Mar 9, 2023
Music in Star Trek
From Alexander Courage’s “bright galactic beguine” in The Original Series to Jeff Russo’s churning, Game of Thrones-style theme for Discovery, the music of Star Trek has always embodied the spirit of its time, as much as it looks to the future. Rick Berman famously sacked composer Ron Jones...
Aug 22, 2018
Star Trek Beyond in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, Duncan Barrett and Clara Cook host a network roundtable during a screening of Star Trek Beyond, accompanied by live orchestra, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Joining them are Amy Nelson of Earl Grey, Tony Robinson...
Jul 25, 2017
Music and Characters.
In space, no one can hear you sing. But for Starfleet’s best and
the brightest, a passion—and preferably talent—for music is
practically an occupational requirement. From Spock’s harp to
Riker’s trombone, Data’s violin to Harry’s clarinet, Star Trek’s
characters have carried on...