"The Inner Light" - Music from Star Trek TNG, composed by Jay Chattaway.
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- Опубликовано: 1 ноя 2011
- Images from the first three generations of Star Trek. This melody is from one of my favourite episodes from Next Generation: "The Inner Light". I also loved the later episode "Lessons" which featured this tune in another rather moving context - Captain Picard on his Ressikan flute and Commander Nella Daren on roll-up piano.
It was later orchestrated for the 30th anniversary of Star Trek, and that is the work featured here. As an aside, I'm reminded of a similar melody: "The Skye Boat Song", better-known as "Over the sea to Skye" (old Scottish song).
In some of the Enterprise images I was influenced by Stanley Kubrick's balletic spacecraft sequences in his film "2001". I was stunned by what he did in the late 1960's in terms of imagery, and I remain so today, notwithstanding advances in technology.
I hope you enjoy, and please forgive my partial treatment of the Star Trek characters - just my take in the context of this music.
Update: courtesy of informed comments here, the composer of this piece is Jay Chattaway.
This recording is available in the US here:
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and in the UK here:
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"Lessons" version here: ruclips.net/video/KFGLsXnwTY4/видео.html
AntPDC I believe that the RSDG could do real justice to 'Inner Light' tune and I would dearly like it. If they could do so. The music here - has a near perfect quality matching Scottish music.
+ Agreed. I had an uncle who was sometime RSM of the Scots Guards.
And that's the first, real agreement with anyone else in recent times I have had. Pleasant change - and a most welcome one at that! Thank you for that, AntPDC.
+Stephen I'm bound to ask: what on earth has been going on?
There's been a furora - that has been going on elsewhere. Regarding an airliner. In the news. Don't think I want to expand on it. Let's just say that a little bit of nonsense in regard to that is something that your uncle would disagree with. As a Veteran Trek fan. I would on the basis of diversity being undermined by this nonsense.
When my father passed away in 2001, I was the one who chose the music. When I said I want to use something from Star Trek, the rest of the family thought I was nuts. But they soon learned......a gorgeous piece of music. Not a dry eye in the house. RIP Dad.
Oh, what a beautiful thing you did for your father. May you have peace and long life.
I too used this, for when my mum passed two years ago. I used One Last Visit from Deep Space Nine for when my grandmother passed. Two incredible pieces of music.
This will be played at my funeral as well.
Beautiful choice. I lost my father as well back in 1994. We watched the final episodes of TNG together. God bless you and your Dad. This song captures the love of family perfectly.
The theme song from First Contact would have been a nice choice also. We just recently lost an unborn son at 11 weeks. You've inspired me to do this for him. Thank you
My late partner was a Trekkie who introduced me to 'Next Generation'. When he passed away a few years ago, he was dressed in his yellow science officer's uniform for the viewing. I recently worked up the courage to rewatch 'Next Generation' over the past few months and watching this episode and hearing this tune absolutely crushes me but it also helps me remember my time with him and how we sat on the couch together and he would always point out the little details because he had watched the series so many times.
I miss you Sam, and I love you now and forever.
A most touching comment WP, thank you.
This is a really beautiful tribute and I can identify with your partner; I used to annoy my ex gf so much by watching episodes and sharing my joy about TNG with her! She put up with it and made the effort to watch it with me because she knew how much it meant to me. I can remember the night I watched the Inner Light with her (i'd seen it a million times and still teared up at the end) and she told me that she finally understood why I loved TNG so much. For what it's worth, I can assure you that your partner would have had so much fun in sharing his love of TNG with you. Best wishes.
so sorry for your loss.
This music is a special piece. The melody is timeless... as is, your love. It hurts to go back, but the pain can be recognized in a beautiful and comforting way. Hope dwells in this piece of music, but there is longing...
Damned ninjas, get away from here and take your onions with you.
I've actually met Patrick Stewart and during his Q&A of course the question of "what is your favorite TNG episode" came up. Patrick said without even pausing, "The Inner Light" and explained he was able to put a lot of emotion into it and to this day he still loves it. Patrick is one of the funniest and nicest guys I've had the honor of meeting.
