The Official Star Trek Music Discussion Thread (1 Viewer)

[Nelson Au]

Thanks Neil for the added clarity.

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

For those that like listening to "data patterns."

Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director's Edition - Paramount Music

Music from the Motion Picture - Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition - Music Composed and Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith

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[ScottRE]

The Final Star Trek Music box set form La La Land is ready to ship, folks! Go get it!

STAR TREK COLLECTION – THE FINAL FRONTIER: LIMITED EDTION (4-CD SET)

STAR TREK COLLECTION – THE FINAL FRONTIER: LIMITED EDTION (4-CD SET)

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[Neil S. Bulk]

 

[Osato]

Awesome! I ordered my copy right away!

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

 

[Osato]

Star Trek 2 was my first ever experience with star trek. June 1982.

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

 

[Osato]

For khan and TMP (or other trek releases) there is a 25% off sale at la la land records until 5/24!!

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (2-CD SET)

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (2-CD SET)

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RELEASES - STAR TREK - La-La Land Records

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[Neil S. Bulk]

STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK (2CD - REISSUE)

 

[KPmusmag]

Oh, I am excited by this one, I am fond of the ST III score.

 

[KPmusmag]

I received Star Trek III - not sure how I missed it before, but I am very glad to have it.

I was looking at the Intrada website, and for ST4 it says that it was recorded mixed to down to 3 track - front, center, left for "film dubbing". That film has plenty of music in the surrounds, I am wondering how that was derived. In 1986, the 35mm prints would have been matrixed Dolby Surround, but I did see that film in a 70mm blow-up at the Hollywood Cinerama Dome, which may have had true multi-track sound. Anyway, just curious how that process worked back then.

 

[KPmusmag]

Having now listened to all of ST3, I think my favorite cut is the LP version of "Stealing the Enterprise". I like it better as an aural experience than the film version, but I totally understand why the filmmakers decided that the violins in the first 30 seconds were too busy, the pulse in the lower registers gives it plenty of energy on screen. But those violins sure are impressive to listen to.

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

 

[Lord Dalek]

The blu-rays are all modern day remixes so I wouldn't trust em. At release STIII was issued with 4.1 and 2.0 (4.0 LTRT) sound mixes. I would assume the center channel on the LCR film mix of the soundtrack was what was used for the surround channel as needed.

 

[Osato]

For those that like listening to "data patterns."

Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director's Edition - Paramount Music

Music from the Motion Picture - Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition - Music Composed and Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith

music.paramount.com

Neil,

I have the cd and love it. Would any of the digital options be a good choice too? The digital versions are hi res?

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

The digital release of TMP is not hi-res. The digital release of the TWOK original soundtrack album is hi-res.

 

[Osato]

The digital release of TMP is not hi-res. The digital release of the TWOK original soundtrack album is hi-res.

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

Larry Nemecek is reporting that composer Gerald Fried has died. He just turned 95 the other day. I had the opportunity to have dinner with him and see him rehearse and later perform his Star Trek music in person. It was a thrill for me and I know the audience enjoyed it, too.

He scored one episode in season one, a partial score for Shore Leave. The producers used it to great effect in This Side of Paradise. His love theme was so effective it led to him getting more work in season two.

His music was the sound of season 2 for me. His scores for Catspaw, Friday's Child and of course Amok Time made their mark on that year of television. I've seen plenty of documents that say he wasn't originally going to score Amok Time, but I'm sure we're all glad he ultimately did. I can't imagine a more iconic score.

He scored one final episode, The Paradise Syndrome, in season three. It's another terrific score and I challenge anyone to not get choked up when hearing his music for Miramanee's death.

I'm typing this listening to Catspaw. I never get tired of this music. He'll live on as long as people continue to listen and enjoy his music.

Rest in peace, Mr. Fried.