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1. Star Trek 1:03
2. Nailin’ the Kelvin 2:09
3. Labor of Love 2:51
4. Hella Bar Talk 1:55
5. Enterprising Young Men 2:39
6. Nero Sighted 3:23
7. Nice To Meld You 3:13
8. Run and Shoot Offense 2:04
9. Does It Still McFly? 2:03
10. Nero Death Experience 5:38
11. Nero Fiddles, Narada Burns 2:34
12. Back From Black :59
13. That New Car Smell 4:46
14. To Boldly Go* :26
15. End Credits* 9:11

*Contains theme from "Star Trek" TV series, written by Alexander Courage and Gene Roddenberry

A Note from the Director

It is with disbelief that I write the following: For nearly a decade, I have had the honor of collaborating with Michael Giacchino on both TV and film projects

It can't possibly be that long ago that we met on Alias. But a decade it is. And what fun it's been, watching (and listening to) Michael, at every turn, elevate the stories we've desperately been trying to tell. Embellishing the emotion and mystery of Lost's island. Adding tension and energy at every turn in Mission: Impossible 3. Creating a massive, hulking overture (with a wry smile and not to Ifukube) for the end credits of Cloverfield. Making the weird world of Fringe just a little weirder, a little fringier.

A truly great artist, Michael maximizes the intention of the story - moment to moment - without being distracting or calling attention to himself. His music is such a natural, critical, intrinsic piece of the puzzle that if you ever want to see just how important his contribution is, turn down the volume and watch a scene without his master touch. Whatever just grabbed you by the heart has suddenly lost its grip, hasn't it?

Certainly, taking on the soundtrack for Star Trek is a tall order - especially when you consider the esteemed composers who have come before. But Michael has written a score that holds its own against now-classic works from the likes of Courage, Horner and Goldsmith. Listen to the themes Michael's written for this film - the hope and pride of the hero, the threat and rage of the villain. The epic scale in counterpoint to the heartbreaking intimacy. It's the kind of film music I adored as a kid: imagination-provoking themes written beautifully, performed impeccably, and recorded masterfully.

Michael's job is not an easy one. But damn, he makes it look that way. Time and again, Michael's a collaborative partner I rely on and for whom I am deeply grateful.

I only wish for another decade like the last one. More than you know.

- J.J. Abrams, Sydney, April 2009

• Soundtrack Album Producer: Michael Giacchino
• Executive Soundtrack Album Producer: J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk
• Executive in Charge of Music for Paramount Pictures: Randy Spendlove
• Executive Soundtrack Producer for Varese Sarabande: Robert Townson
• Music Editor: Stephen M. Davis
• Assistant Music Editor: Alex Levy
• Music Orchestrator and Conductor: Tim Simonec
• Additional Orchestrations: Michael Giacchino, Peter Boyer, Richard Bronskill, Jack Hayes, Larry Kenton, Chad Seiter and Chris Tilton
• Music Preparation: Booker White
• Orchestra Contractor: Reggie Wilson
• Vocal Contractor: Bobbi Page
• Music Recorded and Mixed: Dan Wallin
• Music Score Coordinator: Andrea Datzman
• Music Consultant: George Drakoulias
• Mastering: Erick Labson
• Music recorded and mixed at Streisand Scoring Stage, Sony Pictures Studio
• Additional music mixed at Eastwood Scoring Stage, Warner Bros. Studio

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Studio City, CA 91604
Tel: (818) 753-4143
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