Thank you for sharing that! So cool :)
I love that guy. ❤
Most people would break down just thinking about this song if they were really Picard.
Sir Patrick Stewart is a professional.
The inner light is my all time favorite episode of Star Trek
I saw Sir Patrick in a play in Atlanta-with others in "TNG". He played Violin with the Atlanta Symphony! He's not the only musically talented actor I know. David McCallum-and his father-were also conductors at one tike or another. His dad-David Sr.- was a violinist, his mother Dorothy a Cellist, and David played Oboe and English Horn.
"Seize the time, Meribor. Live now. Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again."
I was hoping someone would put this quote to text here. Thank you so much
This is my favorite quote of all time. So many people live for the future or get lost in the past. They forget just how important now is. Like he said "Now" will never come again. Remember to tell someone you love them every day.
@@indycustommade3568 so very very true, especially today!
One of my favorite quotes, I do live for today. Thank you.
didn't he say somthing not to dissimilar at the end of generations before beaming away from the D
One of star treks best moments. Truly showing the embodiment of what star trek is all about on a personal level. LLAP
"The rest of us have been gone a thousand years. If you remember what we were, and how we lived, then we'll have found life again. Now we live in you. Tell them of us, my darling."
The absolute finest episode ever produced under the Star Trek name. Hands down. Without a doubt.
Still brings a tear to my eye...
My second favorite. My absolute fav is "The Visitor" from DS9. :)
except he didn't.they died in him which is even sadder
The Best of Both Worlds is also really good.
As an amateur historian and archaeologist, I am certain that Picard wrote extensively about his experiences there. It simply isn't within him not to do something like that.
This episode transcended its genre. It wasn't just a great Star Trek episode it was a amazing hour of television at its very best. I dare anyone to make an hour of television that can produce so much sincere emotion, wistfulness and optimism as this episode. The last moments of this episode when Picard holds that flute so dearly to his heart conveyed more emotion than most television series produce in their whole run. Just like this song, breathtaking,
I always say something similar about this episode, it's not just great Star Trek, it's great Science Fiction!
The way he held that flute...I was afraid he was going to break it. He held it so tightly, as if he were afraid it would vanish if he let up his grasp for but a moment.
Truly great acting by Sir Patrick Stewart.
I’m not crying you’re crying...
It was incredible.
That simple song, a lullaby I think and the thrum of the Enterprise's engines in the background. What is and what could have been. Heartbreaking.
"It's a new ship - but she's got the right name. Now you remember that, you hear?"
"You treat her like a lady, and she'll always bring you home"
NorthForkFisherman Goddamnit...
The first couple seasons had a lot of cornball and cheese, but.... that one moment made up for every low point til the beard grew.
+NorthForkFisherman Love that scene.
+mintydog06 If we ever last long enough as a people to make out to the stars, that goddamn ship better be named Enterprise.
+NorthForkFisherman Thus far there has always been a ship named Enterprise in human history, there is no doubt that one day we will have a space craft named Enterprise
DevilJin
The very first faster than light ship, or even prototype ship, should be named Enterprise. If you treat her like a lady, she will always bring you home.
The end scene where Picard had that moment where he held the flute.....one of the best ever.
joestl314 I am not an acting expert by any stretch but it is amazing how a great actor can deliver such a moving moment in such a simple way. It give me chills whenever I see this episode.
I agree. He opens the box and takes it out... then clutches it to he chest like it's the single most important thing in the universe. Then he plays it. It's so sad, and so lonesome, and so powerful.
Ironically, Patrick Stewart said it's not actually a flute! It doesn't play!
And the ironic thing is when he clutches the flute, he has actually never played it before! It's just that the memories have been embedded in him, so he starts playing the old flute. Just fucking epic... wow
For all who says that Star Trek is only a SiFi show........it is much much more. 👍
"Remember to put your shoes away." :,,(
Poor ol' Picard. Or lucky ol' Picard. Depending on who you ask.
I've always admired the ability of those gifted souls who can lose love and peace and still be happy they once were lucky enough to hold it at all... I've never been very good at that. I cannot imagine Picard's pain, being given the life he secretly craved and yet having it disappear before his eyes.
