Well, it’s been almost a year since news first broke about La-La Land’s planned Star Trek: 50th Anniversary soundtrack collection – and as part of a wave of Black Friday announcements, they’ve finally made it official: this new collection arrives on November 29!
This upcoming four-disc collection spans the entire prime Star Trek universe, from the Original Series to Star Trek: Enterprise, touching on a few Trek films, and some unexpected sources like the now-closed Las Vegas Star Trek: The Experience adventures “Klingon Encounter” and “Borg Invasion 4D”, along with the Star Trek: Borg PC game music previously released in 2013’s Star Trek: Music from the Video Games soundtrack.
Most surprising, though, is the inclusion of more than 30 minutes of music from Star Trek: The Animated Series, long though lost to time! Back in 2012, La-La Land producer Jeff Bond told us about the issues facing TAS’s music:
The other thing that people would probably like to see – and I don’t know if it’s possible or practical – is music from The Animated Series. That was done only a few years after the Original Series by a great composer named Ray Ellis who did almost all of the Filmation cartoon music.
The Animated Series music was very memorable, although they didn’t do a lot of music for the show. My guess is there’s probably thirty or forty minutes of music at the very most because they basically created more of a library for that show and tracked it through the episodes.
The problem is that Filmation went through a number of ownerships and I’m not sure if CBS have access to the original music elements. According to Ray all of that stuff was destroyed long ago. There can always be dubs and copies floating around, but as far as I know there’s nothing in great quality that you could put together for another release.
That’s something that people might like to see, but it’s not certain if it could be done.
Despite these hurdles, La-La Land’s team has managed to reconstruct the collected Animated Series tracks for this new release – not an easy undertaking – as producer Neil Bulk explained briefly via Twitter overnight:
This new collection goes up for sale at La-La Land’s website at 12PM PST / 3PM EST next Tuesday, November 29. In the meantime, check out the full track list below!
STAR TREK: 50th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
MUSICAL RARITIES FROM ACROSS THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE
LIMITED EDTION (4-CD SET)La-La Land Records and CBS present, STAR TREK: 50th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION – MUSICAL RARITIES FROM ACROSS THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE, a sensational celebration of 50 years of Star Trek music in honor of the landmark series’ five-decade milestone. Travel at warp through Star Trek’s spellbinding musical history, with rare and exciting selections from the franchise’s varied television series, films, games, themed attractions and more!
DISC ONE features cues from the original, classic STAR TREK TV series (most of which were released on our TOS BOX SET, but have been sourced from newly discovered elements), as well the oft-requested STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE track “Inner Workings,” (featuring the wind machine more prominently) and STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN’s “End Titles,” (without the narration as heard on previous soundtrack releases.)
DISC TWO showcases the official world premiere release of music from STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES, the beloved 70’s Filmation TV series, as well as original STAR TREK-inspired compositions from Ron Jones, and STAR TREK BORG, a score by Dennis McCarthy from an interactive 1996 movie/computer game.
DISC THREE features previously unreleased scores from STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, including such episodes “Coming of Age,” “The Hunted,” “Tapestry” and more, as well as the series’ trailer music.
DISC FOUR contains more unreleased THE NEXT GENERATION, including “Deja Q,” “Elementary, Dear Data,” and others, as well as unreleased demo tracks from DEEP SPACE NINE, and VOYAGER, original score from the famed Las Vegas attraction, STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE, and still more!
Produced by Lukas Kendall and mastered by Doug Schwartz and James Nelson, this special collection contains a 48-page booklet with exclusive liner notes by writer Jeff Bond and stellar art design by Mark Banning. This treasure trove of musical gems from the most celebrated sci-fi television series of all time has a total running time of more than five full hours and is limited to 3000 units.
The first 200 or so customers who order this title from our website will receive a copy autographed by composer Dennis McCarthy at no additional charge. Autographs are available only while supplies last and are NOT guaranteed.
