Star Trek TMP - Main Theme (First Studio Recording - 23 Oct 1979)

This is the actual first studio recording of the Main Title theme for Star Trek: The Motion Picture on October 23, 1979. Goldsmith can be heard giving corrections after the orchestra initially misinterpret his instructions on timing. Music composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith, may he RIP.

[@sbeast64]

No composer can write a better archetypal Sci-Fi leitmotif than the Star Wars Main Theme... Goldsmith: "Hold my beer"

[@ewaf88]

Don't forget Barry Gray kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqazc2aKZduSq7M - One of many of his great themes

[@marcparella]

Oh, I don't know. I thought Richard Strauss did a fair job... even if he didn't know it.

[@magicstix0r]

Except the Star Wars opening theme "borrowed" heavily from a movie in the 50s...

[@paulreed1142]

@@magicstix0r "Kings Row" yep!

[@iceomistar4302]

If only Jerry Goldsmith was as well known as John Williams.

[@rburley204]

This film had probably one of the best soundtracks of all time. The score is absolutely phenomenal. One of the main attractions that makes this movie so memorable.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

I have it on constant rotation. I also listen to it at work - it soothes me in a way I cannot explain. Plus, as the playlist is sequential, it's like I'm experiencing the movie again in my mind but musically.

[@iceomistar4302]

I agree, Jerry Goldsmith is my favourite film composer of all time, he surpasses John Williams by just a smidge, he and Bernard Herrmann really elevated the art of motion picture music

[@Stereozentrum]

@@iceomistar4302 Exactly my thoughts, but don't forget Miklos Rozsa's achievements either.

[@jkeelsnc]

Still the best ST Theme EVER. Producers were smart to choose it as the theme for TNG as well.

[@jacobgordon7998]

Agreed on all points. When you consider the terrible alternative I am glad the producers of TNG did not over think things with the theme song.

[@jkeelsnc]

@@jacobgordon7998 you mean like enterprise??

[@jacobgordon7998]

@@jkeelsnc Perhaps. ... To this point I am not privy to an alternate Enterprise (TV series) theme song. Is there one, and is it better than the actual theme song?

[@jkeelsnc]

@@jacobgordon7998 there isn’t. Actually I liked the enterprise theme ok but I always thought they could do better. I did like the Ent series.

[@ValiantWrestling]

@@jkeelsnc the Rod Stewart version of Faith of the Heart is far superior to the Russell Watson version.

[@ericmiller3708]

Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams definitely knew how to command attention and power with their soundtracks.

[@iceomistar4302]

Isn't that the truth, they were friends, they had regular meetings where they would discuss their work.

[@ScottGammans]

I am not a musician but this sounds more "muscular" than the final version heard in theaters. I *LIKE* IT!

[@royroblox]

Definitely agree! It sounds punchy and so crisp

[@Sploooks]

Those trombones are fat in this recording, really adds emphasis and power to the chords.

[@codeviper8665]

The trumpets' tone is perfect

[@StephEWaterstram]

then You'll love The Director's Cut. It feature this version always contained on the 9 song soundtrack

[@vinnyc.1265]

Yeah it's the studio recording of course it will sound better

[@filthycasual8187]

The fact that this very very first recording exists... for this epic piece of music that I hope one day will come to define humanity IRL in the future.... it's magical. Let's make sure nobody ever forgets it.

[@majsterV]

That sounds better than any remix, master, remaster did and will.

[@stevengonzales4111]

39 years ago today! My goodness! The soundtrack still holds up!

[@kascnef]

40 years in December 7, which is pearl harbor day

[@darthkurland]

Justin Fencsak actually, the 40th anniversary is on December 6th. I confirmed that with George Takei, because I met him on that day five years before the 40th anniversary.

[@darthkurland]

He then challenged me with a question that if I answered correctly, he would sign my item free of charge. He asked me where the World Premiere took place in 1979. I answered that it was in Washington, DC, which was the correct answer.

[@mhedge1979]

History in the making...Beautiful.

[@knotsandcrosses1]

It must have been so exciting to be in that room and hear in real time the birth of a theme that would become iconic.

[@KelvinLeeGray]

I can’t believe this was the first take! It’s so much more energetic and has more zest to it than the final version! Personally I prefer this one! Bravo to Jerry Goldsmith on creating this timeless iconic masterpiece

[@calito44]

Producers and director request...DO not remember exactly the why, but they told Jerry to "tone down".....

[@KelvinLeeGray]

calito44 likely due to the tempo of the film it’s self, shame!

[@harminsambajon4556]

I agree!!!

[@thezachmarsh]

@@KelvinLeeGray If it was to match the tempo of the film then the final piece would've played at 30BPM 😂😂😂😂

[@jkeelsnc]

It is a beautiful musical score. It is the best of ALL the ST themes and fits Starleet and the federation very well.

