when you have the wrong voice for darth vader…
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Before the iconic Darth Vader voice by James Earl Jones, someone else voices the Star Wars villain on set.
In today's video, I'll look back at the history of Darth Vader's voice, play you what the original Darth Vader voice sounded like on set, and explore the legacy of James Earl Jones as Vader.
What's your favorite Darth Vader quote, from any Star Wars movie? Leave a comment!
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How James Earl Jones Created the Darth Vader Voice
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What’s your favorite Darth Vader quote?
I don't like sand.
Be careful not to choke on your aspirations.
The Force is wth you young Skywalker, but you are not a Jedi yet.
Spinning. That’s a good trick!
Luke, I am your Father .. in laws step uncles barber and tell him he still owes me 3.50 for the cut.
"Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the force."
Ooh yeah.
I thought you was going to say to the power of the voice...
Have u ever crushed a planet with the Force, Vader? 🤔
Vader:"The rebels are alerted to our presence, Admiral Ozzel came out of light speed too close to the system" General: He felt surprised, was wi---- Vader: He as clumsy as he is stupid,.. General, prepare your troops for surface attack" Ozzel: Ah, Lord Vader, We have Just jumped out of Light speed, and we're preparing to ("Aah) Vader: "You have failed me for the last time admiral, Captain Piett,. PIETT: "Yes my lord" Vader: Make ready to land our troops beyond the energy Field, and deploy the fleet...So nothing gets off this system. You Are In Command NOW ADMIRAL PIETT"!
@@Castlecoke no, just the throats of its inhabitants.
James Earl Jones spoke at my graduation from University, and he included "May the Force be with you" in his speech. Despite the fact that the character of Darth Vader never actually said it in the films, it was a pretty cool send-off into the world when I got my undergraduate degree.
That.. is truly incredible. I university didn’t spring for anyone memorable, let alone someone I’d care about as much as JEJ.
technically vaders character says it
@@ronniegibboni8327 "Obi Wan is here and the Force is with him." -Darth Vader, A New Hope
"The Force is with you, Young Skywalker....but you are not a Jedi yet" - Empire Strikes Back
I SOOOOOOOOOO envy you!!! Meeting him is on my bucket list
It's funny how just as Vader is half man and machine, his character is comprised of both a recorded dubbed voice and the man inside the suit, two halves of an incredible whole.
Thumbs up!
Bravo
Thank you for pointing that out
Indeed the irony is not lost!😂👍
Idk if it's funny. It seems more... Prophetic.
"I find your lack of faith disturbing" is part of my daily vocabulary
Ooooh! We are kindred spirits.... Our faith will rule the Galaxy!!!!😂❤
It's a cool and very useful line.
I've never quite understood why Vader would even say this line. It says too much, since the force isn't something that everyone adopts. Only a very tiny group know anything about the force. So everyone would be pretty oblivious that there would be any real faith in the force. It would all just seem like some ancient mumbojumbo.
If it ended with one more stressed syllable, it'd be perfect iambic pentameter... but it wouldn't be the same line.
@@MattBellzminion My girlfriend is from Buffalo NY. ...faith disturbingah...
Darth Vader was a combination of many factors including: James Earl Jones (voice), David Prowse (physical actor), Bob Anderson (stunt choreographer), Ralph McQuarrie (designer of costume), John Mollo (costume designer), Ben Burtt (sound designer of voice) and others. It was very much a team effort to bring this titan of terror to the screen.
Except everyone of them recurved credit for their role in Vader except James Earl Jones
=)
@@imposter0shadow And we need NOT wonder WHY!!
@@frenzalrhomb6919 because he didn't want it
@ no hassle What made you think that we needed YOU to repeat to US, almost every name connected with the character of Darth Vader, after we ALL just WATCHED a fuckin' VIDEO on subject, the very SAME VIDEO that YOU WATCHED?? Did you get the impression that NONE of us paid enough attention to it, so you thought you'd enjoy a "School Teacher" moment and just "repeat, for the benefit of the WHOLE CLASS", the main name's in the video WE ALL SAW, but NOT what ANYONE of them DID??
We all love Jones as the “voice”, but Prowse really needs to be appreciated for giving us the “presence” of Vader. The way he moved, walked, the hand gestures, all the little subtleties that every Star Wars fan knows and has imitated.
Is he underappreciated?
People often forget Prowse’s understated role as the Green Cross Code Man.
clap seeker
Let's hope he knew because he passed away recently
@@thebayjay not that recently.. he died two years ago.