DISC 1
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES
Third Season Theme Music1. Main Title/End Title (soprano version, stereo) (1:14)
arr. Alexander Courage, cond. Wilbur HatchFIRST Season Library Music
Music Composed by Joseph Mullendore, Conducted by Fred Steiner2. Love Scene* LM4 (1:15)
*Contains “Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)” by Alexander Courage and Gene RoddenberrySECOND Season Library Music
Music Composed and Conducted by Alexander Courage3. Ship in Orbit* (Big) LM6 (0:40)
4. Sad and Thoughtful on Captain’s Theme LM8–LM8A (2:30)
5. Captain Playoff No. 1 (Heavy) LM2 (0:08)
6. Smooth Neutral Ship Theme* LM7 (0:41)
7. Playoff on M.T. Theme LM1 (0:23)
8. Fight on Captain’s Theme LM5/LM5A (1:50)
9. Captain Playoff No. 2 (Neutral—Slightly Ominous) LM3 (0:12)
10. Stingers LM17A/LM17B/LM17C/LM17D (0:51)
11. New Sexy Exotic LM9 (2:17)
12. Captain Playoff No. 3 (Sad and Alone) LM4 (0:20)
13. Prime Specimen (“The Cage” M21–30) LM19 (3:13)
14. Monster Illusion (“The Cage” M42) LM18 (2:34)
15. Mr. Spock (“Captain’s Wig” From “The Naked Time” M54–61) LM16 (3:27)
16. The Big Go (“The Naked Time” M62) LM15 (2:30)
*Contains “Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)” by Alexander Courage and Gene Roddenberry
Music Composed by Fred Steiner
17. Mudd’s Perfidy (“Mudd’s Women” M43) LM10A/LM10 (0:33)
18. Zap the Cap (“Charlie X” M53) LM11 (1:34)
19. Zap the Cap (“Charlie X” M53) LM11A tk 1 (0:08)
20. Zap the Cap (“Charlie X” M53) LM11A tk 2 (0:06)
21. Zap the Spaceship (“Charlie X” M54) LM12 (1:28)
22. Zap the Spaceship (“Charlie X” M54) LM12A (0:34)
23. Zap the Spaceship (“Charlie X” M54) LM12B (0:08)
24. Ruk Attacks (“What Are Little Girls Made Of?” M43A) LM13 (1:41)
Music Composed by Gerald Fried
25. 2nd Ruth (“Shore Leave” M31A orch. Gus Levene) LM14 (2:35)SPOCK’S BRAIN #61
Music Composed and Conducted by Fred Steiner26. No Mind/Tense Meeting/Tracking the Alien/The Question M15/M16/M21/M22 (2:31)
THIRD Season Library Music
Conducted by Wilbur HatchTHE CAGE
Music Composed by Alexander Courage27. Survivors (M21) LM100 (1:42)
28. Bottled (M31) LM101 (1:52)
29. Monster Illusion (M42) LM102 (2:46)
30. Monster Illusion (tag) (M42) LM102A (0:10)
31. The Kibitzers (M44) LM103 (0:41)
32. Vina’s Punishment (M51) LM104 (1:54)
33. Vina’s Dance (M62) LM105 (1:53)
34. Wrong Think (M73) LM106 (0:43)WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE
Music Composed by Alexander Courage35. Act 1 Card (M13) LM107 (0:38)
36. Crippled Ship (M22) LM108 (0:55)
37. Speedy Reader (M24) LM109 (1:06)
38. End Title (M64) LM110 (0:24)THE MAN TRAP
Music Composed by Alexander Courage39. First Goner (M14–21) LM111 tk 3 (0:48)
40. First Goner (M14–21) LM111 tk 4 (0:49)
41. Dressing Down (M23) LM114 (0:08)
42. Monitor Gizzard (M25) LM113 (0:14)
43. Monitor Gizzard (M25) LM113A (0:09)
44. Lazer Dazer (M45–51) LM112 (2:44)
45. Dodo Girl (M52) LM115 (0:09)CATSPAW
Music Composed by Gerald Fried46. Drugged (M25) LM116 (1:23)
47. Mace Fight (M61) LM117 (0:59)
48. Mace Fight (M61) LM117A (0:18)FRIDAY’S CHILD
Music Composed by Gerald Fried49. Down the Throat (M58) LM118 (1:13)
50. Arrows (M61) LM119 (1:25)FORMAT MUSIC
Music Composed by Wilbur Hatch51. Bumper (broadcast edit) (0:06) – Alexander Courage, arr. Wilbur Hatch
52. Bumpers (alternates) (0:25) – Alexander Courage, arr. Wilbur Hatch
53. Paramount Television I.D. (0:05)
54. Paramount Television I.D. (alternate) (0:04)FEATURE FILMS
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE
Music Composed and Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith55. Inner Workings (alternate mix) (4:03)
STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN
Music Composed and Conducted by James Horner56. Epilogue*/End Title* (sans narration) (8:41)
