SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 6:26 Min.
Sporting vintage sound effects, this disco medley re-imagining some of John Williams’ original Star Wars themes has been available for decades in various formats. Among its sources are 1995’s obscure Disco Nights, Volume 10: Disco’s Greatest Movie Hits and 1997’s Best of Meco.
REVIEW:
In terms of the ultimate Star Wars cover champion, Meco still prevails. Beyond creating an awesome disco beat, Meco inserts an assortment of authentic sound effects: i.e. Artoo-Detoo’s beeping, a lightsaber duel, and even an X-Wing vs. Tie-Fighter dogfight. Excursions into “Obi-Wan’s Theme” and the cantina band sequence are seamlessly included as part of this track. Considering the slick orchestral effort and synthesizer cues, Meco’s work has never sounded better as intergalactic ear candy. What’s still remarkable about this homage is a welcome aura of unpredictability for those hearing it for the first time. Unquestionably, this Meco cover is a fantastic musical treat for any Star Wars fan.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars
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