Just demonstrates what a great guy JEJ was. He recognised Prowse had done the acting on-set, interacted with the cast, with all that demanding physicality and discomfort in full costume, and that DP deserved credit for that. Declining to be credited for his own *iconic* voiceover work was an incredibly selfless thing to do. The quality of his work was its own reward. What an absolute pro.
He would've made about $35,000 today.
In a lot of ways, hearing that reminds me of John Rhys-Davies who played Gimli in the Lord of the Rings. He's been pretty open about feeling like the actual size double of Gimli, Brett Beattie, is the real actor of the character - and that he himself was just a face for close ups.
Was? I feel I should it should be noted that he is still with us(thank the powers that be). He has as much longevity as the DV character.
James Earl Jones is iconic in his own rights..far beyond Starwars... And I fully understand not wanting himself to be recognized for the other actors incredible performance...his movements and character of the roll are incredible... BUTT.... He was also black... Which is kind of funny because Darth Vader was Black... But thinking back to watching the movie... I personally never put a color...on his character either Way.... It wasn't about color... It was about the Truth of Good and Evil... And Still ISSSS....
Jones also said in an interview, that one time he played a prank over a CB radio! He did the Vader voice, and it caused quite the commotion! Also he said that he felt like it was a mistake to do that and said he would never do that again! I just thought that was good mischief on his part! And got a good laugh out of it. I seen the interview on KZhead, so look it up if you want to see it! Just good stuff.
"I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further." It's a great line that shows so much about Vader's cruelty. It's also just fun to quote in general... for academic reasons, of course.
This deal is getting worse all the time!
@@thehobbyshop5306 Here is a unicycle. You will ride it wherever you go.
Not cruelty but practicality.
Uhm my mind somehow read that line in the voice of Severus Snape and it worked!
The line for me is "Perhaps you feel you're being treated unfairly?" The comparative innocence in the question itself to the deeply implied threat in it's asking.
For me the sound of him breathing is one of the most iconic sounds in movie history. In Rebel One before you see Vader or his lightsaber you hear the breath, and you know that every rebel trooper in that corridor is now dead. Vader's breathing ranks up there with Godzilla's roar and the sound of the TARDIS as one of the greatest sounds in movies and television.
I agree, When you hear that breathing, you know you're about to have a really bad day
@@romeohio19 jaja
It's come to the point now that to make a good star wars villain, make something really bad happen to them so they where a device over their mouth so they look like half a vader
Dont forget "Mamama kikiki..." of Jason and the the theme of Jaws everytime the shark appears.
Ah yes the all time movie of movies Rebel One.
The fact that he wanted David to have all the credit is just pure class of a genuine man.
It's not fair to Do that by giving All the credit to jus' one person And leave the other hanging out like that.....That shit ain't cool man.
Yes. It shows his humility. Nothing pretentious about the man.
@@paulgreene6899 he wanted that though
@@WorthlessDeadEnd ... Humility, yes. And i think it's even moreso compassion for a fellow actor. In the team effort that was the Vader character, Prowse got screwed the hardest. Anthony Daniels played a masked character also, but at least his voice became iconic; as an actor, that's all you have if your character's face is unseen. And at the last minute, George took that away from him. For the better, certainly. But as an actor, James wanted to make sure that the actor who had put in months of work perfecting that role got the credit, not himself who was just invited in for a few hours of reading at the last minute.
@@Nkosinati don’t forget Bob Anderson. He was in the suit during the lightsaber duels. The lightsaber blades back in the 70s were made of a reflective glass and were quite fragile. Prowes had a tendency to break them. That being said, Anderson didn’t get credit for the action, and Mark Hamill was quite upset over that.
I had dinner at David Prowse' house with his family when I was a kid.. Saw the darth vader suit under the stairs.. Didn't realise back then how epic that was.. Rest in peace David.
Are you another Edenham kid? Both Dave's kids were there, Steven (I think) in the year above and the daughter two years below me in my sister's year. But we did have Peter Mayhew's son in our year, Simon.
St Paul's..@@stuc.6592 but I knew a few there and I think I remember Simon from that bunch. strange circles. :)
That's awesome. You're lucky to have a memory like that.
You freaking had dinner with Darth Vader??? AWESOME!!!❤❤❤❤
@@MistressGlowWorm "We would be honoured, if you would join us...."
