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| Composer = [[James Horner]] |
| Composer = [[James Horner]] |
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| AddMusic = [[Alexander Courage]] |
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| Orchestrator = Jack Hayes |
| Orchestrator = Jack Hayes |
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| Label = [[Atlantic Records]]<br />[[GNP Crescendo Records]] |
| Label = [[Atlantic Records]]<br />[[GNP Crescendo Records]] |
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| + | | Length = 44:50 |
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| Released = {{d|5|February|1982}} |
| Released = {{d|5|February|1982}} |
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| + | The '''''Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' soundtrack''' was the commercial [[soundtrack]] release of [[James Horner]]'s original score for {{film|2}}. The album was the second ''[[Star Trek]]'' [[soundtrack]] to be recorded digitally, a fact that was promoted by [[Atlantic Records]] at the time of its release. |
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| − | [[James Horner]]'s original score for {{film|2}}. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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| − | Following the perceived creative failure of {{film|1}}, director [[Nicholas Meyer]] and the creatives behind the follow up project sought a different tone for ''The Wrath of Khan''. Enter composer James Horner, a relative unknown at the time, getting his big break with his introduction into the ''[[Star Trek]]'' universe |
+ | Following the perceived creative failure of {{film|1}}, director [[Nicholas Meyer]] and the creatives behind the follow up project sought a different tone for ''The Wrath of Khan''. Enter composer James Horner, a relative unknown at the time, getting his big break with his introduction into the ''[[Star Trek]]'' universe, long before the music of ''Titanic'' brought him Oscars and fame. |
| − | In keeping with that new tone, and Meyer's vision of "[[Horatio Hornblower]] in outer space |
+ | In keeping with that new tone, and Meyer's vision of "[[Horatio Hornblower]] in outer space," Horner's score took on a distinctly nautical sound, far from [[Jerry Goldsmith]]'s sweeping fanfares in the previous effort. Horner's score is harsher and edgier, with abrasive brass leading driving strings and clanking percussive elements. And yet, subtle hints of Goldsmith's orchestrations exist within the music of ''The Wrath of Khan'' such as the return of the {{w|Blaster Beam}}, a unique musical instrument popularized by its use as an accompaniment to the [[V'Ger]] cloud in Goldsmith's score for {{film|1}}. |
Identifiable themes exist throughout, including motifs for [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] and the crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|''Enterprise'']], [[Khan Noonien Singh]] and the renegades aboard the [[USS Reliant|''Reliant'']], and a stand-out theme for [[Spock]] - that would return as the opening fanfare of {{film|3}}. |
Identifiable themes exist throughout, including motifs for [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] and the crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|''Enterprise'']], [[Khan Noonien Singh]] and the renegades aboard the [[USS Reliant|''Reliant'']], and a stand-out theme for [[Spock]] - that would return as the opening fanfare of {{film|3}}. |
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| − | While considered by many to be one of best (if not the absolute best) scores of the |
+ | While considered by many to be one of best (if not the absolute best) scores of the {{Star Trek films}}, ''Khan'' is nevertheless more about motifs and features fewer memorable – or hummable – marches than films like ''The Motion Picture'' and even [[Cliff Eidelman]]'s {{film|6}}. Still a benchmark in ''Star Trek'' and action film music in general, ''Khan'' set a standard to be expanded upon by other composers and Horner himself. This outing widely considered the formative work in Horner's career, which still echoes with elements from his work in ''Star Trek''. |
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| + | The cues presented on the commercial release do not follow the order they are heard in the film, presumably for strictly musical reasons. In the film, the cues are heard in the following order: 1, 5, 6, 3, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9. |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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| − | The commercial soundtrack release of ''Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' contained a sampling of the music used in the film. Below is a list of the tracks made widely available. |
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| − | :''It should be noted that the cues are significantly disorganized, with tracks arranged differently than how they are heard in the actual film.'' |
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| − | :† ''Contains dialog performed by [[Leonard Nimoy]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (expanded soundtrack)]]'' |
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Revision as of 16:57, 6 November 2015
Template:Realworld The Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan soundtrack was the commercial soundtrack release of James Horner's original score for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The album was the second Star Trek soundtrack to be recorded digitally, a fact that was promoted by Atlantic Records at the time of its release.
Overview
Following the perceived creative failure of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, director Nicholas Meyer and the creatives behind the follow up project sought a different tone for The Wrath of Khan. Enter composer James Horner, a relative unknown at the time, getting his big break with his introduction into the Star Trek universe, long before the music of Titanic brought him Oscars and fame.
In keeping with that new tone, and Meyer's vision of "Horatio Hornblower in outer space," Horner's score took on a distinctly nautical sound, far from Jerry Goldsmith's sweeping fanfares in the previous effort. Horner's score is harsher and edgier, with abrasive brass leading driving strings and clanking percussive elements. And yet, subtle hints of Goldsmith's orchestrations exist within the music of The Wrath of Khan such as the return of the Blaster Beam, a unique musical instrument popularized by its use as an accompaniment to the V'Ger cloud in Goldsmith's score for Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Identifiable themes exist throughout, including motifs for Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise, Khan Noonien Singh and the renegades aboard the Reliant, and a stand-out theme for Spock - that would return as the opening fanfare of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
While considered by many to be one of best (if not the absolute best) scores of the Star Trek films, Khan is nevertheless more about motifs and features fewer memorable – or hummable – marches than films like The Motion Picture and even Cliff Eidelman's Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Still a benchmark in Star Trek and action film music in general, Khan set a standard to be expanded upon by other composers and Horner himself. This outing widely considered the formative work in Horner's career, which still echoes with elements from his work in Star Trek.
The cues presented on the commercial release do not follow the order they are heard in the film, presumably for strictly musical reasons. In the film, the cues are heard in the following order: 1, 5, 6, 3, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9.
Track listing
| # | Title/Runtime |
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| 1 | Main Title * (3:03) |
| 2 | Surprise Attack (5:06) |
| 3 | Spock (1:10) |
| 4 | Kirk's Explosive Reply (4:02) |
| 5 | Khan's Pets (4:18) |
| 6 | Enterprise Clears Moorings (3:32) |
| 7 | Battle in the Mutara Nebula (8:08) |
| 8 | Genesis Countdown (6:36) |
| 9 | Epilogue/End Title * † (8:40) |
| Total | 44:50 |
- * - Contains Theme from Star Trek composed by Alexander Courage
- † - Contains dialog performed by Leonard Nimoy
See also
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| Star Trek: The Motion Picture | Star Trek Movie Soundtrack Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan |
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock |