Galaxy Quest
David Newman
" This is how spoofs should be, and I'm talking about both the movie and score "Written by Thomas Glorieux - Review of the promotional release
One of the surprises of '99 was Galaxy Quest, a tremendous fun spin off and an intelligent made fantasy movie with dazzling special effects, excellent acting and an overall mood that would satisfy any trekkie in outer space. One of its unique surprises was David Newman's supreme spin off score, both reaching that cheesy outer space B-movie fun while touching the magic of the galaxies with his musical qualities.
It is obvious that David Newman no longer stands behind Randy and Thomas when it concerns that Newman magic of movie scoring. Galaxy Quest no doubt belongs in any science fiction fans' collection, simply because David Newman earns it for his amazing mock up of all the themes and gifts you probably would encounter in any 60 to 80' science fiction show on television.
What I love about Galaxy Quest is the combination of powerful orchestral score and choral accompaniment that leaves you wanting more of it each time you encounter it. We all witness it in the first tracks. "Galaxy Quest: The Classic TV Theme" reaches a corny level but it is the vocal work in "Revealing the Universe" that reaches that outer space feel for sure.
"The NESA Protector" is a short but amazing fanfare for the ship and this pride follows up in "The Launch" which keeps combining the vocal magic with the main theme of Galaxy Quest, excellent stuff. The first real action piece however is no walk in the park. "Red Thingie, Green Thingie" is full of energy and quick orchestrations and someone not ready for this will need to take an aspirin after this. The outer space feel continues with the "Shuttle to Planet", leaving the final frontier for the best tracks at last.
"Omega 13 / Heroic Guy" has that supreme majesty and magic when it concerns the discovery of the Omega 13 device and "The Battle" reaches The Phantom levels of adventure before returning to the energetic pace of track 10. And finally, fans of Goldsmith might find "Rock Monster" an interesting piece because it listens for several seconds like Gremlins' chase music. Who ever said David Newman couldn't score like the best?
There's a beauty that awaits you in "Goodbye, Serris". A bold vocal track that gives us the main theme in all its wonders, aka a perfect finale.
People that have purchased Galaxy Quest but can't quite enjoy it must surely rent the movie one time. First of all it is a movie I can recommend to any person but in it the music becomes truly alive. David Newman remains a Looney Tunes composer, underscoring everything that happens on screen. And sometimes that takes time or viewing what it underscores. Because this is a score full of magic, power, and a warp speed unimaginable. So, I recommend to use your seatbelt, your stereo at full volume and an enormous imagination to explore that Star Trek magic this score so wonderfully creates.
Tracklisting
1. Galaxy Quest: The Classic TV Theme (0.59) Excellent track
2. Prologue: Galaxy Quest Clip (1.34)
3. Pathetic Nesmith (0.59)
4. Revealing the Universe (1.03)
5. Meet the Thermians (1.11)
6. The NESA Protector (0.45)
7. Crew Quarters and the Bridge (1.32)
8. The Launch (2.08) Excellent track
9. Serris Tortures Captain (1.17)
10. Red Thingie, Green Thingie (3.33) Excellent track
11. Shuttle to Planet (1.45)
12. Trek Across the Planet (2.55)
13. Rolling Sphere (2.35)
14. Pig Lizard (1.44)
15. Rock Monster (1.56)
16. "Digitize Me, Fred" (1.18)
17. "I'm So Sorry" (1.44)
18. Fight Episode #17 (1.16)
19. Hallway Sneak (1.02)
20. Alex Finds Quelick (1.22)
21. Omega 13 / Heroic Guy (3.13) Excellent track
22. Big Kiss / Happy Rock Monster (1.19)
23. Quelick's Death (2.09)
24. The Battle (3.08) Excellent track
25. Mathazar Takes Command (0.58)
26. Serris Kills Everybody (1.30)
27. "Goodbye, My Friends" (0.52)
28. Crash Landing (0.40)
29. Goodbye, Serris (2.05) Excellent track
30. The New Galaxy Quest (1.00)
Total Length: 49.49
It is obvious that David Newman no longer stands behind Randy and Thomas when it concerns that Newman magic of movie scoring. Galaxy Quest no doubt belongs in any science fiction fans' collection, simply because David Newman earns it for his amazing mock up of all the themes and gifts you probably would encounter in any 60 to 80' science fiction show on television.
What I love about Galaxy Quest is the combination of powerful orchestral score and choral accompaniment that leaves you wanting more of it each time you encounter it. We all witness it in the first tracks. "Galaxy Quest: The Classic TV Theme" reaches a corny level but it is the vocal work in "Revealing the Universe" that reaches that outer space feel for sure.
"The NESA Protector" is a short but amazing fanfare for the ship and this pride follows up in "The Launch" which keeps combining the vocal magic with the main theme of Galaxy Quest, excellent stuff. The first real action piece however is no walk in the park. "Red Thingie, Green Thingie" is full of energy and quick orchestrations and someone not ready for this will need to take an aspirin after this. The outer space feel continues with the "Shuttle to Planet", leaving the final frontier for the best tracks at last.
"Omega 13 / Heroic Guy" has that supreme majesty and magic when it concerns the discovery of the Omega 13 device and "The Battle" reaches The Phantom levels of adventure before returning to the energetic pace of track 10. And finally, fans of Goldsmith might find "Rock Monster" an interesting piece because it listens for several seconds like Gremlins' chase music. Who ever said David Newman couldn't score like the best?
There's a beauty that awaits you in "Goodbye, Serris". A bold vocal track that gives us the main theme in all its wonders, aka a perfect finale.
People that have purchased Galaxy Quest but can't quite enjoy it must surely rent the movie one time. First of all it is a movie I can recommend to any person but in it the music becomes truly alive. David Newman remains a Looney Tunes composer, underscoring everything that happens on screen. And sometimes that takes time or viewing what it underscores. Because this is a score full of magic, power, and a warp speed unimaginable. So, I recommend to use your seatbelt, your stereo at full volume and an enormous imagination to explore that Star Trek magic this score so wonderfully creates.
Tracklisting
1. Galaxy Quest: The Classic TV Theme (0.59) Excellent track
2. Prologue: Galaxy Quest Clip (1.34)
3. Pathetic Nesmith (0.59)
4. Revealing the Universe (1.03)
5. Meet the Thermians (1.11)
6. The NESA Protector (0.45)
7. Crew Quarters and the Bridge (1.32)
8. The Launch (2.08) Excellent track
9. Serris Tortures Captain (1.17)
10. Red Thingie, Green Thingie (3.33) Excellent track
11. Shuttle to Planet (1.45)
12. Trek Across the Planet (2.55)
13. Rolling Sphere (2.35)
14. Pig Lizard (1.44)
15. Rock Monster (1.56)
16. "Digitize Me, Fred" (1.18)
17. "I'm So Sorry" (1.44)
18. Fight Episode #17 (1.16)
19. Hallway Sneak (1.02)
20. Alex Finds Quelick (1.22)
21. Omega 13 / Heroic Guy (3.13) Excellent track
22. Big Kiss / Happy Rock Monster (1.19)
23. Quelick's Death (2.09)
24. The Battle (3.08) Excellent track
25. Mathazar Takes Command (0.58)
26. Serris Kills Everybody (1.30)
27. "Goodbye, My Friends" (0.52)
28. Crash Landing (0.40)
29. Goodbye, Serris (2.05) Excellent track
30. The New Galaxy Quest (1.00)
Total Length: 49.49