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In January 1999, John Williams, George Lucas, and the London Symphony Orchestra gathered at Abbey Road Studios in London to begin recording the new soundtrack to Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.

20 Years On

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The Final CD

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Watch these video clips to get John Williams' personal insight into the music -- the preparation, the collaboration with George Lucas, the inspirations and challenges, and more. Find out about the making of the music for Star Wars: Episode I from legendary composer John Williams in his own words.

15 Minutes a Day
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20 Years On
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Anakin's Theme
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The Audience is Listening
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Capturing a Moment in Time
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Community
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Composing for Silent Movies
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Duel of the Fates
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The Final CD
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Great Expectations
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Hinting at Things to Come
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It's all Sanskrit to Me
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Keeping in Touch with George
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New Ingredients
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Opening the Doors
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The Original Band
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Storytelling
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The Sum of the Parts
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Under the Tongue Root
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A Unique Opportunity
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A Weekend Spaceship Film
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Working Process
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