A bit of trivia: Star Trek: First Contact is the only Star Trek movie or TV episode where a character actually says the term "star trek". Zephram Cochrane is the one who said it.
According to the audio commentary for _First Contact,_ it had been a secret desire of Brannon Braga and Ronald Moore to have a[ny] character say "star trek" during _TNG,_ but they were unable to justify it. (Similarly, the line Lily Sloan says about "'Borg'-? Sound Sweedish...") It wasn't until _First Contact_ where they got their chance, because those two specific words put together in such a way is grammatically awkward in English.
My god, you´re right, I have very fond memories of going with my family to the premiere. Best Star Trek movie, the score, the story, everything about it was perfect.
The central slow section is definitely one of the best Star Trek theme ever composed : simple (melody and harmonic progression), fragile, nostalgic, powerful and majestic at the same time ! Goldsmith at its finest
Brought tears to my eyes when hearing this at the end of S3E1 of ST:PICARD. Saw this in cinema when it came out. 25 years ago. Damn, how time flies by...
It got me when the first episode started off and they pulled that little clip before they went into what Crusher was doing... at that point I knew we were in for something epic!!!
@@EdMorais-rh7ye You didn't even need to watch the first two seasons to get invested. It was it's own thing. From what I heard, most of the episodes from the two seasons were absolutely horrible from really bad writing and just being political.
@sguinn91 , most if not all the people saying political opinions in star trek is bad are right wing bigots who just like action and want to say the n word openly without getting a fist in their face. They are selfish bigots who could learn from star trek. Season 2 was bad in everything else though, we can agree on that.
My first star trek movie i actively looked in a cinema. Every time i hear this wonderful piece of music, i feel like the 12 year old boy i was there, amazed by this absolutely outstanding soundtrack. Only the themes of star trek II or VI are nearly so genius composed and performed.
My mother truly believed that a day will come when we travel the stars and go on such amazing adventures. Unfortunately she suffered Demetia and advanced Alzheimer's disease in the last two years of her life. She died in '97 after First Contact came out but never got to see it as she was too sick. I hope some day her vision comes true and we travel the stars as I am sure she does now.
I'm sorry to hear that sir. But at least in our lifetimes it's a possibility that us humans will discover alien life in one form or another. So your mother may end up being right after all.
I hope too that mankind someday courageously takes flight to the stars! The beautiful message of Star Trek is that we CAN put aside our petty differences and find the courage to all venture forth as one to explore our universe together... if we really want to bad enough! There will no stopping us!!
The day will come, mankind is a slow learning spices and at times we can be distracted by petty issues. But the human mind and spirit continues to grow. One day man will travel to the stars and boldly go where no man, where no one has gone before.
Allow me a moment to explain why this is my favourite Trek movie. I think that, out of all the movies, all the shows, this one best represents the franchise as a whole. Look at the movie and examine it. It can be dark, it can be funny, it can be scary, it can be emotional and thought provoking, it can be thrilling and exciting. And that's why this is my favourite Trek movie - it encapsulates everything I love about Star Trek into one neat little package, serving as a microcosm of the franchise as a whole. And that's why I love First Contact!
Of course, that's why it's my favorite Trek movie as well. It's so robust and hearty, it contains every great quality you would want from an epic Star Trek movie.
I remember hoping they’d use the TNG theme when I saw this in the theater. They didn’t use it in Generations at all. I thought, “NextGen hit a home run of a movie. They deserve their theme song.” Then this started and not only was it THEIR theme, but the best version of it ever recorded. :)
The Star Trek V end credits was the best version of the theme for me. I also liked the Klingon section which came from The Motion Picture score as well. They played it again briefly in this movie when Worf appears.
I believe this was recorded on thd MGM scoring stage, the enx credits cue of Star Trek V was recorded at Fox and sounds much better, more recently John Williams recorded all his sequel trilogy scores at MGM which doesn't have the same sound as Fox and Todd AO or Abbey Rd, Denham in London, when recording a large orchestral score the bigger the scoring stage the better, in LA only Fox has that kind of Concert Hall sound after Todd AO closed down.
Jeff Charlton absolutely... I am building the polar lights 1/350th scale model of The Enterprise NCC-1701A, and I have this playing on repeat throughout the entire build
I love that this has just become the primary leitmotif of Picard. Is it because of the relevant subject matter? Who knows, but of all the movie themes, they picked the best one.
