SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:03 Min.
It’s a cover of James Horner’s work from 1982’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. This theme is the fifteenth track off Erich Kunzel & The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra’s 1996 Symphonic Star Trek instrumental album. Specifically, Horner’s version is heard in the movie’s poignant closing moments leading into the end credits sequence.
REVIEW:
Impressively, it’s a near-perfect replica of the original theme. The only element missing from this rendition is Leonard Nimoy’s ghostly “Space, the final frontier …” voice-over. If Horner’s version isn’t available for download, then this cover is the next best thing.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
Note: Both the main titles and end credits themes from Star Trek II are also covered on this album, as is a sound effect rendition of ‘The Genesis Project.’
