Temp Score (?) for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - 'Saving the Whales' scene - Music by James Horner

A clip from 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home' (1986) using an alternate score tracked in from 'Star Trek III: The Search for Spock' (1984) by James Horner: the cues "A Fighting Chance to Live" and "Bird of Prey Decloaks." With a notable exception, these tracks are placed virtually unedited from how they were recorded.

It's in Rosenman's signature style, but does share some traits with these alternate Horner cues, most notably a cavalry-style rendition of the film's main theme on horns backed by military percussion and high strings at the most suspenseful point.

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[JB_Hunkamunka]

I really must stress that literally the only points I've specifically timed to sync are the initial cut to the whale's spout and the harpoon thunk/ decloaking ship. That's it! Everything else is completely serendipitous.

[pointbeingproductions]

I love the way Sulu turned the ship slightly as the whaler turned. As if the front of the bird of prey was looking at the boat

[calbudd]

This is still my favorite Star Trek movie of all time.

[MaconMedia]

I watched this in the theater and the whole audience burst into a cheer when the harpoon hit the Bird of Prey.

[RedTribeCinema]

WOW! This REALLY punched up the scene. Double comment because I'm currently squeezing a few tears.

[wacobobdad]

This was the best scene from the best Star Trek movie.

[BillSimmons-jbtn]

You made me realize how much I miss Admiral James Horner. Live Long. And Prosper, sir.

[Sch]

One of the most iconic scenes in Star, arguably the most.

[Lollo]

When I first saw this scene, I was so emotional.
A spaceship from the future that faces a boat, to save two whales.
A moving and powerful scene.
After the first Star Trek, this is the best.
Bye from Italy!
❤

[nascar]

What's really funny was that the production crew almost got in trouble with environmental law makers because they actually thought the crew went out and filmed the Humpbacks in the wild. Since they were on the protected species list it's illegal to dive and film them. The director had to show them the behind the scenes footage of the animatronic whales being made. When they were cleared one of the FX crew said "We better get an Oscar for this."

[joeylodes]

Horner was sorely missing from ST IV. Thank you for this

[mikeshirleyforever]

Yes!!! I was hoping someone would attempt Horner in IV and this moment from III works really well. Awesome work!

[allanegleston]

this will be discussed on coast to coast am for years, even though the governments of the world will deny it.

[gramck]

I love Star Trek! I love this movie in particular! This is one of my favourite scenes, the breaking of the thick rope, rendering the cruel harpoon useless and scaring the shit out of the fishermen!! The actors playing the Whale hunters acted very well in my very humble opinion, but I do get a real sense of joy from their shocked reaction and I want to always yell out "shame on you for hunting these beautiful sentient animals" Wonderful movie!🙂🐳🐋💕 The music was rather good as well!! Cheers Trekers!!!

[lennierofthethirdfaneofchu]

I want a wall poster of Whaling Ship vs. Klingon Bird of Prey.

[therdid]

Cloak or not. Flying a 30, 000 ton bird of prey directly over that ship in an atmosphere is going to be extremely noticeable lol.

[altha-rfet]

knew someone when I was 17 that was a merchet marine, he worked on ships going to and from the aisan countries told me some stores of things that still go on in the oceans that is unexplainable

[doopedspud]

yeah just imagine being in the middle of no where and a Kinglon Bird of pray does that. yeah id run like hell also..

[ecoxeno]

It's funny when you hear someone saying, "What the hell with the phone?"

I also found it funny when you see the old guy pretending to help spin the wheel.

[Karcarius]

The bird of prey decloaked and the people on that ship were like holy shit what the Hell.