STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE

The theme song from the STAR WARS movies immediately transports the listener into this thoroughly entertaining new chapter in the ongoing saga. Actor Anthony Heald gives superlative renditions of the established characters, whose voices are as well-known as the actors' faces--not an easy task. Heald has studied the various voices, and rather than imitating the exact sounds of the character, he captures quirks and subtitles in their speech patterns. Original and familiar music and a myriad of sound effects complement Heald's outstanding performance. His obvious love of the subject makes it a pleasure to be his audience. Throughout, THE FORCE is with him. J.H.B. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: NOV/DEC 96]