Star Trek’s Michael Giacchino Nominated For Composer of the Year August 18, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 126 comments
Star Trek composer Michael Giacchino is again being recognized for his talents, this time by the World Soundtrack Academy which has just announced their nominees for for their annual Soundtrack Awards. Giacchino has been nominated for Composer of the Year, for his work on Star Trek and other films.
Review: New ‘Music of Star Trek’ CD by Prague Philharmonic August 12, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Merchandise, Music, Review, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek on TV , 39 comments
There are occasionally Star Trek items under the radar, released with little fanfare or promotion, and this is certainly true of the new CD "The Music of Star Trek" performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra from Silva America. TrekMovie brings all the details in this review of what is an excellent addition to Trek music aficionado collections.
Review of Wrath of Khan Extended Soundtrack + Producer Interview July 28, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Music, Review , 93 comments
Last week, TrekMovie reported that Film Score Monthly and Screen Archives Entertainment was releasing an expanded version of the Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan soundtrack by James Horner. Today we have a review, focusing on the new material, plus an interview with the producer of the new expanded soundtrack, providing some behind the scene details.
FSM Releasing Complete Soundtrack For Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan July 20, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Merchandise, Music , 153 commentsTrekMovie is excited to announce some big news, especially for Star Trek soundtrack aficionados. Film Score Monthly and Screen Archives Entertainment are releasing the complete soundtrack to James Horner’s classic Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan score. We have all the details.
Star Trek Soundtrack Cover & Tracklist + New movie images + AMC promo video April 9, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 199 comments
We’ve got your first look at the cover art for Michael Giacchino’s official soundtrack to Star Trek (and track list as well). Also there are five brand new images from the film, a new IMAX poster and an update to the official model website. [UPDATE: Plus a new promo video with a bit of new footage]
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Tidbits Extra: Countdown Dates Update + Soundtrack Update + TrekMovie on Mancow March 24, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Comics, Great Links, Music, Star Trek (2009 film), TrekMovie.com , 95 comments
We have an unprecedented second Tidbits in the same day. Firstly we have an update on dates for Countdown, it is actually not early. Plus we have some more info on the Star Trek soundtrack. Lastly, a couple of TrekMovie.com folks are going to be on the Mancow show this week (tomorrow and Friday).
Giacchino’s Star Trek Soundtrack Announced – Available For Pre-order March 23, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Merchandise, Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 115 comments
We have heard about the toys, the book the comic prequel and lots of other merchandising, and today the final piece of the multimedia event of the new Star Trek is now official. The Michael Giacchino sountrack for the film is now available for pre-order at Amazon. TrekMovie has that and more details below.
Take a ‘Sneak Peek’ At Star Trek Movie Scoring Session December 19, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 125 comments
One of the most highly anticipated elements of the new Star Trek movie is the score by Oscar-nominee Michael Giacchino. While we will have to wait until next year to learn and hear more about the new music of Trek, ScoringSessions.com has put up an interesting ’sneak peek’ of their visit with Giacchino and the Hollywood Studio Symphony.
Star Trek Composer Alexander Courage Dead At 88 May 28, 2008
by Jeff Bond , Filed under: Celebrity, Music, TOS , 100 comments
Alexander Courage, who wrote the original Star Trek title theme as well as the scores for numerous television shows and movies, died May 15 in Pacific Palisades, California at the age of 88. The Emmy winning and Oscar-nominated composer had over 90 film and television credits and at least one other TV theme (Judd for the Defense), but he was best known for the exotic, bongo-driven siren song he wrote for the original Star Trek TV series.
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Leonard Rosenman Memorial April 29, 2008
by Jeff Bond , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Music , 28 comments
On Sunday, April 28th, I was fortunate enough to attend the memorial for composer Leonard Rosenman (who passed away in March). It’s no secret that Rosenman was one of the composers of the Star Trek movies but this event proved to be even more Star Trek-centric than I’d anticipated.
Review: Brent Spiner’s Dreamland + Interview + Signed CD Giveaway April 27, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Interview, Music, Review, TNG , 31 comments 
Dream On Spiner Fans — Brent Spiner’s newest CD, Dreamland, was released on March 11th, to much deserved acclaimed. There are many words that could describe Dreamland, yet, like dreams, the most appropriate is pastiche. Trekmovie.com talks with Spiner about the CD and provides a look at this unique musical journey of the imagination.
Passover – Shatner reads the Haggadah + ‘4 Questions’ in Klingon April 25, 2008
by Shmuel Loutaty , Filed under: Music, Shatner, Trek Franchise , 46 comments
Just before this Passover week began, a new Shatner CD called “Exodus: An Oratorio in Three Parts
Giacchino ‘Scared’ To Begin Star Trek Score April 24, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Music, ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 70 comments
Star Trek composer Michael Giacchino was the guest speaker at a recent ‘Zocalo Lecture’ at the LA County Museum of Art, where he talked of his path from a kid creating his own soundtracks to working with Spielberg on video game scores. Giacchino said that it was JJ Abrams who took him from games to TV and movies. He also talked a bit out how daunting it is for him to be taking on the Trek score.
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