"There's still good in him."

A boy falls in love with a girl. He loves her so much that he couldn't bare to be without her and so destroys everything around him trying to save her. Ironically it was this destructive behavior that ultimately kills her and without her he spends the remainder of his tortured life terrorizing the galaxy trying to fill the void left in his heart.

"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker The Chosen One? I thought not. It's not a story the Sith would tell you. It's a Jedi legend. Anakin Skywalker was a great Jedi Knight, so powerful there was nobody in the world who was stronger in the Force than him... He was the Chosen One to destroy the Sith. Yet, he was plagued by the fear of losing his loved ones. After losing his mother, he promised himself not to let anyone of his loved ones die again. A dark Sith Lord succeeded to seduce him to join the dark side because he was still plagued by the fear. After years of ruling the Galaxy as a Sith, he finally stood up to the Sith Lord who once seduced him and killed him before he died himself. It's ironic he had to die himself to fulfill the prophecy of destroying the Sith."

This is actually the best love theme of all time.

It's crazy to think, their love brought down the entire Galaxy....

“Anakin is the father isn’t he?...I’m so sorry”

0:15 first innocent love, the timid emergence of feelings 1:04 then a meeting 10 years later and time spent on Naboo 1:40 a wedding - their love 2:27 the beginning of war and fears for each other 3:07 news about a child and hopes for the end of the war 3:42 last attempts to be happy 4:28 darkness and destruction of the Galaxy 4:38 the appearance of Luke - the memory of Padme 5:09 the death of Anakin with the thought of his son and his wife

This song makes me wanna live in the non-existent world of star wars.

My lighsaber is red It used to be blue My heart bled Because I lost you

I love how half this song is soft and romantic and the other half has me PUMPED TO SELECT A FLEET TO COMMAND

This song always brought me into tears. Attack of the Clones is a great movie, who cares what haters think.

This song described Padme and Anakin's relationship better than the movies did. Beautiful yet tragic at the same time.

We must keep John Williams alive at all costs.

John Williams = Star wars Star wars = John Williams

The harp at the end was amazing

Dialogue: "I dont like sand" John Williams: 1:40

I think it's one of the saddest Star Wars themes

I hope no one sees how many times I have listened to this. Amazing composition, completely out of this world!

*A message to the future generations:* _Don't let this song die._

Is it worth it to watch a 2 hours movie only for the last scene and listen to this masterpiece? Yes

Anakins first words to Padme: "Are you an angel?" Anakins last words to Padme: "Padme, help me."

The most underrated theme in Star Wars history

Anakin and Padmé’s love is even more sad if you think about the fact that there is no “they were reunited in the end”. Padmé wasn’t a Jedi, so after she died she didn’t become a force ghost, even though Anakin did; Padmé was just…gone. When you think of it that way it makes it even more sad, because there isn’t a “happy ending” to their love.

When a single piece of music can convey a tragic, heartbreaking love story better than a 2 and a half hour movie, I think it’s worthy of being called a masterpiece.

You can say what you want about the prequels You can say the dialogue was weak The characters were bland The love story was rushed The CGI was overused And Jar Jar But you cannot say that the soundtrack was bad

I have to agree with Anakin, I don’t like sand.

such a beautiful but tragic film. this tragic romance hurts my heart everytime. anakin meets the love his life. he becomes plagued with fear of losing his loved ones and after he loses his mother he swears to never lose anyone again. he was a boy that was so misunderstood, it wasn’t his lust for power like what obi wan had said, it was the immense and immeasurable love that he had for his “family.” he became his own downfall by causing his love to die and metaphorically loses his father figure, best friend and brother obi wan kenobi because he was seduced easily by chancellor palpatine who could read anakins weakness. anakin was brainwashed into thinking he could save padme but ironically him trying to save her caused him to lose her. knowing that his torment and fear of losing padme was what led him to losing the love of his life anakin had to spend the rest of his life trapped. physically and mentally. trapped inside a cold dark suit and the trapped by the heartbreak that tortured him for the remainder of his life. anakin spent the rest of his days dreaming and never letting go of the ever fading memories he shared with padme. he tortured the galaxy to try fill the gaping hole in his broken heart. he brought justice to his name however when he saved his son from the emperor, turning to the light side to destroy the sith. he was the chosen one. he fulfilled the prophecy in the most heartbreaking way. and as he lay there with his helmet off he took his remaining breaths staring at his and padmes child with his own eyes, whilst thinking of padme in his heart. he could rest now. he could be with padme again. he fulfilled his destiny. he went through enough torture. he closes his eyes for the final time and anakin skywalker dies roughly 10 minutes after killing lord vader.

the way John Williams is able to express emotion in melodies is mind-blowing

I often wonder how different history would have gone if John Williams was never born

If Anakin is in episode 9 as a force ghost, imagine this playing subtly in the background..

I always loved the build up to the main love theme at 2:45 PLEASE SELECT A FLEET TO COMMAND

I love how Across the Stars sounds romantic, but at the same time it has sad undertones giving it this sense of impending tragedy. Later in the song, it ends up getting more intense and powerful in tone, hinting the galaxy is going to be changed forever! It's both beautiful and impactful at the same time O.o

It's beautiful and sad at the same time

Does anyone else hear both Anakins confusion, sadness, and love for padme in this song? I think if there was a song to explain why he fell to the dark side. This would be it.

This is a masterpiece. Probably the best piece of soundtrack I’ve heard in all forms of media. The prequels gets a lot of hate (hate that I really find hard to understand) but this soundtrack is so perfect. My favourite of this beloved franchise.

The love Anakin had for Padme strengthens the scenes in which Vader saves Luke. He not only reminded Anakin of who he used to be, but of Padme and of love.

is it just me or can u actually feel the love and pain at the same time when listening to this song?

Bash the prequels all you want, the music was amazing.

I don’t care what anyone says. The prequel triology was a masterpiece with one of the best stories ever told.

This was my mariage song. My mariage failed, yet the memories remains. The power of music... And this man...

Ah the love that destroyed and saved the galaxy...

2:26 "select a fleet to command"

Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader has one of the most beautiful character arcs of all time

Many people have many opinions on the quality of the prequels, but there is one thing that cannot be denied: John WIlliams put EVERYTHING into the score, and it's amazing.

Natalie Portman looked stunning in those outfits she had.

How to make me cry: Step 1: *Play the prequel trilogy*

I love how the song has moments were it feels romantic, but than also moments were it feels millitarised. Kind of like Padme, whos more carring and doesn't really care to much for the Jedi or the Clone Wars. And also Anakin, who is an actif general in the Clone Wars and is seen as a warhero by the galacty. Than the song ends with a beatufull sombre tune that's slowly dying out, almost af if it's ment to symbolise Padmes death. A death that marks the end of Anakin and Padmes love, and also this song.

Honestly, one of the most beautiful pieces in the whole saga, a nice mix of everything- brass, strings, and woodwind

2019?

I love the prequels. Idk why everyone hates them but whatever. I love anakin and his actor, padme and her actress and obi wan and his actor. I think they did a fantastic job. The music was incredible, the acting was great and I loved it. You can totally understand anakins anger and all the suffering he felt.

What makes this song so beautiful I think, is the foreboding sense of tragedy in it. Everytime this theme plays during the courtship of Anakin and Padme in Episode 2, she gets a fleeting glimpse of a deep-seated anger and hate simmering inside him, that she never allows herself to think much of. Despite their native intelligence, both Anakin and Padme are ultimately naive in their love and Padme pays for it more than anybody else. There is truly nothing more heartbreaking than knowing that you denied to yourself, what you knew and felt all along.

This might be the single most beautiful piece of music I’ve ever heard. It perfectly encapsulates all the love that Anakin and Padme had for each other. It also shows the tension and pain Anakin went through to get this far. This song is a physical incarnation of hope and fear brought together. John Williams, you are a genius. 3:42 is probably my favorite part. When the music swells, I physically cannot get through it without shivering or crying. What a masterpiece.

Love or hate the Prequels, you can't deny that John Williams' scores for them are absolutely incredible. I hope some day we get a complete score release like LOTR.

love is the death of duty. (anakin and padme) duty is the death of love (satine & obiwan)

Unpopular opinion: Anakin and Padmé’s love story is my favorite in all Star Wars and this love theme is more beautiful than Han and Leia’s (which is already crazily great)

Can’t believe it’s twenty years since this film came out. And this beautifully written theme never gets old. Attack of the Clones may be underrated and less appreciated, but its moments started to get good.

1:39 is when your chills got chills

Went to a wedding, the orchestra started playing this song and at 1:40 the doors bust open and the bride walks out. I was like this is the coolest thing I’ve seen in awhile.

A few years ago my parents took me on a holiday to Italy and we visited the filming location for Anakin and Padme's wedding which is in Villa Balbianello in Lake Como. As soon as I arrived at the same spot I put my headphones on and listened to this music.

Everything started with:"Are you an Angel?"

