Star Trek (2009 film score)
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Star Trek (2009 film score) is Michael Giacchino’s orchestral soundtrack for J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the Star Trek film franchise, noted for its bold new main theme and energetic, modern reinterpretation of the series’ musical identity.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Star Trek (2009 film score) canonical | 3 |
| Star Trek (2009 film) – orchestration work | 1 |
| Star Trek (2009 film, music department) | 1 |
| Star Trek Into Darkness (film score) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Star Trek (2009 film score) Context triple: [Star Trek: Nemesis (2002 film score), precedes, Star Trek (2009 film score)]
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (score)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (score) is Jerry Goldsmith’s expansive, symphonic film soundtrack renowned for its majestic main theme and pioneering use of electronic and orchestral textures in science fiction cinema.
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Star Trek: First Contact (1996 film score)
Star Trek: First Contact (1996 film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack composed by Jerry Goldsmith that blends heroic themes with darker, suspenseful motifs to accompany the eighth Star Trek film’s time-travel and Borg-focused narrative.
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (film score)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (film score) is James Horner’s acclaimed orchestral soundtrack for the 1982 Star Trek film, noted for its sweeping themes, emotional depth, and pivotal role in revitalizing the franchise’s musical identity.
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Star Trek: Nemesis (2002 film score)
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002 film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack that blends sweeping themes and darker, militaristic motifs to underscore the tenth Star Trek film’s tone of conflict and introspection.
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Star Trek: Insurrection (1998 film score)
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998 film score) is a symphonic film soundtrack by composer Jerry Goldsmith for the ninth Star Trek feature film, blending heroic themes, romantic motifs, and action-driven orchestration characteristic of the franchise’s late-1990s musical style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Star Trek (2009 film score) Target entity description: Star Trek (2009 film score) is Michael Giacchino’s orchestral soundtrack for J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the Star Trek film franchise, noted for its bold new main theme and energetic, modern reinterpretation of the series’ musical identity.
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A.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (score)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (score) is Jerry Goldsmith’s expansive, symphonic film soundtrack renowned for its majestic main theme and pioneering use of electronic and orchestral textures in science fiction cinema.
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B.
Star Trek: First Contact (1996 film score)
Star Trek: First Contact (1996 film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack composed by Jerry Goldsmith that blends heroic themes with darker, suspenseful motifs to accompany the eighth Star Trek film’s time-travel and Borg-focused narrative.
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C.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (film score)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (film score) is James Horner’s acclaimed orchestral soundtrack for the 1982 Star Trek film, noted for its sweeping themes, emotional depth, and pivotal role in revitalizing the franchise’s musical identity.
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Star Trek: Nemesis (2002 film score)
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002 film score) is a cinematic orchestral soundtrack that blends sweeping themes and darker, militaristic motifs to underscore the tenth Star Trek film’s tone of conflict and introspection.
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E.
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998 film score)
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998 film score) is a symphonic film soundtrack by composer Jerry Goldsmith for the ninth Star Trek feature film, blending heroic themes, romantic motifs, and action-driven orchestration characteristic of the franchise’s late-1990s musical style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
film score
ⓘ
soundtrack album ⓘ |
| associatedFranchise | Star Trek ⓘ |
| associatedWithDirector |
J.J. Abrams
ⓘ
linked to:
J. J. Abrams
|
| basedOn |
Star Trek franchise
ⓘ
linked to:
Star Trek
|
| composer | Michael Giacchino ⓘ |
| composerOfTheme | new main theme for Star Trek (2009 film) ⓘ |
| conductor | Tim Simonec ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| criticalReception |
praised for bold new main theme
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praised for energetic action writing ⓘ praised for successfully updating Star Trek musical style ⓘ |
| featuresEnsemble |
choir
ⓘ
large symphony orchestra ⓘ |
| follows |
Mission: Impossible III (score)
ⓘ
linked to:
Mission: Impossible III
|
| genre |
orchestral film score
ⓘ
soundtrack ⓘ |
| hasType | original motion picture score ⓘ |
| incorporates | Alexander Courage’s original Star Trek TV theme ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| medium | film music ⓘ |
| notableFor |
bold new main theme distinct from earlier Star Trek films
ⓘ
energetic, rhythmically driven action cues ⓘ integration of classic Star Trek TV theme in end credits ⓘ |
| notableTrack |
“Enterprising Young Men”
ⓘ
“Hella Bar Talk” ⓘ “Labor of Love” ⓘ “Nero Sighted” ⓘ “That New Car Smell” ⓘ “To Boldly Go” ⓘ |
| orchestrator | Tim Simonec ⓘ |
| partOf | Star Trek (2009 film) ⓘ |
| partOfSeries |
Star Trek reboot film series
ⓘ
linked to:
Star Trek (Kelvin timeline)
|
| precedes | Star Trek Into Darkness (film score) ⓘ |
| producer |
Bryan Burk
ⓘ
J.J. Abrams ⓘ
linked to:
J. J. Abrams
Michael Giacchino ⓘ |
| publisher | Varèse Sarabande ⓘ |
| recordedFor | Star Trek (2009 film) ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Hollywood Records
ⓘ
Varèse Sarabande ⓘ |
| releaseFormat |
CD
ⓘ
digital download ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 2009 ⓘ |
| style | modern reinterpretation of Star Trek musical identity ⓘ |
| usesMotivicDevelopment |
motifs associated with Nero
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recurring main theme for James T. Kirk ⓘ |
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Subject: Star Trek (2009 film score) Description of subject: Star Trek (2009 film score) is Michael Giacchino’s orchestral soundtrack for J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the Star Trek film franchise, noted for its bold new main theme and energetic, modern reinterpretation of the series’ musical identity.
Referenced by (6)
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linked to: Star Trek (2009 film score)
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