Jerry Goldsmith doing the score for First Contact really felt like it had come full-circle, from his original The Motion Picture theme being used as the theme for the Next Generation. I am so happy he stayed right up to Nemesis.
This is the best End Credits I've heard from Star Trek movie, which gives me hope for a brighter and STELLAR future, where one day Mankind will finally explore the stars. Space: the Final Frontier. 😂
athansky25 “These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before...”
"As we look out into the future, filled with possibilities, and back at our past, we must always acknowledge those who have been by our sides, through thick and thin, peril and peace... Not a thing, or a place, but an idea, that we can live together, and explore the vastness that is space, not only out here among the stars, but inside ourselves, seeking the meaning to questions yet unasked, finding peace in the answers not yet given. " Live long and prosper.
What I probably love most about this theme is that it was originally associated with the original series crew. I see it as truly a theme representing ALL of Star Trek-all that humanity, all that consciousness and sentience is capable of achieving.
I hope we get to see our own "First Contact" in this century before 2063, finally paving the way for Human Stellar Exploration and beyond using a fully equipped hyper drive starship. 😀
No, Fermi's Paradox suggests we are alone, and I am starting to believe that, for if the Universe is indeed billions of years old, it stands to reason some civilisation, more advanced, should have contacted us by now. "Where is everyone?"
Seasons 3 and 5 of the TNG contain some of the best TV in history imo. The writing, storytelling and acting all came together like a great symphony in those two seasons. Lightning in a bottle.
@@iceomistar4302 I wouldn't say that. As long as Gene Roddenberry's basic concept is still intact, humanity still has hope. As Gene himself once said, "The Human Adventure is Just Beginning."
A film as great as this needed a soundtrack to match it...and trust the late great Jerry Goldsmith to come up with the goods. One of his finest Star Trek scores.
Here's my interpretation of each movement of this piece of Star Trek music by Jerry Goldsmith: 1. 0:00-1:18. In the 23rd Century A.D., interstellar space travel is a bold and exciting reality--owing to the beloved starship Enterprise--producing unending benefits from the exchange of products and ideas with alien civilizations. 2. 1:19-1:40. However, life wasn't always like this. 3. 1:41-2:38. Think back to the dawn of the warp-engine era, after the devastation of World III, when all of humanity faced starvation, disease, and possible extinction. 4. 1:41-2:38. Nevertheless, a handful of poverty-stricken but courageous survivors labored at a former missile silo, to create history's first warp-capable engine, and free humanity to travel among the stars. 5. 2:39-3:10. We hear, "Six hundred million dead," in some of the melody's mournful notes--emphasizing that the warp-engine project was not guaranteed to succeed, and that humanity itself was not guaranteed to survive. 6. 3:11-4:10. But the first warp-engine test succeeds, attracting the notice of an alien survey-ship. The aliens land at the test-site and make First Contact, commencing a new era of peace and prosperity. 7. 4:11-4:38. Fast-forward to the future, where that early First Contact has led to the eradication of hunger, poverty, and war, all replaced by education, health, wealth, and incredible adventures. 8. 4:39-5:23. And note that humanity is not finished--greater endeavors, greater achievements, greater triumphs await us, because of our invincible intelligence, empathy, sensitivity, power, and courage.
Always liked this version of the theme - all the extra in between, how much more orchestrated First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis brings the TNG theme updated to sound!
@@SideSwipeGTA Well that’s what I mean. The orchestrated version, taking out the extra I mentioned, kind of truly emphasizes/accentuates the series/franchise legacy the way it should be/was meant to be heard. The times TNG was made itself they likely just didn’t have the budget or maybe tech instruments to maybe enhance or capture it in completeness or whatever.
Without a doubt in my mind, the greatest theme and soundtrack from the greatest of all Star Trek movies. The music fits the comparison of Cap. Picard to Cap. Ahab, both seeking revenge for being hurt, despite the former claiming he is not seeking revenge, but trying to defeat the enemy. Also, that achieving warp speed would start a new era of peace and exploration.
Megatron2013 technically, the theme from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” originated as the theme from “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” combined with Alexander Courage’s fanfare from the Original Series.