This iconic piece of music is the most perfect example of what Hollywood can do best. Jerry Goldsmith left a more than perfect legacy: he left an ode to perfection when it comes to soundtracks. Star Trek - The Motion Picture is memorable for many points. And the opening track is one of those notable points.

[@ImpendingRival]

....And thus, a legendary theme was born.

[@helderaoliveira127]

So em ouvir estes acordes a pessoa se emociona com as missões da USS ENTERPRISE NCC 1701 -NCC1701A NCC1701D NCC 1701E

[@darthkurland]

No kidding. According to Goldsmith, once Robert Wise heard it, “he was like “THAT’S IT!” It was like ‘Why didn’t you come up with that in the first place?’”

[@marmaly]

Impressive first take. In many ways it is better than the final version. Slightly faster and generally sounds cleaner.

[@vinnyc.1265]

Yeah why is that?

[@Mr_Kenneth]

But buy the La la records 3 disc version - ooops! All sold put

[@marcd30319]

This is a BIG score with a theme! Bravo, Jerry Goldsmith!

[@PieFights]

I rank Jerry Goldsmith up there with John Willams

[@timefilm]

Holy crap. Apart from a few lags that sounded mad!

[@theriocassius4338]

timefilm Yeah the AFM musicians in Hollywood are some of the best in the world.

[@paulicke9838]

I miss his music,he was one of a kind,miss you Jerry

[@ewaf88]

It'll soon be 40 years since the films release - all a bit frightening as I was a young lad back then - but a committed ST fan.

[@EternityMediaGroup]

This is one of the best pieces by Jerry Goldsmith to date. Just an amazing score.

[@SchweitzerMan]

Should have won the Oscar that year.

[@Corbomite-ei1ty]

@@SchweitzerMan Goldsmith and Trumbull!

[@turntimetwisted]

Wow! This version is incredible!

[@benlaskowski357]

October 23rd, 1979. I was born a month to the day later. 😊

[@MegaKamandi]

first take? wtf fukin brilliant jerry and the symphony was on top of their game!!

[@Amarganeitor]

It may be because of the faster tempo and certain "boldness" in the playing (i.e. 1:10), but this recording actually sounds more TNG than TMP at least for me.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

Very much. They must have used this version as the basis for TNG.

[@iceomistar4302]

Definitely, when Dennis Mccarthy arranged this theme for TNG he sped up the tempo and made the trumpets more prominent.

[@PetersenFamily20715]

@Crow - I imagine that it was, considering that no one believed in the project at first.

[@JLOFlix]

SPECTACULAR version!! Very punchy!!

[@johnbarry5036]

1:17 Ive never heard the trumpets so clearly as here, tbh I never realized this passage was in the score. Great clarity.

[@cybersquire]

Damn. they got it right the first time!

[@Romulan64]

As an ex-band geek, all I can say is..."Fascinating." xD

[@MarCuseus]

indeed

[@yuryalexeyev4317]

Jerry, you are immortal. We still hold your music in are hearts and lifes

[@tiffsaver]

WOW. Just, WOW.

[@joeypieper6384]

Happy Birthday Jerry Goldsmith

[@Goo38]

Thank you for sharing this. A truly iconic theme.

[@ironaspect6850]

Getting lost in this film and score creates a feeling foe me that has NEVER been duplicated by any other thing.

[@hafabee]

Magnificent.

[@MarCuseus]

Would love to hear the full session with this kind of quality.

[@1701echopapa]

The official anthem of Starfleet!

[@darthkurland]

“Star Trek: The Motion Picture Main Titles” Take 1 Music Composed & Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith Recorded on October 23, 1979 at 20th Century Fox Recording Stage Orchestrations by Arthur Morton, Fred Steiner & Alexander Courage Music Restoration & Assembly by Michael Matessino Based Upon “Star Trek” Created by Gene Roddenberry ©️1979, 2012 Columbia Records/La-La Land Records In Memoriam: Robert Wise (1914-2005) Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004) Fred Steiner (1923-2011) Alexander Courage (1919-2008) & Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991)

[@JohnColtrane2000]

it was conducted by lionel newman

[@darthkurland]

@@JohnColtrane2000 not this take. The voice in the background is Jerry Goldsmith himself. He’s giving the orchestra instructions right before he starts conducting the piece. Take 2 was the first recording of the main theme all the way through.

[@sickheadache9903]

Did you know that Fred Steiner wrote 11 Cues for Star Trek: The Extremely Boring Picture! Including A Good Start! Yep.

[@JohnColtrane2000]

@@sickheadache9903 yes i did, but always stands mentioning!

[@JohnColtrane2000]

@@sickheadache9903 ... and since you mentioned Steiner, probably should also be mentioned that Sandy Courage did a cue or three, Captain's Log and maybe some others in that vein?? can't quite recall, but i think just wherever they'd decided to interpolate his original series theme.

