Melodic Treks: A Star Trek Music Podcast

Music that Inspires David Mack to Write. ***Please note that this podcast contains spoilers for the entire Star Trek: Vanguard series of novels.***   Writing novels can be challenging, considering the amount of details needed to flush out a entertaining story. Each author has their own method for keeping track of the details, but sometimes detailed plan for plot and character developments aren't enough, and writers can find themselves stuck with where to go, or they may have difficulty in conveying the proper emotional tone on the page. So where can an author turn when they need to find just the right inspiration for the key moments in their book?  In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by New York Times Best-Selling author David Mack to discuss the music that inspired Mack in writing certain elements of the Star Trek: Vanguard series of novels. In addition to an in depth, spoiler filled discussion of the Vanguard novels, we also discuss how the series came to be, how David started to write for Star Trek, and what David is doing for Star Trek on television right now. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:00:58)  A Bit About David Mack (00:02:57)  What is Star Trek: Vanguard? (00:16:22)  Jazz and T'Prynn (00:22:52)  "Summertime" performed by Gene Harris (00:30:47)  T'Prynn's New Relationship (00:35:43)  "Together We Will Live Forever" composed by Clint Mansell (00:38:45)  Defining the Tempestuous Relationship (00:43:11)  "What Am I to You?" performed by Norah Jones (00:47:34)  Does the Song Spark the Idea or the Emotion? (00:49:36)  "Number One Crush" performed by Garbage (00:55:09) Always on the Lookout (00:57:18)  "Mars, the Bringer of War" composed by Gustov Holst, conducted by John Williams (01:04:31)  Monster of a Score (01:11:17)  "Beauty Killed the Beast, Parts I-V" composed by James Newton Howard (01:19:59)  Our First Star Trek Family Member (01:35:17)  "My Favorite Plague" composed by Jerry Goldsmith (01:37:36)  That's the Whole Universe (01:41:26)  "A Dream Within a Dream" composed by Hans Zimmer (01:44:38)  Inspired the Ending of the Novella (01:49:38)  "Waiting for a Train" composed by Hans Zimmer (01:51:56)  Declassified (02:01:07)  "Beowolf Slays the Beast" composed by Alan Silvestri (02:11:46)  Why Rush (02:17:37)  "Bravado" preformed by Rush (02:22:18)  Finding David (02:26:35)  Closing (02:34:57)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest David Mack   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture's 40th Anniversary.    After its cancellation in 1969, Star Trek fans didn't have many options for new adventures of Captain Kirk and the Enterprise aside from a few comics and novels, and a short lived Saturday morning animated series. Even with very limited new material, television reruns fanned the flames of fandom. Star Trek conventions began to pop up, and one burning question that every fan asked was whether or not their show would return to television. Attributed by many to the success of Star Wars, Paramount shelved the plans of a new series in favor of a big screen voyage. Over the years, the first movie of the franchise has been very divisive among fans. While there are many people who pan the film, there are just as many loyal lovers who continue to champion the originality of the movie. Now, with the 40th anniversary upon us, Star Trek: The Motion Picture is having a renaissance with many people giving it a new look with a fresh perspective. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Neil Shurley to discuss the score to the first Star Trek film. In addition to the main bookend hosts, we have 14 additional guests comment on the music and the film itself. We discuss our impressions on the film and how our opinions have changed, our thoughts on Goldsmith, and the place of The Motion Picture in the current Star Trek landscape. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  "Overture (Long Version)" (00:00:02)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:02:46)  "Leaving Drydock" (00:07:44)  "Total Logic" (00:11:11)  Fandom (00:14:50)  "Malfunction" (00:18:47)  The Cult of Jerry (00:20:02)  "The Enterprise" (00:31:29)  Re-Appreciation (00:37:18)  "A Good Start" (00:39:47)  Its Own (00:42:12)  "TV Theme/Warp Point Nine" (00:44:50)  The Klingon Theme (00:46:29)  "Klingon Battle" (00:50:11)  The Blaster Beam (00:55:32)  "The Meld" (00:59:21)  Composer Michael Stearns on the Blaster Beam (01:02:22)  "The Force Field" (01:07:01)  "Ilia's Theme" (01:12:00)  Revisiting (01:14:57)  "The Cloud" (01:17:45)  "Games" (01:22:26)  "End Title" (01:26:14)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Neil Shurley Featuring Mike Schindler, Laurie Ulster, Tristan Ridell, Chrissie De Cleck-Szilagyi, John Mills, Clara Cook, Tony Robinson, Charles-Henri Avelange, Neil Bulk, Rosie Varela, Justin Oser, Colin Higgins, Kevin Dilmore, and Amy Nelson.   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

James Horner's score for Aliens.   Hot off the success of works such as Cocoon, Krull, Brainstorm, 48 HRS., and his two Star Trek sequels, James Horner was hired to score Aliens. Unfortunately, Horner’s experience on Aliens was one of the worst of his career. Thinking he had six weeks to write and record the score, Horner arrived on set to find Cameron still in the middle of editing, and pre-occupied with the film’s sound effects. The relationship between the two men deteriorated to such an extent that the two men would not reconcile for almost a decade, until they eventually came together to work on Titanic in 1997.  In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Carl Wonders to discuss James Horner's Academy Award nominated score to the 1986 film Aliens. We talk about working with director James Cameron, self plagiarism, chopping up the score, and Die Hard. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:00)  Trouble on the Set (00:09:00)  Chopping it Up (00:13:00)  "Combat Drop" (00:21:07)  James Cameron's Thoughts (00:25:55)  "Bishop's Countdown" (00:30:14)  Self Referencing (00:35:25)  "Going After Newt" (00:39:51)  Aram Khachaturian's "Gayane Ballet Suite (Adagio)" (00:45:01)  "Main Title" (00:50:39)  "Combat Drop (percussion only)" (00:56:52)  "Resolution And Hyperspace" (01:04:56)  Final Thoughts and Finding Carl (01:10:11)  Closing (01:19:26)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Carl Wonders   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Star Trek: Dark Remnant with Matthew Carl Earl.    Star Trek: Dark Remnant puts you in control of the U.S.S. Galileo, Starfleet’s latest and most advanced stellar research vessel, accompanying the U.S.S. Enterprise on a routine mission to evacuate a stellar observatory located in the middle of the Klingon Neutral Zone and learn more about the decaying neutron star it orbits. When the neutron star collapses prematurely it leaves the Enterprise incapacitated. It’s now up to YOU to protect her from stellar debris – and the unwelcome arrival of a Klingon ship out for vengeance. With several completely different endings combined with other elements of variability, including subtle differences in gameplay, randomized player characters, and dialogue that responds real-time to your performance, Star Trek: Dark Remnant is never the same experience twice. You might even observe the fate of a poor redshirt ensign! In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Matthew Carl Earl, composer for Star Trek: Dark Remnant to discuss the new VR experience. We also discuss working in the video game world, Giacchino's inspiring music, the sound design, and some of Matthew's other composing works. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:00)  Matthew, Dave, and Buster (00:01:48)  Dave and Buster's Commercial (00:04:56)  Finding Matthew (00:17:13)  "Summer 2018 Login" from Kingdom Craft (00:19:35)  "Flip the World" Arena of Valor (00:21:18)  Closing (00:26:43)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Matthew Carl Earl   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"Desert Crossing" With Jim Moorhouse.     Once a podcaster has chosen a format for their show, one eseential element that is vital to help set the tone of their show is the main theme. Some shows will have a new theme created and others will choose apiece of Royalty free music. However, every once in a while, there exists a song that perfectly encapsulates exactly what the host  is looking for. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Jim Moorhouse of the Trek Ranks podcast to discuss the score to the episode "Desert Crossing" from the first season of Enterprise. We talk about composer Velton Ray Bunch, how the music fits the episode, the tone of the score, and choosing this score as the theme for Moorehouse's podcast. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:01)  Velton Ray Bunch and the TrekRanks Theme? (00:02:37)  "Warm Welcome" (00:09:06)  "Geskana Match" (00:012:52)  "Trip's Menu" (00:16:37)  "The Rescue" (00:19:24)  "Not Why We're Here" (00:24:36)  Finding Jim (00:28:30)  Closing (00:32:06)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Jim Moorhouse   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Five Favorites with C Bryan Jones.     Podcasting is a medium that provides an outlet for fans to discuss elements of their fandom in an inexpensive and easily accessible way. However, many podcasts don't last to make their milestone of a 100th episode. Beginning in December of 2013 with host Colin Higgins, Brandon-Shea Mutala would take the reigns with episode 25 in 2016. The show would have many tangents with non-Trek related scores by Trek composers, as well as many interviews with composers and producers of soundtrack releases. After all that, it seemed an easy choice for who to have on as a special guest for the 100th episode of the show. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by the founder of the TrekFM network, C Bryan Jones (for his first appearance on the show) to discuss his five favorite Star Trek score tracks in this special milestone episode. We also discuss Chris's history with music, Wil Wheaton's new polka album, and peak Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:01)  Christopher's Musical Background (00:03:00)  "Main Title (from Star Trek: First Contact)" composed by J. Goldsmith (00:14:54)  "The Mountain" composed by J. Goldsmith (00:25:58)  "A Busy Man" composed by J. Goldsmith (00:33:00)  "London Calling" composed by M. Giacchino (00:41:07)  "One Last Visit" composed by D. McCarthy (00:52:28)  "War Adagio" composed by P. Baillargeon (00:59:24)  Closing (01:09:45)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest C Bryan Jones   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Five Favorites with Zach Moore.   Star Trek III: The Search For Spock continued the story of the Genesis planet and revealed the ultimate fate of Spock, who nobly sacrificed himself to save his crew mates at the end of the last film. One great success from the previous film was its score, composed by James Horner. When Leonard Nimoy came on board to helm the film, he wanted to go a different direction, utilizing his friend Leonard Rosenman, but the studio won the day, and Honorer returned, and, according to some, surpassed his previous Trek accomplishment. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Zach Moore of Standard Orbit to talk about his five favorite tracks from the score to Star Trek III: The Search For Spock, composed by James Horner. We also discuss why this is his favorite Trek film, and, as always, we have a few tangents along the way. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:00:57)  Whys is This Your Favorite Star Trek Movie? (00:02:27)  Zach Moore's Top 5 Tracks From the Film  (00:07:29)  "The Mind Meld" (00:11:51)  "A Fighting Chance to Live" (00:18:09)  "End Titles" (00:24:58)  "Bird of Prey Decloaks" (00:34:24)  "Stealing the Enterprise" (00:41:47)  Closing (00:57:41)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Zach Moore   Production  Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Charles-Henri Avelange Interview.   Composer Charles-Henri Avelange grew up in France, inspired by the sounds of John Williams in the Star Wars films. Williams' music would inspire Avelange to compose themes in his head while playing out fantasy=tical stories in the corridors of the  12th century Knight Templar castle in Southwest France that he lived in for seven years as a youth. With these amazing pillars holding up the imagination of a young boy, what possible journey could lead him to compose a synth version of the theme song to Star Trek: Voyager? In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala interviews composer Charles-Henri Avelange. We discuss growing up in a castle, writing a score in five hours, composing theme songs, the status of film scoring, his passion project of creating the Star trek: Voyager theme song on the now discontinued minimoog voyager synthesizer. We also play for you Avelange's submission to become a compser for Star Trek: Discovery. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:00)  Welcome, Charles-Henri (00:01:17)  12th Century Knight Templar Castle (00:03:33)  Making Music (00:09:28)  The Seatle International Film Festival (00:13:44)  "The Seatle International Film Festival Opening Theme (synth mock up)" (00:17:07)  5 Hours to Score a % Minute Film (00:20:21)  "Main Theme from G-32851" (00:23:41)  Current State of Composing (00:25:20)  Minimoog (00:34:38)  "Main Theme From Star Trek: Voyager" (Minimoog Version) (00:39:28)  Discovering Star Trek (00:41:44)  Applying for the New Show (00:48:35)  "Star Trek: Discovery Main Title Submission" (00:51:50)  Finding Charles-Henri (00:53:58)  "Commandment of Valor" (00:56:05)  Closing (01:01:54)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Charles-Henri Avelange   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Musical Era of "Far Beyond the Stars."    According to the novelization of the episode "Far Beyond the Stars" by Steve Barnes, the episode takes place in 1953. A time of societal unrest, racism was affecting people all over the world. This episode tackles the issue head on, showing us the struggles of Benny Russel, a science-fiction writer whose race is kept hidden from the readers of the pulp magazine that publishes his stories. During this era, several important musical artists including Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Ralph Ellison, as well th epoet Langston Hughes were mentioned as inspirations for Benny.   In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Andy Farber to discuss the music of the early 1950's. We talk about different styles of music, artists that Benny Russel name drops in the episode, the charts, source music, and the score. Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:01)   Keeping up with Andy (00:01:30)   The Musical Era of "Far Beyond the Stars" (00:04:50)   R&B, Charts, and the Era (00:10:10)   "Django" performed by the Modern Jazz Quartet (00:15:25)   Dizzy Gillespy and Be Bop and More (00:18:33)   "In a Sentimental Mood" performed by Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet  (00:23:02)   Benny Russell Name Drops (00:25:00)   "Miles Ahead" performed by Miles Davis (00:26:38)   Racial Issues (00:28:47)   "Potato Chips" performed by Slim Gaillard (00:34:29)     The Score and Source Cues (00:38:00)  "Back to the Future" composed by Dennis McCarthy (00:41:32)   The Episode (00:43:43)   Finding Andy (00:49:30)   Closing (00:56:26)      Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Andy Farber   Production Tony Robinson (Editor) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

When the Train Stops.    Clive Emerson (Darren Jacobs) is a young fugitive with a troubled past and bleak future. When the law catches up with him, he's taken into custody by U.S. Marshal Preston Booth (Michael Forest) and begins a long train trip across the American southwest back to prison. Though Booth takes a personal interest in the case when Clive insists upon his innocence, the young man ultimately resigns himself to his sad fate. But little does Clive know that the future waiting for him when the train stops isn't at all what he expects - and neither, for that matter, is Marshal Booth... In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by James Kerwin, Mike Avenaim, and Rekha Sharma to discuss the score to the short film When the Train Stops. They talk about the sarangi, what they feel this instrument represents, recording sessions, teachers and father figures, and some of the challenges in  distribution of a short film.  Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:00:58)  Not What I Was Expecting (00:04:05)  Sarangi (00:06:30)  Incorporating the Sarangi (00:13:00)  A Drummer (00:17:34)  What Does the Sarangi Represent? (00:24:14)  "Don't Call Me Ma'am" (00:26:31)  "Quite a Story" (00:31:50)  Finding Rekha (00:33:53)  Short vs Feature (00:35:32)  Finding Mike and James (00:40:34)  "You Got No Rights" (00:43:41)  Closing (00:47:23) all music composed by Mike Avenaim except the opening and closing which is composed by Cliff Eidelman and taken from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guests James Kerwin, Mike Avenaim, and Rekha Sharma   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"Code of Honor."   Considered by many to be one of the worst episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the first season episode "Code of Honor" portrays a planet of black people with many of the negative stereo types that have been associated with African culture on film and in literature. Fred Steiner, know to Star Trek fans as the composer of several original episodes, including "Charlie X," "What Are Little Girls Made Of?," "The Corbomite Maneuver," and "Balance of Terror," composed only one episode of The Next Generation. The score is filled with many familiar elements such as muted horns and stand up bass, however, the producers considered the music to be too "retro." In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by trombonist Lance Laster to discuss the episode and the music of the episode "Code of Honor." We discuss racism, interpretations, muted trumpets and trombones, Fred Steiner, and weather or not this could be the score to a missing episode of TOS. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:01)  A Trombonist (00:02:43)  The Episode (00:11:10)  Fred Steiner (00:23:30)  The Music (00:27:18)  "Bronze Horse/To the Holodeck/Snatch Natasha" (00:29:09)  "Officer's Log/Competition" (00:35:21)  "Chez Lutan/Lutan's Honor/The Centerpiece/Yareena Upset/Combat Ready/Htching a Plan/Code of Honor Again" (00:38:28)  "Deadly Blow/She Lives/Poor Lutan/Mission Accomplished" (00:43:57)    Closing (00:51:53)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Lance Laster   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Cliff Eidelman Interview.   Jerry Goldsmith created an epic and memorable theme when he composed the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture, a theme that would become synonymous with Star Trek due to its use as the main title for the hit television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 1989, the theme would be used again for the film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Given its popularity, many Trek fans were surprised when this theme did not greet them for the 25th anniversary film of their beloved franchise. Instead of Goldsmith's bright patriotic tones, a dark and moody operatic piece with an unusual addition of male choir greeted cinema goers.  In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Cliff Eidelman to discuss his career as a composer. We talk about his new project that was inspired by art, working with the both the London and Munich Symphony Orchestras, his vocal album, and getting the job as the composer for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:00)  Inspired by The Louvre (00:02:33)  "Untitled Piano Piece 1" (00:08:56)  Writing (00:09:38)  "Untitled Piano Piece 2" (00:12:24)  L.S.O. (00:13:17)  "Untitled Piano Piece 3" (00:19:35)  My Muse (00:21:05)  "In Your Eyes" (00:25:09)  Consistency of the Vocals (00:28:13)  How Has Your Style Changed? (00:30:45)  From Ballet to Film (00:33:48)  Munich Symphony (00:36:59)  I Gotta Gush For a Bit (00:42:10)  "Overture" From Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (00:42:54)  Male Choir (00:45:33)  "Rura Penthe" From Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (00:48:59)  The Captain's Theme (00:54:54)  "Clear All Moorings" From Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (00:56:48)  Getting the Job (00:58:18)  Listener Questions (01:08:45)  Finding Cliff (01:24:15)  Closing (01:27:29)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Cliff Eidelman   Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Nicholas Meyer Interview.     The director of a film guides actors and creative elements of the crew, leading them to the ultimate goal of realizing their vision on the big screen. While not something seen, one of the most important elements for a film is the score. The score is important to help guide the viewers emotions so that they know how to interpret the scenes that they ae watching. If you change to score, then the exact same visuals could have multiple different interpretations. So how does a director choose and work with a composer to get the right emotional feel for their film? In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Nicholas Meyer, writer and director of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, to talk about film composing from a director's perspective. We talk about temp scores, favorite scores, Bernard Herrmann, and we also discuss his friendship with James Horner.  Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:01) "The Katra Ritual" (from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock) (00:02:08) Welcome, Nicholas Meyer! (00:02:41) "Battle on the Ice" from Alexander Nevsky composed by Sergei Prokofiev (00:04:34) "Overture" From Citizen Kane, composed by Bernard Herrmann (00:09:57) "Surprise Attack" from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (00:25:16) "Amazing Grace" from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (00:32:37) "End Credits" from Volunteers (00:36:44) "Master Peter's Puppet Show" composed by Manuel de Falla (00:41:50) "Pas de Deux Part One" (00:46:10) Finding Nicholas Meyer (00:48:24) "Main Title" from Jack the Bear (00:52:22) Closing (00:56:45)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Nicholas Meyer   Production  Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) 

