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By: Captain's Blog (Odo's file, contact) @ 09:40:38 on May 29, 2008

What a theme...

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By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 08:49:38 on May 29, 2008

Bill, this eight-disc Superman CD box set with Courage music for Superman IV The Quest for Peace is not available on Amazon. How can I find it ?

As you know, I am a big fan of Courage score for Superman IV, another "bad" movie I like a lot. Regards,

Gustavo

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Lost: One of the greatests composers of all time! | Report this post to moderator
By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 08:33:50 on May 29, 2008

I will miss Alexander Courage. He was incredibly talented and did a lot of little and big jobs before Star Trek. However, IMHO, his music was the beacon of exploration and hope that Star Trek represented. His work will live on for as long as the stars twinkle in the night sky.

Good night Alex and Godspeed!

I too would hope for some sort of recognition of his great work somewhere in the upcoming movie. JJ, make it so!

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By: TRexx (Odo's file, contact) @ 21:17:38 on May 28, 2008 | (1)

As reported by SCI FI Wire in November 2007: Michael Giacchino, who shall compose the score for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movie, says he'll retain at least the opening theme music from the original series by Alexander Courage.

"I think that the thing to do would be to hold on to the only thing that does speak 'that says Star Trek' universally, which is the [opening theme from the original series]

"I grew up listening to all of that great [Trek] music, and that's part of what inspired me to do what I'm doing."


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By: cdydatzigs (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:52:05 on May 28, 2008

Best eight notes in cinema music history.

R.I.P. Mr. Courage


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By: c.p. (Odo's file, contact) @ 18:22:04 on May 28, 2008

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maybe he wil get dedication on the new film.

That would be nice.

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Sandy Courage : HIs music... Iconic | Report this post to moderator
By: Gary Seven (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:59:54 on May 28, 2008

Wow, I was truly sadened to hear of our loss of Mr. Courage. I had read a bit about him a couple years ago. While many worldwide will always recall his " bring right to mind" music, those close to him will remember the kind man he was, a gentleman, and artist and mentor.
I would sincerley hoppe Mr. Arbrahms will include an " In loving memoryof" in his upcoming film..... the very least that could be said of such a fine man.

I was 8 years old when I first heard his Star Trek Theme..... HE certainly made an impact.

To his family: Many share your grief. God bless you in your time of lose.

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By: dx31701 (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 16:25:05 on May 28, 2008

When I saw First Contact, I remember watching a little kid just basking in the moment, waving his arms like a conductor when the Courage fanfare played. I remember feeling pretty much the same way when I was a kid and heard the theme towards the end of Star Trek IV.

He composed one of the most recognizable, memorable pieces of music in television history. As much as John Williams nailed Indy and Star Wars, Alexander Courage nailed the TOS theme and that great fanfare. Those ten notes alone have actually brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.

A great loss.

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By: ericphillips (Odo's file, contact) @ 15:08:12 on May 28, 2008

He was also Jerry Goldsmith's arranger on The Motion Picture. Interestingly, in the Captain's Log scenes it was decided to underscore with the original series theme. Goldsmith told Courage to do whatever he wanted as it was his theme, and Courage ended up arranging a nice, mellow string arrangement for those scenes. He was a good composer. Too bad he didn't do more work on TOS, but after Roddenberry went behind his back and wrote lyrics to it just to file for half the copyright, I can understand.

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Courage Fanfare | Report this post to moderator
By: c.p. (Odo's file, contact) @ 14:41:26 on May 28, 2008

Along with the Enterprise, Mr. Courage's fanfare is arguably as necessary a part of Star Trek as any of the human beings which have occupied rolls in the series and movies. To both fans and the casual viewer, nothing sums up Star Trek like those ten notes. And to think it was there from the very beginning. An amazing artistic achievement.

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