[@billjenkins687]

Thanks, Sarge!

[@claudiomarcelosilva1087]

I call this "The Starfleet March". It fits the name

[@enterprisedavidcain]

Omg I’m now officially calling it that!!!!!

[@billyjoellivealbums8654]

The tos theme is great but this one is like the one that comes to mind when you think star trek one of the best!

[@yodaz101]

Brilliant score 👌👍...Feels like a National anthem or something...Has that full sound.... brilliant musicians... Then you realize it's an orchestra producing those sounds.. Brilliant....

[@BornofaJackal]

Great piece of documentary! I always thought the Next Gen version of the theme was too fast, compared to what Goldsmith decided upon for ST: TMP. But I really like this take. It's a tiny bit rough but it sings.

[@kascnef]

As a kid I thought this theme debuted on the next generation but after seeing the first star trek movie on VHS I learned about it the hard way

[@batfleckforever3594]

Same

[@siciliano66]

It’s my understanding that TMP was the first soundtrack to be recorded digitally , as the technology was just invented…

[@Chebornek]

Coaxes tears from my eyes. Awesomeness amplified.

[@nicholasmaude6906]

I got the ST:TMP soundtrack CD pack a few years ago and it was well worth the $120 I paid for it. IMO I the Jerry Goldsmith's TMP musical score was by far the best of all of the ST musical scores.

[@joonaa2751]

Why that much? That edition went out of print only last year, and was always priced $35 at the label’s website

[@Mr_Kenneth]

I purchased it too, from La la records 10000 limited run. Worth every penny. I paid £45 plus shipping

[@nicholasmaude6906]

@@joonaa2751 I live in New Zealand which is well out of the way of regular shipping lanes.

[@Lee-wi6qi]

It's beautiful.

[@Realdealrob]

Very under rated movie show theme ever.

[@richardched6085]

They added this version to the TMP Scene where Kirk's Shuttle heads for Starfleet in San Francisco in the Director's Cut.

[@Ostermond]

That was always part of the soundtrack. "Total Logic."

[@brianjlevine]

My favorite movie soundtrack. Goldsmith got to explore (with apologies to Spock) all emotions in this movie. The master at his best.

[@nicholasmaude6906]

IMO Jerry Goldsmith ST:TMP music score was the BEST of all of the ST movie music-scores.

[@codeviper8665]

And then.... Science-Fiction was born...

[@Kaidus4ce]

First used in The Motion Picture and carried over into The Next Generation--no pun intended--for use by Captain Jean-Luc Picard

[@Jeddostotle7]

So, their first take was basically how the TNG version of the theme would end up later on?

[@JohnColtrane2000]

no, that's a completely different orchestation and adaptation by dennis mccarthy, for a much smaller orchestra.

[@kargaroc386]

@@JohnColtrane2000 Its not the same obviously, but it does kinda sound more like TNG than TMP.

[@jtkirkfan2002]

He had no idea he had written a theme that would still be used in Star Trek to this day.

[@epifanicoseanonimos]

Fantastic! Thanks for this video!

[@JohnL2112]

It’s always the goddamn cellos...

[@JohnColtrane2000]

LOL

[@alfredvalrie5541]

How in the hell did this movie make its premiere date? Everything came together right on time.

[@darthkurland]

Alfred Valrie barely. Robert Wise always considered the Theatrical Version as a rough cut of the film that he was aiming for. 20 years later, he approached Paramount asking to create a definitive Director’s Cut, which would include a new sound mix and several newly enhanced VFX shots. Two years after he made his request, “Star Trek TMP: The Director’s Edition” was released to mostly positive reviews and proved to be a smart investment for Paramount.

[@kascnef]

@@darthkurland it's good. Hopefully it hits bluray soon

[@darthkurland]

Justin Fencsak they’re working on it right now. They just need Paramount’s approval in order to release it. Restoration Supervisor Mike Matessino said that if the fans make enough noise about it, then Paramount will give the green light.

[@alucard624]

@@darthkurland Paramount gave the green light and it's coming to Paramount+ in 2022 in 4K quality streaming apparently.

[@darthkurland]

@@alucard624 after all this time waiting, it’s finally available on Blu-Ray, 4K UHD, DVD and Digital HD.

[@Commandamanda]

Hah! I love the enthusiasm! (But I heard that at the end: "How was that?" ... "Well, I think we can take it down a little bit." ) BAH! That was great!

[@-AMPHION-]

A lot of expressions! I prefer it!

[@magicmaker15]

Just Incredible! ❤️

[@TheRealmfc90125]

Obviously one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. This amazing track demonstrates how small changes in beat or instrumentation can greatly affect the “feel” of a song. For example the lack of tympani during the bridge or the louder trumpets during the second bridge. I prefer the theatrical version but this one is great as well. Far better version than the TNG’s very docile one.

