To remember is a curse. To forget is a blessing. I understand. You know what I do in situations like that? I listen to other renditions to make the familiar unpredictable.
Nah, it was typical. Chronological releases weren't the norm until the niche labels started tailoring them for the collectors.
It was a different time. They were making an engaging program within the limitations of the release format. And side 2 of the original LP is completely in sequence.
It was an art form. And TWOK was amazing. Even in the main program I still find it odd that Surprise Attack leads right into Kirk's Explosive Reply.
I remember in high school I was playing that tape (yes, tape) right when the lapmaster came around to check us in at curfew. As he left our cabin (roommate was already asleep) I thought "I really ought to turn this down, he's going to hear that part... but no, that's not fair, in a rational world he should've already told me it was too loud."
The end of "Kirk's Explosive Reply?" It was supposed to play under the shot of the damaged Enterprise and ring out under the shot of Kirk walking through sickbay. It's mentioned in the new notes (page 9).
I figured there was a cut scene where Khan laughed maniacally and then it cut to the damaged Enterprise. Well, today I learned.
I agree it was a bit much for the Enterprise being damaged. Again, if Khan had been laughing maniacally, and then it cut to a saddened Kirk entering sickbay, it might've worked.