I can actually smell the movie theatre popcorn. Oh what a rush of nostalgia this piece of music brings. Captain John Luke Picard was a BOSS, and I miss DATA :****)
This is the best End Credits I've heard from Star Trek movie, which gives me hope for a brighter and STELLAR future, where one day Mankind will finally deep explore the stars. Looking forward be a part of that Journey. Space: the Final Frontier. 😂
Jerry Goldsmith defined the movie music to Star Trek. In my opinion, the short list of the best end credits music by Jerry Goldsmith to a Star Trek movie: 1. Star Trek: The Motion Picture 2. Star Trek: First Contact 3. Star Trek: Nemesis 4. Star Trek: Insurrection 5. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier To be totally honest, all five of Jerry Goldsmith's music to the end credits of the five Star Trek movies are ranked #1 in my mind.
Say what you will about First Contact. That it is action schlock or doesnt fit the tone of the TNG show, but the last shot of the film with the Vulcans and Zephram Cochrane that pans up towards the stars always gives me chills.
Whoever says that is an idiot. First Contact is more than just action, it compares a post apocalyptic world to a utopian future, giving us hope that no matter what happens, the human race will live on, and make the world a better place along with it.
space the final frontier... These are the voyages of the starship enterprise its continuing mission to explore strange new worlds seek out new life and to boldly go where no one has gon before TNG theme plays in the background
This is the Star Trek theme. To me, its just as recognizable and powerful as the Star Wars theme. You cant make a reboot like JJ Abrams and company tried to do without the Star Trek theme.
The greatest Star Trek show only managed to produce one good movie out of four, this one. Yet the other 3 films are still miles better than the crappy ones that have been produced recently, shows you how far the brand has devolved in the new millenium :(
Insurrection was pretty good too tbh, maybe it was more feature episode than movie plot wise but, still nice to see that with the higher production budget. Also, the brand hasnt devolved, its been Vandalised.
The new series is basically an action series based in space, with very loose connection to the true ideals of the Federation and utterly no respect for Gene Roddenberry's vision.
@@wnose They've turned a show about optimism of the far future where we've discarded our petty differences and turned it into Star Wars but dark, pessimistic, and full of nialism. It's NOT Star Trek. It's not WORTHY to bear the name. 1966-2004 is where true Trek lies. Yes, even Enterprise.
This is more than music, it's like an anthem of the generation. It reminds me of all those who have come and passed, and how the life is endless and beautiful.
Well...Insurrection and Nemesis wasted quite a lot of potential,but had actually rather good plots if you ask me,and even something rather new(expect Troy crashing the ENterprise into the nearest object)^^
been listening to the soundtracks of all the trek movies recently and I have somehow found a new appreciation of them due to this. It's been kind of like an epiphany but not. I just see them differently now. Loved them before love them even more now
The times the credits where short and compact because they didn’t need to include 10 different CGI studios. Trek today feels like ferengi took over the production.
They should have some of the TNG writers come back and help finish the story. Send off the characters. All Ive wanted to know since Picard came back is what is up with his old crew.
"An explosive space adventure!" When cast member Jonathan Frakes directed this, No one expected it to be a big success! With "State of the art" special effects, Amazing strong performances, Receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup, And by reworking his classic theme into a more romantic and patriotic ballad, Jerry Goldsmith's score for "First Contact" might be the best thing he's ever done! And that's saying something! The goosebump inducing theme swells during all the best moments, and remains my favourite work from the late film composer! And, extra points to his son Joel Goldsmith who helped him create some new themes! This is Star Trek at it's best, a thrilling and rewatchable film all Trekkie fans need to see! 9.5/10
Watching this movie because the new Star Trek series make me sick. The transition from Picard disobeying orders and the enterprise going to warp to the Borg cube and the Defiant and worf...THERE'S ANOTHER STAR SHIP COMING IN....IT'S THE ENTERPRISE!!!....The cheer from the crowd when watching it the first time...nothing beats it.
A bit of trivia: Star Trek: First Contact is the only Star Trek movie or TV episode where a character actually says the term "star trek". Zephram Cochrane is the one who said it.
Well, Q actually mentions the words "star" and "trek" in All Good Things
@Paul Thomas Johnson too bad nobody in Star WARS actually said "Star Wars." Possible missed opportunity for Disney, though.
@@ThePoreproductions They use the two seperate words *a lot* though XD.
@@ThePoreproductions Disneys star wars will go down in history for missed opportunities. Garbage.
According to the audio commentary for _First Contact,_ it had been a secret desire of Brannon Braga and Ronald Moore to have a[ny] character say "star trek" during _TNG,_ but they were unable to justify it. (Similarly, the line Lily Sloan says about "'Borg'-? Sound Sweedish...") It wasn't until _First Contact_ where they got their chance, because those two specific words put together in such a way is grammatically awkward in English.