[@PCCphoenix]

0:05--False start on the celli!

[@Christian-tw7me]

Splendid played

[@aarondavis6014]

My 8th birthday. And my favorite music!

[@cinhudson1]

Holy shit

[@240ups]

HEY! That sounded like Star Trek music!

[@Swarm509]

I'm going to have to listen to this compared to the "Next Generation" version for their intro. This feels like it is faster and more like that, compared to the one in the final TMP.

[@HailAnts]

God I so wish there was film of this! Can anyone transcribe what he's saying? Someone who knows music..

[@Sploooks]

At the beginning, they’re just discussing how they’re counting in the orchestra, regular conducting things you know?

[@HailAnts]

@@Sploooks - Yeah, there’s a better, longer recording here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5zVlHxnnNuEd7M Also includes three more takes!

[@rowan1325]

❤❤❤

[@gammaechofoundationproductions]

WOW!!!! Hey, thanks for this! It's always pretty cool to see and hear the behind-the-scenes footages of famous brands such as Star Trek! While there are many very talented composers out there, Jerry Goldsmith was one of the very few who had an innate talent for capturing the very essence and soul of any film he composed in terms of texture and tone. He was a genius and an icon! If he were still alive, he would be my first choice to score my short films! Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of your content! You just earned a new subscriber! :) By the way, where did you get this recording from?

[@kargaroc386]

how is this channel so good

[@dinahkyle3196]

0:36 Most wonderful sound

[@stivalibotas4152]

Gives me faith in the human race x

[@iceomistar4302]

If they don't at least reference this theme in the new Picard show, I swear, there will be blood.

[@DelcoRanz93]

I think they should also reference the leitmotif that Dennis McCarthy Wrote for Picard at some point.

[@darthkurland]

Dom Oranzi as long as both of those themes are included, they should be okay. I did actually hear the TMP theme in one of the trailers for the new series.

[@darthkurland]

Don’t worry. The theme is there.

[@seesnap]

Kinda theme I’d come up with

[@gameshowguy2000]

This was also used in Star Trek: Generations.

[@darthkurland]

Actually, it wasn’t. You must be thinking about “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

[@gameshowguy2000]

@@darthkurland I know it was used in TNG.

[@wildwoodwonder]

This is the* theme for all of Star Trek

[@AdamDraconaQuest]

Cool. Do you think you might be able to do some more Enterprise music? Specifically, the music heard from 'In a Mirror, Darkly' when they steal the Defiant?

[@SGTBizarro]

+Draconaquest Sure thing, uploading a few tracks from that episode now, should be available soon.

[@AdamDraconaQuest]

SGTBizarro K, thanks!

[@way2muchNFO]

what a send ooF

[@Christian-tw7me]

Oh Lord the scales in the Strings😅

[@MisterBourgolini]

1:02 to 1:11, the best part of the theme. Too bad this was not included in "The Next Generation."

[@JohnColtrane2000]

that's not goldsmith you hear after the false start, it's lionel newman, who conducted the session.

[@sickheadache9903]

????? Since this was Not a 20th Century Fox Deal…and A Paramount Deal…Why would Lionel Newman be there? And I Know Lionel did Conduct..Alien, and The Omen films.

[@sickheadache9903]

Since Alien was a 20th Century Deal, The Omen Films we’re also Fox Studios.

[@JohnColtrane2000]

​@@sickheadache9903 there's a great interview with Botnick, he explains the whole deal at 10:20 -- it's fascinating. but anyway, if you're familiar with their voices, it's cearly Lionel conducting, and Jerry can be heard at times commenting from the booth. basically it had to do with the whole confluence of the complexity of the score, Goldsmith wanting to supervise the live digital mix in the booth, his conducting not being quite up to snuff yet, and Newman just being such a mensch and always being willing to lend Jerry a hand -- and of course it was recorded at the Fox stages. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHa1Y5ikfdSJm6M

[@redhillstudios1701-F]

Who’s here after Picard season 3

[@MarCuseus]

🤮

[@richardgottheil8862]

richard gottheil created print 3 three the motion picture

[@francoisblanchard6674]

superman theme of 1979 ;

[@reidmason2551]

Funny you say that, since Goldsmith was the original choice of composer for *Superman* until the constant production delays resulted in John Williams taking over. I do love what Williams did with the character, but a Goldsmith-scored Superman film would have been amazing.

[@Terkzorr]

Could Roddenberry's grave power a small town with how fast he must be spinning by now after Discovery and Picard?

[@kevinfarrell523]

A Wise Goldsmith creation. I hate the film. I love the music.

[@christopherflowers6583]

real music starts at 0:25