"Just for once, let me look on you with my own eyes." Anakin had never seen his son other than through Vader's mask. That scene was Anakin finally seeing his son for the first time. One of the saddest and best scenes in my opinion.
Vader's redemption with Luke in that iconic scene is why my vote is that Return of the Jedi is the best of all Star Wars films...even though in my experience few people share my opinion in that regard.
@@dmanduff9108 - I certainly think it's the best of the original trilogy and, IMO, the original was the best of the trilogies. So, it appears that we share the same opinion.
@@DavidLazarus Agree, and agree!
@@dmanduff9108 It was, and remains, one of the most satisfying character arcs in all of cinema.
@@dmanduff9108 That's an interesting take and one I hadn't thought of. I need to remember that the next time I watch them. I've always ranked the original movie as the best because it stands on it's own and is complete. They could have ended it right there. Empire gets the nod from many, but my position is that it needs the other two to feel complete. Still don't think I can push RotJ above ANH, but looking at it that way, I might push it over Empire in my personal ranking. Sith and Rogue One round out my top 5 and swap positions depending upon my mood.
James Earl Jones’ voice makes Vader. Without it, the character isn’t scary or imposing. His voice works perfectly. Without him, the success of the movies and the Kenobi series is limited at best.
Jon Smith bullocks! The best quality about Darth Vader/Anakin is His story arc. Learn it first before u comment. His fate might be finalized but His untold history via comics, games, series, animated, novels is still coming to fruition. Arguably one of the top 10 mythological characters ever, not to mention greatest cinematic villain of all times. Peace!
@@SwaggerLikeUz without the voice he is not Vader.
@@SwaggerLikeUz you can’t deny the voice is iconic, the voice and the films were all people had back then, without James Earl Jones, it ain’t Vader
@@SwaggerLikeUz never said it was the best quality, just one of the many qualities
@@jonsmith7659 100%
"True leaders don't put people down; they lift them up." - Darth Vader, philanthropist
By the throat in this case!
@@johnhughes2653 Captain Needa can attest to this. Or actually, he can't. Especially after that apology.
Yeah, Vader just had a very uplifting personality.
... using The Force
Hahahahahaha
Can't imagine anyone other than James Earl Jones voicing Darth Vader. It's such an iconic voice.
Orson Welles would have been epic though.
The side by side of the actors voice to Jones' voice is such an eye opener. Without Jones, Vader would have melted into the background and the franchise would have lost its gravitas.
Bullshit. Prowess voice was epic and way more realistic than James Earl Jones
@@michaelmarama-de4gx🤣
They had to get so many things right, just imagine it without the music of John Williams, or without the ground bresking sound effects, or Marcia Lucss editing decisions, or the special effects, it must have been some kind of force that binded everything together
Ben Burtt is possibly the most underappreciated member of the team that gave us the original Star Wars film. I know quite a few fans have come to recognize how impressive Burtt's sound design was on this film, but I still think most people just don't realize how many absolutely iconic sounds Burtt created, and the sheer genius it took to create them.
And without this brothas voice history still wouldn't be the same....at least Nerd History.
Like any sound designer, Burtt's job is to be invisible. If the audience notices his work, then he's failed.
@@Durwood71 What kind of complete nonsense are you spewing? Burtt's job was to create sound effects and vocalizations for a film...his work should be anything but invisible. If a sound designer's work is "invisible," the film that sound designer worked on would be incredibly dull. The fact that his sounds blend seamlessly into the film doesn't mean his work is invisible. He literally created three of the most iconic film sounds of all time: lightsabers, blaster bolts, and Darth Vader's breathing.
@@frocat5163 You said it yourself: "most people just don't realize how many absolutely iconic sounds Burtt created", and that's because the sound designer is invisible if he does his job right. His work doesn't draw attention to itself because it blends seamlessly with the images on the screen, and the audience just takes it for granted.
@@Durwood71 That doesn't mean his work is invisible; it means people don't know who to acknowledge for the fantastic work. The two things aren't even remotely the same, whether you understand that or not.
"I find your lack of faith disturbing." I always pictured that line delivered with a smirk, which is what's brilliant about the fact that Vader is masked; you don't really know what his exact emotions are, and unless they are in extremes, you are left ambivalent as to his intentions. Similarly to the line "We would be honored, if you would join us." Which I also cannot help but picture a smirk.
