full of Star Wars-related music, available on Amazon.