"11001001" with Brian McVickar.   The majority of scores for season one of Star Trek: The Next Generation were primarily composed by two people; Dennis McCarthy and Ron Jones. It has been said in many interviews that the composers were directed to tone the music down, and it has been described by many as "wallpaper" music, but in the opinion of this host, that isn't a fair assessment. The score to the episode "11001001" was influenced by jazz, but it also had significant influence from James Horner's score from the film Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and even a famous jazz song called "Nearness of You" was arranged by Jones for the episode. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Brian McVickar, host of A Score to Settle, to discuss the music of the first season Next Generation episode "11001001." We discuss influences by Goldsmith, Riker and Troi's relationship, the Bynars, and Jazz. We also discuss Shatner's new Christmas album called "Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album." Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:00)  William Shatner's Christmas Album (00:10:18)  "11001001" (00:14:33)  "Back In Order" (00:18:06)  "Jazz" (composed by John Beazley) (00:21:08)  "The Nearness of You" (performed by Mel Torme) (00:23:21)  "Nearness of You and Ending" (00:25:40)  "Docking at Starbase 74/Eyes" (00:34:25)  "Stealing the Enterprise" (00:39:14)  Finding Brian (00:51:17) Closing (00:54:40)   All music composed by Ron Jones, except where noted Intro and exit music from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country composed by Cliff Eidelman Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Brian McVickar   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

James Horner's Clear and Present Danger.   After the success of the 1992 film Patriot Games, a third film in the Jack Ryan series was quickly produced. With the powerful combination of star Harrison Ford, director Phillip Noyce, and composer James Horner, all of whom would return for the project, a box office smash was basically guaranteed. While different in tone, there were many similar aspects of the production that would cement this film as a classic piece of American cinema. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film score expert John Takis to discuss James Horner's score to the 1994 film Clear and Present Danger. We discuss its importance in Horner's career, the complexity of the film's plot, Star Trek actors, and how this score is a spiritual sequel to Patriot Games, while still standing on its own. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:10)  Welcome Back, John! (00:02:58)  A Horner Staple (00:04:52)  "Operation Reciprocity" (00:06:13)  The Film (00:09:04)  The Score (00:14:26)  "Main Title: Clear and Present Danger" (00:17:29)  The Jack Ryan Theme (00:20:15)  "Ambush" (00:25:58)  "Deleting the Evidence" (00:37:50)  "Greer's Funeral/Betrayal" (00:44:37)  "Blow Up Narcotics Plane" (00:50:24)  "Woodroom/Finale" (00:56:50)  Final Thoughts and Finding John (01:00:23)  Closing (01:08:44) All music composed by James Horner Intro and exit music from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country composed by Cliff Eidelman   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Jon Takis   Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Star Trek Beyond at the Albert Hall.  Over the past several years, film scoring has started to become more mainstream and has become more of a noticeable part of a movie due to documentaries and specialty labels placing emphasis on this often overlooked art. Another special event that has occurred in some major centers is a live orchestra performing the score to a film while it is being projected to an audience. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Tony Robinson, host of Continuing Mission, to discuss the showing of the film Star Trek Beyond at the Royal Albert Hall, with the score provided by a live symphony. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks! (00:01:40)  Recent Visit to the Hall (00:02:35)  "Star Trek Main Theme" (00:03:57)  "Night on the Yorktown" (00:12:55) Final Thoughts (00:27:15)  Closing (00:31:53) All music used in this episode from Star Trek Beyond composed by Michael Giacchino. Opening and closing music from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country composed by Cliff Eidelman.   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Tony Robinson   Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Dennis McCarthy Interview.   Dennis McCarthy defined the sound of Star Trek by composing 257 episodes and movies of the franchise. However, the road to Trek was paved with hard work and trial-by-fire education sessions. McCarthy learned how to compose and orchestrate while on the road as a young man, playing various musical shows. McCarthy ever refers to his education as the  "college of the road." After working with composers such as Nelson Riddle and Alex North, his first big break would come with the 1983 phenomenon V: The Final Battle. Dennis showcased his ability to write good quality music quickly, and this would lead him to many other opportunities, which continue to this day. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala has an in depth discussion with Dennis McCarthy, the person who has composed the most Star Trek episodes and films. We talk about getting into the business, working with Kevin Kiner, as well as his extensive career composing for Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:14)  "Good Question" (from The Curse of Oak Island)(00:02:44)  What's Up With "Yo!"? (00:02:54)  Education (00:04:17)  "Main Title" (from V) (00:11:50)  Brass (00:14:34)  Transposing (00:16:58)  "Suite from "Voices in the Earth") (from The Twilight Zone) (00:23:21)  "About Your Words" (from The Curse of Oak Island)" (00:26:50)  Kevin Kiner (00:28:37)  "Main Titles" (from "In A Mirror Darkly") (00:32:12)  "Archer's Theme" (00:33:50)  Musical Alzheimer's (00:35:09)  The "Haven" Score (00:38:32)  "I Have a Gun" (from "All Good Things...") (00:41:42)  Stand Out Scores: "The Arsenal of Freedom" and "Conspiracy" (00:42:58)  "Surface Jaunt/Image/Encased" (from "The Arsenal of Freedom") (00:43:48)  "Worf Down/Invader/Dinner Treats/Retching Remmick/Recovery/Cliff Hanger" (from "Conspiracy) (00:45:47)  Emmy Award Winning Main Title (00:47:35)  "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Main Title (Seasons 1-3)" (00:50:02)  "Farewell" (from "What You Leave Behind") (00:53:31)  "Generations Overture" (from Star Trek: Generations) (00:57:41)  Thank You, Dennis (00:58:56)  Closing (01:05:30)   Host Brandon Shea-Mutala   Guest Dennis McCarthy   Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Remembering Harlan Ellison's "The City on the Edge of Forever."   Heralded by many as the greatest episode, not only of the original Star Trek, but the whole franchise, "The City on the Edge of Forever" was written by science-fiction legend Harlan Ellison. While Star Trek fans know him best for this episode, he is well know for writing books and episodes of many other shows including The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and many more. Harlan Ellison died at his home in Los Angeles in the morning of June 28, 2018  In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala takes a look at the score to the episode that many fans consider to be the best episode of the original Star Trek. While this episode primarily used library cues recorded earlier in the season, composer Fred Steiner did write approximately ten minutes of music, not all of which was used. We play several tracks from the score, which is available in La La Land's 15 disc box set Star Trek: The Original Series Soundtrack Collection. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:07)  "New York, 1930" (00:03:24)  "Edith's Theme" (00:05:10)  "Goodnight Sweetheart (vocal)" (00:06:58)  "Edith's Death" (00:08:27)  "Edith Falls" (00:09:49)  Closing (00:13:09) All Music in this episode composed by Fred Steiner from the episode "The City on the Edge of Forever."   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Jeff Russo Interview. Two-time Grammy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Russo is at the top of his field, scoring varied and compelling music for television, film, and video games. Russo won an Emmy and received two additional nominations for his thrilling and angst-producing score the FX series Fargo, which itself has been honored by the Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. Two recent shows, The Night Of and Counterpart, as well as the currently airing Legion, are fine examples of this young composer’s stylistic work, and he scored the first season of the CBS All Access series Star Trek: Discovery. In addition to film and television, Russo recently received a BAFTA nomination for Best Music for Annapurna Interactive’s indie video game, What Remains of Edith Finch. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala talks with Russo about his early days with his band Tonic and how he progressed to become one of the hottest composers for film and television. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Back (00:00:55) “Milton's Tower” from What Remains of Edith Finch (00:06:05) The Jeff Hello (00:06:18) Becoming A Composer (00:08:38) The Launch Point (00:11:30) Blew My Socks Off (00:13:46) A Singular Voice (00:16:15) “Main Title” from The Night Of (00:16:35) Lush Emotional Feeling (00:20:27) “Edith’s Theme” from What Remains of Edith Finch (00:23:03) The Audition for Star Trek: Discovery (00:26:05) The Theme (00:34:00) “Main Title” from Star Trek: Discovery (00:37:17) “Persistence” from Star Trek: Discovery (00:40:00) “Captain Mudd” from Star Trek: Discovery (00:41:04) Final Thoughts and Finding Jeff (00:44:26) “Milton’s Tower” from What Remains of Edith Finch (00:46:26) Closing (00:48:58) All tracks composed by J. Russo. Hosts Brandon Shea Mutala Guests Jeff Russo Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Restarting the music. In November 2017, Melodic Treks came to an untimely end when Suliban experimentation with temporal mechanics sent ripples throughout the universe that stopped the turntable’s spin. But when associate producer Tony Robinson heard Brandon-Shea Mutala say that episode 85 was the last in the series, he knew something was wrong. From a nearby transporter room, he was able to beam to planet Gateway and engage with the Guardian of Forever to correct the timeline. In this episode of Melodic Treks, we recount these events as Tony explains to Brandon what went wrong, why the show must go on, and plays a clip from the next episode that has yet to be recorded … or already was. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thank You (00:00:19) What Did I Just Hear? (00:00:25) Welcome (00:00:39) Turbolift (00:0:38) GOF (00:02:13) Back to the Future (00:06:42) Host Brandon Shea-Mutala Guests Tony Robinson, Colin Higgins, and the Guardian Of Forever Production Tony Robinson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Music heard on Melodic Treks is used under license from the Performing Rights Society.