I feel like Vader might actually believe what he's saying. He was never a calculatingly intelligent man so it totally makes sense to me he'd be angry at the young officer's lack of faith, or was seriously inviting Luke to 'join us'. I imagine him scowling at the officer and looking at Luke with a hope. He never wanted to actually harm Luke, which ultimately led to his turning on Palpatine when the choice was forced upon him.
@@TimoRutanen Vader is a very calculating man. He sensed Obi-Wan on the Falcon, and cooked up a scheme to let a farm hick, a two-bit smuggler, and a walking carpet escape one of the most secure location in the galaxy with Princess Leia, so they could lead the him to the Rebel base on Yavin. However, he made sure to eliminate their trump card, his old master, thus denying the Rebels access to anyone who could truly oppose him in physical combat.
@@TimoRutanen while I do believe Vader was by that point in life a better strategist and capable of being cold and calculating I agree with you, Vader found no humor in the officer’s ridicule and “inviting” Han and group to dinner. I don’t think he smirked at all. I think he was calm and cold while keeping his anger in reserve for combat. I think by that point in life he was so dedicated to complete power and the misery it brings he had lost almost all sense of humor. It wasn’t until ROTJ when Vader sensed Luke had a sister and realized he could goad Luke with the threat of turning her we see a sense of ironic dark humor and it wasn’t funny to Vader. You could tell he was legitimately and diabolically pleased he had just learned that information.
@@TimoRutanen Never a calculatingly intelligent man? Lol you clearly haven't watched these movies.
@@LordVader1094 I have watched them. He's always cold in his voice but always a brute in his actions. He doesn't seem to plan ahead very far, instead content on his amazing power to push through any hiccups.
I met DP some years back and his story about going to the premier without knowing that his voice had been replaced was hilarious. He was pissed off that he'd learned all the lines and no one had told him... Such a nice bloke, sadly missed.
For those of us who were James Earl Jones fans, we immediately knew who the 'voice' of Darth Vader was! I think my favorite Vader quote was when the emperor told Vader to release one of his soldiers from his grip and Vader calmly replied, "As you wish."
Was Grand Moff Tarkin, when an officer on the Death Star mocked Darth Vader for being unable to use the Force to find the stolen plans.
@@JFDSmit-rm6tw 👍👍
"It's too late for me my son" You can literally hear the pain in his voice when he tells Luke this, after Lukes first attempts at reintroducing the light in Anakin Skywalker. I love this line.
Partly because he believes what he's done in the past is unforgivable and irredeemable, and he does have a point there. Plus he can't forgive himself.
And the prequels and Obi Wan have only added to the weight of this statement. He killed younglings and ran them through with his lightsaber, tortured and killed innocent people just to draw Obi Wan out, slaughtered countless Jedi after hunting them down and so on...
Damn , return of the jedi really had some great moments
YES SIR!!
"You were right, Luke, you were right. Tell your sister, you were right". These words to Luke spoke volumes filled with regret, and perhaps, hope. Simple, honest and said with conviction! Plus, I believe he only needed one person's forgiveness to begin to forgive himself and move toward salvation thereby letting him become one with the force.
My favorite Vader line as a kid was when he said, “Impressive... Most impressive.”
Same!
Shoutout to Prowse for giving us the perfect example of what an intimidating presence is supposed to be. His body language made Vader imposing and authoritative.
My favorite is a very short one: “Impressive… MOST impressive.” The fact that he’s almost awed by Luke’s ability but can also keep the menace in his tone has always been incredible. Plus, I use it all the time as a meme!
"The Force is with you, young Skywalker... but you are not a Jedi yet." The hidden menace behind that line is chilling!
Absolutely. And his dead black silhouette at the top of the platform added an ominous and terrifying view!
Empire was teased with only this very quote in Swedish Television during the 90's.
Its easy to see why he became the voice: The other guy sucked!!!!!
I looove that one.
You nailed it. The best Vader quote by far. Such that it can be used in countless scenarios where you are giving someone a compliment but still letting them know that there is room for improvement.
So happy James Earl Jones is back for the Kenobi series (and also for Rogue One & Rebels). Nobody else can do that voice, he is the one and only
Well you know… that isn’t actually Jim in Kenobi. At least, not exactly. It’s a trained AI. Still though. Yes. One and only.
@@CinemaStix I believe he still voiced him, but the AI helped to alter his voice to sound like he did in the original trilogy.
@@SWDude2710 no it’s just a machine
@@Galvatronover no he recorded the voice lines and then the AI was used to "tune" it more closely to the older movies.
@@Yewbzee agreed.
