A symphonic action cue for full orchestra and choir, “Duel of the Fates” introduced an aggressive choral language to Star Wars. Its Sanskrit text—adapted from Cad Goddeu—and stark, ritualistic writing underscore the climactic lightsaber duel of The Phantom Menace; the piece became a recurring prequel-era motif and a pop-culture touchstone. The video premiered on MTV’s Total Request Live as part of the film’s launch campaign, an unusual crossover for orchestral film music.