Thank you, Jerry Goldsmith, for giving us one of the most iconic musical pieces in all of cinema.
Thank you Terry Matalas for this being used in the last season of "Picard".
I wept when the First Contact theme came on.
I still love pulling up concert that movie studio put together during Covid , my god it’s a grand music score they put out for us all
@@thomasboren3580 What's the name of the concert so I can look it up?
Immediately recognized it in Picard too. Great stuff
@@wesstallard8919 "Immediately recognized it in Picard too. Great stuff" -- It only takes two notes...
My favourite Star Trek film of all times and loved the music. Can't believe it was 25 years ago I first saw this at the cinema . Where has it gone.😊
It was a hearty, robust Star Trek movie that had all the best qualities you could want from a sci-fi epic. My favorite Trek as well.
My god, you´re right, I have very fond memories of going with my family to the premiere. Best Star Trek movie, the score, the story, everything about it was perfect.
It was my favorite Star Trek movie as well with a great inspiring theme.
me too :)
I was 10 years old when the movie came out, about to take my first steps into a new frontier.
Rip Jerry Goldsmith and James Horner the Men who gave Us Incredible Movie and Television Theme Songs you will be missed 🖖
At least we still have my favorite composer, John Williams. That is, until he goes.
Don't forget Leonard Rosenman and Cliff Eidelman.
So happy they used parts of this on the first episode of Picard's final season!!!
Exactly why I'm here.
…and ended it with the dedication for Annie.
#Memberberries 🙄
@@gregoryaustin42 Me too
Same!!
If there were a hall of fame for movie and tv composers, Jerry Goldsmith would absolutely have to be in it.
He is!
In it? The damned place should bear his name!!!
There is-it’s called the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The central slow section is definitely one of the best Star Trek theme ever composed : simple (melody and harmonic progression), fragile, nostalgic, powerful and majestic at the same time ! Goldsmith at its finest
Gosh you summed it all up for me so well!!
I'll add tender, wonderous, idealistic and noble.
And simply beautiful !
French horns@@V1de0Phile
Brought tears to my eyes when hearing this at the end of S3E1 of ST:PICARD. Saw this in cinema when it came out. 25 years ago. Damn, how time flies by...
It got me when the first episode started off and they pulled that little clip before they went into what Crusher was doing... at that point I knew we were in for something epic!!!
@@KeoTheCupcake Aye mate, it was an epic moment.
i fell the same my friend.
@@EdMorais-rh7ye You didn't even need to watch the first two seasons to get invested. It was it's own thing. From what I heard, most of the episodes from the two seasons were absolutely horrible from really bad writing and just being political.
@sguinn91 , most if not all the people saying political opinions in star trek is bad are right wing bigots who just like action and want to say the n word openly without getting a fist in their face. They are selfish bigots who could learn from star trek. Season 2 was bad in everything else though, we can agree on that.
My first star trek movie i actively looked in a cinema. Every time i hear this wonderful piece of music, i feel like the 12 year old boy i was there, amazed by this absolutely outstanding soundtrack. Only the themes of star trek II or VI are nearly so genius composed and performed.
My mother truly believed that a day will come when we travel the stars and go on such amazing adventures. Unfortunately she suffered Demetia and advanced Alzheimer's disease in the last two years of her life. She died in '97 after First Contact came out but never got to see it as she was too sick. I hope some day her vision comes true and we travel the stars as I am sure she does now.
I'm sorry to hear that sir. But at least in our lifetimes it's a possibility that us humans will discover alien life in one form or another. So your mother may end up being right after all.
That's beautiful. We will. I know it.
I believe in god and the resurrection. So this dream, I'm certain it will come true. Maybe not in starships, but in a way we cannot imagine yet.
I hope too that mankind someday courageously takes flight to the stars! The beautiful message of Star Trek is that we CAN put aside our petty differences and find the courage to all venture forth as one to explore our universe together... if we really want to bad enough! There will no stopping us!!
The day will come, mankind is a slow learning spices and at times we can be distracted by petty issues. But the human mind and spirit continues to grow. One day man will travel to the stars and boldly go where no man, where no one has gone before.
There is only one way to describe this music.....HOPE.
Ja, genau.
All I hear is "resistance is futile"
Allow me a moment to explain why this is my favourite Trek movie.
I think that, out of all the movies, all the shows, this one best represents the franchise as a whole. Look at the movie and examine it. It can be dark, it can be funny, it can be scary, it can be emotional and thought provoking, it can be thrilling and exciting. And that's why this is my favourite Trek movie - it encapsulates everything I love about Star Trek into one neat little package, serving as a microcosm of the franchise as a whole.
