Stargate Goodness in Soundtrack form
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samantilles_at_ljSo, after reading up on ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
stargazercmc's post on her new iPhone and how she desperately wants a Stargate Ringtone... So, rather than actually sleeping, I got on my big honkin media computer and generated one. If anyone is interested in an iPhone-capatable Stargate: SG-1 or Stargate: The Movie ringtone, shoot me a message. As they are created on my GarageBand with DMC-free music, I am not violating any laws by releasing them. I will not be profiting off them, I am sure!
But, that led me to find a newly released version of "The Best of Stargate: SG-1" on iTunes, which to my surprise was DMC free. I had the opportunity to listen to several of the pieces included, and I was pleasantly surprised. And then, I realized, I don't think I've seen any real discussion on Stargate music in my meanderings online for the past six months, so I will do so today. I'm a huge fan of movie music--have been for years. I find it sometimes the most emotional and stunning pieces of music, and when combined with visual stimuli, well, I'm usually just blown away from the movie experience. A good soundtrack can really make or break a film.
Stargate: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (The Deluxe Version)(Original 1994, remix 2006)
David Arnold set the bar high not only for the future of the Stargate Franchise, but also his personal work, which recently has included the 007 movies Casino Royale and the upcoming Quantum of Solace. This deluxe version (the only one available these days) incorporates large portions of the movie, including important but little known or heard segues (specifically tracks 2, 11, 16, 28, 29, 30, 34, and 37, as well as updated music to track 6). Many soundtracks compile the best themes and cut about half the soundtrack a composer writes into a single CD for release. This version doesn't do that, but rather allows the work to speak for itself through 37 different tracks at a total of 72:36 of the approximate 121 minutes of the film.
For a more indepth review: click here.
Tracks:
:
Stargate: SG-1: Movie from the TV Show
The title of the soundtrack is misleading. While the music included is indeed from the TV show, it should be corrected to read that this is in fact only a soundtrack to the pilot episode, Children of the Gods. The main complaint for this soundtrack is that it is largely a rehashing of the original movie soundtrack. This complaint has merit, although I would speculate that with a pilot, the option of full orchestration of a completely new soundtrack is out of the question, especially if they don't even know if they are going to be carried. I think that if the producers of this album had reworked the title to reflect that it was indeed only the soundtrack to the pilot, it would have been much better received. On the other hand, I do appreciate that so much of the original soundtrack went in to this album. It only emphasizes the producers wishes to make the transition from movie to TV show as smooth as possible and retain most of what we loved best about the movie. Running time comes in at 50:13 of the pilot episode running at about 92 minutes.
Tracks:
:
The Best of Stargate: SG-1: Season 1 (2001, remix 2008)
This is the soundtrack most people were hoping for when the first one came out in 1997. Unlike the previous soundtrack, this tries to bring in the new themes that were developed throughout the season as we meet new cultures and supporting characters. The Suite from Torment of Tantalus was quite intriguing; it began with a sultry fifties jazzy style for the classic Stargate theme, and it interwove eery patriotic hymns in a whining trumpet to emphasize the sacrifice Ernest Littlefield gave. I expected more from the Suite of Thor's Hammer; I came across the same themes and melodies until over five minutes into the song, where I finally heard a twinge of Scandinavian influence. I could not tell if an Asgard theme seemed to play in the song. Thor's Hammer though did provide me with the warm fuzzy upbeat melodies for when the team has some goodness bonding between them or everything works out in the end. The Suite from the Nox also graces me with the etherial Nox theme, to which fits Lya like a glove. Run time is 68:52.
Tracks:
Stargate: Ark of Truth (2008)
I just found out these existed today: I will edit in more after they arrive on Wednesday!
Tracks:
:
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
I just found out these existed today: I will edit in more after they arrive on Wednesday!
