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"'''The Force Theme'''" is a musical theme repeated and renditioned across the musical score of the ''[[Star Wars]]'' saga. The theme is a signature line of music and one of the most recognizable of [[John Williams]]'s ''Star Wars'' motifs. It is also known as "'''Binary Sunset'''," and serves as the [[Wikipedia:Leitmotif|leitmotif]] for [[the Force]], being present in all films of the [[Star Wars saga|''Star Wars'' saga]], although it was originally intended by Williams to be the theme of [[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi]].
"'''The Force Theme'''" is a musical theme repeated and renditioned across the musical score of the ''[[Star Wars]]'' saga. The theme is a signature line of music and one of the most recognizable of [[John Williams]]'s ''Star Wars'' motifs. It is also known as "'''Binary Sunset'''," and serves as the [[Wikipedia:Leitmotif|leitmotif]] for [[The Force/Legends|the Force]], being present in all films of the [[Star Wars saga|''Star Wars'' saga]], although it was originally intended by Williams to be the theme of [[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]].
==Use==
==Use==
===In the movies===
===In the movies===
It was introduced in [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] when [[Prince]]ss [[Leia Skywalker Organa Solo|Leia Organa]] gives [[R2-D2]] the [[Death Star plans]], but its most prominent inclusion was in the scene where [[Luke Skywalker]] gazes out to the twin suns of [[Tatooine]]. Later in the film, the theme plays as Luke comes upon his burning [[Lars Homestead|homestead]] and when a [[TIE/ln space superiority starfighter|TIE fighter]] chases him during the [[Battle of Yavin|battle over the Death Star]], It once again starts near the end of this battle, when [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] starts talking to Luke. Lastly in ''A New Hope'', the theme plays twice during the victory celebration scene.
It was introduced in [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] when Princess [[Leia Organa Solo|Leia Organa]] gives [[R2-D2/Legends|R2-D2]] the [[Death Star plans]], but its most prominent inclusion was in the scene where [[Luke Skywalker/Legends|Luke Skywalker]] gazes out to the twin suns of [[Tatooine/Legends|Tatooine]]. Later in the film, the theme plays as Luke comes upon his burning [[Lars Homestead|homestead]] and when a [[TIE/ln space superiority starfighter|TIE fighter]] chases him during the [[Battle of Yavin|battle over the Death Star]], It once again starts near the end of this battle, when [[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]] starts talking to Luke. Lastly in ''A New Hope'', the theme plays twice during the victory celebration scene.
In [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']], it plays when Luke grabs his lightsaber using [[the Force]] in the [[wampa]]'s cave, when the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebels]] are retreating from the [[All Terrain Armored Transport|AT-AT walkers]], when [[Yoda]] reveals himself as the [[Jedi Master]] Luke had been looking for, and then several times on [[Dagobah]]. As Luke calls to Leia as he hangs from the bottom of [[Cloud City]], Leia hears him through the Force, a unique ability for someone who is untrained. "The Force Theme" can again be heard when Leia hears her brother's words.
In [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']], it plays when Luke grabs his lightsaber using [[The Force/Legends|the Force]] in the [[wampa/Legends|wampa]]'s cave, when the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebels]] are retreating from the [[All Terrain Armored Transport|AT-AT walkers]], when [[Yoda/Legends|Yoda]] reveals himself as the [[Jedi Master/Legends|Jedi Master]] Luke had been looking for, and then several times on [[Dagobah/Legends|Dagobah]]. As Luke calls to Leia as he hangs from the bottom of [[Cloud City/Legends|Cloud City]], Leia hears him through the Force, a unique ability for someone who is untrained. "The Force Theme" can again be heard when Leia hears her brother's words.
In [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']], when Luke asks Leia of her memories of her real mother, "The Force Theme" is played. At the end of the film, "The Force Theme" is played when [[Anakin Skywalker]] grabs [[Emperor/Legends|Emperor]] [[Darth Sidious|Palpatine]] and throws him into a chasm. As Vader is burned, the theme is reprised as he passes into the Force.
In [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']], when Luke asks Leia of her memories of her real mother, "The Force Theme" is played. At the end of the film, "The Force Theme" is played when [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Anakin Skywalker]] grabs [[Emperor/Legends|Emperor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] and throws him into a chasm. As Vader is burned, the theme is reprised as he passes into the Force.
At the beginning of [[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']], the theme accompanies [[Qui-Gon Jinn]] trying to cut through the [[Trade Federation]]'s door. It plays again when Qui-Gon advises Anakin just before the podrace and when [[Shmi Skywalker Lars|Shmi]] tells him Anakin has no father. As Anakin leaves Tatooine to become a [[Jedi]], the theme comes in an outburst as he leaves his mother. The theme is much audible during Anakin's test before the Jedi Council on [[Coruscant]]; Yoda tells him that the fear Anakin feels could Iead him to the [[dark side of the Force]]. It can also be heard when Obi-Wan uses the Force to summon his master's lightsaber and slay [[Maul|Darth Maul]], during the climactic lightsaber duel in the [[Theed Royal Palace]]. The theme is hinted at in the funeral music of Qui-Gon Jinn, which is brought back in [[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|Episode III]].
In [[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']], the theme plays as Anakin and [[Padmé Amidala]] depart incognito to [[Naboo]]. As Anakin stands looking out to the sunset of Tatooine, the theme returns as he decides to venture out to look for his mother, who he just learned had been kidnapped by [[Tusken Raider]]s. The theme is reprised during the [[First Battle of Geonosis]] as Anakin pleads with Obi-Wan to halt their pursuit of [[Count]] [[Dooku]] to recover Padmé, and Yoda senses the impending confrontation.
