The Official Star Trek Music Discussion Thread (2 Viewers)

[Jason_V]

I don't regret getting the Deluxe edition either. STID isn't my favorite film in the franchise, but I would have regretted if I had the money and didn't complete my collection.The only one I need is '09...and that's going to be hard to track down now.Sent from my iPhone using HTF

 

[Osato]

It's funny, I loved Into Darkness the first time I saw it, and maybe I just ran it into the ground seeing it so many times in IMAX, but I don't think as highly of it as I did at first. I still like it, and there's some really cool stuff in there, but there's also some stuff that's just like treading water and not moving the characters of plot forward. The sense of enthusiasm and excitement from the 2009 film is missing somewhat. I don't regret getting the deluxe score..but I don't think I'd be terribly upset if I hadn't gotten it in time either. It hasn't worked out to be as much of a "must have" as the deluxe versions of Star Trek I, V and '09 were for me.

Good to know. I've decided to pass on the expanded score and the new trek compendium blu ray set for many of the reasons that you mention here.

 

[Jason_V]

Unless I'm way off, the intent is to release roughly one new score every quarter. I think STID should have been the Q3 release and I wonder what might be on tap for Q4.Sent from my iPhone using HTF

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Good to know.I've decided to pass on the expanded score and the new trek compendium blu ray set for many of the reasons that you mention here.

I'm 99% sure I'm passing on the Compendium Blu-ray. It's not complete - it doesn't include the film in its theatrical release format, which is 2.35:1/16x9 variable aspect ratio in 3D. They've now released it twice on Blu-ray, and yet, not once in the way it was designed, shot and released for in theaters. I don't know why more people aren't upset over the lack of 3D in the proper ratio. And it's not like Paramount is incapable of doing it -- their Transformers 4 Blu-ray that's coming out later this year will include the IMAX 3D version of that film, and it's their first attempt at releasing it.

It's a real conundrum for me as a viewer -- my preferred formats for seeing films in theaters are in 3D and in IMAX. This movie was originally both, and it was glorious to behold as a visual wonder in that format. On video, though, I'm being forced to chose, "Do I watch it in my preferred format -- 3D -- in the wrong aspect ratio? Or do I watch it in a format that's less enjoyable for me -- 2D -- in the right ratio?" I don't think viewers should have been faced with that choice.

 

[Osato]

I'm 99% sure I'm passing on the Compendium Blu-ray. It's not complete - it doesn't include the film in its theatrical release format, which is 2.35:1/16x9 variable aspect ratio in 3D. They've now released it twice on Blu-ray, and yet, not once in the way it was designed, shot and released for in theaters. I don't know why more people aren't upset over the lack of 3D in the proper ratio. And it's not like Paramount is incapable of doing it -- their Transformers 4 Blu-ray that's coming out later this year will include the IMAX 3D version of that film, and it's their first attempt at releasing it. It's a real conundrum for me as a viewer -- my preferred formats for seeing films in theaters are in 3D and in IMAX. This movie was originally both, and it was glorious to behold as a visual wonder in that format. On video, though, I'm being forced to chose, "Do I watch it in my preferred format -- 3D -- in the wrong aspect ratio? Or do I watch it in a format that's less enjoyable for me -- 2D -- in the right ratio?" I don't think viewers should have been faced with that choice.

Never underestimate the mountain.I'm sure a triple dip is in the works at some point. 2016 perhaps???

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Never underestimate the mountain.I'm sure a triple dip is in the works at some point. 2016 perhaps???

Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. And, if in 2016, they put out a version with the IMAX ratio in 3D, I'll probably be first in line to buy it.

 

[Jason_V]

In case anyone is missing any Trek (or other) scores from LaLaLand, they're running a 25% off sale on everything for the next week.

On a sidenote...I was kinda expecting to hear about the next expanded/etc. score by this point in the year...if there's another coming in 2014.

 

[Neil Middlemiss]

In case anyone is missing any Trek (or other) scores from LaLaLand, they're running a 25% off sale on everything for the next week.

On a sidenote...I was kinda expecting to hear about the next expanded/etc. score by this point in the year...if there's another coming in 2014.

I know that LLL is working on some kind of release (single disc, best of, full season, tbd,) of music from Star Trek: Enterprise, with hopes that it could get sign-off for a release by Black Friday, or at least year's end.

 

[Jason_V]

That's music to my ears, Neil (see what I did there...music...scores...yeah, okay...I know...).

During my rewatch of the series, the music in S3 really stood out to me and I was really impressed after being down on Enterprise.

