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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic score which is a masterpiece in its own right, 28 Dec 2002
Jerry Goldsmith's score to the 1979 movie ST Motion Picture is an experience that every score enthusiast should have in their collection. There is no excuse not to own this. The release we have here is the expanded version which people begged Jerry to release for years. For all the wonderful new gems,its still not the "complete" score as some claim here. There is still a lot of classic moments yet to be released. But Jerry made sure that it was'nt complete and himself chose the cues which were to be added to this new release. He's not a fan of "complete scores on disc". Like John Williams, he prefers to release scores on a "selections from" basis.If you have any complaints this time, you cant whinge at record companies this time. You've got to complain to Jerry himself. LOL. But the fact remains that we get a superb disc full of great new moments here. A few that come to mind are firstly "Total Logic" which is the broody cue for Spock's failed rite on Vulcan, ending with the chirpy upbeat theme of Kirk arriving at Starfleet (which lasts only a few seconds but makes the CD 100 times more valuable and is one of my favourites). The very short "Floating office" (only 1:03) is the mystical piece which many agree is one of Goldsmith's finest short cues. I agree. Wonderful. "Spocks Arrival" (which in the film pays homage to the long lingering shots of 2001) is great and ends with such a striking little chime at 1:38-1:45 that perfectly sums up the cosmic and undefinable nature of spock. Many others could be mentioned, but i'll leave you to listen. Of course, all the favourites from the previous release are here too, such as the epic "Enterprise" (track 6) ,"The Cloud", and "The Meld" etc. This disc also restores "Ilia's theme" to its original place as heard in the film score order (before the famous Main Title). Disc 2 which is basically full of Trek interviews, convention recordings and bridge sound effects is just a marketing device which works, because no fan of this score will pass up this release just because of a [rubbish] second disc which is nothing to do with the score really. I listened to it once and although it began interestingly,it became unbelievably cheesy and is obviously something that was designed to grab Trek customers. I dont blame the brains behind that. If you're going to take the gamble of releasing the expanded version of an older score why not make a fail safe plan B?. If the TMP score fans dont buy it, then the Trekkies sure will. Disc 2 is not the reason i give this CD 5 stars. All my fivers go to the 1st Score disc. If you love this score, it wont bother you in the slighest having some cheesy disc 2. Let it gather dust in the back of the jewel case. Buy this score today and enjoy. DISC 1 Is a masterpiece, but DISC 2 wil make even your Cat cringe.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
JERRY GOLDSMITH DOES IT AGAIN!, 11 Sep 2001
By A Customer
STAR TREK,S GRAND MASTER DOES IT AGAIN WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL, MAJESTIC SCORE, WITH ITS GRAND SWEEPING THEMES JERRY SHOWS THE REST OF THE WORLD HOW TO DO A STAR TREK SCORE, IF AM ASKED TO CHOOSE THE THE HIGHLIGHTS ON THIS CD IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO DO SO, THIS SCORE IN MY EYES IS PERFECTION, WHICH VERY RARE INDEED BY TODAYS STANDARDS, THIS IS COMPLETE RELEASE OF THE 1979 SCORE WHICH HAS BEEN FULLY REMASTERED, THIS IS THE FINEST STAR TREK SCORE EVER PRODUCED, WHERE DOES ONE GO FROM UP!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
To boldly compose that which no man has composed before!, 12 Jul 2009
What a delight. This original score from "Star Trek - The Motion Picture" is a musical achievement that stands independently of the film (although having seen the film it is hard not to imagine certain scenes upon hearing the track). The opening "Iliea's Theme" is a beautifully haunting introduction to the main title track, a track adopted by Star Trek - The Next Generation because of its simple, explosive and enterprising structure. The sixth track, "The 'Enterprise'" expresses a sense of wonder,awe and pride at both space-travel and the Starship itself, which even today, in my old age, brings a tear to my eyes. "Klingon Battle" is a track that could, in fact, be the soundtrack to a film about the Iraq war. Music is the soundtrack to our emotions, and Goldsmith is a master of expressing those emotions we often fail to recognise in his music. The music on this CD will stir feelings of honour, pride, awe, fear, friendship and, most importantly, humanity.If you have not seen the film and listen to this score, your mind will be filled with your most pleasant and your most frightening memories. As a previous reviewer noted, the second disc in this CD is a waste of time (they should have provided out-takes, extra tracks etc, rather than a recording of a "Trekkie" convention!) But you must buy this because it is the only recording in which the film tracks are placed in order as they are heard in the film. Believe me, this makes a difference. The music flows over you and involves you subtley but forcefully. As you can see, I cannot praise this score highly enough. So I will let you depart and enjoy one of the greatest soundtracks ever composed.
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~ James Horner
~ Jerry Goldsmith
~ Jerry Goldsmith
~ Michael Giacchino
~ John Williams
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