Comments on: Meet Trek XI Composer Michael Giacchino

By: SharpieD

SharpieD — Mon, 21 May 2007 22:24:19 +0000

For me, personally there is only one Star Trek theme and it ain’t Alexander Courage’s TOS theme! Well alright sort of, but if JJ Abrams, Michael Giacchino or anyone else on the creative staff is reading this, take a leaf out of Bryan Singer’s and John Ottman’s book and look (or is that listen?) at what they did with the score for Superman Returns – basically re-using John Williams iconic original theme (master stroke – it worked, well!)… Please, please you must use Jerry Goldsmith’s version of the Star Trek theme (or at least incorporate somehow), truly in my mind the definitve Star Trek theme. and yes it will have the hairs standing up on the back of my neck – not to mention a fitting tribute to the late genius who helped bring the Star Trek universe to life….

By: JCeperley

JCeperley — Sun, 06 May 2007 00:20:27 +0000

I knew that he would do it, but now that it’s been confirmed, I’m really excited to hear what he comes up with. Mr. Giacchino is easily my favourite living composer, his work is great and whatever he scores provides for an oasis in the desert of boring, generic scores from some overrated hack who scores more film’s in one month than what most composers do in a year (you know who I’m talking about- *cough* Hans Zimmer *cough*). But I know the score, like the whole project itself, is in very good hands. If there anything about this new film that I’m most excited about, It has to be Giacchino’s score. Just listen to what he did with Mission: Impossible III, he did what I considered the best arrangement of the classic theme plus he did some new arrangements of Schifrin’s other themes plus he did his own stuff that combined made for a great score. I just know he’ll do something similar with Trek, doing a awesome new arrangement of Courage’s main theme, plus a few new arrangements of other themes, plus an arrangement of Goldsmith’s classic TMP theme in addition to a lot of new stuff he’ll do, we’re in for a real treat next Christmas! (in addition to the new movie).

By: Cervantes

Cervantes — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:41:30 +0000

#6 Imrahil

Just read your query. Go to “Trek Music” on the “Categories” section on the right hand side of this site, then go to comment No. 8 on the “Redone Theme For Trek Remastered In Good Hands” topic thread for other info. and a link to an MP3 snippet.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:50:43 +0000

The guy looks like a nerd.

I’m assuming he’s a fan.

This is good, because a fan will give the music needed to give us that nostalglia feel. I mean, it goes beyond the casting, or the characters. The thing that harkens back to a Star Trek that everyone loves is the music.

He has a good track record, and if he’s a fan he will know what he has to do, and it still leaves HUGE amounts of creative license for him.

By: MichaelJohn

MichaelJohn — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:10:15 +0000

It would be great to finally have a Star Trek movie soundtrack worth purchasing! But I’ll believe that when I hear it…

I have all three Star Trek TOS soundtrack CD’s and the quality of the original series music still amazes me to this day.

I really hope this composer can come up with a truly memorable soundtrack, one that is more than just standard background music.

Mike :o

By: Lukas

Lukas — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:33:53 +0000

If I find out he’s using the TMP theme for the end credits I’m taking a change of pants into the cinema :D:D:D

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:13:41 +0000

#1 …

I really liked that too.

“Nope, I’m not on the next Star Trek movie.”

Well I got news for ya — yes you are.

That guy just seemed very genuine as did Giacchino himself and I’m looking forward to seeing what they can come up with. I’m hopeful now when it comes to the music. There’s a certain amount of Star Trek theme that MUST be in a Star Trek movie score, I prefer the Motion Picture theme, which I think we have a better chance at seeing than TOS theme.

And it’s good to realize that he’s already been known to incorporate classic theme into movies like Mission Impossible — so good for him, that’s the way to do it.

By: Lord Garth Formerly of Izor

Lord Garth Formerly of Izor — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:02:09 +0000

Wonderful , eerie music on Lost. Very reminicant of TMP and certain parts of Horners work in Khan (especially that chilling music when Khan unmasks in front of Chekov). I think we have the right guy. A conductor/ composer who loves real instruments!!!!!! No syntho-techno muted crap. I love it. Lots of bombast and pomp.

By: Imrahil

Imrahil — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:59:46 +0000

Daren–Thanks! Will look for it now.

By: DarenDoc

DarenDoc — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:39:52 +0000

Oh, and #6, that version of the Courage Trek theme by John Williams and the boston pops is on their album “The Very Best of the Boston Pops” and you can find it at amazon.