STAR TREK Piano Medley by David Kaylor | 50th Anniversary Edition

In honour of Star Trek's 50th birthday this year, as well as the release of Star Trek Beyond and announcement of Star Trek: Discovery, I have put together a piano arrangement of the very best music the franchise has given us over the past half-century - (as if my Star Wars piano medley wasn't long and complicated enough). Sprawling over the films, the series, and the animated show, these beautiful pieces from numerous legendary composers can be enjoyed all in one place, as we walk through the evolution of Trek lore and film scores alike. Thank you for joining me on this voyage, and I hope you enjoy this little project of mine. Live long and prosper!
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Check out Marioverehrer's Synthesia tutorial of this arrangement:
• Star Trek Medley [Pian...
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- Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) theme, composed by Alexander Courage - 0:03
- Suite from "The Trouble With Tribbles" (1967) composed by Jerry Fielding and Fred Steiner - 1:23
- Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973-1974) composed by "Yvette Blais" (Ray Ellis) and "Jeff Michael" (Norman "Norm" Prescott) - 2:13
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), "The Enterprise" composed by Jerry Goldsmith - 3:12
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) End Credits composed by James Horner - 6:09
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) theme composed by James Horner - 7:39
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) theme, composed by Leonard Rosenman - 8:45
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
- "Life is a Dream" (Klingon Theme) composed by Jerry Goldsmith - 10:24
- "The Mountain" composed by Jerry Goldsmith -11:55
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) End Credits Suite, composed by Cliff Eidelman - 13:19
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) main title theme, composed by Jerry Goldsmith, arranged by Dennis McCarthy - 15:11
- "The Inner Light": Orchestral Suite (1992), composed by Jay Chattaway - 16:36
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999) main title theme, composed by Dennis McCarthy - 20:01
- Star Trek: Generations (1994) Overture, composed by Dennis McCarthy - 21:40
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001) main title theme composed by Jerry Goldsmith - 23:05
- Star Trek: First Contact (1996) theme composed by Jerry Goldsmith - 25:26
- Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), "Ba'ku Village" composed by Jerry Goldsmith - 27:18
- Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), "A New Ending" composed by Jerry Goldsmith [featuring "Blue Skies" written by Irving Berlin (1926) - 29:49
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2005) theme, "Where My Heart Will Take Me", performed by Russell Watson
Originally "Faith of the Heart", performed by Rod Stewart, written by Diane Warren (1998) - 31:21
- "In A Mirror, Darkly" (2005), alternate 'Enterprise' theme composed by Dennis McCarthy, and Kevin Kiner - 32:31
- Star Trek (2009), "To Boldly Go" and "End Credits" composed by Michael Giacchino - 33:42
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), "London Calling" composed by Michael Giacchino - 35:47
- Star Trek Beyond (2016), "Sledgehammer" performed by Rihanna, written by Robyn Fenty, Jesse Shatkin, and Sia Furler - 36:32
- End Credits (Influenced from TNG movies) - 37:50
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Credits:
Star Trek Piano medley arranged and performed by David Kaylor
Video
Produced by Thomas Appell - www.appellvoice...
Shot with Canon EOS 5D Mark III with 24 mm prime lens, Canon EOS 5D Mark III with 28-85 zoom lens, Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 28 mm prime lens, Freefly MōVI M5
Edited by Thomas Appell and David Kaylor using Final Cut Pro X
Audio
Kawai Grand Piano equipped with QRS PNOmation
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soli deo gloria

[@orangutan7934]

Damn it, Jim, I'm a doctor, not a pianist!

[@pilotavery]

I have not even gotten 8 minutes and because I keep restarting from the beginning to listen to it again. Jesus this is good.

[@pilotavery]

It's been 4 years since I found this and I come back to this at least once per day. It's not just the arrangement, your technical abilities are just beyond belief.

[@bradleyfore]

Goldsmith's "Star Trek Theme" popping up throughout this medley makes it feel like a Rondo lol

[@danielsiletti4618]

WOW!!!! All I can say is WOW! Also, the fact that included The Animated Series, The Inner Light, and something from each film and series, you get 20 bonus points from me.The only thing I would have included was Archer's Theme from Enterprise, but that's ok. This was absolutely incredible. The fans said and now I will, Star Trek Lives!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!! 😄 Aw man, I shoulda done "Archer's Theme"! Guess I'll just have to make another medley. xP But thanks a lot, man; I really appreciate it! 😊 Love long and prosper 🖖

[@danielsiletti4618]

Any time! Even without Archer's Theme, it is still a phenomenal piece!

