My fan-made theme

[captainkirk]

Ever since I saw the opening theme for DSC and hearing the music I was underwhelmed. I kept thinking, "Is that the best they can do?" So I decided to not be one of those armchair critics and actually try my hand at making my own version. I came up with an edit I liked and then gave it to my brother to do the music. Now none of this is at Hollywood level, but we felt it's at least a bit more engaging than the actual one. Let us know what you think.

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[Kor]

It has the benefit of actually having identifiable melodies that you could hum along with.

Is there any way to render the music into a more realistic orchestra sound?

Kor

 

[Refuge]

Works well with the credits - quite inspiring!

 

[captainkirk]

It has the benefit of actually having identifiable melodies that you could hum along with.

Is there any way to render the music into a more realistic orchestra sound?

Kor

The software my brother uses to create his music is a bit limited in its capabilities and so can't always sound quite realistic. Unfortunately all the pro composing software is pretty expensive so he has to ho with a free option.

 

[Agony_Boothb]

Ever since I saw the opening theme for DSC and hearing the music I was underwhelmed. I kept thinking, "Is that the best they can do?" So I decided to not be one of those armchair critics and actually try my hand at making my own version. I came up with an edit I liked and then gave it to my brother to do the music. Now none of this is at Hollywood level, but we felt it's at least a bit more engaging than the actual one. Let us know what you think.

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I like the current title sequence and music but i think your titles sequence is a great effort. I really like the use of the promotional footage of the characters and the use of that beauty shot of Discovery at the end is awesome. The music was a bit haphazard for me though but it's a good starting point. Nice work!

 

[captainkirk]

I like the current title sequence and music but i think your titles sequence is a great effort. I really like the use of the promotional footage of the characters and the use of that beauty shot of Discovery at the end is awesome. The music was a bit haphazard for me though but it's a good starting point. Nice work!

Thanks. I like that the actual theme tries to do something different, but I found it a bit on the uninspiring side. Mine is much more standard, which may or may not be a good thing, depending on what people like.
This was actually the first proper piece of music my brother composed, so considering he's had no training I think it turned out nicely. I know it's a little on the rough side in places, but in a few years I'm sure he'll be doing great things.

 

[Agony_Boothb]

Thanks. I like that the actual theme tries to do something different, but I found it a bit on the uninspiring side. Mine is much more standard, which may or may not be a good thing, depending on what people like.
This was actually the first proper piece of music my brother composed, so considering he's had no training I think it turned out nicely. I know it's a little on the rough side in places, but in a few years I'm sure he'll be doing great things.

I found the discovery theme a bit jarring at first, and I guess i had a main titles sequence similar to voyager's in my mind before discovery aired. Good on your Brother for giving it a shot. I have zero musical talent, so I'm envious of people who can create music. I hope he pursues it.

 

[captainkirk]

I found the discovery theme a bit jarring at first, and I guess i had a main titles sequence similar to voyager's in my mind before discovery aired.

Yeah, I was thinking it would be something like Voyager's but made with the production values the show has. Oh well, there's always hope for season 2.

 

[Roald]

I like it! Nice melody and a great arrangement! I make everything on a Korg Triton, so I know how to hear past the obvious synth orchestra sounds and imagine how it is supposed to sound.

I do think Russo's theme works better though... listen how he uses it to great effect at the end of almost every episode..

So I like your Theme as an alternate thing, but with respect, wouldn't want it to replace what there is now.

Still, great effort!

 

[USS Triumphant]

Very nice. I like it a lot, and definitely find it more interesting than the actual opening. The only two issues I have with it are that 1. the actor credits are normally accompanied with "as Saru", for instance, and 2. I think the decision to NOT show the saucer rotating was intentional to delay the reveal, so I'd have left that out, even though I like the scene your brother used.

(And honestly, my second point may apply as a reason to ignore my first one, in a way. )

 

[Mudd]

It's a nice piece of work all around.

 

[captainkirk]

Very nice. I like it a lot, and definitely find it more interesting than the actual opening. The only two issues I have with it are that 1. the actor credits are normally accompanied with "as Saru", for instance, and 2. I think the decision to NOT show the saucer rotating was intentional to delay the reveal, so I'd have left that out, even though I like the scene your brother used.

Thanks. Do they still say the character names in opening credits? The last time Star Trek did it was Voyager. Neither Enterprise nor Discovery have the names of characters. The spinning saucer isn't much of a spoiler, so if I was putting together the actual title sequence I wouldn't mind including it. Kind of like showing the Stargate spinning.

It's a nice piece of work all around.

Thank you. I'm glad people liked it.

 

[ITDUDE]

Only thing wrong is Mary Wiseman should get top billing, everyone else can go after her

 

[Captain of the USS Averof]

Your credits are certainly an improvement over the actual opening credits of DSC.