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  4. My Take on the Star Trek Original Theme
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    I knew, when I did the original version of this theme, that it was likely not going to be appropriate in flavor for the "hip, young" Star Trek that JJ Abrams was planning, but it was for fun, and it was my favorite style.

    Well yesterday I saw 15 minutes of the new Star Trek, and yeah, it's basically like Fast and the Furious.  So last night I did another version: The Hollywood Hack version.  Hans Zimmer, watch out.  I don't expect you to like it anymore than I do, but I had to get it out of my system.

    [url="http://www.mikeverta.com/Posts/Star_Trek_v2.mp3"]Star Trek Theme v2 - The Hollywood Hack Edition[/url]

    _Mike

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    Hi Mike. Hope you feel the better now it's out of your system. Yip, it is a bit heavy going with the drums. Hope you used your headphones when you recorded it - got to think about the neighbours! On the subject of HZ, I just noticed his and JNHs' score for The Dark Knight has been disqualified from being considered for the Youknowwhats as a result of them not having composed enough of the music. I would have thought that this would have been picked up by now by the large anti-Zimmer lobby using these forums! Hats off to your writing, arranging, orchestration and production skills- can I borrow some of them next time you're on holiday?...Colin.
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    IKnowIKnowIKnowIKnow...  though I don't really feel better.  I feel a little bit dirty.

    ... Now, as for TDK: Not having composed enough?  Meaning what; they recycled too much music from the first film, or a ghostwriting thing?

    _Mike

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    You can check it out at www.hans-zimmer.com/fr/index.php.
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    Well, ouch.  Just, ouch on the whole deal for Hans and JNH.  I mean, geez.  But, whatever, I'd give a nut to have either of their careers, so...

    _Mike

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    I suppose some credits got to be given for their acknowledgement of the contribution of others on the score. Will assume they've learnt their lesson and won't make the same mistake again!...Colin
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    I see a version like this a sort of sort of variation of the main orchestration for a combat scene perhaps, but not as a main orchestration of the theme. Still well done!
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    Oooooooh, I like that a lot!

    Mahlon
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    Oh my goodness me. That sounds like something that might have been put on a Steve Reeves film and recorded in Rome circa 1964.

    Thank you Mike!
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    Other apparent talents:

    http://www.seattlepi.com/tv/1401ap_people_danica_mckellar.html
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     ...NOOOOOO! Not Winnie! [:'(]

    I only know you from this thread (long ago) and your website, Mike, but I can say in all honesty it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!  All the best my man!!
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    Congratulations Mike.

    All the best for the future with the new Mrs Verta.  Noticed that you hadn't been about for a while.  You've obviously been posting elsewhere! [;)]

    Colin
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    Thanks, guys!  Yes, I've been away awhile, writing wedding music :)

    _Mike
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    @mverta said:

    Thanks, guys!  Yes, I've been away awhile, writing wedding music 😊

    _Mike

    We look forward to hearing it if you choose to upload it. Unless of course you were speaking allegorically...

    Kling on.

    Colin
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    Congratulations Mike, both on the music and the marriage!

    I've been following with much interest although I must admit that some of the tech talk is way over my head...

    I have been listening to some of your work on your website and I am most impressed. Beautiful work!

    I've always been a big fan of the Wonder Years and I hope they'll release it some day on dvd.

    The last episode was so endearing...

    Jef

    www.aeronaut.be
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    Hi Jef

    I remember when the series started back in the 80s and was a fan myself. I suggest you do a bit of Googling- you'll find that it's available on DVD.

    Colin
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    Hi Jef

    I remember when the series started back in the 80s and was a fan myself. I suggest you do a bit of Googling- you'll find that it's available on DVD.

    Colin

    Hope you googled. All 115 episodes on DVD for $19.99!        http://www.dvdglobe.tv/Drama/380/The-Wonder-Years.html
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    Hi Colin,

    thanks for the link.

    I don't want to hijack this thread and turn it into a "wonder years" thing, but I fear that these are pirate releases.

    As far as I know there has only been one official "best of" dvd in bad quality.

    Perhaps Mike could ask his lovely wife if she knows if we will ever see a decent official "Wonder Years" release on DVD?

    Jef
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    Yes, all releases of the The Wonder Years are pirated.  The show used a lot of source music in it, and it hasn't been released due to complex licensing issues with all the music.  It's unclear when or if they'll ever be resolved.

    _Mike
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    Thank you for the clarification Mike!

    Nevertheless I hope they will solve it and that there will be a decent official release of that wonderful tv show.

    I listened to the amazing work on your website and I'm sure we will hear a lot more of you when going to the movies in the following years. 

    Keep up the great work and my best regards to your beautiful wife.

    Jef