My favorite is when Vader says, "my son..." Gives me chills! James Earl Jones truly was gifted with such a beautiful voice; it makes me love Lord Vader all the more
One of the interesting things about Vader's mechanical breathing is that it can be heard under his dialogue, as if his speech and his breathing were disconnected. This reinforces the artificial nature of his sound. It also maintains the same steady rhythm, whether or not he is exerting himself.
Isn't it a ventilator device though? That might explain the set intervals.
Darth Vader wears a mask covering up his facial expressions. Therefore everything needs to be conveyed through his voice and body-language. Jones and Prowse did an excellent job with that
Also, incredible how expressive the mask still can be thanks to lighting and angles.
James Earl Jones' voice is one of those voices that you simply have to pay attention to. A wonderful actor.
James, Freeman, Hopkins, Nemoy and last, but not least, Edward Herrmann. All 5 are men I’d happily pay to read me the finer points of ikea furniture assembly on stage.
James Earl Jones’ delivery was so matter of fact. Perfect voice for Vader.
My favourite line ever from any kind of villain, was actually from Darth but before he put on the suit, just after he turned to the dark side, when questioned by his lover, his response was "Love can't save you, only my new powers can do that". - That's the most egotistical narcissistic I'm all powerful kind of speech from any character ever, and I love it.
I love it too,but its too literal that I can't help but laugh
Honestly, both Proust and Jones deserve recognition for both helping to create the role.
Couldn’t agree more. Vader’s physicality is iconic and distinct. You can tell when it’s someone else under the helmet.
David Prowse.
Lol Prowse was actually banned from attending Star Wars events for what ended up being the duration of his life. He spoiled ROTJ back in the 80s by complaining to a reporter that his character Darth Vader was killed off in ROTJ and they brought in Sebastian Shaw to play Anakin unmasked.
Marcel Proust?
Agreed, it seems self apparent that I have a split personality, one part David one part James, and one part Hayden.
The "tone, inflection, timbre, and cadence" of Darth Vader's voice and speech is a reflection of the great acting ability of one James Earl Jones. Many things have been noted about the "Star Wars" films, but of all that has been reflected upon, it is "THE VOICE" of DARTH VADER that singularly stands alone as being MOST memorable. And this is phenomenal.
He turned a motionless, expressionless mask was turned into the most recognizable villain in history.
@@BigDaddyCruz Star Wars in all its brilliance would only be a shadow of itself without James Earl Jones and all the work that went into making Vader "come to life".
This... is CNN
It wasn't just the lines delivered that got me about Vader. It was how he, even in the midst of killing someone, followed protocol and military discipline, and addressed by their rank and name. "You may take Captain Solo....Apology accepted Captain Needa".
In the Hungarian dub, I think he only uses the informal you with Luke.
The actor in the suit….his voice just sounds too comical to fit what we are seeing. Too much, space balls dark helmet vibe. Jones’ voice just made it iconic. Even without being credited, a young me would see him in other films and hear the voice and instantly I knew he was the guy who played earth Vader.
“The force is with you young Skywalker…………(breathing)……..but you are not a Jedi yet”. That quote hits hard.
How he delivers the second half of the sentence, in a spine-chilling whisper of dismissal, is what makes it so powerful and terrifying. Luke is less than a padawan to him, as he knew padawans who had studied since early childhood--like Ahsoka--and at that point, Luke was no Ahsoka.
but I have the High Ground! Or make me a Jedi oh wait you were never on the Jedi counsel!
I have breathing problems, please give me a mask with ozygen, i don't mind to look like dart fader.
Mr Jones IS Vader. The voice makes the character. Best quote for me has always been: "I find your lack of faith... disturbing." Said with Spartan subtlety and menace - it sums up the character completely. He is bereft to the point that all he has left is his devotion to the force and he stands within it like it is a fortress. That is a sophisticated piece of characterisation that can only be delivered by just the right voice. THAT voice.
It is hilarious that on the Star Wars GPS you can get, if you ignore the directions given by Vader he says, 'I find your lack of faith disturbing.' ha ha ha !
That's why they found another actor to wear the suit but utilized Mr. Jones for "Rogue One". You can train a big man to wield a sword but there is no comparison on this earth for that voice!
@@guibox3 You can get a Star Wars GPS?! Where!?
@@davetaylor2088 I can't remember as it was a few years ago when I saw something about it.
Spartans were never that badass.