Tracks:
:
Stargate: Atlantis (2005)
I think I actually prefer the soundtrack to the series, to be totally honest. I find the Atlantis Main Title to be exciting and moving. However, this soundtrack has the same pitfall as the first Stargate SG:1 soundtrack: it is really only a sountrack to the pilot, "Rising." Granted, many of the themes we hear through the seasons resonate from this first set of notes, but it should have been marketed as the soundtrack to "Rising" not to the first season.
Tracks:
stargazercmc's post on her new iPhone and how she desperately wants a Stargate Ringtone... So, rather than actually sleeping, I got on my big honkin media computer and generated one. If anyone is interested in an iPhone-capatable Stargate: SG-1 or Stargate: The Movie ringtone, shoot me a message. As they are created on my GarageBand with DMC-free music, I am not violating any laws by releasing them. I will not be profiting off them, I am sure! But, that led me to find a newly released version of "The Best of Stargate: SG-1" on iTunes, which to my surprise was DMC free. I had the opportunity to listen to several of the pieces included, and I was pleasantly surprised. And then, I realized, I don't think I've seen any real discussion on Stargate music in my meanderings online for the past six months, so I will do so today. I'm a huge fan of movie music--have been for years. I find it sometimes the most emotional and stunning pieces of music, and when combined with visual stimuli, well, I'm usually just blown away from the movie experience. A good soundtrack can really make or break a film.
Stargate: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (The Deluxe Version)(Original 1994, remix 2006)
David Arnold set the bar high not only for the future of the Stargate Franchise, but also his personal work, which recently has included the 007 movies Casino Royale and the upcoming Quantum of Solace. This deluxe version (the only one available these days) incorporates large portions of the movie, including important but little known or heard segues (specifically tracks 2, 11, 16, 28, 29, 30, 34, and 37, as well as updated music to track 6). Many soundtracks compile the best themes and cut about half the soundtrack a composer writes into a single CD for release. This version doesn't do that, but rather allows the work to speak for itself through 37 different tracks at a total of 72:36 of the approximate 121 minutes of the film.
For a more indepth review: click here.
Tracks:
| 1. Stargate Overture 2. Wild Abduction 3. Giza, 1928 4. Unstable 5. The Coverstones 6. Translation and Orion 7. The Stargate Opens 8. You're On The Team 9. Entering The Stargate 10. The Other Side 11. Bomb Assembly 12. Mastadge Drag 13. The Mining Pit 14. King Of The Slaves 15. Caravan To Nagada 16. The Eye Of Ra 17. Daniel And Shauri 18. Symbol Discovery 19. Sarcophagus Opens Bolded are favorites | 20. Daniel's Mastadge 21. Leaving Nagada 22. Ra -- The Sun God 23. The Destruction Of Nagada 24. Myth, Faith, Belief 25. Procession 26. Slave Rebellion 27. We Don't Want To Die 28. Execution 29. The Kiss / The Seventh Symbol 30. Against The Gods 31. Quartz Shipment 32. Battle At The Pyramid 33. Surrender 34. Transporter Horror 35. Kasuf Returns 36. Going Home 37. Closing Titles (Intro) [BONUS TRACK] |  |
:
Stargate: SG-1: Movie from the TV Show
The title of the soundtrack is misleading. While the music included is indeed from the TV show, it should be corrected to read that this is in fact only a soundtrack to the pilot episode, Children of the Gods. The main complaint for this soundtrack is that it is largely a rehashing of the original movie soundtrack. This complaint has merit, although I would speculate that with a pilot, the option of full orchestration of a completely new soundtrack is out of the question, especially if they don't even know if they are going to be carried. I think that if the producers of this album had reworked the title to reflect that it was indeed only the soundtrack to the pilot, it would have been much better received. On the other hand, I do appreciate that so much of the original soundtrack went in to this album. It only emphasizes the producers wishes to make the transition from movie to TV show as smooth as possible and retain most of what we loved best about the movie. Running time comes in at 50:13 of the pilot episode running at about 92 minutes.