Total Time – Disc One: 76:13
DISC 2
STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES
Music by Yvette Blais & Jeff Michael, Musical Direction: Ray Ellis1. Title Theme (1:01)
2. Captain’s Log (1:19)
3. Something Ahead (0:54)
4. Evasive Maneuvers (1:07)
5. Sensor Data (1:07)
6. Intercept Course (0:14)
7. Fire Phasers (0:50)
8. Enterprise Attacked (1:32)
9. Illogical (0:13)
10. Briefing (0:43)
11. On the Viewscreen (1:02)
12. New Heading (0:19)
13. Scanning (0:54)
14. Deflector Shields (0:19)
15. Red Alert (0:33)
16. Battle Stations (0:41)
17. Surprise (0:07)
18. Supplemental Log (0:49)
19. Kirk’s Command (1:11)
20. Sickbay (0:28)
21. Library Computer (0:44)
22. Full Power (0:28)
23. Approaching Coordinates (0:08)
24. The Bigger Meaning (1:15)
25. Trouble in Engineering (0:29)
26. Spock’s Analysis (0:42)
27. Enterprise Wins the Space Race (0:43)
28. McCoy’s Summary (0:16)
29. Just Another Stardate (0:39)
30. Ongoing Mission (0:18)
31. Title Theme (alternate mix) (1:01)
32. Sensor Data (alternate mix) (1:02)
33. Enterprise Attacked (alternate opening) (1:42)
34. Scanning (alternate mix) (0:54)
35. Turbolift Music (0:29)
36. Mr. Arex Lends an Extra Hand (0:38)
37. Fascinating (0:17)
38. Don’t Mess With M’Ress (0:22)
39. Oh My (0:17)
40. Spock’s Quick Analysis (0:22)
41. Yellow Alert (0:26)
42. Off Duty (0:15)
43. Suite: Stingers and Act-Out Music (2:03)MUSIC INSPIRED BY STAR TREK
Music Composed by Ron Jones44. The Ascent (7:43)
45. Meaning (2:27)
46. Pathway to the Stars (3:17)STAR TREK: BORG
Music Composed and Orchestrated by Dennis McCarthy
Electronic Realization by Kevin Kiner47. Main Theme (1:02)
48. The Legend of the Borg (1:24)
49. Battle at Wolf 359 (2:58)
50. The Battle Rages (0:58)
51. Club Q (0:55)
52. I Am Berman of Borg (1:36)
53. Goldsmith Has Been Assimilated! (1:37)
54. Welcome to the Collective Cadet (2:22)
55. Searching the Borg Ship (2:20)
56. Time Is Running Out (1:17)
57. Escape From the Borg Collective (1:42)
58. Borg Hell (2:03)
59. You Will Be Assimilated. Have a Nice Day (2:21)
60. “Resistance Is Futile, My Ass!”/ Finale (7:25)
61. End Titles (1:03)Total Time – Disc Two: 77:23
DISC 3
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
Music by Dennis McCarthy1. Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title (1st season, alternate take) (1:48)
Music by Alexander Courage and Jerry Goldsmith, Arr./cond. Dennis McCarthyCOMING OF AGE #119
2. Physics/Shuttle Fuss (3:35)
3. Air Bounce (2:04)
4. Competition (2:14)
5. Decisions (2:04)SYMBIOSIS #123
6. Flares (3:04)
7. Precious Cargo (2:10)
8. Four Out of Six (1:03)UNNATURAL SELECTION #133
9. Searchin’ (1:10)THE MEASURE OF A MAN #135
10. Memories (1:19)CONTAGION #137
11. U.S.S. Yamato/Vaporized (1:22)
12. Floral Tea/Otis’ Revenge (2:07)
13. Romulan Misfire/Phasers/
Escape/Goodbye Iconia* (2:27)THE SURVIVORS #151
14. Diversion (2:16)THE BONDING #153
15. Dad/Mom’s Double (2:04)
16. Release/Ceremonial Worf/
Off Into Space* (4:01)THE ENEMY #155
17. Into the Pit (3:01)THE HUNTED #159
18. Escape Artist/Melee (3:28)
19. Breakout (0:32)
20. Phased/Geordi (4:14)
21. Confronted/To the Stars* (3:30)SINS OF THE FATHER #165
22. Condemned (1:22)TRANSFIGURATIONS #173
23. Lookin’ Fine (1:44)
24. Lazarus (3:48)
25. Choke Hold/Explanatory/El Ascencio (5:11)FUTURE IMPERFECT #182
26. Delusionary (4:08)TAPESTRY #241
27. Saint Q (2:05)
28. It’s a Wonderful Life/Deja Vuosity*/War Stories (3:18)
*Contains “Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)” by Alexander Courage and Gene RoddenberryPARALLELS #263
29. Instant Family (2:42)
30. Wolfman Riker (3:09)Trailer Music
31. Theme From Star Trek: The Motion Picture (30-second version) (0:33)
Jerry Goldsmith, arr./cond. Dennis McCarthyTotal Time – Disc Three: 78:57
DISC 4