[@colinfischer3628]

The "Inner Light" was so perfect.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you very much! That is absolutely one of my favourite pieces, and is so beautiful. I'm glad you think I've done it justice :) Live long and prosper!

[@tripsadelica]

@@TheVarietyGuy Your passion for Trek is reflected in your sheer brilliance as a pianist and in the execution and tying together of the many themes here. Star Trek was blessed to have brilliant composers creating uplifting and Utopian music to match the sheer optimism of the series and the films. That you, as a very young person, understand and can convey this optimism and hope through your playing is very uplifting for me. Long may you continue to create such music...LLAP.

[@slackerhockey7063]

Honestly, given the richness of the full orchestral versions of these pieces, I was skeptical as to how well a piano only could handle this. I am no longer skeptical. This was of a tremendously high quality. Your dynamics were particularly well executed. It takes a lot of skill to keep the loudest and quietest portions balanced this well. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us music loving trekkies.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! It means a lot 😊

[@Rafael_Peixoto]

And that, my folks, is why piano is the king of all instruments 😎 Btw great job, dude, that was so good

[@joshstephen1995]

The theme to First Contact was always my favourite in the franchise and always held a special place for me. This version represents it beautifully

[@mbntr2363]

Love the way this lad has an nx01 model on the piano

[@TheVarietyGuy]

You know it! 😎

[@carltrotter7622]

This.... Made Me Cry

[@paulwilliamson6555]

David have you read your comments lately they’re the BEST EVER!!!

[@PrinceAlhorian]

Love the NX-01 you have on the Piano. Nostalgic music mister Kaylor... Engage!

[@desmondkingston8577]

This is beautiful you're so damn talented.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!!

[@skyjinix331]

Yes, thats very very cool!! :)

[@noahbrady562]

kept waiting for the gorn fight music, but I guess it didn't fit in

[@companyomidayendeh5325]

appreciate your kindness reaction to master goldsmith music

[@emilynightingale7758]

i am a trekkie and a pianist. you have made all my dreams come true.

[@zwerck07]

The end of The Inner Light made me cry and even when I'm not a big fan of Deep Space Nine the transition COMPLETLY destroyed me. And we don't talk about First Contact. This thing barried me 1,8 meters under the ground... AND WHY THE F is with Insurrection?! I mean HOW?! Thats so beautiful. I completly forget about this song :O And Nemesis... Idk... I think I'm dead xD But my favourite is still Enterprise. I don't exacly know why everyone hate this song but for me it was the best decision in the franchise.

[@karanshah9354]

If Talent had a name, it will be David Kaylor. I have watched this for 100 times and still watching. Thank you buddy and Live long and prosper.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! Live long and prosper.

[@GoldEagled17]

I've been watching videos like this all night and nobody has been this good with the themes. You captured the emotion of Voyager which every orchestra I've seen failed to do.

[@morebaileyskim]

I thought the same. I’ve never heard voyager played that well

[@TeganX7]

I have heard a few dozen medleys of Star trek music, but none is as comprehensive as this one. I had this playing in the background when I heard the theme from the Animated Series, and I don't think I've ever heard that included before. This is really a very well assembled piece. Heck, I attended the 50th anniversary concert, and while very well put together, they might have consulted you to get a more comprehensive list of selections. Kudos!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so very much!!! It really means a lot! :D I made it a point to include as much of the wonderful music as I could. Live long and prosper, man! :)

[@meiyami93]

TeganX7 The animated series?

[@JaceFincham]

Meiyami Yep. The Animated Series ran from 1973-1974. It's good; I recommend you check it out. More information about the series: memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Trek%3A_The_Animated_Series

[@AdmiralKarelia]

Beautiful renditions from start to finish. On top of that, I have to say, I noticed the little communicator badge in the lower corner changing from one theme to the next, a detail nobody but a real Star Trek fan would think to include.

[@kregroenfeldt7528]

There are no words that can truly explain how great this is. Thank you for creating and sharing something so wonderful!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!

[@retrofuturepi]

Generations theme and the inner light theme was my favorite 💙

[@TheVarietyGuy]

They're so beautiful!

[@timchorle]

My new favorite KZbin concert of all time! Every couple days I pop this on...

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoy :D

[@MrTheSlimJim]

I still watch this video every other week. Thank you for this

[@Niusereset]

It is just... AWESOME!!! In moments like this I regret I cannot play on piano... And especially the insurrection theme gives me a shiver... it is a piano version of piano original... and... it is so true and everything.... you are awesome player.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Niusereset Thank you very much!! 😄

[@lukara6156]

Captured the essence and beauty of Star Trek brilliantly

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! That was my goal :)

[@mattrichardson2451]

You made me cry with the Inner Light. How sad is that?