"Love doesn't lead to the dark side. Passion can lead to rage and fear, and can be controlled, but passion is not the same thing as love. Controlling your passions while being in love, that's what they should teach you, but love itself will save you, not condemn you." ―Jolee Bindo

In my opinion 70% of star wars beauty is given by the soundtrack !! Without John Williams it wouldn't be Star Wars

The romantic yet dramatic build up at 3:45 is perfectly timed just after Padme confesses her love for Ankin and they enter the area, bathed in sunlight, and a ruckus crowd cheers for their sacrifice. It is a magical scene. Thanks for posting!

This song is very special. It gives you this feeling of something beautiful. At the same time, the song expresses that, beyond the beauty, there is something deeply tragic. It fits the plot perfectly.

In Return of the Jedi, Anakin is finally reminded of the love he had for Padme and saved his only known link to her (Luke).

*ANAKIN IS THE FATHER, ISN'T HE ?*

Underrated Star Wars movie. God I love this movie

До сих пор считаю , что история любви Энакина и Падме если не самая, то одна из самых лучших трагичных историй любви

Still a better love story than Rose and Finn

The best thing to come out of episode II is this beautiful piece of music.

Not the most iconic star wars theme, but in my opinion the best theme ever made!

Nothing like listening to this theme while thinking about your crush who you'll never be with.

2:30 "*PLEASE SELECT A FLEET TO COMMAND*" "*COMMENCING MYGEETO INVASION*"

"You were right about me Luke, tell your sister, you were right" - Anakin

When i hear this song i instantly start crying... Because this was my boyfriend's song and always wanted me to listen to it so he could show me how much he loved me through star wars, his favorite films of all time. And now.. Valentin, if you ever see this, i hold you in my heart, have a nice day... I never told you but... That song is beautiful...i'll always be there for you as a friend or a lover...

This is what makes Star Wars the best movie franchise, John Williams.

Who else thinks the harps from 4:37 are killing it? Such a sweet sound. With the resting oboe it is so natural.

Across the stars has got to be my favourite piece of work by John Williams. It portrays love, sadness, fear, longing and many more emotions and blends them together perfectly

Anakin and Padmé are two of my favorite characters in the Star Wars franchise, besides their children Luke and Leia. Their story is truly a beautiful and tragic thing to watch almost some twenty years later. And this theme that represents their love, perfectly suits it well. May they all Rest In Peace together as a family in the Force.❤🥹

I love how this theme in the beginning is so calm and lovely witch shows their romance at the beginning and in the end is more dramatic--anakin becoming seduced by the dark side of the force. A really good theme. Very emotionally

"A jedi shall not know anger, nor hatred, nor love." "You were my brother, Anakin, I love you."

literally the most amazing love theme, I loved the prequels tbh

This hits harder at 3am ✌🏻😔

I cry every time i listen to Across the Stars its the most perfect beautiful Love Theme of all time goosebumps every time.

This music captures all of the romantic tragedy that Lucas was going for. Too bad the movies didn't, but the music is fakkin incredible.

as much as people criticize the prequels, no one can deny this theme is amazing

Wattos is the father, isn’t he

John Williams has better story telling than any Lucas dialogue

Dory: i like sand. It's squishy. Anakin: I don't like sand. It's coarse, rough, irritating, and it gets everywhere

Always love the reluctant part in the mid section. 2:26 Hold on. 2:37 This should not be happening 2:42 It is forbidden. 2:48 It is best we depart. 2:55 This absence is making it stronger. 3:01 My feet unwillingly turn me around. 3:05 All resistance fails.

Не знаю почему, но я хочу, чтобы у этих фильмов было бесконечное продолжение, такое же великолепное, как первые 6 частей.

Rose and finn:dirt Han and leia:diamond Padme and Anakin: NETHERITE

Poor Anakin, he falled to the dark side only for his immeasurable love to Padme. I feel so sad when I listen this song.

Star Wars The story of a hero’s Rise Fall and REDEMPTION May the force be with you

Best love theme ever.

I've had such strong feelings for this piece for a long time. I found out that a good friend of mine loved Star Wars back in mid-2015, and to me, Star Wars was an anchor for me growing up, next to Harry Potter, like every other kid who was born in the early 90s. That good friend and I ended up finding out that we really liked one another. Very often, while I was overseas, back in 2016, I'd listen to this song quite a lot. Her and I still will enjoy it on long trips or just randomly, when she plays one of her favorite Spotify playlists, and I hope we have countless more moments where we can enjoy this song together.

"I don't like sand" - Anakin Skywalker

When Padmé had the same necklace at her funeral that Anakin gave her when he was young

This is still hauntingly beautiful years later.

Star Wars has the most beautiful sound tracks of all the time. This track always bring me tears. Great job John Williams!