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
UNIFICATION I & II #208-207
1. Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)
(“Gene Roddenberry 1921–1991”) (unused alternate) (0:10)
Alexander Courage & Gene Roddenberry, arr. Dennis McCarthyTIN MAN #168
Music by Jay Chattaway2. Soft*/Student (1:04)
3. Unique/Welcome/Data (0:48)
4. Problems/Land of Living (1:41)
5. Scared (broadcast version) (0:47)
6. One Way Trip (1:08)
7. All of It (0:57)
*Contains “Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)” by Alexander Courage and Gene RoddenberryDEJA Q #161
Music by Dennis McCarthy8. Tractor Moon/Hoisted (2:58)
9. La Paloma (traditional) (1:13)
10. Coffin Spike* (0:45)
*Contains “Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)” by Alexander Courage and Gene RoddenberryCAPTAIN’S HOLIDAY #167
Music by Dennis McCarthy11. Planet Vegas (1:12)
QPID #194
Music by Dennis McCarthy12. Hat Trick/Sir Guy/Nottingham Castle/Maid Marian (unused)/Betrayed (3:21)
13. To the Block/Swordplay/Game’s Over (4:16)
14. Adieu (1:04)
15. Plucking Three (0:13)ELEMENTARY, DEAR DATA #123
Music by Dennis McCarthy16. Sherlock Tones (0:55)
17. Dead End/Turtleback (2:36)
18. Short Goodbye (1:21)SHIP IN A BOTTLE #238
Music by Dennis McCarthy19. Holo Tolodo! (4:02)
CLUES #188
Music by Dennis McCarthy20. Peace Dividends/Gloria/Blown Away (1:39)
MANHUNT #145
Music by Dennis McCarthy21. Juke Boxer (3:29)
22. How High the Moon (3:36)
(Nancy Hamilton & Morgan Lewis, arr. McCarthy)STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT
23. Moonlight Becomes You (2:55)
Written by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Julie Morgan
Produced by John E. OliverUNIFICATION II #207
Music by Dennis McCarthy24. Andorian Blues (0:37)
25. Aktuh and Maylota (0:49) (Music by Dennis McCarthy, Lyrics by Rick Berman)
26. Melor Famigal (0:58) (Music by Dennis McCarthy, Lyrics by Rick Berman)LESSONS #245
27. Picard and Nella, Date #1 (Picard’s Cabin) (2:43)Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, 1st Movement•
Picard—Demo Flute/Nella—Piano Arpeggio
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, 1st Movement•
Frère Simple Duet••
Frère on Piano Improvises••
Frère on Flute••
Frère Fancy Duet••
Picard and Nella (McCarthy score)•Bach, arr. McCarthy
••Consisting of Frère Jacques, traditional, arr. McCarthy28. Picard and Nella, Date #2 (Jefferies Tube) (2:22)
Sonata, Op 27, No. 2 (“Moonlight”)•••
Theme From “The Inner Light”••••
Tubal Osculation (McCarthy score)•••Beethoven, arr. McCarthy
••••Jay Chattaway, arr. McCarthySAREK #171
29. Sextet #1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18 (II, Andante) (1:53)
(Johannes Brahms)STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE
30. Klingon Encounter* (4:24) – Music by Jay Chattaway
*Contains “Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)” by Alexander Courage and Gene Roddenberry31. BORG INVASION 4D† (7:22)
Music by Dennis McCarthy & Kevin Kiner
†Contains “Theme From Star Trek: Voyager”
Composed by Jerry GoldsmithSTAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
Music by Dennis McCarthy32. Main Title Demo (1:59)
33. Single Bridge Demo (2:24)STAR TREK: VOYAGER
CARETAKER #721
34. Main Title Demo (1:51) – Music by Jerry Goldsmith
35. Lookover†/Maiden Voyager† (1:34) – Music by Jay Chattaway
†Contains “Theme From Star Trek: Voyager” Composed by Jerry GoldsmithVIRTUOSO #234
Music by Dennis McCarthy36. Opera Alla Alienosity (1:11)
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE
BROKEN BOW #721
Music by Dennis McCarthy37. Dance-O-Matic (2:28)
Trailer Music
38. Communique (C) (2:33)
Star Trek: The Next Generation Trailer Music, 1990–91: #184, 186–227.
Written and Performed by David Reilly (PRS)Total Time – Disc Four: 78:57