Saw this in its first showing and never forgot it. This scene had tremendous force simply because i had never seen Brent Spiner out of makeup. Unexpectedly seeing his actual face had the miraculous quality of an inanimate statue made flesh and blood.
@@judithsixkiller5586 yes but there IIRC he appeared as just a regular schlub under room light, whereas here they took care to bring out his colouring as a contrast to the Data makeup - the eyes especially
. Yes, The classical and romantic clothing style and make up really did enhance his features to their best advantage. But I thought that he had a certain rather "devil may care". bon vivant charm as a regular shlub!
@@domainofthesun4400 I think that he got a bit of a kick out of playing such an off beat and legendary archetype bad luck bumpkin boi. ( I've got a few cousins like that.)Cauae B really played it to the hilt! His eyes kind of sparkle from the mischief. I'm hoping to get the time to catch his shoe "Hellbent" from the beginning episode soon.
Noonien Soong was eccentric and unusual, but he was a damned brilliant scientist, successfully creating one of the most unique, dynamic, remarkable models of android ever. Often imitated, but never truly duplicated. And the way he always referred to Data as “son”...you can’t not sense a father’s pride in his soft spoken words.
Birthright touches me to the core of my soul. When I first viewed it in its original airing in 1993, my father was terminall ill. The episode had a powerful impact on me. My father died in 1994, 25 years ago, and this episode has lost none of that punch for me. When Dr. Soong tells Data, "You are the bird," I break down every time. TNG would be a shadow of itself if not for Brent Spiner and his deep, marvelous portrayals as Data, Dr. Soong, and even Lore. Bravo, sir! Thank you.
THIS is Star Trek! Touching, deep, sensitive... and positive about the future, about life, about embracing the different, about evolving, growing, developing, learning! THIS IS STAR TREK. This was Star Trek... RIP.
Brent Spiner mentioned in an interview that someone had said Tom Hiddleston could play Data in future series of Star Trek. I think Adrien Brody looks more like Brent Spiner than Tom Hiddleston and is, therefore, more likely a suitable candidate for the part of Data. 1: Adrien has the innocence needed for the part of Data. 2: Adrien and Brent have the same bone structure, and the same slender body IMHO. 3: Brent and Adrien both have the same nose. 4: I bet Adrien could portrait Lore convincingly.
I've just watched this episode for the first time. It's soooo fascinating! And I always get so excited whenever Data makes another small leap towards becoming more human. And now this! I am so touched and happy for him. His expression of "Woooooooooooooow" when he wakes up from this is priceless.
I like how Brent injected different characteristics in Dr. Soong. You get that brashness, that arrogance, and yet tempered with sensitivity and compassion and imagination. A child’s wonder much like data is only expressed more so with emotion. A cyberneticist with the spirit of an artist and a dreamer. And a true father. The antithesis of Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s novel. Brilliant scene that even inspired tears when he said he was proud of his son. Data had made an incredible leap forward with his goal of becoming human.
Thank you for posting this! I just caught this episode (Birthright, Part 1) on TV today, and was hoping there was a copy out there on YT somewhere. Shame the quality isn't better, but it's better to have this copy than none at all. Data was probably the most fascinating character on TNG ... I've always admired him. And seeing the two versions of Brent Spiner side by side is fascinating, and the contrasts in their skin tone, eye color and hair styles ... you get so used to seeing Data, that sometimes you forget just how pale he is compared to a normal flesh-and-blood person. As someone else said, it's like seeing a mannequin come to life. Brent Spiner really was quite handsome, in a non-traditional, oddball sort of way. 😉
Brent Spiner's first breakout acting role was on a TV show named Night Court. He was hilarious on it, and a couple times in this scene, you can hear a shadow of his Bob Wheeler Night Court voice. Just check RUclips for Spiner Night Court. He invented that character voice in his teens, and said he never imagined anyone would pay him to do it.
He's a fox, and he still is now that he's a little older, ( 73 to be exact!) You really can't recognize alot of people when they get older, but you can definitely recognize Brent Spiner and he still looks good for being 73!! WE LOVE YOU BRENT SPINER!!❤💋
Once upon a time, I, Zhuangzi, dreamt I was a butterfly, fluttering hither and thither, to all intents and purposes a butterfly. I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was Zhuangzi. Soon I awakened, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly, dreaming I am a man. Between a man and a butterfly there is necessarily a distinction. The transition is called the transformation of material things."