[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']] opens with "The Force Theme" accompanying the [[Battle of Coruscant]] backdrop as the camera follows Anakin and Obi-Wan in their starfighters, and playing again as they land on the ''[[Invisible Hand]]''. It plays when Anakin tells Padmé about her death in his dreams. Due to his nightmares, Anakin tells Yoda of his preoccupations: the theme is played with deep tones as Yoda tells him that "death is a natural part of life." The theme is reprised during Obi-Wan's and Anakin's conversation before the Jedi Master [[Battle of Utapau|departs]] to [[Utapau]], and again as he arrives. It is played again when Anakin gets into an airspeeder and goes to [[Mace Windu]] and Palpatine's duel and then when Anakin asks Windu not to kill Palpatine. The theme can be heard when Anakin and Obi-Wan both use the Force against each other. The piece "[[Battle of the Heroes]]" quotes the theme as Obi-Wan tries desperately to bring Anakin back to the light. It is played again as Darth Vader wakes up for the first time in his new suit and when Yoda reveals to Obi-Wan that his former master, Qui-Gon Jinn, became immortal. The song can be heard again when Darth Vader and Palpatine watch the construction of the Death Star. The movie closes with this theme in a reprise of "Binary Sunset," just as it opened with it.
In the film [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'']], "The Force Theme" underscores the film's resolution. It is used in a similar fashion in several early episodes of the subsequent [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars|television series]]. It reappears in "[[Overlords]]," underscoring Obi-Wan's comments to his vision of Qui-Gon Jinn regarding Anakin. The episode also introduces an ascending variant of the theme, using the first few notes, as a motif for the family on Mortis—most prominently heard during establishing shots of the temple. It is also reused and connects to "[[Ahsoka's Theme]]" in "[[The Wrong Jedi]]."
In [[Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens|Episode VII ''The Force Awakens'']], the tune appears in the tracks "Maz's Counsel" and "[[Han and Leia]]," as well as in "The Ways of the Force," when [[Rey Skywalker|Rey]] and [[Ben Solo|Kylo Ren]] are fighting, and in "The Jedi Steps and Finale" at the end of the film, when Rey finds [[Luke Skywalker]] on [[Ahch-To]].
A version of the tune plays three times in ''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]'': when [[Bail Prestor Organa|Bail Organa]] is seen onscreen for the first time in the Rebellion's debriefing with [[Jyn Erso]] at the beginning of the film; once when Jyn, [[Cassian Jeron Andor|Cassian Andor]], and [[K-2SO]] depart Yavin for [[Jedha]]; and again at the end of the film as Leia's ''[[Tantive IV]]'' jumps to [[hyperspace]] fleeing [[Scarif]] with the Death Star plans. Although the Jedi and the Force are mentioned, no Jedi appear in the film, thus the slightly altered version of the piece.
[[Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi|Episode VIII ''The Last Jedi'']] features the theme in several tracks, most notably "The Sacred Jedi Texts," "The Last Jedi," and "Peace and Purpose." It also appears while Kylo Ren (Ben) and Rey are using physical Force bond connection for the first time touching hands in the stone hut after Rey's mirror discovery in the cave. Kylo Ren's theme and Rey's are mixed together before the Force theme comes in near the end from "The Cave" track. For the third time in a row, the Force theme closes the movie as a part of the finale.
In [[Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker|Episode IX ''The Rise of Skywalker'']]'' ''the theme is present in "We Go Together" during Leia and Rey's hug, when Rey heals the snake, in "The Final Saber Duel" when Rey is healing Kylo Ren, in "Destiny of a Jedi", in "Coming Together", in "The Force Is with You" during the final confrontation between Rey and Darth Sidious, in "Reunion" during the victory celebration on Ajan Kloss and in the "Finale".
===In video games===
Portions of the theme are in the [[Taris/Legends|Taris]] and [[Star Forge]] scenes of [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|''Knights of the Old Republic'']], in the context of "[[Bastila Shan|Bastila's]] Theme." "The Force Theme" sometimes briefly plays when the [[Meetra Surik|Jedi Exile]] in [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords|''The Sith Lords'']] receives Light Side Points.
===In popular culture===
===In popular culture===
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*{{Kenobi|Part VI}}
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"The Force Theme" is a musical theme repeated and renditioned across the musical score of the Star Wars saga. The theme is a signature line of music and one of the most recognizable of John Williams's Star Wars motifs. It is also known as "Binary Sunset," and serves as the leitmotif for the Force, being present in all films of the Star Wars saga, although it was originally intended by Williams to be the theme of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
In Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, it plays when Luke grabs his lightsaber using the Force in the wampa's cave, when the Rebels are retreating from the AT-AT walkers, when Yoda reveals himself as the Jedi Master Luke had been looking for, and then several times on Dagobah. As Luke calls to Leia as he hangs from the bottom of Cloud City, Leia hears him through the Force, a unique ability for someone who is untrained. "The Force Theme" can again be heard when Leia hears her brother's words.
In Episode VI Return of the Jedi, when Luke asks Leia of her memories of her real mother, "The Force Theme" is played. At the end of the film, "The Force Theme" is played when Anakin Skywalker grabs EmperorPalpatine and throws him into a chasm. As Vader is burned, the theme is reprised as he passes into the Force.
