Star Trek: The Motion Picture • Main Theme • Jerry Goldsmith

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[@JeansWithPockets541]

Growing up, this movie was hokey: I was a child of the TNG era. But over the years, I've realized that this was the Trekiest Trek ever to Trek, and it makes me so happy.

[@iceomistar4302]

I love this movie, in no small part due Jerry Goldsmith's music, he and John Williams are my two favourite composers of all time, I probsbly own every Jerry Goldsmith score, the conplexity of his writing is unparallelled, he and John Williams are two sides of the same coin.

[@robertfitzgerald3118]

Especially when they released the directors cut...

[@Riley_Mundt]

It is effectively one feature-length episode of TOS, which is great if you like TOS.

[@fezenclop]

Well said, and absolutely true.

[@birdlover7776]

Yes same

[@domymbd]

1977: Star Wars opening theme 1978: Superman The Movie opening theme 1979: Star Trek The Motion Picture opening theme

[@julissaamalia7178]

Awesome!!!!!

[@JUSTICEathena80]

Well remembered !!

[@greatestscott6599]

You said it

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Star Wars helped revive the classic orchestrated theme song

[@marcparella]

@@Mxyzptlksac The correct term is "score" not "song".

[@stefantsarev4442]

What John Williams did for Star Wars, Jerry Goldsmith did for Star Trek. Incredible composition.

[@daniskicker]

Goldsmith is incredibly underrated considering Williams is a household name.

[@gabegu5102]

Out of all of Star Treks themes I think this one really capturers the soul of Star Trek and the feeling of discovery, grandeur and high adventure especially starting at 2:13

[@nathanjasper512]

​@@gabegu5102 Yeah it definitely has that epic John Williams classical kind of feel.

[@johnbower7452]

@@gabegu5102 Probably why it went on to be the TNG theme; or part of it did anyway.

[@recklessted]

I think you mean "what John Williams did for Star Wars, and Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones, and Superman, and Harry Potter, and Jaws, and the Olympics, and..."

[@MagnumoftheMountains]

Not the first theme, but by far the BEST of all Star Trek themes. This (over the original series theme) screams Star Trek to me.

[@FQP-7024]

Yes indeed it's really the most nostalgic and clearly the precursor to every other theme to come but yes by far the best of them all and let's be honest the movie it self was beyond just ahead of it's time it was a masterpiece.

[@sapphirepaul1125]

Benjamin Gadberry Same here, this was my childhood

[@77J]

My thoughts exactly.

[@AstroPsych_]

Agree, but personally I think the Next Generation version of this theme is the better rendition. It's a bit faster, with the orchestration favoring the strings a little more, and overall it feels more... adventurous.

[@karlneumann8295]

@@AstroPsych_ The brass in this rendition are what makes so majestic and "adventurous," especially when played through a theater sound system instead of a TV.

[@shaolindynasty]

I love how this theme became an icon with Star Trek The Next Generation.

[@hamhockbeans]

Just remember it first belonged to the original crew. So many think it started with the next generation.

[@TheTrainGuy1355]

hamhockbeans exactly

[@Justforvisit]

@@hamhockbeans It neither doesn't belong to the Original Crew nor to the TNG Crew, it belongs to the Star Trek Franchise as a whole :)

[@brch2]

@@Justforvisit This and the TOS theme are "the" Star Trek themes.

[@hirthirthirt1693]

but TNG sucks....even the hard way!

[@Bassic778]

The composer really captured the majesty of the Star Trek concept.

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

Jerry Goldsmith is a genius

[@Bassic778]

@@britneyspearsvillarosa I agree!!!

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

@@Bassic778 I'm a lifelong Trekker thanks my late wonderful dad

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

I hate Star wars George Lucas stole a lot of ideas from Gene Roddenberry

[@Bassic778]

@@britneyspearsvillarosa AWESOME!!!

[@dylanmorgan2374]

This is huge contender if humanity needs a national anthem.

[@animatedcreeper7991]

United earth national anthem please

[@tomkatt8274]

@@animatedcreeper7991 human supremacist

[@animatedcreeper7991]

@@tomkatt8274 Imt rying to figure out if you're joking or not

[@davidthurston3346]

First contact theme....otherwise I agree.

[@davidfreeman6737]

Yes but it wouldn't be a national anthem would it-- not of one country but an international one, an Earth anthem. I love this piece but for me not an "anthem" as such.

[@mrExcellent101]

This is the most magnificent music I've ever heard in my life.

[@Maddog3060]

This beautifully bombastic track oozes with joy and optimism, loudly proclaiming a hopeful vision of the future, filled with exploration and learning. Glorious.

[@soludierebi]

NCC-1701という艦番を見るだけで泣ける。冒険とかロマンとか探検とか、男の子たちがドキドキワクワクすることができた時代。

[@nicholasmaude6906]

Jerry Goldsmith's musical score for Star Trek: The Motion Picture was the best out of all of the ST films.

[@tommy516]

You are entitled to your opinion but The Wrath of Khan's theme music is one of the best theatrical scores ever, period!

[@nicholasmaude6906]

@@tommy516 You are correct, it's the second-best ST musical-score.

[@tommy516]

Nicholas Maude haha

[@CaminoAir]

@@tommy516 Goldsmith's is objectively the stronger score, as would be expected given Goldsmith's training, experience and talent. Horner did a great job for a young composer and 'TWOK' is definitely a superior example of scoring, but Goldsmith was the more talented composer. You judge the standard of a film score on the job the composer has to do and the circumstances they work under, not whether the music is more romantic, heroic, or ornately scored.

[@tommy516]

@@CaminoAir I love these reply's to comments that are from a while back!

[@artygunnar]

This movie was ine of the most true to trek films, because im essence it wasnt about battle, but about growth and contact

[@Buuuuuutch]

Motion Picture is probably the purest of the Star Trek movies. I love it. The soundtrack is exquisite.

[@anthonybarlow5955]

Hearing this theme being played in the movie theater was awesome.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

And also in ST: TNG reruns.

[@dalexplym4882]

Only a good sound system does full justice to the bass and the horns; the majesty and strength can be truly felt.

[@KH4444444444N]

I would pay hundreds to experience that. Maybe thousands

[@PawelK198604]

I bet it was! 😊

[@rhettmaxwell4860]

One thing I loved is that Jerry Goldsmith collaborated with Alexander Courage to create this score and it shows.

[@raggarharry9765]

Ah, Star Trek the motion picture. You are under rated movie and very beutiful. So many beutiful frames and a beutiful soundtrack.

[@JaredPhilbrick]

+raggarharry Aye vary under rated along with 3

[@Drpluv187]

+Jared “Philly” Philbrick Mr.Scott I'll need everything you have!!!!:)

[@ejcmoorhouse]

I like the story, but it drags.

[@folfielukather8083]

raggarharry wrath of kahn is much better

[@Opinwood]

Of course Khan is better, but I also find TMP to be very underrated.

[@therealKINDLE]

Jerry must have spent endless nights composing this. The sheer amount of chord changes going on here is staggering to say the least. It's way more complex than John Williams but still has that simplicity where the melody is concerned. Amazing.

[@jandreidrn]

KINDLE It's why Jerry Goldsmith is my favorite film composer. The way he builds an entire score from just a simple theme is incredible. If you listen to Rudy, you realize it's just made up of two simple themes but Goldsmith composed amazing variations based on those two themes, they never sound stale.

[@theriocassius4338]

KINDLE In fact it took him a lunchbreak after Director Robert Wise told him his initial music lacked a proper theme and so he reworked his previously written material and played to the producer and director on the piano.

[@Stephen-xk7cl]

Put simply....Jerry Goldsmith at his very best.

[@brochslanders1845]

wow, I'm a kid of the TNG era, I didn't even realize this theme came from the original movie.

[@WashashoreProd]

I'm not positive, but I think it was composed for Phase II and got recycled for the movie, then TNG.

[@matthewcarlon7122]

@@WashashoreProd no, it wasn't trust me....it was composed for TMP and then adapted for TNG.

