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==The Empire Strikes Back==
==The Empire Strikes Back==
The closing theme for ESB minute 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 brought a little [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] to many other Star Wars themed tunes.
The closing theme for ESB minute is [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W1S8P6/?tag=stawarmin-20 The Empire Strikes Back (Medley)] by our good friend [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meco Meco], who also brought a little [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000J2TO/?tag=stawarmin-20 disco] to many other Star Wars themed tunes.


==The Imperial March==
==The 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]] 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].
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/dp/B0009I8WN0/?tag=stawarmin-20 Amazon].


==Lapti Nek==
==Lapti Nek==

Revision as of 15:11, 16 January 2017

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 is The Empire Strikes Back (Medley) by our good friend Meco, who also brought a little disco to many other Star Wars themed tunes.

The 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

This was the closing theme for the Return of the Jedi Minute. It was recorded by Meco (hence the disco) and released on their 1983 album "Ewok Celebration". As a Roll Call of Heroes gag, the patreon supporters changed their names to the Huttese lyrics of 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 performed by The Andrew Allen Trio and is part of an album full of Star Wars-related music, available on Amazon.

Across the Stars

Also known as the Anakin/Padmé love theme, it was arguably more beautiful and convincing than the actors would have you believe. This totally rockin' cover (by our very own Tony Thaxton and the Thaxtones) is the closing theme for Attack of the Clones Minute.


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