Saturday, November 1, 2014

Getting To Know Science Fiction Music

By Young Lindsay


People growing up in the 60's, 70's and 80's will always remember the television shows coming on during that time. They also enjoyed the great science fiction music that these programs provided. Many of the movies also had great tunes that had a really wonderful beat. Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Maurice Jarre, Vangelis and Barry Gray did their best to provide excellent music for many movies and television shows that appeared over the air. They are known for "Lost In Space, " "Logan's Run, " "Barbarella" and a host of other programs.

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.

This famous man also loaned his talents to the producers of "Logan's Run" which was a 1970's classic. Every person who viewed this film were amazed by the special effects and dramatic tunes. A character named Logan lived within a world that did not appreciate older people. Everyone around had to be exterminated at their thirtieth birthday. Logan tried his best to enjoy this promiscuous society before his number was up.

"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.

George Lucas made tons of money with his "Star Wars" movies which started in the late 70's and still exist to this very day. At the beginning of these films the viewers are treated to a loud and interesting theme song that is very unique in style. Throughout the entire movie he uses loud sounds whenever there is a dangerous situation and even has a love theme for the romantic couple in this film.

One lovely and sexy lady of the silver screen was named "Barbarella" and she could easily make any male blush. Jane Fonda played this super space agent very well. The character was trying her best to save the world by stopping a deranged scientist.

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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