[@SGTBizarro]

Yep Matthew's got it right, production was dragging out, and the scoring sessions were started during post-production. The very first orchestra run-through of this theme was Oct 23rd 1979 and the film released Dec 6th 1979.

[@Smeginator]

TNG was to have it’s own unique theme (it’s floating around KZbin somewhere), but then they decided to go with this instead

[@cellokid5104]

Same

[@medievalist]

I love this song. It expresses hope for the future.

[@ebertmesiascancharidelacru3669]

Yes. I think the same!!

[@oscarstainton]

Happy 50th Anniversary, Star Trek!!

[@145752411]

i love star trek

[@patsheppard2616]

I’ve been hearing this music since high school. I’m old now but I’m a Trekkie forever.

[@danielbaugh2170]

It must have been a no-brainer adapting this amazing soundtrack for TNG! 😁 I always feel good when I here it.

[@joekitchell4718]

The love on Kirks face when he was the Enterprise for the first time in years is the best part of this movie.

[@Brian6587]

I got to see this rereleased in theatres four years ago for the 40th anniversary and was blown away. Love this movie and theme! Very beautiful and so unique! My uncle is a huge Star Trek fan and I have memories watching this as a child and being blown away.

[@britfox7766]

Ladies and Gentlemen, in its power and majesty, please stand for the anthem of the human race.

[@andy-ty5ph]

The definitive cinematic Star Trek score and the most beautiful!

[@johnhooyer3101]

Not gonna lie, this is one of my favorite _Star Trek_ movies.

[@jurassickaiju14]

You're not alone.

[@fembill]

Mine was Wraith of KHAAAAAAAANNNNN

[@seanwolslau-holdren6731]

John Hooyer mine too.

[@DamienDrake]

This one and Wrath of Khan are tied for first in my book.

[@DoubleNickelFilmsLtd]

I love The Motion Picture

[@1300l]

Such a under rated movie

[@benlevenson6129]

I prefer the reboot

[@jurassickaiju14]

I still remember my first viewing of this. My three year old mind was absolutely blown away. The graceful form of the Enterprise, the haunting, alien designs of the V'Ger entity...this was the film that really got me thinking, "What's out there?" Sure, it has a slow pace. Sure, it's a retread of an earlier TOS episode. But this is still, by far, my favorite Star Trek movie.

[@mkstoryland6151]

R.I.P. Leonard Nimoy

[@joshualee7006]

MK Storyland Rest In Peace Leonard Nimoy the original Spock, live long and prosper

[@Kaidus4ce]

MK Storyland and Abad Leonardo Raymundo Don't forget those who predeceased him: DeForest Kelly, Gene Roddenberry, James Doohan, Majel Barrett and anyone else I might've missed from the orginal series who passed

[@joshualee7006]

Kaidus4ce agreed my brother

[@ThomasMusings]

Yeah

[@pavloivanchenko6346]

@@Kaidus4ce Don't forget Persis Khambata Lt. Ilea

[@ivanivao7988]

Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams and Ennio Morricone

[@nikosvault]

Add Bernard Herrmann and you got Mount Rushmore.

[@jandreidrn]

Ivan Ivao I'd add Elmer Bernstein in there and they're my personal Mt. Rushmore.

[@sandrasanders706]

At James Horner Hans Zimmer Alan Silvestri

[@giotheproducer2476]

Zimmer cannot stay in the same youtube video page - he's a moron

[@stevebaxter3630]

Ivan Ivao Add Michael Guicciano

[@harbinger200]

This is beyond excellent. You can feel the inspiration in music. Genius, like nothing today.

[@davidsingleton1072]

"The human adventure is just beginning..."

[@1978rharris]

The whole precept of Star Trek. It's message is quite clear. No matter how far we've come, how much we've achieved, there is always so much more we can do. There are no limits to the human spirit!

[@Raguleader]

1978rharris And in the backstory, everything humanity does is after nearly being burned out of existence in WWIII and the Eugenics Wars. No matter how mad it gets, there's always hope it will get better.

[@rogerlynch5279]

1978rharris And to the equality of gender, all races and beliefs. A message Roddenberry tried to bring through since the beginning by including a cut of all nations on the ship

[@ilttpvvm]

Amen to that, brother!!