 

[Jason_V]

In case anyone missed it, LaLaLand is releasing a four disc set of Enterprise music today at noon Pacific Time. From the track listing, there's a good selection of music across all four seasons. I really want to pull the trigger on this and the Batman set today, but I might have to wait until Friday, aka payday.

 

[Neil Middlemiss]

Here's a copy of LLL's press release....I am very excited about this release!

STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE: LIMITED EDITION (4-CD SET) LLLCD 1330Music by Dennis McCarthy, Kevin Kiner, Jay Chattaway, David Bell, Paul Baillargeon, Velton Ray Bunch, Mark McKenzie, John Frizzell and Brian Tyler Limited Edition of 3000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $59.98 La-La Land Records and CBS proudly present the original television soundtrack to STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE, starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley and Jolene Blalock. This stunning 4-CD collection showcases the powerful work of the notably talented composers who kept this prequel STAR TREK series at warp speed for four exciting seasons. The music expertly runs the gambit from the bold and thrilling to the thoughtful and emotional – it’s essential science fiction music that touches the heart while it opens the mind. Disc One features the music of Dennis McCarthy, Disc Two showcases Jay Chattaway’s work, while Disc Three’s “Veterans and New Recruits” highlights a variety of composers as does Disc Four’s “Fan Favorites,” which includes music from such episodes as In A Mirror, Darkly, Parts I and II and “Regeneration” among others. Produced by Ford A. Thaxton, James Nelson, Mark Banning and Lukas Kendall and mastered by James Nelson, this special release of 3000 Units includes a 36-Page Booklet featuring in-depth notes by writer Jeff Bond, with new comments from McCarthy, Chattaway and others. The first 200 customers who purchase the cd directly through the La-La Land Records website will receive an autographed tray card signed by composers Dennis McCarthy, David Bell and John Frizzell at no extra charge. Quantities are limited and you are NOT guaranteed a signed copy. www.lalalandrecords.com TRACK LISTING: DISC ONE:Music by Dennis McCarthy* Music by Dennis McCarthy & Kevin Kiner 1. Where My Heart Will Take Me (Main Title, Season One) (1:25)Written by Diane WarrenPerformed by Russell WatsonShockwave, Part I #0262. Disaster (0:56)3. Eulogy (1:43)4. Daniels Arrives (3:02)5. Hide and Seek (3:34)6. No Return (3:41) Recorded May 15, 2002Original Airdate: May 22, 2002Shockwave, Part II #0287. A Refresher (1:43)8. Playing Possum (2:16)9. The Captain (2:25)10. Onward (0:23)Recorded September 10, 2002Original Airdate: September 18, 2002The Expanse #05211. Florida Attack (0:47)12. On the Team (2:12)13. Now There Is One / Loop-de-Loop (5:02)Recorded May 14, 2003Original Airdate: May 21, 2003Impulse #05714. Blocked Exit (2:57)15. Paranoia (2:02)Recorded October 1, 2003Original Airdate: October 8, 2003Twilight #06016. Armageddon (1:40)17. Rip Van Winkle / Angst (2:05)18. Showdown / Back to the Past (6:59)Recorded October 1, 2003Original Airdate: October 8, 2003Carpenter Street #063 19. Street Walkin’ (3:05)Recorded November 19, 2003Original Airdate: November 26, 2003Kir’Shara* #08520. Kir’Shara Activated (3:29)Recorded November 23, 2004Original Airdate: December 3, 2004Countdown* #07521. Re–Cap Enterprise 075 (1:32)22. Ready to Fire (3:27)23. Countdown Begins (1:10)24. Hays Departs (1:34) Recorded May 3, 2004Original Airdate: May 19, 2004Storm Front, Part II* #07825. Recap–Enterprise 078 (1:10)26. Fight to the Death (3:06) 27. Stukas Coming / The Vortex (3:11)28. Timeline Restored (1:19)29. Home at Last (1:39)Recorded September 23, 2004Original Airdate: October 15, 200430. Where My Heart Will Take Me (End Credits Instrumental) (1:03) (Diane Warren)Total Time – Disc One: 70:52 DISC TWO:Music by Jay Chattaway 1. Where My Heart Will Take Me (Main Title, Season Three) (1:22)Written by Diane WarrenPerformed by Russell WatsonCivilization #0092. Old City (2:34)3. Entering the Reactor / Reactor Surprise (3:13)4. Memorable (0:29)Recorded November 6, 2001Original Airdate: November 14, 2001The Catwalk #0385. Taking Back Enterprise / Capitan a Capitan / Core Is Down (7:43)Recorded December 11, 2002Original Airdate: December 18, 2002North Star #0616. Hangin’ Offense (1:01)7. Gunfight / Final Fight (4:17)8. New School (0:59)Recorded November 5, 2003Original Airdate: November 11, 2003Zero Hour #0769. Sphere Builder On Board / Andorian Offensive / Sphere / Final