Jefferson Russo and Erich Kunzel.   An omnipotent entity once was quoted as saying “All good things must come to an end,” and the time has come to say good bye to Trek FM’s podcast on the music of Star Trek after 85 episodes and three supplemental releases. With the arrival of the newest Star Trek television series, Star Trek: Discovery, the baton has been passed to a young mind with fresh ideas, and in this episode, your hosts try and examine where these ideas will take us. In this episode of Melodic Treks, hosts Colin Higgins and Brandon-Shea Mutala discuss several projects in the career of Jefferson Russo, the new composer for Star Trek: Discovery. In the second part of the episode, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film score expert Erik Woods to discuss conductor Erich Kunzel, and how he contributed to the rise of the home media release of film scores. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Part 1: Welcome to the Final Episode/Welcome Back, Colin (00:00:00)  “If You Could Only See Me” (performed by Tonic) (00:14:45)  Fargo Main Title (00:21:18)  Tut Main Title (00:24:51)  The Night Of Main Title (00:29:01)  “Caper One” from Legion (00:33:50)  “Milton’s Tower” from What Remains of Edith Finch (00:42:58)  “Edith’s Theme” from What Remains of Edith Finch (00:44:02)  Star Trek: Discovery Main Title (00:49:05)  Messages (01:00:44)  “Into the Final Frontier” (01:07:20)  Part 2: Erich Kunzel (01:08:23)  “Cybergenesis”/”Terminator: Theme” (01:15:19)  “The Raiders’ March” (01:22:25)  “The Imperial March” (01:29:00)  Star Trek: Voyager Main Title (01:35:31)  Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Main Title (01:43:19)  Closing (01:45:48) “Farewell” (composed by D. McCarthy) (01:49:43)  (all music in Part One composed by J. Russo, except “If You Could Only See Me” and all music in Part Two conducted by E. Kunzel, except “Farewell”) Hosts Colin Higgins and Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Erik Woods Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Music of Star Trek: Voyager.    The music for the later Star Trek series has been described by some as 'wallpaper' music, or music that is just there as filler, without substance. While it may be challenging to come up with new music after having scored 183 episodes (Jay Chattaway) or 256 episodes (Dennis McCarthy), there were still plenty of opportunities for the composers to stretch their legs and compose some truly brilliant music, even in the third Star Trek spin off series. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala takes a look at the new 4-Disc Star Trek: Voyager soundtrack release from La La Land Records. He focuses on the music from the episodes that truly had a shining score which were composed by three different composers. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome to Melodic Treks (00:01:29)  "Scorpion" (music composed by J. Chattaway) (00:04:42)  "Lifesigns" (music composed by P. Baillargeon) (00:11:03)  "Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy" (music composed by D. McCarthy) (00:17:13)  "Spirit Folk" (music composed by J. Chattaway) (00:23:22)  "Concerning Flight" (music composed by D. McCarthy) (00:29:07)  Closing (00:34:24)   Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Matthew Hightshoe Interview.     In the eighties and nineties, buying a soundtrack usually meant an album full of hit songs that were used in a film, and every once in a while, you would get a track or two of the score included. Some labels would release an album of only score music, but. due to the costs involved with licensing the music, these albums would usually be 30 minutes in length. Over the last two decades, many new film labels have emerged and begun to release rare scores, and usually complete scores for films. But how do these releases come to be? In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala interviews Matthew Hightshoe about his upcoming documentary. We talk also talk about the quipment he uses to conduct the interviews, crowdfunding, favorite composers, and his process of pre-interviewing guests. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, Matthew! (00:01:29)  History (00:02:53)  Noticed (00:07:18)  The Documentary (00:10:20)  Interviews and Archival Footage (00:23:32)  Equipment, Crew, and Time Frame (00:24:25)  Favorites (00:32:53)  Finding Matthew (00:35:33)  Closing (00:38:30)    Host Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Matthew Hightshoe   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer, Show Art) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Songs of Leonard Nimoy.     Many Star Trek actors have expanded their talents to include other areas of artistic exploration. Some have tried their hand at directing or photography. Some have gone on to write, and some have gone on to to take a stab at a singing career. Leonard Nimoy was one of the Trek celebrities to attempt the musical arts and, in fact, released five separate albums of music. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Tony Robinson to talk about the singing career of Leonard Nimoy and weather or not the record labels were taking advantage of the Spock character when they released the first album.  Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, Tony and News (00:01:29)  "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" (00:12:18)  "Humans Are Highly Illogical (00:17:27)  "Proud Mary" (00:24:50)  "If I Were a Carpenter" (00:28:23)  "Let it Be Me" (00:35:33)  Closing (00:41:52)   Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guests Tony Robinson   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Hunt for Red October with Lukas Kendall.   For eighty episodes and three supplementals, Melodic Treks has explored the world of Star Trek composers and their works outside of the Star Trek franchise. Basil Poledouris is a talented composer, and while he never composed for the franchise, he did appear in roles as an extra for three episode of the original Star Trek. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film music historian Lukas Kendall to discuss the score for the film The Hunt for Red October. We also talk about Poledouris' career, why soundtracks used to be so short, the meaning of a "cult film," and how the budget for the scoring of the film was truncated during production and how that affected the score. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, Lukas! (00:01:28)  Basil Poledouris (00:02:50)  The Hunt for Red October (00:13:38)  "Main Titles" (00:16:31)  "Course Two Five Zero" (00:20:30)  "Opening Title" (from The Abyss composed by A. Silvestri) (00:20:50)  "Two Wives" (00:24:44)  "The Payoff" (from the film No Man's Land) (00:25:50)  "Nuclear Scam" (00:28:45)  Finding Lukas (00:33:33)  Closing (00:37:37) *all music composed by B. Poledouris, except where noted **all music from The Hunt for Red October, except where noted Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guest Lukas Kendall Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer)  Stephen Boyd  (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Main Titles with Mike Schindler.     Main Titles are an interesting and important part of a film's score. Generally the first thing that you see during the cinematic experience, they are designed to audibly paint a landscape, provide an emotional anchor for the viewer, and to provide expectations for what they are about to see. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Mike Schindler, host of Trek FM's Stage Nine, to discuss Main Titles. We talk about their purpose in the film, how they differ from End Titles, and weather or not Jerry Goldsmith is better than John Williams. (He is.) (Or is he?) Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, Mike (00:01:00)  "Main Title" (from Star Trek, composed by M. Giacchino) (00:10:10)  "Overture" (from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, composed by C. Eidelman) (00:14:30)  "Main Title" (from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:18:45)  Closing (00:20:10)   Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala   GuestsMike Schindler   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Fantastic Voyage score with Brandi Jackola. Many composers will have periods in their careers where a sound or an instrument becomes extremely influential, and they will adapt and modify that inspiration for several film scores in a row. One composer, however, seems to have had a style stick with him for a longer period than average. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Brandi Jackola to discuss two scores by Leonard Rosenman: his Emmy award winning score for the 1976 mini-series Sybil, and the strange and moody score to the 1966 science fiction film Fantastic Voyage, and how that score seems to be mirrored in his Academy Award nominated score for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  Welcome, Brandi! (A Hefty Tangent) (00:00:59)  "Main Titles" (from Sybil) (00:19:34)  "End Titles" (from Sybil) (00:25:04)  "Group Leaves" (from Fantastic Voyage) (00:42:15)  "Get the Laser" (from Fantastic Voyage) (00:45:10)  "Optic Nerve" (from Fantastic Voyage) (00:48:36)  "Whale Fugue" (from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home) (00:50:36)  "Main Title"  (from Fantastic Voyage) (00:58:37)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Brandi Jackola Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Patriot Games score with John Takis. One of the most respected and loved film composers was James Horner, who composed two scores for the Star Trek films: The Wrath of Khan and The Search for Spock. The 1990s were a very busy time for Horner, and a few films would inspire him to develop a sound that would lead him to his first Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1997 for the film Titanic. One of those important scores was 1992's Patriot Games. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film score specialist John Takis to discuss the score for Patriot Games and how it would influence Horner's work. We also discuss Horner's ability to write extended tracks, synth elements in scores, and fully synthesized scores for films. ** please note that at 17:31, I incorrectly refer to the vocalist in the "Main Titles" as Marie Brennan from Clannad. Her correct name is Maggie Boyle, and she was not a member of Clannad. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  I Apologize / Welcome, John!  (00:01:00)  The Movie and Tom Clancy (00:03:02)  How Does This Rank for You? (00:12:19)  "CNN News Report" (00:14:26)  An Understated Score (00:15:52)  "Main Titles" (00:17:57)  "Attempt on the Royals" (00:21:06)  Fitting Into Horner's Career (00:23:06)  Synth Elements (00:27:10)  "Electronic Battlefield" (00:37:05)  Long Tracks (00:38:55)  "Hospital Vigil" (00:43:42)  Final Thoughts / Finding John (00:45:18)  Previously on Trek FM (00:54:01)  *all music from the film Patriot Games composed by J. Horner Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest John Takis Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Star Trek Movie Source Music with Tony Robinson. The scores to the films and episodes of Star Trek have been analyzed and studied for over five decades and are the primary focus of this podcast. One episode of Melodic Treks has even focused on instances of singing on screen throughout the 729 episodes and films. However, there are many instances of music that are designed as background filler, and are used to enhance the mood of scenes that are on screen. This type of music placement is called "source music." In this episode of Melodic Treks, Host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Tony Robinson, host of Continuing Mission, to discuss five instances of source music in the Star Trek films, as well as the song created for the end titles of Star Trek Beyond, "Sledgehammer" by Rihanna. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  Welcome, Tony! (00:01:01)  "Magic Carpet Ride" (performed by Steppenwolf) (00:04:14)  "Les Troyens" (written by H. Berlioz) (00:13:59)  "I Hate You" (written by K. Thatcher) (00:25:03)  "Make Over Mambo" (composed by  A. Silvestri) (00:35:22)  "Sabotage" (performed by The Beastie Boys) (00:36:47)  "Sledgehammer" (performed by Rihanna) (00:45:10)  Final Thoughts (00:51:50)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Tony Robinson Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Escape from the Planet of the Apes With John Jackson Miller. One of the most famous franchises in the history of science fiction is The Planet of the Apes, originally written as a novel by Pierre Boulle. This one book inspired a film, four sequels, a remake, a prequel series, a television series, and animated series, comics, books, and so much more. In January of 2017, Titan Books released and anthology of 16 short stories called Tales From the Forbidden Zone. These 16 stories are set in a variety of time periods of the rich history of the Planet of the Apes mythology. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Apes fan Nicolas Anastassiou to talk with author John Jackson Miller about his new short story, "Murderer's Row," which is his contribution to the anthology. We also discuss the music for the film Escape from the Planet of the Apes, which is the period in which his story is set. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  Welcome, John and Nicolas! (00:00:59) Tales from the Forbidden Zone (00:01:55)  A Sequel to a Sequel-Proof Movie (00:07:21)  Murderer's Row (00:10:22)  Short Fiction vs Long (00:22:39)  Cinematic Continuity (00:26:32)  An Excellent Book of Short Stories (00:31:35)  Escape From the Planet of the Apes Score (00:32:46)  A Few Words From Julie Kurgo (00:41:52)  "Main Title" (00:42:56)  "Shopping Spree" (00:45:44)  An Interesting Listen on its Own(00:47:59)  Huge Swaths of This Film Where No Music is Possible (00:51:59)  "A Little History" (00:55:38)  Final Thoughts (00:56:55)  all music from Escape From the Planet of the Apes composed by J. Goldsmith Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest John Jackson Miller and Nicolas Anastassiou Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"Yeoman on the Bridge" With Leslie Hudson. Star Trek has inspired many people in many different ways. It has inspired people to write stories, paint, and write songs. Leslie Hudson, a Canadian singer and song writer, describes herself as a powerhouse at the mic, and a person who can cut through a crowd of sound with a caress. With eight solo albums under her belt her songs span more than 25 years of writing every genre from rock to geek to faerie and demonstrate not only her versatility as a musician but her refusal to be contained. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by singer/songwriter Leslie Hudson, to discuss her new album of Star Trek inspired songs called "Yeoman on the Bridge." We also discuss her album "The Redhead League," red-headed characters in pop culture, how song writing has changed, and CBC television. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  Welcome, Leslie! (00:01:00)  Leslie's Story (00:02:05)  How Has the Writing Experience Changed? (00:04:10)  Messages (00:06:12)  Influences (00:07:29)  The Redhead League (00:08:40)  "Underground" (00:13:07)  Star Trek (00:17:05)  Inspired (00:18:45)  "DMZ" (00:24:04)  "Children of Light" (00:30:01)  Talking Trek (00:34:14)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Leslie Hudson Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"The Doomsday Machine" With Dan Davidson and Andy Farber. The music of Star Trek has become such a staple of fandom and the episodes that we love, that just playing a few notes of a score can conjure up images from the episode itself. One of the most memorable score from the original series' run was the freight-train like sounds of Sol Kaplan's "The Doomsday Machine." In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Trek Geeks co-host Dan Davidson and Star Trek: Continues composer Andy Farber to discuss the music of "The Doomsday Machine." We talk about Sol Kaplan and his Hollywood exile during the McCarthy hearings, comparing the score to "The Enemy Within," and the proper pronunciation of several words. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  Welcome, Dan and Andy! (00:01:00)  Our Stories (00:03:05)  Sol Kaplan (00:12:21)  "The Doomsday Machine" (00:16:22)  "The Dead Ship" (00:17:53)  "Kirk Does it Again" (00:19:15)  The Commodore (00:21:40)  The Releases/Hooked on Phonics (00:23:09)  Scoring: Kaplan, Steiner, and Freid (00:27:23)  "The Enemy Within" (00:33:24)  "What is a Doomsday Machine?" (00:37:30)  Final Thoughts (00:38:28)  all music from "The Doomsday Machine" composed by S. Kaplan Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Dan Davidson and Andy Farber Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

La La Land Record's 50th Anniversary Collection. After fifty years, there have been many releases of Star Trek music from all across the franchise. La La Land Records had to create something very special in order to celebrate the monumental milestone for Star Trek, and they delivered it with their four disc set last December. Each disc is filled with rare music from all of the series including synth demo mock ups for main titles, bumpers, and new transfers of music from newly found first generation masters. Also inclusded on the set is an amazing disc of music from the animated series that many fans thought we would never get. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Neil S. Bulk, Associate Producer for La La Land Record's Star Trek 50th Anniversary Collection to discuss how new masters of the music were discovered, fixing previous errors, responding to fan criticism, and creating a music selection from stems. Chapters Opening (00:00:00)  News (00:01:16)  Charles-Henri Avelange's Star Trek Track (00:02:40)  "Act 1 Card" (from "Where No Man Has Gone Before" composed by A. Courage) (00:07:16)  Welcome, Neil! (00:07:52)  Scraping the Barrel (00:09:18)  Where Were the Tapes Found? (00:11:20)  Disc One (00:11:43)  "Captain Playoff No. 2 (New Set)" (composed by A. Courage) (00:15:35)  "Captain Playoff No. 2 (15 CD Set)" (composed by A. Courage) (00:15:45)  "Bumpers" (composed by W. Hatch) (00:17:17)  "Ship in Orbit (New Set)" (composed by A. Courage) (00:18:30)  "Ship in Orbit (15 CD Set)" (composed by A. Courage) (00:19:10)  Stems From the Animated Series (00:19:47)  "Sensor Data" (composed by Y. Blais and J. Michael) (00:27:43)  "Trouble in Engineering" (composed by Y. Blais and J. Michael) (00:28:46)  "Spock's Analysis" (composed by Y. Blais and J. Michael) (00:29:13)  The Rest of the Set (00:29:52)  "Main Title Demo (from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)" (composed by D. McCarthy) (00:30:32)  "Main Title Demo (from Star Trek: Voyager)" (composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:31:35)  "Communique (C)" (composed by D. Reilly) (00:38:24)  Finding Neil and Current Projects (00:39:22)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Neil S. Bulk Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Dust and The Invaders with Tom Elliot. Prolific composer Jerry Goldsmith, began his composing career with television in 1954 with the television series The Lineup. Throughout the fifties, his resume slowly started to grow until it exploded in the sixties with over forty different productions that he would work on. One of the television shows that he would compose for in the early sixties was the cult classic called The Twilight Zone. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Tom Elliot, host of The Twilight Zone Podcast, to discuss Goldsmith's contributions to two classic episodes from the second season of that show. We also compare the music of "The Invaders" to Bernard Herrmann's work on Psycho, as well as the effectiveness of the score in an episode that has almost no dialogue. We also talk about Goldsmith's Mexican influenced score to the episode "Dust," and the legacy of that episode. Chapters In Memorial: Richard Hatch (00:00:00)  "Colonial Anthem" (composed by B. McCreary) (00:00:45)  Intro (00:02:25)  Welcome, Tom! (00:03:23)  "The Invaders" (composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:12:59)  "Dust" (composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:28:24)  Finding Tom (00:47:06)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Tom Elliot Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Nicholas Pike Interview. One of the most iconic images that comes to mind when people think of Star Trek would be Spock.  In 2014, Adam Nimoy approached his dad, Leonard Nimoy, about the possibility of working together on a film about Mr. Spock. With the 50th anniverasary of the series coming up, the timing seemed right for a deeper exploration of the iconic character, Mr. Spock.  