Read more: John Williams conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in sensational ‘Imperial March’ Variety The main theme, for example, features a melody that keeps ascending in an uplifting and hopeful way – communicating the ultimate message of hope that weaves through the franchise. Tunes like ‘Princess Leia’s Theme’ and ‘Yoda’s Theme’ are stunning, and they recur throughout Star Wars as the characters appear and reappear.Īnd the melodies perfectly communicate the action of scenes, and overall message of Star Wars. This is a device German opera composer Richard Wagner used in his works – called a leitmotif. As well as rhythms being matched pitch-perfectly to the action on screen, characters and environments are given their own unique melody in Star Wars.