Anybody else think this is one of his best scores? The battle sequences have brilliant music (especially those sound effects that are similar to the V'Ger noises in Star Trek the Motion Picture). Both the Main Theme and Space Cowboy's theme are so damn triumphant sounding as well. only music i didnt like was the theme tune for the two evil mutants guarding the planet but then maybe thats because its so eerie and threatening.
I totally agree. I just watched BBTS today for the first time in about 15 + years. It was always a favorite of mine as a kid. I'd forgotten a lot about it, including how great the score is.
What helps set this movie apart from a lot of Corman's movies (No offense to them at all, but they never aspire to be anything more than what they are. He was clearly going for something a little bigger here) are the production values, cast and the great score. Horner was still an unknown here, but he seemed to take off right after this.
It's classic Horner. Big, brassy and heroic. It's favorable to a couple of his other 'Space opera' scores from the early 80's, Star trek II & Krull.
"Use the Force, Fluke!"
I just picked up the track also, it had elements that were used for Star Treks I II and III in it. Very impressive track. Overall the movie was decent, but I've had this strange earge to get it on DVD cause it was something I liked as a kid.
shareI adore Jame Horner's score for "Battle Beyond the Stars;" it's a very catchy, rousing and dynamic score that once you hear it you never forget it. I still have that lively main theme bouncing around in the back of my head.
"Warren Oates died for our sins"
I recommend listening to the Krull soundtrack - almost exactly the same!
This sort of sound also runs through his work on Brainstorm, some of Cocoon and Aliens.
I have two snippets from the soundtrack on my phone. Not the best quality recording, but at least I know it is my phone it is ringing.
shareToo bad he didn't have the London Symphony Orchestra when he was recording it.
shareAnyone have any idea how come this soundtrack was also used in Space Raiders and Wizards of the lost kingdom?
sharebecause Roger Corman produced both Battle Beyond.... and Space Raiders... and maybe even Wizards as well?
shareI reccomend james Horners Aliens score if only for the 'Ripley rescue music when ripley drives the APC to save the marines. On a big sound system its a fantastic adrenalin rush of a score.
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Too bad he didn't have the London Symphony Orchestra when he was recording it.
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I just got the score last night! I very much enjoy it. THe main theme has been stuck in my head since I saw the movie as a kid. Great work.
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You should listen to Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky cantata, from which Horner stole liberally on this score.
It's a decent soundtrack, but I can't get over what a hack Horner is.
I think it is James Horner's finest score to date. It's a shame that the movie is not of the same quality!
shareI finally got it.
Sounds very very similar to Star Trek I-II.
Star Trek1 was actually Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner wrote for #2 and 3. In fact one of the two harmony's used in this score was also used in his Star Trek 3 score.
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My copy of the OST wasn't cheap, but it was worth it. I LOVE this score, and agree it's one of Horner's finest. Well worth tracking down if you can!
shareCheck out a re-recording of the Battle Beyond the Stars theme:
Nic Raine & The City Of Prague - Battle Beyond the Stars
Featured on the album Alien Invasion: Space and Beyond II
They do a sort of medley of it which comes off quite well. The end is a bit sudden though - none of those trailing flutes from the original.
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If anyone is looking for the soundtrack, check out www.moviemusic.com. They have it for $15.99 plus shipping.
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