In this episode of Melodic Treks, Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Nicholas Pike, composer of the documentary For the Love of Spock to discuss the music for the film. We also discuss conducting via Skype, working with a Macedonia Symphony, working with Mick Garris on Stephen King films, and meeting Alice Krige. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  News (00:00:58)  "Mom" (00:03:32)  Nicholas Pike (00:04:13)  Scoring a Documentary (00:05:21)  Conducting Through Skype (00:10:39)  Direction From Adam (00:12:04)  "Burning Man" (00:13:30)  The Thing About a Documentary (00:15:33)  "Opening" (00:17:17)  How Do You Write Music? (00:18:18)  Mick Garris, Stephen King, and Alice Krige (00:20:27)  Current Projects (00:23:06)  Finding Nicholas (00:25:04)  Buying the Score to For the Love of Spock (00:26:24)  One More Story (00:27:13)  Shatner (00:19:35)  "The New Enterprise" (00:30:09) *all music from For the Love of Spock composed by N. Pike Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Nicholas Pike Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Family Guy and "The Offspring" with John Takis. *I would like to apologize as there are some audio issues in this episode. During the first four seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Ron Jones and Dennis McCarthy alternated scoring duties on the show, and Ron ended up composing 42 episodes including "Datalore," "Q Who," "The Drumhead," and "The Best of Both Worlds" Parts One and Two. After working on The Next Generation, an avid fan of Jones names Seth MacFarlane hired him to compose for a new project called Family Guy. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala and John Takis dive into the music from Family Guy composed by Ron Jones as well as Takis' favorite score by Jones, "The Offspring." We also discuss sound design style scoring, needle dropping, Elmer Bernstein and Airplane!, as well as scoring for comedy. We also might even bring up #ReitzellforTrek2017 Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, John (00:01:14)  Family Guy: Movement One (00:02:27)  "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" (00:07:30)  "Emission Impossible" (00:13:16)  "Ready, Willing, and Disabled" (00:16:02)  "Mister Saturday Knight" (00:20:53)  "Another Day in Space" (00:29:26)  "Before the Storm / Lal's Death" (00:32:55)  "Opinions / Interview / What it Means to Feel" (00:37:53)  "Thanks for the Memory Chips" (00:40:23)  "Learning to Sense" (00:50:23)  "Beloved (Alternate)" (00:56:26)  "Beloved" (00:56:58)  *all music from Family Guy and "The Offspring" composed by Ron Jones Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest John Takis Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Aaron Harvey (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Mephisto Waltz with John Takis. *I would like to apologize as there are some audio issues in this episode. Released in 1971, The Mephisto Waltz was almost a response to the cult hit Rosemary's Baby. In this film,  Alan Alda plays a music journalist named Myles Clarkson, whose career as a piano player came to an end when his debut concert received terrible reviews. Then, Clarkson and his wife find themselves on the path of the Macabre when an aging pianist wants to trade souls with Myles so that he can become immortal. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film score journalist Jon Takis to take a deep dive into Jerry Goldsmith's score to the film The Mephisto Waltz. We compare it to two of his other scores, Planet of the Apes and "The Invaders," an episode of The Twilight Zone. We talk about his techniques used for this score, including over dubbing, playing cues backwards, and the unique sound known as "The Lion's Roar," and determine that this is a strong contender for Goldsmith's creepiest score. Chapters In Memorial (00:00:00)  "Princess Leia's Theme" (from Star Wars composed by J. Williams) (00:00:39)  Melodic Treks Intro (00:03:04)  Contest and Happy New Year! (00:04:02)  "Part of the Bargain" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:06:23)  Welcome, John! (00:08:04)  Let's Jump In (00:19:04)  The Mephisto Waltz Trailer (00:24:16)  "Main Title" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:27:52)  "The Mephisto Waltz" (F. Liszt) (00:31:09)  "Main Title" (from Planet of the Apes composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:36:25)  "The Invaders" (from The Twilight Zone composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:40:00) "End Title" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:45:09) "Dogfight" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:50:34)  "A New Miles" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:53:20)  "The Search Continues" (from Planet of the Apes, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:55:58)  "The Hospital" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (00:59:58)  Spoilers! (01:02:53)  "One Night in Mexico" (from The Mephisto Waltz composed by J. Goldsmith)  (01:05:11)  Clip from "The Last Day of Scoring The Mephisto Waltz" (01:09:21)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest John Takis Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

The Melodic Treks Christmas Special. Once again, the most wonderful time of the year is upon us: Trekmas! Trekmas time is a time for sharing and in this episode of Melodic Treks, Brandon-Shea Mutala reached out to the listeners of Trek FM to roast some marsh melons around the camp fire, sit next to the tree and pick a track or two that they enjoy and share it with you. The tracks are as varied as a present selection under a tree. Some of these tracks you may have guessed ahead of time, and some, like all good presents, are a surprise. So take a glass of egg nog or some nice mulled wine, and sit back as the listeners of Trek Fm wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Star Trek Style. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contest Reminder and Feedback (00:01:17)  "Make It So" (arr. by J. Covenant) (00:06:38)  Chris Reeve's Message (00:07:48)  "Into the Final Frontier" (E. Kunzel ft. L. Nimoy) (00:09:53)  Chris Chaplain's Message (00:11:02)  "First Contact" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:12:24)  Tony Robinson's Message (00:15:21)  "Logo/Main Title" (from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, composed by L. Rosenman) (00:17:54)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Comparing Film Scores. When fans of Star Trek are asked what their favorite films are, an overwhelming majority will give you an odd numbered entry. These are the stories that seem to resonate the most with fans, except for one. The tenth Star Trek film, and the fourth in The Next Generation series of movies, generally doesn't make the list. The plot has many holes, and there are several story cliches that make this one of the weaker entries in the franchise. However, when looking beyond the story, how do fans feel some of the other elements of the film hold up? In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala discovered in a recent Facebook exchange that most people feel that the score to Star Trek: First Contact is considered by many to be the best of The Next Generation film scores. In an effort to plead his case that Star Trek: Nemesis is in fact the superior, he invited Erik Woods of Cinematic Sound Radio to put their top five tracks from each of these movies head to head. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contest Reminder and Feedback (00:01:22)  "Ooby Dooby" (performed by Roy Orbison) (00:05:39)  Erik Woods, Cinematic Sounds, and Sound Cast Stereo (00:06:33)  The Concept (00:15:17)  Initial Impressions on the Films (00:17:06)  "Red Alert" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:23:09)  "The Mirror" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:26:36)  "Welcome Aboard" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:32:53)  "Ideals" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:36:10)  "Magic Carpet Ride" (performed by Steppenwolf) (00:41:32)  "Flight of the Phoenix" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:42:02)  "The Scorpion" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:48:20)  "First Contact" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:54:03)  "Remus" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:58:24)  A Detour Through Indiana (01:00:58)  "End Titles" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (01:06:52)  "Battle Stations" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, composed by J. Goldsmith) (01:10:53)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Erik Woods Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Middle Tracks on Albums Almost everyone has some form of device that can store music digitally. These devices are included, but not limited to, cellphones, laptops, tablets, and iPods. With the invention of the playlist, how often do you actually sit down and listen to a whole album, the whole way through? In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala creates his own playlist of tracks that you may not listen to very often. In this episode, we focus on the middle tracks from the extended releases of the even numbered Star Trek movies. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contest Reminder (00:01:33)  "The Briefing" (from Star Trek: Horizon, composed by T. Ktaft) (00:04:15)  Speakpipe Draw (00:04:45)  "Orbiting Earth" (from Star Trek: Horizon, composed by T. Kraft) (00:06:49)  Playlist (00:07:17)  "Kirk's Explosive Reply" (from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, composed by J. Jorner) (00:09:46)  "Kirk Freed" (from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, composed by L. Rosenmann) (00:13:05)  "Dining on Ashes" (from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, composed by C. Eidelman) (00:15:51)  "The Undiscovered Country" (from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, composed by C. Eidelman) (00:16:48)  "Stimulation" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:18:59)  "Lateral Run" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:21:19)  "Scotty's Floored" (from Star Trek Into Darkness, composed by M. Giacchino) (00:25:13)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Mark Snow Interview. One television show that had a major impact on pop culture in the early nineties was The X-Files, created by Chris Carter. Equal parts mystery, science fiction and horror, the show was about two FBI Agents investigating paranormal phenomenon and other worldly encounters. One of the pillars of the show was the moody, spooky score which was composed by Mark Snow. In this supplemental episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala joins Tony Black, host of The X-Cast Podcast, for an interview with Mark Snow. We discuss how he came to compose for The X-Files, The Lone Gunmen, and Millennium, as well as his current work on Blue Bloods and how he mentored composer Sean Callery into the composing business. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  The X-Cast (00:01:25)  I'm Tony Black (00:01:57)  Welcome, Mark (00:06:08)  La La Land Records (00:14:25)  John Carpenter Influence? (00:16:03)  Season 10 (00:17:35)  Do You Compose to Video? (00:20:33)  "Babylon" (00:22:30)  Millennium, The Lone Gunmen, The Drum, and Minogue (00:25:58)  Scoring the Films (00:31:36)  Working With Jeff Charbonneau (00:37:10)  Mark's Influence (00:41:49)  What About Season 11? (00:43:58)  Sean Callery (00:45:26)  No, Really, What About Season 11? (00:48:05)  More La La Land to Come? (00:49:05)  Taxi Driver (00:52:42)  The Truth and the Light (00:55:22)  Final Thoughts (00:57:53)  Music composed by M. Snow Host Tony Black Guests Mark Snow and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Tony Black (Editor) Brandon-Shea Mutala ( Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Middle Tracks on Albums. Almost everyone has some form of device that can store music digitally. These devices are included, but not limited to, cellphones, laptops, tablets, and iPods. With the invention of the playlist, how often do you actually sit down and listen to a whole album, the whole way through? In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala creates his own playlist of tracks that you may not listen to very often. In this episode, we focus on the middle tracks from the extended releases of the odd numbered Star Trek movies. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contest Reminder (00:01:35)  The Concept (00:02:47)  "Leaving Drydock (Album Version)" (from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:04:59)  "Returning to Vulcan" (from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, composed by J. Horner) (00:09:38)  "A Busy Man" (from Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:14:42)  "Two Captains/Crash Recap" (from Star Trek: Generations, composed by D. McCarthy) (00:19:25)  "The Drones Attack" (from Star Trek: Insurrection, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:22:31)  "I've Fallen and I Can't Beam Up" (from Star Trek, composed by M. Giacchino) (00:25:22)  "Franklin, My Dear" (from Star Trek Beyond, composed by M. Giacchino) (00:28:14)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Sheridon Stokes Interview. Sheridon Stokes was hired as a piccolo player in the Denver Symphony when he was 16 years old and was the youngest contract musician in Hollywood at age 20. At this young age, he was working with the 20th Century Fox Orchestra under Alfred Newman.  He has been featured in many television and film scores, including the television series Mission Impossible, Roots, and Kung Fu, as well as the films Jaws, E.T., Ghost, Glory, Patriot Games, and more recently, Mission Impossible, Waterworld, Jumanji, Independence Day, and Rush Hour II. He was solo flute at the Academy Awards in 1997 and 1998 and played the famous penny whistle solo from the Titanic song “My Heart Will Go On” with Celine Dion. In this episode on Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Andy Farber, composer for two episodes of Star Trek: Continues, and Sheridon Stokes. We discuss his early works in film and television, the kind of flutes he has in his arsenal, many of the composers he worked with, and some fun memories of Bernard Hermann. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contests (00:01:30)  Review and Feedback (00:03:53)  "Two-Edged Surveillance" (from Patriot Games, composed by J. Horner) (00:07:40)  Welcome, Sheridon (00:09:16)  I Grew Up in the Music Business (00:14:15)  Instruments (00:16:16)  There's So Many Good Ones (00:20:06)  James Horner (00:23:23)  Sheridon's Arsenal (00:24:26)  Kung Fu (00:28:50)  "The Paradise Syndrome" (00:33:44)  Rosenman, Shiffron, Kaplan, and Courage (00:35:33)  Pop Music (0038:04)  Albums (00:40:08)  Buddy Baker and Electronics (00:42:34)  Currently (00:47:50)  "Main Title" (from Patriot Games, composed by J. Horner) (00:51:27)  A Bit More From Andy (00:52:54)    Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Sheridon Stokes Andy Farber Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art Creator)

Gerald Fried Interview. Born in the Bronx on February 13th, 1928, Gerald Fried began learning about music in the High School of Music and Art. He graduated in 1945, and started his career composing short films by his friend Stanley Kubrick.  He has scored many cultural cornerstones of television including Lost in Space, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Gilligan's Island, Riverboat, Shotgun Slade, and Star Trek. In this episode on Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Gerald Fried to discuss his work, form the beginnings with Stanley Kubrick, to his current work on a Star Trek parody film. We talk about his hectic work schedule, which sometimes included three scoring sessions a day, composing his Emmy Award winning score for the cultural phenomenon Roots, and his work on Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contests, Reviews, and Thanks (00:01:18)  "Main Title" (from The Killing) (00:07:15)  Welcome, Gerald! (00:08:22)  Kubrick (00:08:44)  The Killing (00:10:42)  Beginnings (00:13:06)  Corman (00:15:15)  Roots (00:16:28)  Star Trek and Library Music (00:19:37)  Classic Film and Television (00:27:01)  Three Scoring Sessions a Day (00:29:37)  Challenges and Favorites (00:32:04)  Current Projects (00:35:38)  "The Patrol" (from Paths of Glory) (00:42:66)  All music composed by G. Fried Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Gerald Fried Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art Creator)

Michael Giacchino and Star Trek. Michael Giacchino was born on October 10th, 1967 in Riverside Township, New Jersey. At the young age of 10, he began exploring music and film by creating stop-motion animation movies and putting music to the images that he created. A high school art teacher that mentored and encouraged Giacchino recommended that he attend the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Giacchino's first compositions were in the 16-bit universe with games for Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo including the Sega Genesis game Gargoyles , the SNES game Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow and the various console versions of The Lion King. His first big break came when he was given the opportunity to score the Dreamworks video game adaptation of the 1997 film The Lost World: Jurassic Park. This was the first Play Station game to have a live orchestral score. In this episode on Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Lee Hutchison, co-host of Earl Grey, to discuss Giacchino's early work in video games, television and film as well as the first score for the 2009 Kelvin Timeline film, Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contests (00:01:24)  Reviews (00:03:28)  "Star Trek" (from the movie Star Trek) (00:06:51)  The Kelvin Timeline Composer (00:07:44)  "Primordial Forest" (from the video game The Lost World: Jurassic Park) (00:12:32)  "Into the Trees" (from the video game The Lost World: Jurassic Park) (00:13:52)  "Medal of Honor" (from the video game Medal of Honor) (00:18:53)  "Panzer Attack" (from the video game Medal of Honor) (00:20:18)  "The Streets of Paris" (from the video game Medal of Honor: Underground) (00:26:12)  "The Motorcycle Attack" (from the video game Medal of Honor: Underground) (00:27:51)  "Red Hair is Better" (from the television show Alias) (00:31:22)  "Bandweiler" (from the television show Alias) (00:32:52)  "End Credits" (from movie The Incredibles) (00:39:33)  "Oceanic 815" (from the television show Lost) (00:43:27)  "Life and Death" (from the television show Lost) (00:44:57)  "Zauara" (from the video game Secret Weapons Over Normandy) (00:53:10)  "Midway" (from the video game Secret Weapons Over Normandy) (00:55:13) "The Family Stone Suite" (from the movie The Family Stone) (01:00:34)  "Narada Boom" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:06:57)  "Labour of Love" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:13:42)  "Main Title" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:22:08)  "Jehosafats" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:26:23)  "Spock Goes Spelunking" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:29:26)  "An Endangered Species" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:33:04)  "Nero Death Experience" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:37:23)  "Black Holes Have a Lot of Pull" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:47:01)  "End Credits" (from the movie Star Trek) (01:50:49)  All music composed by M. Giacchino Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Lee Hutchicon Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art Creator)

Battle Music in Star Trek. The Star Trek franchise tells many stories including stories of love, betrayal, exploration, mystery, and intrigue. One type of story has been told several times in Star Trek, and that story is WAR. It is a story that can be told in many ways. Sad. Melancholy. Epic. Brave. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala focuses on the militaristic side of the final frontier, and shares a special themed episode on the battle music of Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contests (00:01:23)  "Bird of Prey Decloaks" (from Star Trek III: The Search For Spock, composed by J. Horner) (00:05:24)  "Wolf 359" (from "Emissary," composed by D. McCarthy) (00:08:32)  "Yo!" (from "The Way of the Warrior," composed by D. McCarthy) (00:11:54)  "Battle Preparations" (from "Call to Arms," composed by J. Chattaway) (00:14:46)  "Defiant Ending" (from "The Changing Face of Evil," composed by J. Chattaway) (00:17:06)  "War Adagio" (from "The Siege of AR-558", composed by P. Baillargeon) (00:19:29)  "A Swarm Reception" (from Star Trek Beyond, composed by M. Giacchino) (00:23:14)  "The Riker Maneuver" (from Star Trek: Insurrection, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:26:08)  "Battle Stations" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:28:32)  "Sleep Command/Destruct Mode/Picard is Back" (from "The Best of Both Worlds Part II," composed by R. Jones) (00:31:56)  "Battle in the Mutara Nebula" (from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, composed by J. Horner) (00:36:34)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art Creator)

