Search - Dennis McCarthy :: Enterprise [Original TV Soundtrack]

A good kickoff for the new Trek series

Earl Green | 05/15/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It's not unusual for the music from the pilot episode of a new Star Trek series to outshine much of what follows. This disc contains Russell Watson's two versions of "Where My Heart Will Take Me," the show's underrated (and critically savaged, at least by many a fan) main theme, and most of the music from the two-hour premiere, "Broken Bow," scored by Dennis McCarthy. McCarthy's been around since the pilot movie of ST:TNG, and also did outstanding scores for the pilot of Deep Space Nine and for Star Trek: Generations on the big screen. While much of these series' weekly musical output flies unremarkably under the radar, McCarthy's known for throwning everything he's got at the pilot movies, and this soundtrack is no exception. Low-key menace permeates the score for scenes of the Suliban's machinations, while the Enterprise and Captain Archer are graced with a heroic (but not over-the-top bombastic) all-American-sounding motif. Here's hoping that this won't be the only soundtrack we get out of this Star Trek spinoff (we've only gotten one apiece from DS9 and Voyager); if the recent episode "Vox Sola" was any indication, there's more good music to be had from Enterprise, and hopefully this is just the first volume."

Inspiring.........

Adam D. Pave | N Catasauqua, PA United States | 06/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a long time fan of Star Trek, I patiently waited for Enterprise, the "new" Star Trek series to begin. I was pleasantly surprised. The new theme song delivers, for this fan, a new sense of wonder to the Star Trek world. I am inspired by this 15 track CD. From Russell Watson's compelling "Where My Heart Will Take Me" to the thunderous "Archer's Theme," I am thoroughly delighted. It should be noted that the music was recorded on September 10 and 11, 2001. September 11 is a date no American is likely to forget. In noting that date, the entire genre of Star Trek and Gene Roddenberry's vision can be summarized in one word: Hope. Hope for the future, hope for our children and future generations. The music on the CD may not be our "Savior" but it stands for the spirit of hope that no event, however horrible, could ever dim. The music on this CD is truly inspiring to this Star Trek fan! Thanks to the musicians who worked that fateful day, I believe you've created a masterpiece!"

Thanks

Dennis J. Mccarthy | sherman oaks, ca USA | 04/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Recording on September 11th was quite an experience; we (the orchestra and the scoring crew) were the only activity on the Paramount lot that horrific day. The music from that day actually sounded more intense than the first part of the score recorded on September 10th. Some of my musicians had relatives in NY that morning and had not heard from them and yet they came and played - heroes in their own way.



I've seen many thoughtful reviews on this space; thank you for your kind comments. I'm giving the musicians and the crew a 5 star rating -

Dennis McCarthy"