Or is that merely the true nature of human experience? To have and then lose, but to somehow retain? Oh Christ I wish I knew.
"what about you? are you wearing.... your skin protector!!!!"
Oh god damn you!!
I was fine until I read that!! :'(
Eline!!! :'( My Emotions......
😭😭😭😭😭
There is never a time I watch this episode that I don't bawl like a baby. That whole idea that though they were gone a thousand years, they would always be remembered. This was their song, and as long as it was passed down through the ages, those people would never be forgotten. Ah...just writing it now makes me tear up. That's all that I can say.
Adrienne Figenbaum It gets me every time - a story of much power, complimented by this music.
Adrienne Figenbaum I cry like a baby, too...every single time. The empathy I feel for Pickard at the end, knowing what it would feel like to live a lifetime, loving this family, and then losing them...knowing that they've been gone a thousand years. I think it's compounded by knowing the man...how stoic he is, how he's kept himself single all these years for the sake of his captaincy. He says himself in the episode how he never imagined children as part of his life, but now can't imagine his life without them. It's just such a powerful episode, so full of emotion. How can an empathetic person not cry? :)
+Adrienne Figenbaum
I agree it is in the top 3 best written episodes of Trek as a whole. It may sound strange that a guy can be moved by damn good writing, but Trek gives me strength! (lol) Seriously I give credit where credit is due, and that episode is certainly worthy of praise, and it's true the people of Katan will never be forgotten as long as Picard keeps their memory alive through that folk melody.
Agreed. This is one of two TNG episodes I can never watch without crying. The other is "Darmok". Some would disagree with me on that, but they are both powerful stories.
It is both sad and comforting that so many of us come back to this piece of music when one of the cast members passes away.
Today, I'm here for Anton Yelchin. May he rest in piece.
What? The new Pavel Chekov has left us? I didnt even know. :( He was too young to go.
Here for Aron Eisenberg.
@@nytrodioxide A huge loss. But again, most of the Star Trek cast are absolutely legendary.
Today I'm here for René Auberjonois. DS9 or not, this song is always appropriate when another Trek cast member passes on.
@@adoniadragon This is terrible news. Rene was an absolute gem.
R.I.P Leonard
R.I.P. Scotty
R.I.P. Spock
R.I.P. Eugene Roddenberry
And don't forget Mark Leonard (Spock's father), and just as important Majel Barret. =Stefan=
Always remember
Yes, i konw this, but have not enough place to write this :(
Björn Ehlers also Wendy Hughes (the actress that played Commander Darren)
Yes, I know :ruclips.net/video/WTP6_fsQKZ4/видео.html
My daughter walked down the aisle on her wedding day to the long version of " The Inner Light". Everyone loved it. . . Including her weeping, happy mother!❤️
My daughter did too!! Like you I was a weeping wreck - as soon as the flute started that was me. It was absolutely beautiful ❤
Never thought of this as a wedding song.
But i can kind of see it now.
Thanks for sharing this!
Whenever someone says to me: Pfff Star Trek, in that condescending way, I always think about this episode! If only they saw an episode like this, they wouldn't react that way! Star Trek is not just your basic shoot the aliens Science fiction! It is so much more, but to some people you just can't explain! They just don't understand!!! This is just so beautiful!!!
RIP Nichelle Nichols - 1932-2022.
Came here after hearing the news. This piece was the first to come to mind….
Camer here to add this comment myself. RIP. This video is the perfect Requiem.
😢
This song gave me an emotional core breach.
this is the example of a underrated comment.
My eyes are experiencing a coolant leak.
Suck up those dilithium tears, we got a body to run.
Im crying stop making me laugh too goddammit 😂😭
and let History never forget The name ENTERPRISE
My father passed away today 2/8/22 at age 79, may him and my mother unite among the stars, live long and prosper.
