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The soundtrack for Star Trek, featuring music from the film composed by Michael Giacchino, was released by Varèse Sarabande Records on 5 May 2009.

Description

From Varèse Sarabande:

From producer/director J.J. Abrams (Lost, Mission: Impossible: III, and Fringe) comes a new vision of the greatest space adventure of all time, Star Trek, featuring a young, new crew venturing boldly where no one has gone before. Starring Chris Pine as Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Simon Pegg as Scotty, with Eric Bana, Winona Ryder and Leonard Nimoy.
Composer Michael Giacchino, who has served as J.J. Abrams' musical lieutenant on all his projects, follows the extraordinarily rich musical legacy of Alexander Courage, Jerry Goldsmith, and James Horner, as he boards the Enterprise for her maiden voyage.
In the tradition of Batman Begins, this is STAR TREK for a new generation, and is the most anticipated blockbuster of the 2009 summer season.
Paramount Pictures will open STAR TREK nationwide on May 8.

Track listing

# Title Runtime
01 Star Trek 1:03
02 Nailin' The Kelvin 2:09
03 Labor Of Love 2:51
04 Hella Bar Talk 1:55
05 Enterprising Young Men 2:39
06 Nero Sighted 3:23
07 Nice To Meld You 3:13
08 Run And Shoot Offense 2:04
09 Does It Still McFly? 2:03
10 Nero Death Experience 5:38
11 Nero Fiddles, Narada Burns 2:34
12 Back From Black 0:59
13 That New Car Smell 4:46
14 To Boldly Go† 0:26
15 End Credits† 9:11
† Contains Theme from Star Trek, written by Alexander Courage and Gene Roddenberry.

Chart performance

The Star Trek soundtrack album performed very well on the US Billboard music charts compared to previous Star Trek soundtracks. It debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at #58 and peaked at #49 the following week. By comparison, only two previous Star Trek soundtrack albums charted on the Billboard 200. The first was The Search for Spock, which spent eight weeks on the chart in 1984 and peaked at #82. [1] In 1991, the soundtrack for The Undiscovered Country debuted at #171 on the Billboard 200 but left the chart after only one week. [2]

The Star Trek soundtrack also debuted at #3 on Billboard's Soundtracks chart, where it remained for three weeks before dropping to #5. In addition, it peaked at #58 on the Digital Albums chart. [3] [4]

Album credits

A note from the director

It is with disbelief that I write the following: For nearly a decade, I have had the honor of collaborating with Michael Giacchino on both TV and film projects.
It can't possibly be that long ago that we met on "Alias". But a decade it is. And what fun it's been, watching, (and listening to) Michael, at every turn, elevate the stories we've desperately been trying to tell. Embellishing the emotion and mystery of "Lost"'s island. Adding tension and energy at every turn in "Mission Impossible III". Creating a massive, hulking overture (with a wry smile and nod to Ifukube) for the end credits of "Cloverfield". Making the weird world of "Fringe" just a little weirder, a little fringier.
A truly great artist, Michael maximizes the intention of the story - moment to moment - without being distracting or calling attention to himself. His music is such a natural, critical, intrinsic piece of the puzzle that if you ever want to see just how important his contribution is, turn down the volume and watch a scene without his master touch. Whatever just grabbed you by the heart has suddenly lost it grip, hasn't it?
Certainly, taking on the soundtrack for "Star Trek" is a tall order - especially when you consider the esteemed composers who have come before. But Michael has written a score that holds its own against now-classic works from the likes of Courage, Horner and Goldsmith. Listen to the themes Michael's written for this film - the hope and pride of the hero, the threat and rage of the villain. The epic scale in counterpoint to the heartbreaking intimacy. It's the kind of film music I adored as a kid: imagination-provoking themes written beautifully, performed impeccably, and recorded masterfully.
Michael's job is not an easy one. But damn, he makes it look that way. Time and again, Michael is a collaborative partner I rely on and for whom I am deeply grateful.
I only wish for another decade like the last one. More than you know. - J.J. Abrams, Sydney, April 2009

The Page La Studio Voices

Soprano

Alto

Tenor

Bass

The Hollywood Studio Symphony

Violin

Viola

Cello

Bass

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet

Bass Clarinet

Bassoon

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Bass Trombone

Tuba

Harp

Piano

Guitar

Percussion

Timpani

See also


Previous soundtrack release: Series Next soundtrack release:
Star Trek Nemesis Star Trek Movie Soundtrack
Star Trek 		Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Expanded)