[@mainstreetsaint36]

Star Trek IV: "The Human Adventure Continues"

[@ricus78]

This theme is so inspiring. You think about the progress of humanity thanks to brave starship captains and to the greatness and immensity of universe!

[@robertbrown3064]

Star Trek is one of the most optimistic things our society has produced. It's a standard by which to judge ourselves, a goal to work towards, and a gentle reminder that we're capable of greatness when we work together.

[@enyawd1977]

That is the best quote I've ever read regarding Star Trek.

[@zoppie]

I was always hoping that it would be canonized in-universe as the Starfleet March, akin to the Navy's "Anchors Aweigh."

[@ebertmesiascancharidelacru3669]

Yeah

[@enceladus3318]

The BEST Star Trek film ever made. When the original television show grew up into adulthood and science fiction was its playing field, with of course the most beautiful star ship Enterprise to ever be designed. A true vision of a possible future.

[@captainhowlerwilson508]

I disagree. This score is great, but the later movies except for The Final Frontier are a lot better.

[@joebowers6554]

A great theme RIP. DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Majel Barrett, Leonard Nimoy and Grace Lee Whitney

[@CarpeDiemBaby7891]

AND Nichelle Nichols now..

[@melissawickersham9912]

RIP Jerry Goldsmith and Gene Roddenberry.

[@adriankatsikides3390]

Surely one of the worlds' finest ever films - literally out of this world. Star wars for the masses but this I feel is for connoisseurs. And Goldsmiths' music is inimitable.

[@jandreidrn]

Finer words have never been expressed.

[@goblin2bis707]

a great great theme ! space exploration theme, the best. RIP and thanks Jerry Goldsmith

[@edwardpennacchini7841]

of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most ... human.

[@psalms27sneadspd46]

One of my most favorite Kirk lines.

[@neogigo]

Wrong trek film 🎞

[@mainstreetsaint36]

"Mourners! Hup!" *Bag Pipes start*

[@markwrenn8569]

“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound/That saved a wretch like me..."

[@edwardpennacchini7841]

Relax guys. This quote is meant to apply to Spock in general, regardless of the movie.

[@joman6745]

What a magnificent feast of visual effects!

[@gabegu5102]

I think there is reason why this theme stands apart from all the other Star Trek themes. It has provides that feeling of the grandeur of space, discover and high adventure.

[@nollix]

The visuals/effects in this are so fucking cool. I think they look more visually interesting than in a lot of modern sci-fi. It's a shame the director's cut of this movie hasn't been released in HD yet. (I think)

[@trekaddict]

The scenes with the Big E in spacedock are the reason why I will forever bemoan the death of classic model work.

[@EarlybirdUK]

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) is one of the best SCI-FI, Fantasy, Space Opera Movies ever made!!!

[@Inception1338]

Seriously I am amazed how much stuff is in there.

[@captainhowlerwilson508]

I don't agree. I think this movie isn't anywhere near as great as many other movies of the genre because I found its storytelling and its execution of its ideas to get a bit too pretentious.

[@iceomistar4302]

Jerry Goldsmith is my favourite film composer, this piece can seem deceptively simple, but th chord shifts and mixed metres are incredibly complex.

[@benlevenson6129]

I still much prefer the new star trek movie series theme

[@iceomistar4302]

@@benlevenson6129 I feel like Melody has never been one of Michael Giacchino's strong suits

[@JUSTICEathena80]

Finest and true soundtrack - a very soul of Star Trek Universe from Jerry Goldsmith !!!! Not beaten anytime yet ....

[@nikkimack5381]

BEAUTIFULLY ORCHESTRATED AND THE SCENES COMPLETE THIS

[@mrExcellent101]

It's weird I haven't yet seen Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979). This video is wonderful, really makes me want to see the entire movie.

[@mdbruffy]

Make sure you see the "Director's Cut". It's by far the best version.

[@colliric]

yep, the 2000 DVD director's edition is a masterpiece to me.