I seem to remember the composer of this episode Morgan gendel saying he was stunned by the response to the episode, even the studio was suprised by the fans positive feedback for what they considered to be a very average episode . Today it stands out as a wonderfull episode with a haunting sound track. I have to say it`s in my top 5 of any star trek film or tv episode. Live long and prosper
I just can't listen to this piece without tearing up. It's just so touching. One of the strongest, finest and most human compositions for any Star Trek ever.
Makes me misty-eyed every time. Thank you for your comment.
That moment of solitude……. When Picard stares off to space and clutches that flute. How it’s tittered to his past…… a past thats not really his own ….yet it is …..My God how touching and powerful that moment is……. One of the best moments on TV….. no words were needed…… to know what he was feeling. 😢
The hopes, dreams, and legacy of a long-lost people lived on through Picard.
I am not crying. Somebody cut onions.
I know
Shit, I do 😭😭😭😭😭😅
This episode made me BAWL like a baby... The music is WONDERFUL, but always makes me cry... 😭😂
I agree it is the onions
Those cloaked romulan ships cutting onions...
This will be the final cruise of the Enterprise under my command. This ship, and her history, will shortly become the care of another crew. To them, and their posterity, will we commit our future. They will continue the voyages we have begun, and journey to all the undiscovered countries...boldly going where no man, where no one..... has gone before. (For D. Kelley, L. Nimoy, J. Doohan, and A. Yelchin)
Why has this not been acknowledged as an actual beautiful piece of music. It actually encapsulates what Star Trek is about. Hope,exploration,fantasy, and wonder.
RIP Wendy Hughes - the person who did the piano of this song in the star trek episode lessons in tng
+nintendomasterFTW Really sad to hear about this. Second to Dr Crusher, Nella Darren was someone I thought could have become Capt. Picard's soulmate, given that she was able to match his wit, arrogance and stubbornness, and also shared his love for music. RIP Commander Darren.
I didn't know that Wendy had died. How upsetting, but thank you :(
I did not know the name of her . She has touched my heart. Thank you.
yea its sad. :(
I just found out that she was Australian I think, damn 4 years ago
My physics teacher showed us this episode. It was great. Never watched star trek before.
Good for him - it's a story that invites comment about science, religion, humanity - even the cosmos.
he might have just showed you the best star trek episode ever.
You should take a look at Voyager's "Blink of an Eye" also a great Star Trek Episode
Great to hear that.This is one among the best of Star Trek Episodes. I would recommend watching the whole series of TNG followed by DS9 and Voyager. The journey will be amazing...
one of my fave episodes, very deep and thoughtful. excellent writing and acting. and that tune picard plays :) im glad they brought it back in a later episode
Of my friend I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most...human!
Indeed so!
+Christopher Cochrane And ...here come the tears...
I have been, and always shall be your friend
monoveloso Live long and Prosper
I find it, insulting...
:)
I can't be all alone. Is there anyone else that can't listen to the song without crying?
No. I get many comments like yours JT. Best wishes.
Every. Damn. Time. 😭
I used this as my wedding processional in 2000. Pachabel's Cannon is sooooo overused and I refused to play it. I'm a huge Trekkie and The Inner Light is is one of my all time favorite episodes. The flute moves me to tears every time I hear this piece. It had to be this, I couldn't walk down the aisle to anything else. 22 years later and it’s still the most beautiful music I've ever heard.
watching Picard and Janeway photos, is like watching mom and dad photos.... I miss them
I loved it so much I bought a tin whistle and learned to play it just so I could play this song.
My husband and I both love this piece. And now it will be played at his funeral in 4 days time.
My sincere condolences.
This is also my husbands and my favorite star Trek song. I send you love and light and all the energy you need to make it through this trying time. You are never alone. Hugs
Oh for crying out loud 😢😭
I'm so sorry about your husband's passing. 😢
Only two episodes ever reduced me to tears..."Family" and "The Inner Light". It wasn't just that Picard can now tell their story, they were his friends, his life, his family and his love...
Both episodes are hard to watch because they are so good...so human...
This song also reminds me of "Season 6 - Episode 19" when Captain Picard and Nella Daren are in the "acoustically perfect" Jefferies tube doing that piano and flute duet.
It's the same piece of music Joe. And it's beautiful.
