Anakin's Theme

"Anakin's Theme"

Heard throughoutThe Phantom Menace, "Anakin's Theme" is played when Skywalker first meetsPadmé Amidala inWatto's junk shop onTatooine. It is also played as part of the suite accompanying the film's end credits. InStar Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clones, the theme appears when Skywalker and Amidala reunite onCoruscant, as well as the film's end credits. "Anakin's Theme" also plays as part of theAcross the Stars theme in the track "Confrontation with Count Dooku and Finale," at 9:39. ForStar Wars: Episode IIIRevenge of the Sith, the theme plays right after Anakin Skywalker wakes up from hisForce vision, where hedreams of Amidala'sdeath atchildbirth.

The theme contains a subtle rendition of "The Imperial March"—used as Anakin Skywalker's theme after he becomes Darth Vader—foreshadowing the boy's eventual fall.

InThe Phantom Menace Ultimate Edition soundtrack, the theme appears at the end of the track "Hail to the Winner, Anakin Skywalker".

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