Having worked in theater when I saw this I really didn't understand why they put so much makeup on him for Data. Brent Spinner is very unique looking. Just normal makeup would have been fine since he is distinct enough looking to get a sense he is not quite human.
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Good heavens. I forgot what beautiful eyes Brent Spiner has.
Yes, he does have very handsome eyes :-)
@@blitz7326 yes brain is being her she's beautiful very handsome
I`m gonna have a dream about him tonight because of those beautiful blue eyes :)
navyblue8621 a little gold for my taste :-)
He's honestly hella handsome.
Saw this in its first showing and never forgot it. This scene had tremendous force simply because i had never seen Brent Spiner out of makeup. Unexpectedly seeing his actual face had the miraculous quality of an inanimate statue made flesh and blood.
Have you seen his earlier appearance on the vintage sit con" Night Court"?
@@judithsixkiller5586 yes but there IIRC he appeared as just a regular schlub under room light, whereas here they took care to bring out his colouring as a contrast to the Data makeup - the eyes especially
. Yes, The classical and romantic clothing style and make up really did enhance his features to their best advantage. But I thought that he had a certain rather "devil may care". bon vivant charm as a regular shlub!
@@judithsixkiller5586 oh yes, regular schlub just meant "everyday" - he wasn't presented at his best advantage more than the other people in the room
@@domainofthesun4400 I think that he got a bit of a kick out of playing such an off beat and legendary archetype bad luck bumpkin boi.
( I've got a few cousins like that.)Cauae B really played it to the hilt! His eyes kind of sparkle from the mischief.
I'm hoping to get the time to catch his shoe "Hellbent" from the beginning episode soon.
Noonien Soong was eccentric and unusual, but he was a damned brilliant scientist, successfully creating one of the most unique, dynamic, remarkable models of android ever. Often imitated, but never truly duplicated. And the way he always referred to Data as “son”...you can’t not sense a father’s pride in his soft spoken words.
Ira Graves worked with Soong. I think or at least they knew each other.
2:12 Spot takes command of the enterprise
Literally where no man has gone before.
This is the most touching scene in Star Trek.
Birthright touches me to the core of my soul. When I first viewed it in its original airing in 1993, my father was terminall ill. The episode had a powerful impact on me. My father died in 1994, 25 years ago, and this episode has lost none of that punch for me. When Dr. Soong tells Data, "You are the bird," I break down every time. TNG would be a shadow of itself if not for Brent Spiner and his deep, marvelous portrayals as Data, Dr. Soong, and even Lore. Bravo, sir! Thank you.
The pain never goes away... I hope it is a little less now.
Data, commander of the ss enterprise by day
Space crow by night
I Like THE AWESOME WAY HIS FATHER TELLS HIM TO DREAM AND THAT HE IS THE BIRD THAT WAS AN AWESOME MEANING
THIS is Star Trek! Touching, deep, sensitive... and positive about the future, about life, about embracing the different, about evolving, growing, developing, learning! THIS IS STAR TREK. This was Star Trek... RIP.
Wow...the scene with the crow is beautiful !
Cristalsonic Christal its pretty cool
I thought it’s a raven
All these years and everyone still has the hots for him
Yeah, that should prove how fiercely loyal his fans are to him!❤
Brent Spiner mentioned in an interview that someone had said Tom Hiddleston could play Data in future series of Star Trek. I think Adrien Brody looks more like Brent Spiner than Tom Hiddleston and is, therefore, more likely a suitable candidate for the part of Data.
1: Adrien has the innocence needed for the part of Data.
2: Adrien and Brent have the same bone structure, and the same slender body IMHO.
3: Brent and Adrien both have the same nose.
4: I bet Adrien could portrait Lore convincingly.
Love both Tom and Adrian but I think if they were gonna have someone come back to play data again then they should cast someone younger.
He really does look a lot like Adrian Brody tho lol
I've just watched this episode for the first time. It's soooo fascinating! And I always get so excited whenever Data makes another small leap towards becoming more human. And now this! I am so touched and happy for him.