The 4th intersect if jefferies tube 25 of course
Picard responding "...old folk melody".
This is the piece of music from that episode.
@@richardmoreno5445 Thanks, I really love that piece.
I just heard the news about Anton Yelchin's tragic death, which was caused by a terrible accident involving his own car.
Rest in peace Anton.
Note: Anton played Pavel Chekov in the more recent Star Trek films. And he was rightfully acclaimed for his depiction.
Yes that was a tragedy. We will miss him. I'm sure he's traveling the heavens at warp speed.
He played Chekov to a T. Definitely one of my favorite performances, especially when they got his character right unlike several others.
Second that
Girls: You never cried in Titanic. Do men even have feelings?
Boys:
The Inner Light is the most thought provoking, moving and most powerful episodes ever produced, for any series. Voyager did a sort of similar episode called 'Memorial', which was also really brilliant, but not on the same lever as The Inner Light. It is Sir Patrick's favourite episode, and it's not hard to see why.I also adore this piece of music, it sums up everything that I've said about the episode.There will never, ever be another The Inner Light.
Wow! Will have to watch Voyager now. :)
It transcended the entertainment business and became ART. Real, soul-changing, art.
I remember watching this episode in the airport. I don't think I've ever cried so hard in my life while waiting for a plane that was already seriously delayed.
There was one in Voy called ‘One Small Step’ where Voyager finds the remains of an early Mars expedition ship that was piloted by an astronaut named John Kelly. The ship was caught in a subspace anomaly which later emerged from subspace in the delta quadrant. Voyager takes the data Kelly took on the anomaly, then gives Kelly’s body a proper funeral.
@@yamato6114 The Yankees ... in 6 games.
I was on Quora just now and the question was "What was your favorite Star Trek episode? My answer was "The Inner Light". This music was my favorite part of the story.
The "Inner Light" and its sister episode "Lessons" where Picard shared his music with his love interest Lt. Cmdr Daren in Season Six
I lost my father over 5 months ago after he fought pancreatic cancer for over a year. On the night of his passing, I played this song in honor of his memory. I was all along that night, but I wanted this to play throughout the house, regardless. My father and I were huge fans of Star Trek and science fiction, in general, and he did enjoy "Inner Light," so I thought this was a fitting way to say goodbye to him. He was not only a great father, he was my best friend and I will miss him for the rest of my life.
R.I.P., Dad.
1952-2023.
A beautiful tribute ❤ So sorry for your loss. Live long and prosper.
@@Data782 You, too, Data, and thank you.
That is beautiful, your father sounded like a wonderful man.
@@thatperformer3879 Thank you. Yes, he was.
My Dad got me into star trek and I've been binge watching it with him. I've watched it since I was a kid and my parents actually met at a sci-fi convention so Star Trek is a reason why I am here today, and I get so much inspiration and role models in this series. I don't have many friends so they've always been my friends. I go to Spock for help with a decision based on my logic and what the best decision would be and it's ok to be different, but Jadzia helps me follow my heart, and Data helps me accept myself for the lovable dork I am. I'm just glad I was able to meet all these characters!
It was a terrible shame that the young actor Anton Yelchin died accidentally. Everyone who follows the Star Trek Franchise was so looking to the develop of this young and marvelous actor as the next Mr. Checkov. R.I.P. young, Sir.
Jeep gear shift selectors are not position dependent. They come back to the same neutral position regardless of the gear they are in. This is an effort by car companies to make things "new" or "cutting edge" which no one has done before. But that makes the selectors non-intuitive and difficult to use. These were already flagged as a safety concern several years ago. They believe Anton thought he selected "Park" when he accidently selected "Reverse" and didn't check the illuminated indicator. The vehicle then rolled back and pinned him. Since then, Jeep Chrysler has change the selector design.
That kid had so much promise in him.
"Am Ende ihrer Tage,
betreten alle Captains das unerforschte Land.
Wir ehren jene, die bereits dort sind.
Sie haben uns mit Leidenschaft und Hingabe durch die Sterne geführt."