[@ebt12]

The Director's Cut is better. Robert Wise was able to go back and finish the film (why it was unfinished is a long story).

[@azurerainbow4637]

Yes,the director's cut is better.

[@markpierce4416]

The visuals are stunning.

[@azurerainbow4637]

To the kin of Jerry Goldsmith,the man who composed & conducted the theme of Star Trek:The Motion Picture that was chosen to be the theme for Star Trek:The Next Generation,live long & prosper.

[@azurerainbow4637]

If Jerry Goldsmith had seen this video of the the theme from Star Trek: The Motion Picture,he would've been very glad.

[@billyanderson6821]

Jerry Goldsmith wrote two of my favorite pieces of music - this and "Rambo's Theme". What a gifted composer he was!

[@mrjones29]

Great film, legendary musical score.

[@lennyernquist1246]

It's considered by some as long and boring but I love it. I think it really captures the awe and wonder that is Star Trek.

[@areasevenpro]

"Space: The final frontier..."

[@LGranthamsHeir]

"These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no one has gone before."

[@iceomistar4302]

To boldly go where no man has gone before

[@cathyrigby9438]

To BOLDLY go where NO man has EVER gone before!!"

[@certfe4838]

"The human adventure is just beginning..."

[@kellyweingart3692]

“Fascinating”

[@jakefugger9856]

One day this story will all be true

[@goodday2die15]

preach dude that is true

[@goodday2die15]

+TheTrooth99 actually that could also be true

[@EricScroggs]

I hope so.

[@sdcheung]

+TheTrooth99 we won't have space jews.

[@sanjayraju988]

jacob fugger Yes, but none of us will be alive to witness that day. 😪😢😭

[@alcione1977]

The best anthem / theme of movies with best scenes of movie of century! All glory and majestic of human adventure in a movie!

[@mvader7188]

When you see it as a kid, you don't realize how huge the V'GER vessel is.

[@JustinKaufman-r1v]

This theme is so iconic and classic is up there with Star Trek New Generation

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

Don't you mean Star Trek the next generation❤

[@melissawickersham9912]

@@britneyspearsvillarosaIt’s the same theme.

[@komradewirelesscaller6716]

Yes this would be a great national anthem for humanity!! It is filled to the brim with the spirit of Star Trek. A spirit which has always called forth all of mankind to reach for the stars together!!

[@ΓιώργοςΠανάθας-ψ6κ]

The Best Star Trek Film Ever and one of The best sci fi ever ... best graphics best music best soundrack ..best actors .. best atmosphere ... 10/10

[@benlaskowski357]

THIS IS STAR TREK for me. The best film. I loved this when I was five, STILL do! Some things should NEVER grow old!

[@azurerainbow4637]

It was good that the music from Star Trek:The Motion Picture(1979) was chosen to heard in Star Trek:The Next Generation and got to be heard in Star Trek V:The Final Frontier (1989),Star Trek VIII:First Contact (1996),Star Trek IX:Insurrection (1998) and Star Trek X:Nemesis (2002).

[@WayneE42]

Wow. Very Well done. Beautiful epic theme for, in retrospect, a great film.

[@鉄チャンの宿]

私はこの劇場版を見てからスター・トレックファンになりテレビシリーズの過去(再放送版)なども見ています!!!

[@cobaltblue1975]

@1:00 begins my favorite part of this piece. Simply beautiful.

[@deepsky7206]

the special fx has aged like the finest wine

[@enceladus3318]

Hands down the best Star Trek movie ever made.

[@shatterhandofthenakedtruth8111]

This will always be my Star Trek.

[@bettyleeist]

I just can’t believe,that I was in High School when this came out?I was,yes…a youngster back then,seeing this wonderful film 🎥 with my cousin from Chicago,Illinois.We both enjoyed the movie,and the humour of it,too!There’s also,a book 📕 on it,that I have yet to read.I alway’s forget who wrote the book,though!Cheer’s to the movie!🍿 Yike’s!I was age;19,when this came out in;1979!I’ll be age;62 in November.Wow!The time sure fly’s when one get’s older!A lot has changed since 1979,too!Since then,a lot of High School student’s have passed away.But,that’s life!As my(late)mother used to say. 😊😊😊😊

[@freddiespencer9550]

I watched this movie at the theater. It was quite amazing experience for me.

