Sunday, October 26, 2014

Science Fiction Music Is Great

By Young Lindsay


Decades ago many individuals enjoyed watching certain movies and television shows that were in existence. They knew that the films would always have science fiction music that would be quite entertaining. Every viewer remembers "Lost In Space, " "Barbarella, " "Logan's Run" and other great shows from the past. They had themes that were composed by John Williams, Vangelis, Barry Gray, Maurice Jarre and Jerry Goldsmith. Sometimes these tunes were very exciting and full of pure energy. At other times the theme songs were very flat and boring.

A certain composer named Jerry Goldsmith was a smart man who knew how to put life into a futuristic program. "Star Trek" was one of the many television events that Mr. Goldsmith assisted with. He even helped to compose the tunes for several of the motion pictures that revolved around this series. All of the characters involved within this particular show were very interesting people who did dynamic things each and every week. The viewers loved this excitement.

Mr. Goldsmith went on to write the theme for a movie called "Logan's Run." This was a terrifying movie about people who could not live past the age of thirty. Logan was the hero within this film and he was a person that enjoyed his sexual freedom. He had become a reluctant runner when the higher authorities ordered him to find and destroy a place called sanctuary.

"Logan's Run" was a dark and gloomy film which required solemn tunes within it. One artist who believed in making sad and joyful music was the great John Williams. In the year 1967 he totally changed the tune of the television program "Lost In Space."

People who watched the first two seasons of this show were not very impressed with the opening theme or its cartoon drawings which could be seen. They became very excited after "Lost In Space" opened to a new countdown scene which led to a tune and graphics that were very eye catching.

A movie named "Star Wars" also had a nifty little tune attached to the opening and closing credits. This film made millions of dollars for George Lucas and his company. All of the characters had their own musical piece and this was really great for the actors. People could determine if Luke or Hans Solo was coming onto the screen from the fine tunes.

Jane Fonda was very proud to play the lead character within the feature known as "Barberella." She portrayed a woman who used her sex appeal to obtain information. The government sent her on a mission to locate a missing agent that had the power to destroy the world.

He in turn tried to destroy Barbarella by placing her within a device that gave erotic pleasures to women. During this scene the artist known as Maurice Jarre created a sound that was quite amazing to hear. He used tunes which sounded very explicit and dangerous. Many people within the audience really marveled at his musical talent.




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