Holy shit.... I just reached this episode in my first time watching Star Trek next gen in chronological order and there a very few things that bring me to tears. T_T I can't stop listening this beautiful song and I can't stop crying. T_T
+Takashii125 Have you watched all of DS9 yet? There is an episode in DS9 a bit similar to this called The Visitor. It doesn't have a brilliant tune like this but it can be just as emotional.
I watch it now in chronological order too, I'm on season 6 DS9/season 4 VOY, both awesome episodes (Light and Visitor) I am thinking of seeing it tonight too!
This is one of the best episodes ever. At first glance it looks so boring... but can you imagine finding yourself in a situation where you go unconsious for 25 minutes and accumulate 50 years of memories in those 25 minutes? How could you possibly pick up your old life after that?
Same
This episode is one of the few episodes of any show that really made me cry.
Especially the last scene, where you see Piccard hold the flute and visibly mourn. ;_;
Man, this music hurts....and heals at the same time. All I know is I love it.
Star Trek...
I miss you...
So much..
@@Mademoiselle_Katie yep..
@@Mademoiselle_Katie agreed
I lost my Mom recently and this music helps
This single episode is much better and more thought provoking than the entire star wars new trilogy for me
If only humanity could finally find it's own inner light.
Agreed Michael.
so true there would no wars like there is now
That’s what Star Trek is for.
@@gamo98
There are a handful of wealthy central bankers who determine whether or not there are to be wars. All wars, including the so-called war on terror, are bankers' wars.
It would change *everything* for us...
I love this. It is from my favorite Star Trek Episode. "Seize the time, Meribor - live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." This episode brought me to tears at the ending.
Nothing... I repeat, NOTHING will ever match how special the legacy of Star Trek was, and ever shall be.
STAR WARS
@UCl8upmc-YJ4dIV_Rjxv8JqQ ur a child lol
@@Seussenshmirtz okay no need to get so worked up either of you I quite partial to doctor who and Star Trek actually
This is the best Star Trek Episode, People that don't know or care about Star Trek Love this Episode, I mean the premise of "Don't Forget Us" "We existed" in the darkness of Death, is both heartbreaking, and uplifting and Jay Chattaway's score was awesome
"Life is like a garden..."
Now you've done it. 😢*snif
This was once the most requested piece of sheet music in Paramount history. And from my all time favorite episode of any Star Trek series.
Thats a stunning fact to ponder the power of that music!!
It's official, the inner light, (Picard flute solo) has been declared one of the over all best musical pieces ever produced for a television series. And a deep, heartfelt fond farewell to those who have left us for their journeys among the stars, Leonard Nimoy, James Doohan, Anton Yelchin and others, You will be and are missed. As much to them and those that are continuing on in that wonderful legacy that began with the first episode of star trek, thank you for making us look up at the stars and dream of what is yet to come.
RIP Rene Aubergineus.
I saw this when it aired when I was 10 or 11. It still brings me to tears 22 years later.
Never fails to bring goosebumps and tears. This episode was more than just TV. It was a life lesson and the music just went with it so perfectly.
I've heard other orchestrations, but this is still the best, possibly because it's the original. It still moves me.
Louie Neira I agree. I just came from another version and I was thinking, something is wrong. This version gives proper tribute/solo to the flute. Obviously... This song necessitates the flute being front and center. Seems like other versions seem to neglect that.
it will truly be a great day when we finally discover how to travel between the stars. and when we build that very first ship, I pray we still remember Star Trek and name that first ship the Enterprise.
Then let us make sure history will always remember the name Enterprise.
@@grand-dadmiral *always...*
To those who have left us:
DeForest Kelley
Gene Roddenberry
James Doohan
Mark Lenard
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry
Leonard Nimoy
And a host of guest stars.
R.I.P
+ mytreker Lovely sentiment, thank you.
mytreker To Absent Friends, To Family
Lets Not forget Anton
Shaka, when the walls fell.
I don't have a story. I just love Star Trek. That was beautiful.
My God, the feels!
I hope it brings them the peace at heart it gives me
RIP Leonard Nimoy.
I can't tell you how much this man - both as Mr Spock, and as a real person - influenced me for the good.