And that's why I love First Contact!
Of course, that's why it's my favorite Trek movie as well. It's so robust and hearty, it contains every great quality you would want from an epic Star Trek movie.
Me too. To everything you said!
I think this movie and The Wrath of Khan, are the two best Star Trek movies ever!
Personally I loved Insurrection the best. The woman's explanation of time slowing down won my heart
No one quite wrote themes like Jerry Goldsmith.
Definitely agree
Live Long and Prosper
Modern composers take note - THIS is how you do it.
You can say that again!
Well said
"Let's make sure history never forgets the name Enterprise"
Best of the star trek themes
I hope humanity can embark on a real star trek soon.
Give me a tall ship and stars to see her by
If humanity unites let's hope that we"ll.create the United Earth Government,StarFleet and the United Federation of planets.
@@Nikolas_Spyridakhs According to canon, after the third world war only, 500 million deaths
I hope we can go on that real star trek adventure soon
Or found a Terran Empire; and set out to civilize the hell out of the universe :D
Ive always loved classical music, and love how the film score keeps it alive!
...bet PICARD brought you all here in 2023.
One of the best Star Trek themes ever is getting a well deserved encore, encore!!!
For Annie
When they pan out from the Vulcans and the humans listening to Roy Oberson and the theme plays...
It always gives me goosebumps
Pull back and tilt up
I have to laugh at the same scene where Cochran and the Vulcans are drinking and playing oobie doobie. Classic.
I remember hoping they’d use the TNG theme when I saw this in the theater. They didn’t use it in Generations at all.
I thought, “NextGen hit a home run of a movie. They deserve their theme song.”
Then this started and not only was it THEIR theme, but the best version of it ever recorded. :)
@KeweKrypto 12 also known as the TnG theme.....
I wish that J.J. Abrams used in the reboot films.
The Star Trek V end credits was the best version of the theme for me. I also liked the Klingon section which came from The Motion Picture score as well. They played it again briefly in this movie when Worf appears.
I believe this was recorded on thd MGM scoring stage, the enx credits cue of Star Trek V was recorded at Fox and sounds much better, more recently John Williams recorded all his sequel trilogy scores at MGM which doesn't have the same sound as Fox and Todd AO or Abbey Rd, Denham in London, when recording a large orchestral score the bigger the scoring stage the better, in LA only Fox has that kind of Concert Hall sound after Todd AO closed down.
more like a grand slam
What a fantastic piece of music.
Jeff Charlton absolutely... I am building the polar lights 1/350th scale model of The Enterprise NCC-1701A, and I have this playing on repeat throughout the entire build
@@andrewmichael4976 sounds like fun
1:40 We taking the first to the last small steps into the New Frontier
I love that this has just become the primary leitmotif of Picard. Is it because of the relevant subject matter? Who knows, but of all the movie themes, they picked the best one.
Star Trek fans in tears 😥 after listening to the theme in Season 3 of Star Trek Picard episode 1.
Ja/Yes❤
Jerry Goldsmith doing the score for First Contact really felt like it had come full-circle, from his original The Motion Picture theme being used as the theme for the Next Generation. I am so happy he stayed right up to Nemesis.
His music was one of the few exceptional things in what was more or less great value Wrath of Khan.
I got to shake Goldsmith's hand backstage in Nov, 1983. A happy memory.
I envy you. Being able to shake hands with a legend now long gone.
We all meet at April 5th 2063 in Bozeman, Montana 🙂
I'll be there :]
This is the best End Credits I've heard from Star Trek movie, which gives me hope for a brighter and STELLAR future, where one day Mankind will finally explore the stars. Space: the Final Frontier. 😂
athansky25 “These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before...”
Star Trek II along had an excellent epilogue and end credits musical sequence.
And 2020 be like: "Watch, your future's end." :(
I think Insurrection is a close second, followed by TMP, Final Frontier and Nemesis. As far as Jerry Goldsmith’s contributions, at least.
Let's make that "Humankind"
Jerry Goldsmith was a musical genius.
Happy FIRST CONTACT DAY !
Today is April 5, 2021 countdown to 2063 still 42 years off and we're getting close. Live Long and Prosper! 🖖
Of course, that's the spirit!