Tracks:
| 1. Main Title 2. Return to Active Duty/General Hammond 3. The Bomb/Jack's Protest 4. Jack's Story/Memory of a Son 5. Egyptology/Sha're/Aliens 6. Aphophis/The Ceremony/Escape 7. Entering the Stargate 8. Chosen for Life or Death 9. Final Battle/Ultimate Victory 10. Choosing a Queen/The Test 11. End Title Bolded are favorites |  |
:
The Best of Stargate: SG-1: Season 1 (2001, remix 2008)
This is the soundtrack most people were hoping for when the first one came out in 1997. Unlike the previous soundtrack, this tries to bring in the new themes that were developed throughout the season as we meet new cultures and supporting characters. The Suite from Torment of Tantalus was quite intriguing; it began with a sultry fifties jazzy style for the classic Stargate theme, and it interwove eery patriotic hymns in a whining trumpet to emphasize the sacrifice Ernest Littlefield gave. I expected more from the Suite of Thor's Hammer; I came across the same themes and melodies until over five minutes into the song, where I finally heard a twinge of Scandinavian influence. I could not tell if an Asgard theme seemed to play in the song. Thor's Hammer though did provide me with the warm fuzzy upbeat melodies for when the team has some goodness bonding between them or everything works out in the end. The Suite from the Nox also graces me with the etherial Nox theme, to which fits Lya like a glove. Run time is 68:52.
Tracks:
| 1. Stargate SG-1: Main Title 2. Suite from The Enemy Within 3. Suite from Cold Lazarus 4. Suite from Emancipation 5. Suite from Torment of Tantalus 6. Suite from Thor's Hammer 7. Suite from The Nox 8. Suite from Hathor 9. Suite from Tin Man 10. Suite from Within the Serpent's Grasp 11. Stargate: SG-1 End Credits |  |
Stargate: Ark of Truth (2008)
I just found out these existed today: I will edit in more after they arrive on Wednesday!
Tracks:
| 1. The Decision (Main Title) 2. Dakara Discovery 3. Tomin 4. The Wrong Ark 5. My Notebook 6. Our Mission Begins 7. The Supergate 8. Meeting The Resistance 9. Sabotage 10. Replicator! 11. Merlin 12. Ori Fleet 13. The Doci 14. Journey To Celestis 15. The Battle Begins 16. Maternal Moment 17. The Healing 18. Morgan Le Fay 19. Merrick's Demise 20. The Ark of Truth 21. See The Light 22. Carter's Cookies 23. A New Adventure Bolded are favorites |  |
:
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
I just found out these existed today: I will edit in more after they arrive on Wednesday!
Tracks:
| 1. A Day At S.G.C. 2. The List 3. Murderer Of Untold Millions 4. The Achilles Commandeered 5. The Last Of The System Lords 6. For The Good Of Others 7. The Sinking Of The Achilles 8. Endless Horizons 9. Breaking The Ice 10. New Identities 11. Baal Divided 12. Bring A God To Tears 13. Daniel's Book 14. Al'kesh Invasion 15. Photograph 16. Apophis 17. The Armada 18. Quetesh Takes Over 19. Battle Over The Ocean 20. The Machine 21. Fall Of The Heroes 22. End Of The Reign 23. The Extraction 24. O'Neill Buys Lunch / End Title Reprise Bolded are favorites |  |
:
Stargate: Atlantis (2005)
I think I actually prefer the soundtrack to the series, to be totally honest. I find the Atlantis Main Title to be exciting and moving. However, this soundtrack has the same pitfall as the first Stargate SG:1 soundtrack: it is really only a sountrack to the pilot, "Rising." Granted, many of the themes we hear through the seasons resonate from this first set of notes, but it should have been marketed as the soundtrack to "Rising" not to the first season.
Tracks:
| 1. Main Title 2. Atlantis Takes Flight 3. Rogue Drone 4. Messages 5. Weir Speaks 6. Gate To Atlantis 7. Atlantis Wakes 8. Teyla's Village 9. Wraith Abductions 10. The Hologram 11. The Rising 12. Wraith Lair 13. Dart Battle 14. The Rescue 15. O'Neill Inbound 16. Our New Home, Atlantis Bolded are favorites |  |