[@magmion2783]

Voyager is so magnificent

[@enshk79]

The beginning of the FC theme is so powerful in this. So heart wrenching, nearly haunting. So powerful. And then it really accentuates the move into the majestic second part. Your playing yanks on every single heartstring

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I totally agree, I love it! And thank you very much 😊

[@enshk79]

@@TheVarietyGuy I’ll be back with more praise on another song in the video hahaha Your interpretation of every piece is revelatory. You understand the meaning behind every single one and bring it out. In many ways better than their own composer.

[@joshuamadelung8525]

Thank you so much! What a gift to us Trek fans!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

You're very welcome! And thank /you/ so much for your kind words! I'm glad you appreciated. LLAP :)

[@bradleyfore]

Jerry Goldsmith had a knack for combining melody and harmony in amazing ways! Great job!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

He sure did. Thank you! :)

[@coolkirk1701]

I've been blessed to know people great at composing and people great at piano. Neither have been this good at either or both of those things!

[@coolkirk1701]

I'm serious, this is so amazing, I would pay to go see this in concert. The fact that I don't is the best thing that's happened to me this week.

[@PassiveSmoking]

Not going to lie, got a bit teary-eyed at "The Inner Light". It was a tragically beautiful episode and the music fit it perfectly.

[@netsfera]

You have no idea how much I'm thrilled to see this tribute? It is so deep, wonderful! Beautiful indeed! Especially its versions for "First Contact" and then "Ba'ku Village" from Insurrection, two of the rarest Jerry Goldsmith jewelry that I love more than anything in this world! You touched so deeply. I have no words. You are a master! Thank you so much again!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you very much!!! "First Contact" and "Ba'ku Village" are some of my favourites from Goldsmith as well! So regal, and so beautiful. I'm so glad my arrangement moved you so, and thank you so much for your kind words! :) Love long and prosper!

[@coolkirk1701]

Just watching this for about the 20th time when i realized all this music was memorized. 40 straight minutes of music. Memorized. Brava, Maestro!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Haha thank you so much!! 😄

[@frederickvillarete1755]

I could listen to your rendition of DS9 all day long.

[@tej_apostrophe_a]

Epic is the only word that can come close enough to what is happening in this amazingness.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you!!!

[@zinctong744]

Your rendition is the most beautiful arrangement of star trek soundtrack I've ever seen. Great work thank you so much for sharing your talent. I appreciate you have a tutorial video of your arrangement but is there any chance you could provide music sheets for your arrangement? Thank you so much.

[@1701SP]

You know those really hot tears that leave your face burning? That's where you left me. My soul soared. It's like your magic machine played the tune of my soul! lol GLORIOUS! Thank you!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!! 😄

[@shivaranjanmenon1543]

You know, I feel that Star Trek TOS's theme is kinda romanticising the mystery of the vast expanse of space...so beautiful,yet completely unknowable. Whereas Star Trek-TNG's theme,is always like, Go forth,Brave men women Klingons, go where no one has ever gone before!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Shivaranjan Menon I love that analysis! And totally agree

[@shivaranjanmenon1543]

Thank you! And this is possibly the best set of arrangements of Star Trek themes! Only a true Trekkie could have put these arrangements together and played them so beautifully...

[@EmnaxJackson]

This has been my study music for over a year now. And I still feel like crying everytime I listen to it. You can't imagine how grateful I am that this video exists on the internet. A Trekkie couldn't ask for more. THANK YOU and BRAVO!!!!!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoy and it still enjoy it so much! 😄

[@rorrante]

Awesome ! I love all the Star Trek themes. Jerry Goldsmith was my favorite film composer. You sound great, Thx !

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you very much! He's definitely up there for me 😊 "Soarin' Over California" is probably my favourite of his.

[@BigChe2000]

Star Wars was awesome. This was somehow even better. Thank you, David! Now I'm just hoping we'll be lucky enough to get a Doctor Who!

[@michaeleickermann1706]

STV: The mountain. These is much beauty in it.

[@The22on]

Kinda weird, but I actually applauded at the end! All alone in my house, I had to applaud such a grand performance! Thank you for your interpretation of the ST music. See, kids, if you practice enough...