Jerry Goldsmith's music scores are the best
The really soft slow part before it kicks back into high gear should be used in the Picard Finale
"As we look out into the future, filled with possibilities, and back at our past, we must always acknowledge those who have been by our sides, through thick and thin, peril and peace... Not a thing, or a place, but an idea, that we can live together, and explore the vastness that is space, not only out here among the stars, but inside ourselves, seeking the meaning to questions yet unasked, finding peace in the answers not yet given. " Live long and prosper.
What I probably love most about this theme is that it was originally associated with the original series crew. I see it as truly a theme representing ALL of Star Trek-all that humanity, all that consciousness and sentience is capable of achieving.
The iconic fanfare comes directly from the original tv series.
And the main theme originally served as such to the original crew’s first movie, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture”.
At the end of Picard Season 3 all things come together and this music matched perfect.
One of the few movies where I actually stayed to see the end credits, all because of the music :)
I did that for Kiss me Kill me Hold me Thrill me U2s closing song from Batman I saw it with my friend Enrigue who died young.
I hope we get to see our own "First Contact" in this century before 2063, finally paving the way for Human Stellar Exploration and beyond using a fully equipped hyper drive starship.
😀
Just as long as our version of the Borg aren't involved
No, Fermi's Paradox suggests we are alone, and I am starting to believe that, for if the Universe is indeed billions of years old, it stands to reason some civilisation, more advanced, should have contacted us by now. "Where is everyone?"
@Steve P Yup. All those Ashens videos they've had to watch from up there have to be having an impact :D .
@Steve P "To a Canary; a Cat is a monster. We're just used to being the Cat."
@Steve P Actually Second Technician *Arnold J. Rimmer* of the JMC said that last bit first ;-) .
Picard Season 3 was the best season, and including this score certainly helped.
The best season of Picard. But not Star Trek or even TNG as a whole. There have been so many better seasons of Star Trek
Seasons 3 and 5 of the TNG contain some of the best TV in history imo. The writing, storytelling and acting all came together like a great symphony in those two seasons. Lightning in a bottle.
always brings me to tears
Same. My siblings and I carried Dad's casket into his funeral to this song
I miss the music of goldsmith
@@paulhaytonnz Goldsmith would have been 90 this year 2019...
Yep, Star Trek will never be the same again, the days of a hopeful outlook on Humanity are over.
@@iceomistar4302 I wouldn't say that. As long as Gene Roddenberry's basic concept is still intact, humanity still has hope. As Gene himself once said, "The Human Adventure is Just Beginning."
Just a brilliant piece of music
You might like the ending to ST: insurrection just as well
This Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack in my opinion is the crowning musical theme of the Star Trek franchise!!
Trombone player gets really excited at 4:20.
I look at life as a journey, each day as an adventure/situation, exploring life, meeting other people, places. My own "Trek" through life.
A film as great as this needed a soundtrack to match it...and trust the late great Jerry Goldsmith to come up with the goods.
One of his finest Star Trek scores.
Jerry Goldsmith always delivered.
Jerry Goldsmith is surely a gifted composer. The theme beginning at 1:40 is especially beautiful.
It's what I hear when I enter heaven.
Here's my interpretation of each movement of this piece of Star Trek music by Jerry Goldsmith:
1. 0:00-1:18. In the 23rd Century A.D., interstellar space travel is a bold and exciting reality--owing to the beloved starship Enterprise--producing unending benefits from the exchange of products and ideas with alien civilizations.
2. 1:19-1:40. However, life wasn't always like this.
3. 1:41-2:38. Think back to the dawn of the warp-engine era, after the devastation of World III, when all of humanity faced starvation, disease, and possible extinction.
4. 1:41-2:38. Nevertheless, a handful of poverty-stricken but courageous survivors labored at a former missile silo, to create history's first warp-capable engine, and free humanity to travel among the stars.
5. 2:39-3:10. We hear, "Six hundred million dead," in some of the melody's mournful notes--emphasizing that the warp-engine project was not guaranteed to succeed, and that humanity itself was not guaranteed to survive.
6. 3:11-4:10. But the first warp-engine test succeeds, attracting the notice of an alien survey-ship. The aliens land at the test-site and make First Contact, commencing a new era of peace and prosperity.
7. 4:11-4:38. Fast-forward to the future, where that early First Contact has led to the eradication of hunger, poverty, and war, all replaced by education, health, wealth, and incredible adventures.
8. 4:39-5:23. And note that humanity is not finished--greater endeavors, greater achievements, greater triumphs await us, because of our invincible intelligence, empathy, sensitivity, power, and courage.
