Star Trek: Nemesis cover

Star Trek: Nemesis

Jerry Goldsmith · 2002

48 min · 14 tracks · classical music

Epic orchestral arrangements blend with emotional motifs, reflecting the grandeur and complexity of the Star Trek universe.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Repairs — This track features a rich layering of strings and brass that conveys both tension and hope, embodying the film's themes of conflict and resolution.
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    Final Flight — With its soaring melodies and dramatic crescendos, this piece captures the climactic moments of the film, making it a standout representation of Goldsmith's compositional style.
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    A New Ending — The closing track beautifully encapsulates the emotional journey of the characters, tying together themes of loss and renewal in a moving orchestral finale.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamics
  • orchestral grandeur for introspection
  • adventurous themes with melancholy
  • immersive journey through soundscapes

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, Star Trek: Nemesis marked Jerry Goldsmith's return to the franchise after composing for Star Trek: First Contact and Star Trek: Insurrection. This album showcases Goldsmith's mastery of film scoring, encapsulating his decades-long career as a leading composer in Hollywood.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Ennio Morricone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Remus 1:57
  • 2 The Box 2:21
  • 3 My Right Arm 1:04
  • 4 Odds and Ends 4:39
  • 5 Repairs 6:27
  • 6 The Knife 3:10
  • 7 Ideals 2:16
  • 8 The Mirror 5:23
  • 9 The Scorpion 2:24
  • 10 Lateral Run 3:55
  • 11 Engage 2:13
  • 12 Final Flight 3:49
  • 13 A New Friend 2:38
  • 14 A New Ending 6:08

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