Thank you so much for putting this voice over and breathing sounds creation together on your channel. What's funny is I had this question on my mind last night and you answered it. It's sad that James didn't receive the same payment as the actor did. Because without his voice the costume would have only been the legendary memory.
"If you only knew the power of the Dark Side," and how the delivery of that line changed from TESB to ROTJ.
Darth Vader is a character so epic it took two actors and a large number of crew members to make him happen.
James Earl Jones is so awesome. Giving up his credit in making the sound of Vader because he wanted the real actor to be recognized
"I find your lack of faith disturbing." I remember this quote when my grades in school are failing. And my father said something identical.
Great video. James’ voice really does make it better so now you have me pondering a lot of things like I wanna hear James Earl Jones say that he doesn’t like sand
I saw this 1977 film in a movie theatre when it was released 45 years ago. I was 20 at the time. 5:34: That one scene of Luke restlessly gazing out into the unknown drips nostalgia and melancholia for me, and reminds me of the young guy with the world to be explored and enjoyed - me. I'll be 66 this year. Hell, I feel I could've done more. Ah-well.
You have plenty of time to do more, my friend
60s are the new 50s.
Couldn’t agree more!
Execute Order 66
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I think it's incredibly humble for James Earl Jones to consider Prose as the true actor of Vader, Prose does so much to sell the character in the first scene he appears in without even any dialogue.
Lifting a grown man one-handed really sells the moment.
*Prowse
I could not imagine Darth Vader without that voice.
"if you won't turn to the dark side, then perhaps she will" epitomy of evil, favourite quote. 💀
I always find it funny how Orson Welles later on voiced Unicron in Transformers instead, one of the other iconic antagonist voices of my childhood. I do feel James Earl Jones as Vader is the single greatest feature of this nearly 45 year old franchise.
That was Orson's final role.
When Vader tells Luke ‘It is, too late for me son…’ I genuinely felt bad for him and he sounded so defeated. Great line.
Amazing. Unimaginable to think of anyone but James Earl Jones’s voice as Vader.
“The Force is with you, young Skywalker, but you are not a Jedi yet”
I am so glad they chose James Earl Jones. His voice is just perfect and a huge reason for Darth Vader's identity.
Favourite quote is " you don't know the power of the dark side" over 40 years old and still gives me chills everytime I hear it.
"Search your feelings you know it to be true."
"You may dispense with the pleasantries commander, I'm here to put you back on schedule."
"You were right, Tell your sister you were right." Such powerful worlds by Vader after all he have done Luke was the only one who still believed he had good in him.
Not only Luke, remember Padmè's last words in Episode III. Bye!!
Especially in light of Kenobi, I feel like this line hits even harder now.
I couldn't imagine Darth Vader without James Earl Jones' voice. That made that character complete.
I agree!
Thanks for providing us this interesting perspective
Well done “Most impressive” I say it all the time. Love this perspective it really was the work of post of people to bring this iconic character to life!
I was just talking about this on another video. The original voice was hilarious. You couldn't take him seriously, or even be remotely scared of someone who sounds like that. The James Earl Jones voice sends chills up & down your spine and you know he's not someone to toy with.
No west country baddies..save for Straw Dogs.
True! He sounds like Alfred from Batman.
Although the voice of Prowess in the filmed sequences, the effects folks could have done a good bit with making his studio overdubbing richer and well nuanced. But I am glad Lucas did use JEJ voice over, and Dart Vader's presence and longevity are a result of many people. And, yes, I am glad David Prowess is recognized as "the presence" of Vader, and James Earl Jones is the "Force" behind the man behind the mask. Much so, that Anakin, becoming Vader is a result of many people and many things, "Presence and Force". It simply, works.
If he was dressed like a Nazi, you would take his voice seriously!
Just to think,....right? If I were one of Tha' guys in one of those stormtrooper/ Rebel Outfits, I'll catch a Migraine headache Tryin' my very hardest Not To Laugh. Listening to Prowes' voice.
“Perhaps you feel as if you’re being treated unfairly?”
David Prowse: You said I'd voice Darth Vader George Lucas: I'm changing The Deal
David Prowse: This deals getting worse all the time
George Lucas: There is no escape (holds up contract)
Such a cool video! I know this is mainly focused on the cinema part of things but since we dove into sound design and other aspects that made DV iconic, I think John Williams score is equally instrumental in making this character the force he is, as well as all the other things you mentioned!