I love this!! Wonderful interpretation!
Bravo friend, love this. May you live long and prosper.
@@thebradman4662 Thank you!
@@gorbachevdhali4952 Thank you!
Timestamp them?
What a beautiful melody, glad it's back
Always liked this version of the theme - all the extra in between, how much more orchestrated First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis brings the TNG theme updated to sound!
They didn't have quite a big enough orchestra for the tv theme. It always felt like it was lacking a bit.
@@SideSwipeGTA Well that’s what I mean. The orchestrated version, taking out the extra I mentioned, kind of truly emphasizes/accentuates the series/franchise legacy the way it should be/was meant to be heard. The times TNG was made itself they likely just didn’t have the budget or maybe tech instruments to maybe enhance or capture it in completeness or whatever.
Without a doubt in my mind, the greatest theme and soundtrack from the greatest of all Star Trek movies. The music fits the comparison of Cap. Picard to Cap. Ahab, both seeking revenge for being hurt, despite the former claiming he is not seeking revenge, but trying to defeat the enemy. Also, that achieving warp speed would start a new era of peace and exploration.
Nonono. The whole point of Ahab is, he is unhinged. The whole essence of Picard is, he is trustworthily, bottom line, absolutely sane.
0:00 This is where the fun begins...
Oh, I have a bad feeling about this!
lol
Did you quote Star WARS?
@@grand-dadmiral did you quote Star WARS?
end credits - 3.00 goosebumps!
Love the TNG theme but @1:20 onwards really hits you in the feels
Jerry Goldsmith Isolated Score End Credits
I still love listening to the Star Trek Next Generation Theme. The new movie series doesn't even compare.
True.
Megatron2013 technically, the theme from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” originated as the theme from “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” combined with Alexander Courage’s fanfare from the Original Series.
I really hope that Jeff Russo incorporates this masterpiece into his score for the new Picard series.
@@darthkurland AND THEY HAVE! Felt so awesome.
@@LoganX83 Naaah...
Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Ennio Morriconne, John Barry, Vangelis...
The great composers of cinema, unfortunately, are all leaving.😔
Never forget star Trek 👍👍👍👍👍
Best star trek first contact theme of all time
On April 4, 2022, I gave my like to this video that belongs to the most extraordinary and inspiring music track created by Jerry Goldsmith.
Data is my favorite character on TNG, Spock on TOS, Sisko on DS9, Seven on Voyager, Archer on Enterprise.
No contact without safety equipment.
Safety first.
4:16
Boimler: "IT'S THE TITAN!!!"
Pakled: "Oh no, it's another Enterprise!"
Waited 18 years to see the USS Titan, and she did not disappoint. :)
Gotta love Riker and co. in The Titan wearing later DS9 uniforms as they should
Aun hoy silbo esta cancion 1:40....saludos desde Argentina
1:40 just gets me every damn time.
4:10 I love the Drum re-intro.
I can actually smell the movie theatre popcorn. Oh what a rush of nostalgia this piece of music brings. Captain John Luke Picard was a BOSS, and I miss DATA :****)
Jean Luc, remember he is French
JOHN LUKE LOL
This is the best End Credits I've heard from Star Trek movie, which gives me hope for a brighter and STELLAR future, where one day Mankind will finally deep explore the stars. Looking forward be a part of that Journey. Space: the Final Frontier. 😂
The orchestra gave Jerry Goldsmith a standing ovation after recording the main theme
Jerry Goldsmith defined the movie music to Star Trek. In my opinion, the short list of the best end credits music by Jerry Goldsmith to a Star Trek movie:
1. Star Trek: The Motion Picture
2. Star Trek: First Contact
3. Star Trek: Nemesis
4. Star Trek: Insurrection
5. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
To be totally honest, all five of Jerry Goldsmith's music to the end credits of the five Star Trek movies are ranked #1 in my mind.
amazing movie and the music is just wow
Those were the beautiful days when film music had melodies....
Say what you will about First Contact. That it is action schlock or doesnt fit the tone of the TNG show, but the last shot of the film with the Vulcans and Zephram Cochrane that pans up towards the stars always gives me chills.
Whoever says that is an idiot. First Contact is more than just action, it compares a post apocalyptic world to a utopian future, giving us hope that no matter what happens, the human race will live on, and make the world a better place along with it.
It tilts upwards
this version and tng version are my favorites like the original in the motion picture and also gotta love the wrath of kahn soundtrack too
Worf steals the show in this movie.