Showdown (12:03)10. My Captain (2:29)Recorded May 13, 2004Original Airdate: May 26, 2004Storm Front, Part I #07711. Daniels’ Goodbye (2:50)Recorded September 16, 2004Original Airdate: October 8, 2004Awakening #08412. Meet Surak (1:37)13. Archer Remembers Cave / Vulcans On the Attack / Kir’shara (7:03)Recorded November 17–18, 2004Original Airdate: November 26, 2004Bound #09314. Slave Girl Dance (2:07)15. Kelby Under the Spell (1:20)16. Captain Romantic / Disoriented Captain (4:00)17. Harrad-Sar Attacks / Trip Foils Slave Girls (5:27)Recorded March 15–16, 2005Original Airdate: April 15, 2005Terra Prime #09718. Five Seconds to Impact (2:02)19. Her Name Is Elizabeth (1:19)20. Archer’s Speech (1:49)21. Grieving (2:22)Recorded April 22, 2005Original Airdate: May 13, 2005BONUS TRACKThe Catwalk #03822. Into the Sunset (0:32)Recorded December 11, 2002Original Airdate: December 18, 200223. Where My Heart Will Take Me (End Credits Instrumental) (0:49) (Diane Warren)Total Time – Disc Two: 70:59 DISC THREE:Veterans and New Recruits 1. Archer’s Theme (Unused Main Title) (1:24) (Dennis McCarthy)Horizon #046 (Mark McKenzie)2. Travis in Sweet Spot / Change of Course (1:37)3. Up Your Alley (4:18)4. Star Map (1:16)5. We’re Under Attack (1:50)6. Band of Brothers (3:33)7. Never Better Sir (1:23)Recorded April 2, 2003Original Airdate: April 16, 2003Terra Nova #006 (David Bell)8. Phaser Cuts Log (1:48)Recorded October 16, 2001Original Airdate: October 24, 2001Dear Doctor #013 (David Bell)9. Doc's First Installment / Phlox Needs a Friend (3:46)Recorded October 16, 2001Original Airdate: October 24, 2001The Andorian Incident #007 (Paul Baillargeon)10. Sanctuary Interrupted (0:47)11. Sensor Array (2:32)Recorded October 23, 2001Original Airdate: October 31, 2001Vox Sola #022 (Paul Baillargeon)12. Force Field Ready / Take Me Home / Crew Released / Home of the Tendril (3:28)Recorded April 17, 2002Original Airdate: May 1, 2002First Flight #050 (Paul Baillargeon)13. Prototype Crash (3:34)14. See You Out There (1:41)Recorded May 1, 2003Original Airdate: May 14, 2003Proving Ground #065 (John Frizzell)15. Recap (1:32)16. Turning the Tables (4:12)Recorded January 13, 2004Original Airdate: January 21, 2004Silent Enemy #012 (Velton Ray Bunch)17. First Encounter (2:03)18. Taking Risks / Showdown (4:44)19. Pineapple Cake (0:59)Recorded December 11, 2001Original Airdate: January 16, 2002Desert Crossing #024 (Velton Ray Bunch)20. Warm Welcome (1:14)21. Geskana Match / Archer Goes for Goal (2:52)22. Trip's Menu (1:23)23. The Rescue (3:00)24. Not Why We're Here (0:59)Recorded April 30, 2002Original Airdate: May 8, 2002Similitude #062 (Velton Ray Bunch)25. In Memoriam (0:43)26. Warp Drive Test (3:08)27. You Owe Me One (3:51)Recorded November 12, 2003Original Airdate: November 19, 2003The Augments #082 (Velton Ray Bunch)28. Recap / Teaser–Enterprise 082 (1:51)29. Pathogen Bomb (3:27)30. Goodbye Doc (0:39)Recorded November 4, 2004Original Airdate: November 12, 2004 31. Archer’s Theme (End Credits) (0:39) (Dennis McCarthy)Total Time – Disc Three: 79:09 DISC FOUR:Fan Favorites In a Mirror, Darkly, Parts I and II #094 (Dennis McCarthy & Kevin Kiner) 1. First Contact Revisited (1:49) (Jerry Goldsmith, Dennis McCarthy & Kevin Kiner) 2. Mirror Main Title From Enterprise (1:21)3. Mutiny (3:53)4. Dangerous Seduction (2:43)5. Counter Attack (2:31)6. Boarding the Defiant (2:23)7. Tholian Web (2:08)8. Abandon Enterprise (1:59)9. Recap–Enterprise 095 (1:00)10. Defiant Trapped / Defiant Fights Back (2:49)11. T’Pol Interrogation (1:31)12. Booby Trap (2:26)13. Gorn to Die (2:53)14. Defiant to the Rescue (2:14)15. T’Pol Busted (2:05)16. Phlox Sabotage (1:55)17. Avenger Attacks (2:02)18. Empress Hoshi (1:16)Recorded March 30, 2005Original Airdates: April 22 and 29, 2005Regeneration #049 (Brian Tyler)19. Borg Crash Site / Borg Awakening (3:13)20. Archer Tells Plan / Distress Call / Phlox Attacked (3:10)21. Hive Mind / Borg Hunt / Dead in the Water (6:43)22. Borg Attack / Borg Attack 2 (7:23)23. Message in a Bottle / Postponed (0:58)Recorded April 22, 2003Original Airdate: May 7, 2003These Are The Voyages #098 (Dennis McCarthy & Kevin Kiner) 24. Freeze Program / Enterprise D (0:59)25. Narrow Escape (1:24)26. Under Attack / Trip Hurt (4:28)27. Trip's Possessions / It Was Worthwhile (1:46)28. Heroic / Trek Theme Montage (2:11) (Jerry Goldsmith, Alexander Courage & Gene Roddenberry, Dennis McCarthy & Kevin Kiner)Recorded April 29, 2005Original Airdate: May 13, 200529. Archer’s Theme (End Credits) (Dennis McCarthy) /Paramount Studios Logo (0:51) (Lalo Schifrin)Total Time – Disc Four: 76:51