I really love the idea of James saying that Prowse is Darth Vader though. It's very respectful to the actor who had to do a lot of the heavy work. Credited or not, we all know it was James doing the voice
Not only the most recognizable villain but the BEST villain. Absolutely legendary & insanely intimidating. Dude is the stuff of nightmares & I love it.
"You have failed me for the last time!"....Epic James Earl Jones voice.👍🏼
Favorite line: I am your Father. I didn't expect that and it left me speechless. I love ep 4,5&6.
I've been looking for the original clip with prowse' voice for years.... thank you
a friend of mine told me "it's always nice to find a fitting voice for a character, but that voice would not be able to fit unless the presence of that character was already established." and that is basically what happened as well! the best of both worlds!
Wow, who else's new life goal is to achieve something culture-changing within the space of 2.5 hrs?! That factoid tho 🤯
I'm guessing that was the time recording, or possibly auditioning. Not including the networking, the understanding that a deeper fuller voice performance would enhance the character, possible rewrites to better fit Jones' performance (if there were any), the audio effects, etc. The 2.5 hours were likely the pivotal moment, sure. But there was a lot more going on both before and after to bring the voice fully to life and screen.
@@plzletmebefrank Sure, the sound designer probably spent 100+ hours testing the recording in different settings to get the right effect, but James Earl Jones’ iconic voice is the backbone of the whole performance. According to this video, they only spent 2.5 hours recording lines. So, as for as JEJ’s contribution, it was only 2.5 hours of work to change pop culture history.
I know it’s not a quote but my favourite Vader noise is his angry scream when Luke hits his arm, that angry shout made me laugh but it was a nervous laugh as I knew he was throughly annoyed.
Top notch editing. Audio is fantastic.
Everybody is always making fun of how Hayden delivered his lines so flat, but I really do think he's doing that purposefully and perfectly. Listen to how he delivers his lines in the movies vs in real life. When he's playing Anakin you can hear this distinct drawl that is very akin to James Earl Jones'. Such as the lines "You will try" or "My powers have doubled since the last time we met Count".
Yeah he intentionally mimicked the way Jones talked in the OT
No no that explanation won't do at all. Even if that were the case it is conveyed in such a way that it sounds wooden rather than deliberately evocative of JEJ. It's Lucas fault for the script Hayden probably didn't know how to read them. A colder voice would've gone down better for the movie.
@@JacenSolo0 he gets the colder voice from the mask (lore-wise) and also Anakin wasn't evil at that point, he just talked with the same drawl as JEJ, which was flat. The flat voice was what made Vader so ominous: he talked simply, but the deep voice made it pop. Hayden did not have the deep voice, but he had the same flat drawl.
@@absolutezero523 Then why is it by the end of his life he retains the sharp,clipped vocals when he is unmasked ? If that's what Hayden Christensen was going for I.e. imitating the monotone nature of Vader then he really didn't get it very well at all. Would've been better if he tried to soften out his American accent and obviously Lucas should have given him lines more suitable for someone who's transitioning into Darth Vader. Not quite sure what you mean by drawl. I don't think JEJ had any particular drawl and it certainly wasn't like Anakin's.
@@JacenSolo0 just the way he accents different words when he speaks from those that a normal person would. Ex: "you will try." A normal person would accent the word "try," while Christiansen, like JEJ, accents "will."
"I AM WHAT YOU MADE ME" sent chills down my spine.
awesome work Danny - thank you
Thank YOU. :)
"I hate sand..." I cannot agree more
"No! I am your father!" Every mouth in the theater dropped when this line was said! The fact that 3 people made up Darth Vader was beautiful symphony that made this character so iconic! Great video Thank You so much🌟🙏❤🤖👍
In my universe it was: "No, Luke. I am your father!"
James earl jones is the most humble person ever His work he believed wasn’t even worth being known just a day of work for him
I didn't even look for this video but it was awesome and well done and I sir thank you for that
My favorite! " I want that ship now, not excuses!","Do I make myself clear, Admiral!"
Darth Vader is such a great character. It took 2 actors to completely realise him!
Plus Bob Anderson (fight scenes) and a few others. Add in prequels, TV series you are already up to about a dozen.
James Jones is such a class act. He is held in very high esteem not only as a screen actor but even more so on the stage. He’s been in so many famous plays. Sunrise At Campobello The Blacks, Merchant of Venice, Othello, etc etc etc. he also had a terrible stutter when he was young. What a titan of entertainment.
That was awesome! At 69ish years of age, I unashamedly experienced "Sparkly Eye". This is the first time that I've actually heard the voice of Mr. Prose. Wow! Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with his voice but...