+AntPDC ;-;
You may or may not know this but the Vulcan upheld hand in the V with an out stretched thumb is a Jewish symbol of faith. So the Live Long and Prosper was Nimoy's way of saying a prayer to God every single time someone does it.
RIP Leonard Nimoy and Anton Yelchin and also rest in peace to my good friend Vivien Hunt whom passed away yesterday.
So sorry to hear that about your friend
I watched the episode this song came from earlier today, and I looked for this arrangement again after watching it. The last time I watched this episode I was over ten years younger and didn't understand the nuances and the hidden messages in it. Now, I can't even think of that episode or this song without shedding tears knowing that my father has chosen this song to be played at his funeral, and that I will be playing the lead.
Rewatching “Next Generation” for what must be the third or fourth time, and I just finished Inner Light once more. Such an amazingly touching episode, and I’ll never forget that feeling of “Wow-… this melody is beautiful.” When I first heard Picard playing this amazing piece.
It’s so wistful and beautiful and incredibly sad at the same time, like saying, “I love you, I miss you, but I’ll never EVER forget you.” With music. Amazing music for an amazing show, this episode and the one where we meet sweet Lal will always bring me to tears.
I play this for my grandchildren, when they get fussy
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Never fails to give me goosebumps and bring a tear to my eye.
We have gathered here to honor memory of the uss enterprise and all the brave officers lost a long with her. They were the heroes of the federation and will never be forgotten, as they will stay with us in our hearts, Leonard Nemoy, William Shartner, Anton, Trip, mr Data... (keep the list going)
Every time I put this on, I loop it and say to myself "I'll just listen once or twice.."---then before I know it, its been an hour and a half, and I've been listening and puttering around the house and crying, and listening and remembering and crying. Can't turn it off. Agreed, finest Star Trek episode. Ever.
Absolutely, positively the most hauntingly beautiful piece of music ever written or performed...in ANY venue. When I die, I want it played for my memorial service!
Sounds like you might want to explore a whole lot more music in this genre then ...
ME TOO!!!
This was the only show my sister and I would watch together, so it serves as great nostalgia of my time with her growing up. I remember, seeing it end with that haunting melody mixed with the gentle hum of those impulse engines as it ended, thinking... "that may be the best Star Trek episode I've ever seen!"... as tears streaked down my cheeks. But then a greater realization hit me, as I thought to myself
"Screw that, that was one of the best hours of television period I've yet seen in my life." And taking that in made even more tears flow.
When I think of all the other shows I could've been watching at the time instead I can't stop thanking myself for my impeccably good taste.
Moving comments John. I was especially taken by your reference to the sound of "those impulse engines". I remember the sound well in the context of "Lessons", and if I ever revisit this video account, I shall include that sound!
Best wishes.
We walked down the aisle to Inner Light when we married last September. This song has opened my life, and this song will be the one to close it.
Touching comment Carly, thank you.
@@AntPDC Commenting after 11 years...damn
That is so touching!! My daughter also had this playing when she walked down the aisle last August - it was absolutely beautiful ❤
Always balled my eyes out at this episode and this music. It is so touching..
Beautiful, beautiful melody. So hauntingly perfect and sublime.
I am not crying....you are....(secretly hides his tears)
Yes. I am. Every time.
The proudest tears I have ever had cried!
Somehow, it just feels right to hear this beautiful song and know that it came from one of the most beloved episodes from Star Trek the next-generation. A true classic.
I’m here after hearing this touching, emotional song used in Expedition Theme Park’s memorialization of Star Trek: The Experience. I was a teenager when the episode came out and upon watching it, the episode left me emotional, crying for about an hour after doing so. It’s a hard episode to watch without tearing up, but an important one. An episode that had Gene survived to see, he would have been happy to see it, as it is one of the purest Star Trek stories you could ever see. A fitting tribute to the wonderful actors who gave life to these characters, no longer with us.
Live now. Make now always the most important time. Now will never come again. -Kamin (Patrick Stewart), “The Inner Light”
Star Trek is about the best humanity has to offer. This piece shows that in a way nothing else can.