 

[Nelson Au]

I got the email from La La Land about this release. It's an impressive looking collection! It will be a nice addition to my Star Trek music library.

 

[Jason_V]

Thanks Neil!

Nelson: I was sitting on Facebook at midnight Thanksgiving night waiting for the announcements. Fresh after refresh after refresh...it's the OCD in me that came out!

 

[Nelson Au]

That's passion!I've been watching the Enterprise blu rays of S3 and now halfway into S4. Still think the series should have had a few more seasons.

 

[Jason_V]

I stayed up to 11 pm last night importing the Enterprise set into iTunes and making sure the listing is up to snuff (for me). I haven't gotten to listen to it yet; I'm hoping to start this week. (I even snagged one of the autographed sets...)

One thing I noticed over on TrekCore is a tentative list of what is coming from LaLaLand in 2015:

Next Gen Collection Volume 2
Voyager Collection
Enterprise Collection Volume 2

It'll be nice to have more from Voyager, honestly. Outside of "Caretaker," there hasn't been anything devoted to the show. It also makes me wonder if there will be a fourth release next year. Maybe some more extended episode scores a la "Best of Both Worlds" and "Encounter at Farpoint"/"Arsenal of Freedom."

 

[Osato]

Cool news on the new trek releases.Wish I was more excited about the tv show music. Probably will pass on all of these after picking up all of the film score reissues.I'm really hoping la la land records obtains the rights to the James Bond scores.I'll probably spend the next few days listening to all of the trek film scores again. It's been a while for most of them.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I'll probably spend the next few days listening to all of the trek film scores again. It's been a while for most of them.

I get the house to myself for a few days in a couple weeks - I think there's a good chance I'll take some inspiration from your idea and use some of that time to play the scores again too! I was already kinda thinking about cycling through the movies.

 

[Osato]

I get the house to myself for a few days in a couple weeks - I think there's a good chance I'll take some inspiration from your idea and use some of that time to play the scores again too! I was already kinda thinking about cycling through the movies.

Agreed. It's been a while since I've watched a trek film.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Agreed. It's been a while since I've watched a trek film.

At the very least, I've been dragging my heels with the Star Trek TNG Season 7 set (I could have finished watching all the episodes by now) because I want to try to stretch it to cover that period of house-aloneness. I have a tentative plan with myself to finish "All Good Things" around the time that I get the week to myself, so that I can segue right into the Next Gen movies. And watching all of those will probably make me want to watch the original cast movies afterwards.

Did I just publicly admit that I'm making advance plans to watch Star Trek movies home alone?

 

[Osato]

Review of the enterprise cd set here:http://www.treknews.net/2014/12/14/star-trek-enterprise-music-set-review/