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Great Sci-Fi Sounds
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The Fifth ElementThe Fifth Element
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Such a variety, and all of it fantastic.
Blade RunnerBlade Runner
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It's Vangelis!!!
Dune: Original Motion Picture ScoreDune: Original Motion Picture Score by Toto
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I liked Toto, but I still can't believe they did this - wonderful!
The Last Starfighter: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackThe Last Starfighter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Short, but sweet. I only wish they had included the speech at the start of the video game.
Alien Resurrection: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackAlien Resurrection: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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All the Alien scores were good, and all different. I advocate each of them. This one felt more sinister than scary. The opera was a nice fit.
The Terminator: The Definitive EditionThe Terminator: The Definitive Edition by Brad Fiedel
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You wouldn't believe the run around I got trying to find this listing. Anyway, track 13's Love Scene is basic, but memorable.
Babylon 5: Messages From Earth (Compilation From TV Series)Babylon 5: Messages From Earth (Compilation From TV Series) by Christopher Franke
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If your still reading this list, you probably know how special Christopher Franke's B5 music is.
Battlestar Galactica (1978 Television Film)Battlestar Galactica (1978 Television Film)
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Almost as good as Williams' Star Wars, but a little tinnier.
Mission To Mars: Original ScoreMission To Mars: Original Score by Ennio Morricone
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As a rule, Morricone's works are brilliant. It's not a western, or a gangster score, but it's no exception to the rule either.
Stargate SG-1 (1997 Television Series)Stargate SG-1 (1997 Television Series)
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I don't know why; but, the (SG-1) Main Title, as short and simple as it is, moves me more than any other music in the series.
Dr. Who: The Best Of Doctor Who, Volume 1: The Five DoctorsDr. Who: The Best Of Doctor Who, Volume 1: The Five Doctors by Ron Grainer
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Caves of Androzani - that's the stuff. A touch repetitive; yet, if you're a fan ....
Earth: Final ConflictEarth: Final Conflict
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Despite the show's terminal multiple personality issues, the music wasn't half bad.
The Best Of Star Trek: 30th Anniversary Special! Original TV Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]The Best Of Star Trek: 30th Anniversary Special! Original TV Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]
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Tracks from The Inner Light and The Visitor are magnificent.
Star Trek: The Motion PictureStar Trek: The Motion Picture by Various Artists
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It captures the grandure and mistery of Vejur. I wore the original record release down.
Star Trek First Contact: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]Star Trek First Contact: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]
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It seems as though about every other Trek score is unique. In addition to those listed, I'd reccomend: II, III, VI, Best of Vol.2, and TOS/TNG box sets.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture SoundtrackStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by John Williams
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I am using this space to promote all the Star Wars symphonic works - including Shadows of the Empire.
Star Wars Trilogy (Score)Star Wars Trilogy (Score) by Star Wars Trilogy
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This is a dated set. Any of the new, extended (original trilogy) sets are better; but, if you're a true fan, the 4th disk might make it worth your while.
Lost In Space: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1998 Film)Lost In Space: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1998 Film) by Bruce Broughton
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The techno/classical mix dosen't cary well across mediums, but if you liked what you heard in the movie, it's all there. However, Williams proves that a composer's style will only streatch so far.
Judge Dredd: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackJudge Dredd: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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The vocal tracks are so so, but the movie score is oh so ... grand. The sound, like the feature, was ignored by mainstream USA.
The Matrix RevolutionsThe Matrix Revolutions by Don Davis
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All three (plus one) movies have their instrumental sides, more club than symphonic, but still pleasurable listening.
Virtuosity (1995 Film)Virtuosity (1995 Film)
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Though it may not apeal to the classical fans, if you get along with techno, in its various incarnations, you'll find this an under-appreciated mix.
Battlestar Galactica: The A to Z of Fantasy TV ThemesBattlestar Galactica: The A to Z of Fantasy TV Themes
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Sometimes nostalgia clouds the memory, taking the mediocre, and billing it as monumental. For those times, I submit this compilation.