Will be my outro...incredible piece.
Sci-fi at the pops. This song will be played in concert at the Arlene Schnitzer concert hall on 4-27-2019 and 4-28
space the final frontier... These are the voyages of the starship enterprise its continuing mission to explore strange new worlds seek out new life and to boldly go where no one has gon before TNG theme plays in the background
The 3:12 mark gets me every time.
1:40 onward is the nostalgic part.
Alex Bramsen what is that movement called?
@@maxmcvicker It's the main theme.
This music says star trek to me. The new stuff doesn't touch the genuine article. I could listen this all day, the feeling and emotion never wanes
I can still picture either a Constitution class refit or Sovereign class.
One of the 100 best movies of all time.
Picard is back!
The song makes me tear up for some reason
This is the Star Trek theme. To me, its just as recognizable and powerful as the Star Wars theme. You cant make a reboot like JJ Abrams and company tried to do without the Star Trek theme.
The greatest Star Trek show only managed to produce one good movie out of four, this one. Yet the other 3 films are still miles better than the crappy ones that have been produced recently, shows you how far the brand has devolved in the new millenium :(
Insurrection was pretty good too tbh, maybe it was more feature episode than movie plot wise but, still nice to see that with the higher production budget.
Also, the brand hasnt devolved, its been Vandalised.
The new series is basically an action series based in space, with very loose connection to the true ideals of the Federation and utterly no respect for Gene Roddenberry's vision.
@@wnose They've turned a show about optimism of the far future where we've discarded our petty differences and turned it into Star Wars but dark, pessimistic, and full of nialism.
It's NOT Star Trek. It's not WORTHY to bear the name. 1966-2004 is where true Trek lies. Yes, even Enterprise.
This is more than music, it's like an anthem of the generation. It reminds me of all those who have come and passed, and how the life is endless and beautiful.
It was lovely hearing this track in the Lower Decks season 3 premier.
Thank you for this masterpiece Mr. Goldsmith. Live long and prosper 🖖🏻
Makes me so sad how much Star Trek changed from this movie, the last great trek.
Well we still had 3 more seasons of Deep Space Nine after this so not the last great trek at all.
enshk79 what do you mean by how Star Trek changed from this movie?
Well...Insurrection and Nemesis wasted quite a lot of potential,but had actually rather good plots if you ask me,and even something rather new(expect Troy crashing the ENterprise into the nearest object)^^
Well at least Picard will be back in a new series.
@@rorymoore3992 Done by Alex Kurtzman, abandon all hope.
Ich liebe Star Trek Filmen
been listening to the soundtracks of all the trek movies recently and I have somehow found a new appreciation of them due to this. It's been kind of like an epiphany but not. I just see them differently now. Loved them before love them even more now
Amazing, JG you are missed
The force is here
Would be nice to hear a reorganized version to match the scene of the Titan rescuing the Cerritos
Yes...next generation is classic..bueatyful music...
The times the credits where short and compact because they didn’t need to include 10 different CGI studios. Trek today feels like ferengi took over the production.
After SNW I really have to think about that again…
Hearing this in Lower Decks was a treat.
Imposter star trek?
They should have some of the TNG writers come back and help finish the story. Send off the characters.
All Ive wanted to know since Picard came back is what is up with his old crew.
Leave it alone. Do not destroy art with pointless crap. This is fine as is.
Plus, use your imagination. Think.
I think that Picard Season 3 will answer that. 😄
"An explosive space adventure!"
When cast member Jonathan Frakes directed this,
No one expected it to be a big success!
With "State of the art" special effects,
Amazing strong performances,
Receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup,
And by reworking his classic theme
into a more romantic and patriotic ballad,
Jerry Goldsmith's score for "First Contact"
might be the best thing he's ever done!
And that's saying something!
The goosebump inducing theme
swells during all the best moments,
and remains my favourite work
from the late film composer!
And, extra points to his son Joel Goldsmith
who helped him create some new themes!
This is Star Trek at it's best,
a thrilling and rewatchable film
all Trekkie fans need to see!
9.5/10
Watching this movie because the new Star Trek series make me sick. The transition from Picard disobeying orders and the enterprise going to warp to the Borg cube and the Defiant and worf...THERE'S ANOTHER STAR SHIP COMING IN....IT'S THE ENTERPRISE!!!....The cheer from the crowd when watching it the first time...nothing beats it.
Jerry Goldsmith was an Icon a true music genius! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