Star Trek: The Next Generation "Encounter At Farpoint"
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Dennis McCarthy's score for "Encounter at Farpoint," the 1988 pilot episode that launched The Next Generation into the cultural stratosphere, captures something essential about the show's optimistic vision—grand orchestral swells that suggest vast cosmic possibilities while maintaining an underlying warmth and curiosity. McCarthy's work here establishes the template for seven seasons of exploration, with his main theme becoming instantly iconic, yet the deeper cuts reveal a composer comfortable moving between quiet character moments (Troi's empathic sensitivity, Picard's contemplative authority) and genuine dramatic tension. There's a sophistication to how he balances the show's adventurous spirit with genuine emotional grounding, avoiding both bombast and the hollow prettiness that plagued some television scores of the era. For anyone interested in how orchestral film and television scoring evolved in the late '80s, or simply those who want to revisit the moment that reset science fiction for a generation, this is essential listening.
Item Details+
| Genre | Stage and Screen |
| Style | Soundtrack |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | ZYX Records |
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Star Trek: The Next Generation - Main Title 1:45
2. Stardate 1:43
3. Troi Senses 1:42
4. Picard's Plan / First Chase / First Chase (Part 2) 2:41
5. Detaching / Separation 2:41
6. Shaken / Court Time / There Goes Da Judge 2:29
7. U.S.S. Hood / On Manual 3:18
8. Star Trek: The Next Generation - End Credit 1:03
9. Personal Log / Admiral / Old Lovers 2:24
10. Caverns 1:27
11. Splashing / The Woods / Memories 2:45
12. Scanned / Big Guns / Unknown 3:04
13. Revealed / Reaching Out 4:39
14. Departure 1:07
15. Main Title Version # 2 (Alternate Main Title) 1:43
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