His expression of "Woooooooooooooow" when he wakes up from this is priceless.
MotherofpearlMusic thank you very much
I like how Brent injected different characteristics in Dr. Soong. You get that brashness, that arrogance, and yet tempered with sensitivity and compassion and imagination. A child’s wonder much like data is only expressed more so with emotion. A cyberneticist with the spirit of an artist and a dreamer. And a true father. The antithesis of Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s novel. Brilliant scene that even inspired tears when he said he was proud of his son. Data had made an incredible leap forward with his goal of becoming human.
Is it me or does Brent Spiner and Adrien Brody look like they could be twins? They look so much alike IMO
Thank you for posting this! I just caught this episode (Birthright, Part 1) on TV today, and was hoping there was a copy out there on YT somewhere. Shame the quality isn't better, but it's better to have this copy than none at all. Data was probably the most fascinating character on TNG ... I've always admired him. And seeing the two versions of Brent Spiner side by side is fascinating, and the contrasts in their skin tone, eye color and hair styles ... you get so used to seeing Data, that sometimes you forget just how pale he is compared to a normal flesh-and-blood person. As someone else said, it's like seeing a mannequin come to life. Brent Spiner really was quite handsome, in a non-traditional, oddball sort of way. 😉
BerlinerinToni i'd call him a good example of a man who is attractive without being "handsome"
One day they'll have secrets; one day they'll have dreams.
Brent Spiner's first breakout acting role was on a TV show named Night Court. He was hilarious on it, and a couple times in this scene, you can hear a shadow of his Bob Wheeler Night Court voice. Just check RUclips for Spiner Night Court. He invented that character voice in his teens, and said he never imagined anyone would pay him to do it.
Time to put the space weed down.
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This scene spiritually moved me when I first saw..it still does no less today...
So... he doesn't dream of electric sheep?
Anyone get a "Dr Who" vibe from Soong?
That part where he says I'm proud of ya son. That was great
This scene my god this scene is so good gives me goosebumps Every time and not to mention good god Brent is so beautiful
He's a fox, and he still is now that he's a little older, ( 73 to be exact!) You really can't recognize alot of people when they get older, but you can definitely recognize Brent Spiner and he still looks good for being 73!!
WE LOVE YOU BRENT SPINER!!❤💋
Data, you are the bird.
i dream this i was data and his father was my grandpa on the enterprise not joking
I've seen this scene many times, I saw it just now and each time I watch it I find it really moving.
My favorite scene in star trek
Do you guys think that lore also has the ability to dream but didn't because he didn't have the cognitive abilities?
If he has the ability to remember and the ability to feel feelings he has the ability to dream.
I love this scene. Made me like Data even more.
I wonder what other human attributes Data would have unlocked if he'd survived.
Captain Spot
Data wishes his creator had made him alive.. a sentient being.. that could take on real life and sentient..
Perhaps Data does have a soul.. and an OBE..
The most precious gift a parent can their child is the ability to dream.
@@ursaltydog Why would Data have an OBE? I doubt those are even awarded that far in the future, and unlikely to an android who is not British.
@@allymog5228 LOL.... OBE = out of body experience.
@@ursaltydog aha, that makes sense. I would give Data an Order of the British Empire OBE too though
Lo sé brent spiner tiene unos preciosos ojos azules es un hombre muy lindo
He spent 31 years getting to this state of his evolution and only got to appreciate it for 10 more.
I do hate it when scenes are filmed on a potato.
😆
Once upon a time, I, Zhuangzi, dreamt I was a butterfly, fluttering hither and thither, to all intents and purposes a butterfly. I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was Zhuangzi. Soon I awakened, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly, dreaming I am a man. Between a man and a butterfly there is necessarily a distinction. The transition is called the transformation of material things."
data .........................
This scene never fails to make me happy
😆 I weecord my TBee
Data, you are hella the bird!
this is like Gepeto and Pinoccio
Amazing quality
2:45 🥲
Initiating Energy Transfer.....best depiction of The Journey ever.
Lo se brent spiner preciosos ojos azules
Yes
Having worked in theater when I saw this I really didn't understand why they put so much makeup on him for Data. Brent Spinner is very unique looking. Just normal makeup would have been fine since he is distinct enough looking to get a sense he is not quite human.