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! 😄

[@The22on]

@@TheVarietyGuy I teach guitar and piano. I was a NASA engineer on the Space Shuttle. But I have a love of music and I studied it. In my next incarnation, lol, I will be a composer. For fun, I compose themes to existing movies - what I would have composed. Sometimes, I honestly think I equalled the brilliance of the composer (in my opinion) and sometimes fell short. I never exceeded them, at least for the movies I 'scored' for fun. The ST Original Theme was one I could not top - or equal.. The latin beat, flamenco rhythm I NEVER would think to put to futuristic stories. Taxi Driver is another that's just too good. So is Fargo - using a theme from music in that area. I haven't watched the best ST TV episode in a while - City on the Edge of Forever. But I think there are some cool themes in it, including an old standard my band used to play, Goodnight, Sweetheart. If you watch it again, maybe it will inspire you to combine that old song with a ST theme. People love the episode COTEOF, so maybe you will thrill some fans with your original arrangement. Just a thought! Keep on rockin' in the free world!

[@ThomasChapple]

As crazy as this sounds. I wish you had ads on your videos because you can't possibly make enough from such an amazing performance as you deserve. Your playing is just outstanding!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thomas Chapple Haha thank you so much!! 😄 I really appreciate it 😊

[@pilotavery]

@@TheVarietyGuy Don't interior videos with ads, but put add at the beginning. I listen to this every day on the way to work.

[@shootybaking]

Just Wow. Why is this just so perfect? the day I got my mark 16 engines

[@Combination12345]

Absolutely fantastic!! You played them all beautifully!! Just learning piano. Maybe by 100th anniversary I will learn all of these! 😂

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Haha, thank you so much!!

[@enshk79]

Wow that Voyager theme!!!!!!!!!! Along with FC and Insurrection themes, SO BEAUTIFUL!!! you’re a true master

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!

[@dan292009]

Your version of inner light is beautiful. Very moving

[@heyimrobee]

I wanted to comment that this performance is amazing, and I've just noticed that I have already done it previously. :)

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Haha thanks again, then! 😁

[@DressedForDrowning]

20:30 This is what I call the "DS9 Fanfare" :-)

[@DrakeSP4]

'Amazing' is just a word and this arrangement and performance are waaay beyond it! Thank you and congratulations!

[@mharbaugh]

You're doing the Lord's work here!

[@mastermegatron]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@davidgradwell8830]

Ever since I was first introduced to Star Trek (as a young teenager!) I have always seen it as a grand, sweeping epic! Even the original TV series was too big for the TV screen with its swashbuckling scores and sense of wonder, all expressed through music. I am so happy that this tradition has been continued and built upon right up to the present day. This is a wonderful piano medley of some of the best Star Trek music. Thank you, Master Kaylor! Hmm...Kaylor...a Klingon name? :)

[@nate2d2]

This is one of my most favorite Star Trek music videos on KZbin!

[@Smenkhaare]

A very beautiful medley... will have my oldest daughter listening to this one as she is a student pianist. The one suite that I personally miss is the Captain Archer suite from Enterprise. It has such a hauntingly evocative sound to it.

[@nicolasbednarz9085]

wonderfull and inspiring! love it. play long and prosper!!

[@Pianodean]

The definitive Piano Star Trek medley....WELL DONE!!!!! The First Contact theme never ceases to move me...beautiful

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!! And same. It's so beautiful.

[@paulwilliamson6555]

David I’ve decided this is your MAGNUM OPUS!!!! Love You Mimi❤️👍🙏

[@Zooba57]

David, thank you for sharing your wonderful, beautiful and passionate playing of all of this great STAR TREK music! I think all of the composers you've represented would be truly happy and honored by your superb performance! Bravo!!!

[@Yateball]

This is amazing, thanks for this... Also, how effing great was Jerry Goldsmith tho!? My goodness...

[@iuscogens9428]

"...assimilate this Medley, integrate it in our collection, resistance ist futile..." (Even the Borg liked it)

[@avasapphic]

Very well done and beautifully played. The Enteprise soundtrack "Where My Heart Will Take Me" hit me right in the feels. I miss the old Star Trek sooo much.

[@georgehill8285]

Good job! Though I was sad you didn't use Archer's theme for Enterprise, you did make the opening credits music palatable.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

I am sad I missed Archer's theme as well. Oversight on my part :/ But thank you very much!! I appreciate it :)

[@evag6370]

Still beautiful. This is probably one of the most amazing things in my life.

[@dngl21]

My go to video. One of the best pieces ever played. Thank you!