If you play star trek online, take a moment sometime and visit Vulcan and pay your respects to that great man and actor.
His most famous line sticks with me even today.
I have been, and always shall be, your friend. oddly prophetic those words.
Lisa winn dont also forget to go to DS9 and pay your respects to the actor who played Odo
Did they put a memento to him there?
Oh bless them if they did!
Oh this episode had me in tears.... Especially the ending ❤
I always thought it sounded a bit like the Skye Boat song. Hauntingly beautiful.
I always thought of Mull of Kintyre
Simply timeless.
This music will always cut to the heart. And yet it is so beautiful.;
Agreed. It invariably brings a tear to my eye, but in a good way.
When one thought it just couldn't get any more perfect .... then OV-101 appears.
This episode is the perfect example of what Star Trek should be
Thank you. My mom passed away in 2016 and this song was played at her funeral. ❤️ I love it and it makes me think of her.
The name "Inner Light" to me represents the human spirit. If only we could learn to stop selling our souls for capital gains, materialistic greed wealth and power, we could preserve our collective human spirit and then to explore the galaxy and the true nature of our existence is more than achievable. In short, to me and maybe many others, this melody represents the essence of what Star Trek is.
Well-said. Discouragingly, Star Trek's high ideal seems some way off, given the New World Order of career politicians; corrupt public and private institutions; the wilful emasculation of democracy by means of non-elective political sleight of hand; the growing disconnect between ordinary people and global elites; and, to cap it all, a complicit media. No, it's going to be a long haul, alas - likely involving violent civil strife in the First World, never mind what's going on already elsewhere.
AntPDC
I believe these hurdles have existed ever since civilization began. And before that, you were too worried worrying about your next meal to use choice for anything other than impulsive needs... forget wants. I believe we are making progress. It's just that we're connected in such a way now that you hear all of this bad news from around the world.
Believe, and be the change you want to see while you're at it. This show is actually chop full of Masonic ideals. They're not all blood thirsty bastards like we're led to believe. And maybe, just maybe that notion is all part of this facade that blinds us from so much truth?
Don't forget that in that timeline,earth went thru terrible wars and great unrest before we got on our feet to stand in the stars......sometimes it takes a little pain to make children grow.
Even better. If only we could learn - properly - from our past mistakes and avoid making them again. Even better!
@@stephenfarthing485 and again and again and again
was a casual tng fan. finally saw inner light and heard a lot of hype about it. i can't stop crying and rewatching the last scene over and over again.
I’m not crying... YOU’RE crying...
True. I am, indeed, crying.
The most beautiful piece ever done for any trek episode , so Beautiful , 😘🥰🤗 it fills my heart after all these years , I've asked my family an plan to have it played at my funeral , that is when the Lord calls me home. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
RIP Anton Yelchin. Taken from us far too soon.
As a park ranger in Grand Teton National Park, I used this piece to set the mood for my outdoor amphitheater program, "The Life and Death of a Tree." 🤠 My crowds LOVED it! 🌱🌲🌳
Your comment is beautiful. I am now contemplating the life and death of a tree. Well done. 🌱💧
Nice job Connie!
I told my son to place this at my funeral. Because this is was the best Star Trek episode ever. This music represents the best for a life lived well. He agrees. Thank Gene, for the memories and for keeping us, human.
Each time i listen to this song, it reminds me of my mother, who been a huge fan of star trek from paper back novels to tv shows, died at age 39. Missed you Mother Angela, live long and prosper
Jack Lambert
I’m sorry for your loss! She was so young!! It’s amazing the emotions that an hour-long TV episode can conjure and convey. How beautiful that this song, meant to remind Picard of the race that he came to love, also serves to remind you of someone you love. Treasure that!!
The story line is simplistic and sad, not to be forgotten
What a wonderful memorial to Star Trek. SO many of them have passed on to their own personal final "Trek" .
This brings back all my memories which began when I was 22 in 1966 .
The Flute has become an integral part of Star Trek TNG lore and is still a favorite composition when incorporated in Star Trek themed concerts.
I can't listen to it, even now, without being moved because of the memory of a complete life lived, thousands of years ago.