Music in Star Trek: Sound, Utopia, and the Future

Star Trek explores utopian dreams and dystopian anxieties through its music and sound, offering a sustained look at the role of music in shaping the influential series. This edited collection explores how the aural, visual, and narrative components of Star Trek combine to construct and deconstruct the utopian and dystopian, shedding new light on its political, cultural, and aesthetic impact. It will interest students and scholars of music, media studies, science fiction, and popular culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Science fiction as a genre is permeated with tensions between utopian dreams and dystopian anxieties, and nowhere is this tension more evident than in the iconic Star Trek series. This groundbreaking book takes a novel approach by delving into the realm of music and sound within the Star Trek franchise across decades and media, offering the first comprehensive exploration of the role of music in shaping this influential series. The chapters in this edited collection examine how the aural, visual, and narrative elements of Star Trek come together to construct and deconstruct utopian and dystopian visions, shedding new light on the series' political, cultural, and aesthetic impact.

Furthermore, the book delves into the profound ways in which the music of Star Trek defines and interprets religion, ideology, artificial intelligence, and more. It also considers the intricate interplay between the show's audio and the passionate fan community, exploring how fans engage with the music and contribute to its enduring legacy. This book will appeal to students and scholars of music, media studies, science fiction, and popular culture, offering a rich and multifaceted perspective on the enduring influence of Star Trek's music.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 227 x 154 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138615250