[@felizbosque6768]

You are a miracle worker, man! I am listening your STAR WARS MEDLY again and again everyday, especilly that celebration song. And your STAR TREK MEDLY is absolutely a surprise.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!!! I'm so glad you especially enjoy my two most difficult pieces! :p I put a lot of hard work, time, and love into these two 'Star' franchise medleys, and I'm so glad it all paid off. Thanks for taking the time, man - I really appreciate it, and am so glad you enjoyed! :)

[@rcprevite8501]

Wonder tribute an interpretation of the Star Trek music galaxy. As a teen I did a 10 min melody of TOS music on the piano. Your work is motivating me to possibly try resurrecting it again. LL&P

[@paulrimmer1967]

I've just come across this ... Stood up in my living room solo following the video clapping furiously with tears rolling down both cheeks - Beyond words except simply awesome - thank you x

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Paul! I'm glad my piece moved you so! Live long and prosper, man :)

[@paulrimmer1967]

+David Kaylor PS .. The video / production work is superb too- !

[@TheVarietyGuy]

+Paul Karen Thank you!!

[@nickrosio]

Your arrangement of Deep Space 9’s theme sent chills down my spine and took me back to my teens when I first discovered the show on TNN. And then Generations!!!! 😱

[@SAPprogramming]

This is a WOW, the music from Star Trek with a solo piano interpretation that is yours. Thanks. I miss Ruth's Theme!!!

[@wildestpenguin859]

Best 40 minutes of my life.

[@paulwilliamson6555]

Mimi Still watching, pulled an all nighter again! Never get tired of this awesome music!!❤️👍

[@joewambach7611]

Ive been around to hear all of these scores from All the TV shows and movies. Let me tell you that the heart of Star Trek is here. Youre givin it all she's got!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much! :)

[@deep2k4]

Just brilliant, indeed! And some of those are really crazy hard to play. And you just do as if its easy peasy lemon squeezy. Really cool. :D

[@evag6370]

Why does this get more beautiful every time I hear it?

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Haha thank you so much!! I'm glad you continue to enjoy my medley :)

[@paulwilliamson6555]

The last thing I want to hear before I die is A David G concert of all my favorite music!!❤️❤️ And Daniel’s violin!!❤️❤️MIMI BRAVO!!❤️👍

[@Tangowastaken]

The voyager theme... god damn.

[@tracymbrooks]

Masterfully done, Bravo!

[@nodar08]

This needs to be sold on a physical format! I'd buy both a Blu ray version to enjoy at home as well as a CD version to enjoy while traveling. Well done!! I've listened to this so many times already, it is absolutely beautiful.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Norman D Ressler Thank you so much!! 😄

[@Waun555]

Truly amazing, such a delight to listen too!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you! 😊

[@pilotavery]

The arrangement is phenomenal, but mostly your technical abilities are incredible.

[@shootybaking]

I keep coming back to this. David's performance keeps calling me in.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Hehe thank you! I'm glad you enjoy(ed)! ;P

[@dpw325]

I wish there was a love reaction for this, like FB.

[@paulwilliamson7707]

STILL watching!❤️👌Mimi

[@J16FOX]

I hear so little of the Animated Series theme, it sounds gorgeous in piano form.

[@TheVarietyGuy]

It is sadly often overlooked, but I still love it! And I agree - when you take out the very 70s sounding orchestra and big band from the original recording and just leave it to the piano, it really shows how great the composition really is! :)

[@ChrisPyle]

Someone please tell me why the music between 11:55 and the next minute and a half still hit me square in the soul 30+ years later? Unreal

[@jasonrooster9866]

Idk why, but voyagers theme hit me like a truck.

[@aef6259]

Wow!

[@ludbud57]

Truly incredible performance. Thank you.

[@JammyGuns]

Wow, superb! Thank you.

[@evag6370]

Yep, still beautiful. :)

[@soundnrelax5343]

thank you

[@paulwilliamson6555]

Still watching!❤️

[@ramiguirguis3502]

Beatiful Sir

[@CumiaBites]

I’m a freelance pianist and huge Trek fan. This is truly well done. Bravo.

[@paulwilliamson6555]

It was set up Paul Williamson, BUT IT IS ME MIMI!!!!’ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@enshk79]

David - thank you SO MUCH for your renditions. I’ve listened all the way through countless times. Seriously I prefer a lot of these over the original or orchestral versions. I didn’t know the animated series theme could be so damn beautiful!!!! An all time great now. And you made Baku Village even more beautiful and romantic than the original!!! Just unbelievable

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! That really means a lot 😊

[@alexanderbuell4559]

Fantastic medley! I also love how the insignia changes in the corner for each era - great touch!

[@TheVarietyGuy]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad someone noticed that! Hahaha. I thought it would be a nice touch, along with the different fonts for each film or show title. It definitely added a lot of time to the editing, but I'm glad it paid off for the fellow hardcore fans! Cheers, man! And live long and prosper! :)

[@evag6370]

This is fucking beautiful.