Star Trek has had a huge impact on pop culture throughout its 50 years. Many episodes have become a gold standard of television making, tackling issues of human interest and societal taboos. It has dealt with subjects such as love, death, sexuality, racism, racial and gender equality, and many more. Some episodes have even made lists of "Best episodes of television ever". And then there are episodes that fall short of the high bar that Star Trek is known for.  Some episodes miss the bar by a small amount, and others don't even come close to getting off the ground. One episode that sometimes shows up on worst of Trek lists is "Catspaw," the first episode produced for season two of the original Star Trek. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Adam Drosin, co-host of Saturday Morning Trek, to discuss the episode "Catspaw" and its music composed by Gerald Fried.  Adam is one who champions and supports "Catspaw" with love, as a personal favorite episode, not deserving of its not-so-stellar reputation. So turn on a bright light and lock the doors as we dive into the spooky side of Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Contests (00:01:25)  "Wand-Breaking/The Prototypes/Five to Beam Up" (00:04:40)  The Star Trek High Bar of Excellence (00:05:31)  Initial Impressions (00:08:40)  Robert Bloch and The Old Ones (00:13:45)  Gerald Fried (00:15:27)  A Stanley Kubrick Tangent (00:16:02)  Back to Gerald (00:19:24)  Spooky and Off Kilter: The Music of "Catspaw" (00:21:26)  "Starship/Captain Kirk" (00:23:52)  "Thicker Fog/Witches" (00:26:39)  A Tangent on Fear and Horror Movie Scores (00:29:25)  "Bones the Zombie" (00:33:39)  "Giant Cat" (00:35:20)  Tracked with Fried's Music (00:37:33)  "Cooking Lesson/Force Field" (00:40:00)  "Fog Storm/Castle/Second Castle" (00:42:45)  All music from "Catspaw," composed by Gerald Fried  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Adan Drosin Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art Creator)

Irwin Allen's Lost In Space with Marc Cushman. Regarded by many as the most thorough account of the production of Star Trek, Marc Cushman's three volumes of These are the Voyages chronicle every aspect of the difficulties behind the cameras for Gene Roddenberry and the other contributors to the show. Now, Marc has written another book on a production that is in many was an older sibling to Star Trek, Irwin Allen's Lost in Space. Launching a full year prior, in 1965, this show had many of the same difficulties as Star Trek did, including the production of a pilot episode that was later edited into other episodes. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Marc Cushman, author of These are the Voyages, to discuss his new book, Irwin Allen's Lost In Space, writing the episode "Sarek," and his five favorite Star Trek scores. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Feedback (00:01:33)  Two Contests (00:04:23)  "Main Title" (from Lost in Space, composed by J. Williams) (00:08:18)  Irwin Allen's Lost in Space (00:09:12)  Second Pilots and Competing Creators (00:13:15)  "The Great Vegetable Rebellion" (00:25:26)  "Sarek" (00:33:05)  "Logging/Solution/Mind Meld/Angstosity/Back To Reality/Goodbyes" (from "Sarek," composed by D. McCarthy) (00:50:49)  The List of Five (00:54:19)  "Spock's Arrival" (from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:55:23)  "Fesarius/Fesarius Approaches" (from "The Corbomite Maneuver," composed by F. Steiner) (00:58:51)  "A Clue/Finnegan's Return/The Leg Trick/Dirt Trick" (from "Shore Leave," composed by G. Fried) (01:02:23)  "Ritual/To The Death" (from "Amok Time," composed by G. Fried) (01:05:13)  "The Right Button/Death Of Miramanee/End" (from "The Paradise Syndrome," composed by G. Fried) (01:10:55)  Upcoming for Marc (01:19:32)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Marc Cushman Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art Creator)

Five Favorites and Score Trek With Michael Rogers. With the technological marvels of the modern computer age, fans of Star Trek have many avenues in which to express their fandom. Some of these include podcasting, writing stories or comics, creating fan films, setting up encyclopedic websites, and cosplaying. Sometimes fandom will inspire service of other fans by providing and managing forums for the discussion of common interests. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Michael Rogers, one of the moderators for the Facebook page "Score Trek: A Star Trek Music Appreciation Page," to discuss the fan page that is dedicated to the music of Star Trek. We also explore his five favorite tracks as well as a few runners up to his list. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Feedback on the Feedback (00:01:17)  "To Live Forever" (from Star Trek: Generations, composed by D. McCarthy) (00:05:56)  Cold Weather (00:07:32)  Score Trek (00:09:19)  Early Fandom (00:14:00)  Runners Up (00:16:59)  The List of Five (00:21:56)  "Apollo's Kiss/Apollo's Storm/Final Battle" (from "Who Mourns for Adonais?," composed by F. Steiner) (00:24:52)  "The Force Field" (from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:31:20)  "Genesis Destroyed" (from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, composed by J. Horner) (00:37:05)  "Tasha's Goodbye" (from "Skin of Evil," composed by R. Jones) (00:42:58)  "Not Alone" (from Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, composed by J. Goldsmith) (00:47:47)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Michael Rogers Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Five Favorites With Alec Peters. A fan of Star Trek since it first aired in September of 1966, Alec Peters has done an amazing feat by changing the way society sees an independent film production. Crowdfunding through  Kick Starter and other sites have resulted in approximately $1.15 million raised to produce his film, Axanar. However, a law suit by CBS in December of 2015 put this production to a halt. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Alec Peters, the star, writer, and producer of Axanar, to discuss the current situation of his film, our favorite episodes of each Star Trek series, the Cardassians, and Alec's five favorite tracks from the Star Trek franchise. Brandon-Shea also reads several pieces of listener feedback. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Feedback (00:01:28)  News (00:17:35)  "Captain April/The Burden of Leadership" (from Prelude to Axanar, composed by A. Bornstein) (00:20:54)  The State of Axanar (00:22:59)  Early Fandom (00:40:06)  Five Favorites (00:51:21)  "Enterprising Young Men" (from Star Trek, composed by M. Giacchino) (00:55:00)  "Battle in the Mutara Nebula" (from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, composed by J. Horner) (00:59:07)  "Kirk Saves the Day" (from Star Trek: Generations, composed by D. McCarthy) (01:06:02)  "Home Again and End Credits" (from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, composed by L. Rosenman) (01:12:19)  "Main Title" (from Star Trek: First Contact, composed by J. Goldsmith) (01:16:32)  "The Journal/Federation's Future" (from Prelude to Axanar, composed by A. Bornstein) (01:21:28)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Alec Peters Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman Lao (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Singing in Star Trek. The music of Star Trek is known for its diversity to convey many emotions and feelings. It can be sad, happy, bombastic, action filled, tense, and melancholy. The music has filled the viewers with a sense of adventure and longing; but every once in a while, the script calls for something else. There are many instances of singing in Star Trek. These have been portrayed in holodeck adventures, down time in a rec room, wedding ceremonies, and love-ins. In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Bobby Tucker to examine sixteen instances of singing in Star Trek. While discussing the music, we determine if it fits the story and the portrayal of the character. We visit the first four television series and three motion pictures. So pull up a comfy chair and sit back and relax. Do you reach, brother? Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  "Charlie is My Darling" (from "Charlie X," arranged by F. Steiner) (00:10:33)  "Hey Out There" (from "The Way to Eden," written by A. Heinemann, C. Napier, C. Robertson) (00:15:31)  "Headin' Out to Eden" (from "The Way to Eden," written by A. Heinemann, C. Napier, C. Robertson) (00:18:20)  "Like Hail" (from "The Way to Eden," written by A. Heinemann, C. Napier, C. Robertson) (00:19:25)  "Looking For a New Land" (from "The Way to Eden," written by A. Heinemann, C. Napier, C. Robertson) (00:19:40)  "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" (from Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, traditional) (00:23:55)  "The Moon's a Window to Heaven" (from Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, written by J. Goldsmith, J. Bettis) (00:24:49)  "Aktuh and Maylota" (from "Unification II" written by D. McCarthy) (00:30:44)  "A British Tar" (from Star Trek: Insurrection, written by W. S. Gilbert, A. Sullivan) (00:32:55)  "Blue Skies" (from Star Trek: Nemesis, written by I. Berlin) (00:34:36)  "You Are My Sunshine" (from "Someone to Watch Over Me," written by J. Davis) (00:39:46)  "La Donna e Mobile" (from "Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy," written by G. Verdi) (00:42:19)  "Do Re Mi" (from "Chrysalis," written by J. Chattaway) (00:47:28)  "Fever" (from "His Way," written by J. Davenport, E. Cooley, arranged by J. Chattaway) (00:52:32)  "The Best is Yet to Come" (from "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang," written by C. Leigh and C. Coleman) (00:55:00)  "The Way You Look Tonight" (from "What You Leave Behind," written by J. Kern) (00:57:34)  "The Moon's a Window to Heaven" (from Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, written by J. Goldsmith, J. Bettis) (01:05:26)  Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Bobby Tucker Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman Lao (Associate Producer) Bobby Tucker (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)