[@clinoft]

Very good

[@kylecurry577]

The great Jerry Goldsmith. A historic theme of the greatness of Star Trek....!!!!!

[@melissawickersham9912]

May he Rest In Peace and may his music live forever.

[@EItinerant]

Hey, this is great! Thank you. I remember well how, ater years of seeing ST only on the fuzzy old-school teevee that this appeared: big screen, 70mm AND Jerry Goldsmith. Thought I'd gone to Heaven.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

If you're on this planet, you may very well know this theme!

[@AndThenSome71]

All i can say to the younger generation is... You had to have been there. Best feeling in the world seeing this for first time. STAR TREK FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Panzerjager-mx4xw]

This is a work of art!👌

[@dave3076]

Cheers Alexander Courage and Jerry Goldsmith. Thanks for the channel!

[@seanwolslau-holdren6731]

Whenever I’m down, this always helps.

[@nolandavis1129]

A theme so good they had to bring it back for Next Gen.

[@IDF1987]

Play at 1.25 speed and TMP theme becomes TNG theme

[@enstarfanensemble1092]

Ben LOL

[@TheBanishedWind]

Nope.

[@enceladus3318]

Best Star Trek movie ever. Delivered straight from its creator. Sophisticated, adult science fiction.

[@bradrouillier4458]

Star Trek for grown ups

[@MrYogipee]

Jerry Goldsmith, best movie soundtracks composer of our time.

[@melissawickersham9912]

May he rest in peace

[@FrogSpatula42]

This is one of the top 3 best Star Trek films, change my mind

[@SmokeyMcb]

Did you know that the main theme that we are hearing up above for Star Trek: The Motion Picture by Jerry Goldsmith was also used for the opening and ending theme for Star Trek: The Next Generation?

[@marcparella]

You are given a film to score that comes on the heels of one of the most-storied film debuts in cinema history: Star Wars. And you come up with this. Now that's following a tough act.

[@jandreidrn]

That's the late great Jerry Goldsmith for you. Williams did Star Wars; Goldsmith did Star Trek. Williams did Superman, Goldsmith did Supergirl. Williams did Raiders of the Lost Ark; Goldsmith did King Solomon's Mines. Williams did Home Alone; Goldsmith did Dennis the Menace. And in an inverse way, Williams did Jurassic Park; Goldsmith did Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (a few years earlier).

[@dpring777]

ADMIRAL, THERE BE WHALES HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joe9739]

Some of the craziest visuals youll ever see💯

[@Jack-hr9xw]

The human adventure is just beginning ❤

[@zephyr8072]

"V'Ger is a child." "Better keep him far away from Stephen Collins then."

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

"Your child is having a tantrum Mr Spock" ❤

[@jimtaylor294]

The theme of half of the ten [and there are only ten] films (I, V, VIII, IX & X), and of the franchise as a whole from 1979 till 2005. No small achievement, Mr Goldsmith :D

[@edwardpennacchini7841]

A masterpiece.

[@KAH5371]

Star Trek: The Motion Picture! My favorite movie of all the Star Trek movies ever made. Love the soundtrack, too! Live Long and Prosper. 🖖

[@ManUEightythree]

I'm a huge Star Wars Fan and so I have a plenty of good movie scores. But this is really great, too. A very epic piece of music.

[@ninjabearpress2574]

Really set the mood, especially for the series---Star Trek: Enterprise needed something this inspiring and heroic.

[@MsDonna52]

Ilia's theme is so beautiful

[@darrenwilson7067]

The great Jerry Goldsmith

[@melissawickersham9912]

RIP Jerry Goldsmith.

[@Yabuturtle]

It's so strange it is often referred to as TNG theme, when this existed long before TNG.

[@wilhermwillarm3130]

Me arrepiei em rever cenas do PRIMEIRO LONGA METRAGEM DE STAR TREK 😃😄😅🤗🤗🤗😁 NCC 1701 USS ENTERPRISE