I love your work. You really have mastered the art of the video essay.
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we are sooooooo incredibly lucky to have yet another go around with the voice of Darth Varder, James Earl Jones. who in his most senior age of 91 has yet again had the strength and power to reprise his role as Darth Vader. My only gripe about the whole starwars property is that they dont acknowledge the man as they really should.
Always upsets me whenever someone criticizes Hayden for his performance as "monotone", "expressionless", "Cold", when that was EXACTLY what they were going for. I will always love his performance as Anakin
Bleh..sounds like a whiny, petulant teen..”this is so insulting, they won’t make me a Master, boo hoo!”
I love Anakin's story,. I always think that when people get older they want to feel the same surprise as when they were younger and saw the OT and that may be why they are so critcal about Episodes 1-3
You are right. CH delivered a perfect disturbed youngster/young adult who is struggling to balance the childhood he had, the immense power he feels and yet the uncertainty around him. And the council keeping him at arms length because of yoda's 'fear'. Anakin is struggling and does not know who to trust therefore he is reserved around everyone. He plays the role to arrive from a young prodigy to the strongest Sith to ever walk that galaxy. Just think about the internal struggle when Palpatin asks him to kill Doku... his face tells everything... C Hayden did an amazing job imho
I'm appreciating Hayden's performance more and more as time goes on. At the time I really disliked it.
No disrespect intended to Hayden, but frankly he just doesn't have the gravitas or the skill to adequately portray a character that is so restrained the way JEJ's voice and Prowse's acting made Vader. It always comes off very forced and wooden, but not in the right way.
That fact that his mask was so glossy black was very futuristic at the time and it still looks good today
For a moment there I thought it was "Dark Helmet"...saying “What do you mean ‘they’ve already gone into ludicrous speed’? ”
I enjoyed Vader's movements as well. The walk, resting his hand on his belt, his lightsaber moves.
It’s true. You can tell when it’s Prowse and when it isn’t, even without knowing who’s under there.
Come to think of it, by the way he walks, Vader does have a strong "Pimp Stroll" as he Glides down the corridors of the Death Star. Closely check it out on it.
Jame Earl Jones had his own Dart Vader role in Conan. Ther he proved that he didn't need a mask to be intimidating.
...fave? "your destiny lies with me, Skywalker. Obi Wan knew this to be true"
That was a masterful piece of storytelling with a voice that's the antithesis of Darth Vader. Prodigious! 😎
James Earl Jones is one of my all-time favorite actors. From serious roles like being the voice of Vader to comedic roles like the King of Zamunda and appearances on The Big Bang Theory...............There is never a dull moment with him!! Once he goes to the "Upper Room" there should be a Vader statue within Disneyland and Disneyworld in honor of him!! In the meantime, Id LOVE to meet him one day
My favorite role is Mufasa from the Lion King. The famous Remember who you are. Always gives me chills
🤯 That was amazing, 3 people made Vader the greatest villain!
This is great trivia, I love it.
James Earl Jones is one of my favorite actors. His voice is amazing as Darth Vader an in general.
Moral of the story - Film is a collaborative effort. If it wasn't for James Earl Jones's voice, David Prowse's body language, George Lucas's script, and Ben Burtt's sound design, we wouldn't have Darth Vader at all today. Each of them played a major part in bringing the character to life, nobody overshadows anyone in my personal opinion. They all deserve credit for this.
This one is the saddest too: "I killed them. I killed them all. They’re dead. Every single one of them. And not just the men, but the women and the children, too. They’re like animals, and I slaughtered them like animals! I HATE THEM!"
And Padme went on to marry him. I don´t think a woman would be capable to marry a man who just ranted about killing women and children. If he is capable of killing innocent children and women, she didn´t pause to think he´s going to kill you at some point in the future.
@@jasonito23 You don't know much about women. They are amoral; they are attracted to men who are handsome, mighty, and who have a high social status - all of which describes Anakin Skywalker. There has been a social experiment in which someone has masqueraded as a very attractive man on Tinder who openly admitted that he had a history of _intimately_ abusing children; women still exhibited desperation to hook up with him.
"They're like animals? What you mean " they"? 😂😆🖕
@@SaintFort - Abusing women is different than killing innocent women and children with whom you don´t even know. Even on Tinder, that may deter many women. I don´t know. I met my wife in real life.
Well because he doesn't like sand They were literally sand people
What a great and modest man he is