The Evolution of Anakin Skywalker's Music (From 9 to 45 Years Old)

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Enjoy this video showing the evolution of Anakin Skywalker's / Darth Vader's music from age 9 to 45 years old.

0:00 9 Years Old: Anakin's Theme - Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, 1999
0:30 19 Years Old: Across the Stars - Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, 2002
1:13 22 Years Old: Anakin vs. Obi-Wan - Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, 2005
2:08 41 Years Old: Imperial Attack - Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, 1977
2:48 44 Years Old: The Imperial March - Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, 1980
3:37 45 Years Old: Darth Vader's Death - Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, 1983

Composer(s): John Williams

Arrangement © Marioverehrer (2023)
Original Music © John Williams (1977-2005)

[PianoMusicBros]

Get ready for some great music from Star Wars! What's your favorite soundtrack for Anakin?

[kevinderoo]

What every piece makes me think of:

I: Joy, Innocence
II: Love, Passion
III: Anger, Focus
IV: Mystery, Suspension
V: Evil, Commitment
VI: Sadness, Regret

[galagize]

The fact you can feel it get more dark, then light. Like poetry.

[oscaraburto]

In my opinion, all actors that portrayed Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader did an amazing job in their own way.

[arisuaozora]

Theres something about across the stars, it sounds so tragic and romantic at the same time.

You can really hear Anakin’s descent into darkness.

His 1st theme is innocent and light hearted.
In his 2nd one, you can hear the doubts and the darker thoughts creeping in.
The 3rd one is him falling head first into the darkness and the hate and the anger.
The 4th is him kind of apathetic and fully embracing his dark self. Broken.
The 5th is him raging over his plan having been foiled by the rebels. The anger towards his “master” and als the disappointment at Luke not following him.
And the last one: He finally let’s go of all the hate & anger that he has been holding on to for over 20 years. And is finally at peace and able to return at his wife’s side.

[lordofcrows]

This is a actually quite fitting. The first one sounds innocent and hopeful
The second one chaotic and maybr even unsure
The third one angry, pushy and gives you these, ,I am the best" vibes
The second third one gives you unsure anger and sadness vibes
The fourth one sounds like a unknown danger is coming
The fifth one like a huge danger is coming
The sixth one feels like it's asking for forgiveness
Great work

[sSpectralls]

someone could assume anakin is also a classical composer after your recent uploads lmao

[spookilydookily]

I kinda always knew there was some light in Vader, before knowing much about Anakin. For example, while he was always indefinitely angered, it was not easy to tell. He never really “exploded” for a small reason like Kylo Ren. And when he’s fighting, he’s calm and precise (unless he’s fighting obi-wan). That makes him seem like more of a Jedi to me.

[Zaptiye_Amirligi]

Darth vaders death theme makes me really sad

[maryshelley]

This music so beautifully reveals the metaphor of how person loses his innocence throughout his life. Anakin was a bright child who wanted to save his mother and slaves, but then became a man who drowned the galaxy in pain.

[YourLocalGummiBearsFan]

Young Anakin’s Theme from The Phantom Menace is So Peaceful!

[ethanG_musicPlus]

0:00 Anakin’s Theme
0:31 Across The Stars
1:14 Anakin VS Obi-Wan
2:09 Imperial Attack
2:48 Imperial March
3:37 Darth Vader’s Death
4:06 Outro

[charlesthomas]

0:03: Anakin's Theme (Age: 9 Star Wars year: 32 BBY)
0:30: Across the Stars (Age: 19 Star Wars year: 22 BBY)
1:14: Anakin VS. Obi-Wan(Battle of the heros) (Age: 22 Star Wars year: 19 BBY)
2:09: Imperial Attack (Age: 41 Star Wars year: 0 ABY)
2:09: Imperial March (Age: 44 Star Wars year: 3 ABY)
3:38: Darth Vader's Death (Age: 45 Star Wars year: 4 ABY)

[TheAncientOneVI]

The older you get. The more easy it is to understand how complex it is to be in the dark of light side. It’s not that easy. It’s hard to explain. You just have to figure it out

[stevenak]

I think 1980 is most memorable for me. John Williams is a great composer. Who cares if he's not considered classical. he has concertos and other works besides his film compositions if that's not your thing. He definitely deserves some form of attention in the composition world.

[jeuryrabassa]

My personal favorite Star Wars character.

And the one I mostly relate to in Star Wars.

Because since he's diagnosed by both ADHD and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), it makes sense why he's so anxious, desperate and eager to save and protect those he truly cares and loves with his very life from uncertain and unexpected deaths like his own mother Shmi and his secret wife Padme.

Talk about a cruel and unfair turn of future events.

[Egobyte]

It's interesting how the songs gradually progress from being musical and melodic to being very reigned-in and one tonal, as if the songs are reflecting the brutal supression of emotions as he gets older.

[monddilegend]

22 years on the lightside 22 years in the dark side

Balance as it should be

[jotheunissen]

Vaders Death is beautiful. It's a slower more somber version of the Imperial March
John Williams is such a talented composer