Galaxy Quest (Promo)

Review by Thomas Glorieux:

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. Still, one of its unique surprises was David Newman's supreme spin off score, both reaching that cheesy outer space B-movie fun and touching the magic of the galaxies at just the height of 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 talent 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, while 'Galaxy Quest: The Classic TV Theme' reaches that corny level of spacey themes 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 the pride follows in 'The Launch' which keeps combining the vocal magic with the main theme of Galaxy Quest, excellent stuff. The first real action piece 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 an aspirin after it. The outer space feel continues with the 'Shuttle to Planet', which could come just as good out of a Star Trek episode but the best tracks come at the end, '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' a interesting piece because it listens for several seconds like Gremlins' action chase music. Who ever said David Newman couldn't score like the best.

The best final track you could possibly imagine awaits us with 'Goodbye, Serris', a bold vocal track that keeps blowing you away, on the disc and especially on screen. People that have purchased Galaxy Quest but can't quite enjoy it must surely rent the movie, first of all a movie I can recommend to any person but there the music really makes sense. David Newman hopefully has shown his potential more then enough. Making a spin off score for a show isn't hard but it has to reach that corny level while not overemphasizing on it. Galaxy Quest is the score that rightfully succeeds in it and it has some incredible musical moments to prove it. While surely not everyone will think the world of it, perhaps its a big too much energy for some, the score will most likely please those that enjoyed The Phantom for all its worth. Super Tracks made me a very happy man with releasing the promo (excellent sound quality and enough musical material on board to enjoy the result) and finally people found out why David Newman deserves more credit. Because he wrote a score full of magic, power, and a warp speed unimaginable. It really flies with an enormous force over you. So, I recommend to use your seatbelt, your stereo at full volume and a enormous imagination to explore that Star Trek magic this score so wonderfully creates.

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Tracks

Single Disc

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

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=== Link to Composer Site: David Newman ===