The next generation the inner light tv episode 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. You must be a cbs all access subscriber to enjoy this video. Theres an elegance and simplicity to the inner light that is hard to quantify but important to consider, because its crucial to the effect of this classic tng episode, which is a shining example of not only star trek but of science fiction. Io9 ranked the inner light as the 8th best episode of all star trek episodes up to 2011. But that wasnt our intention when we created the episode. Whoever called it tngs city on the edge of forever was not mistaken, although i think the edge for best ever episode goes to the inner light. In this 1993 hugowinning episode, tng has indeed reached its maturity. He is not only the reallife son of patrick stewart, but he also played patrick stewarts character picards son in an episode of star trek. Star trek has spent 50 years indulging in the wonders of space, but the hugo awardwinning episode the inner light explores the wonders of everyday life. Jul 02, 20 on this 21st anniversary of the inner light im left with only one mystery. Not only do we get great character development for the seven main characters, season five manages to give some great scenes to important supporting characters, including obrien colm meaney and his new wife keiko rosalind chao, ensign ro the. The inner light from star trek the next generation on stl ocarina duration. The story of the inner light is one of those science fiction tales that sticks with you. A simple and sweet melody that jay transforms into an effective production.
Yesterdays post referenced the the inner light the title of an episode of the american science fiction television series star trek. He is the son of patrick stewart, who also played his onscreen father kamin in this episode. In 1993 the episode won the hugo award for best dramatic presentation. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7. The inner light is not only one of the best episodes of star trek. I often wonder if jay chattaways superb inner light theme ever came to the attention of george harrison, who wrote the littleknown beatles song for which i named the episode. The next generation, which is why it landed a spot on the new the next level bluray being released today. To watch full screen click on box icon, bottom right of video. Playback options listening on switch spotify device.
This is a very smart episode, with a great storyline, amazing writing, memorable characters we care about. May 23, 2018 jay chattaway on picards iconic flute solo from star trek. The inner light featured a brief scene picards hiking trip filmed on location at bronson canyon in griffith park. On june 1st, 1992, a fifth season episode of star trek. The next generation fifth season episode the inner light. Main titles from all series and movies, the songs of vic fontaine, and many more. The next generation called the inner light catch me on the raging geek jedi show every saturday night at 11. The next generation juan ortiz the inner light triblend raglan hoodie is a stylish way to stay warm during chilly days while representing your favorite series. The third series in the star trek franchise, it is the second sequel to star trek.
The inner light was ranked among the top five episodes in a viewers choice marathon that was broadcast just before the premiere of the series finale. Twelve years ago its now may 2004, my husband and i, who wereare big star trek tng fans, saw this episode when it first aired in spring 1992. Morgan gendel rewatches science fiction star trek star trek. The enterprise has just finished a magnetic wave survey of the parvenium system, when they find an unknown probe which scans the ship and directs an energy beam at captain picard, rendering him unconscious. A woman identifies herself as his wife, eline, telling picard that he is kamin, an iron weaver recovering. Memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki is a fandom books community. The first two parts are out now and you will find them below. Its been almost twenty years now since i first saw the inner light, and i still think its the best episode of any star trek series. Inner light flute part of orchestral arrangement this is the 18kb rendition of suite from the inner light on. Daniel stewart born 1967 is the actor who played batai in the star trek. Picard awakes to find himself living in a small village where he is a wellknown member of the community who is suffering from a delusion of being a starship captain. Then i found this awesome star trek midi collection, realized that i could use garageband to turn midis into sheet music, and the rest is history. It had no battles, no enemies, no star trekking of any kind. Apr 29, 2012 the writer of the classic tng episode called the inner light morgan gendel has decided to publish a sequel online in comic book form, calling it the outer light.
Its too bad rick berman rarely allowed the trek sequels to. Peter lauritson production information episode no 5x25. The next generations the inner light this month, syfy wire is interviewing some of the best composers in tv and film to get insight on the theme songs and scores that stick in our heads long after the credits roll. This will be an eleven part series in total with new parts coming out every two weeks. The inner light sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Paradoxically, the inner light also speaks to the peculiar benefits of being an outsider, some stubborn need to reside in your own box, not that other one over there that everyone else seems to like so much. With patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, levar burton, michael dorn. Another great things about the inner light is the music. I thought it would be fun to give every star trek episode i wrote a title thats from a different, obscure beatles. Nov 02, 2011 images from the first three generations of star trek. A song of hope, standing up for what we believe in. Orchestral suite of star trek inner light the procession song. In june 1992, the american television series star trek.
Season 2 season 1 season 6 season 7 season 4 season 3 season 5. The inner light picards flute song by ise free listening. The next generation episodes the inner light and lessons. The first star trek spinoff, starring patrick stewart as picard, won 17 emmys across seven seasons. The next generation 1987 the inner light and the son of walter blunt, rafe, on blunt talk 2015 i seem to be. The inner light memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. The inner light music from star trek tng, composed by jay. Inner light sequel comic the outer light the trek bbs.
The next generation season 5, episode 25 the inner light. Picard and his crew on adventures to strange new worlds and brings them facetoface with the frightfully powerful borg. Why star treks the inner light is a scifi masterpiece. Orchestral suite of star trek inner light, the procession. Star trek the inner light complete for marching band, intermediate sheet music. It originally aired from september 28, 1987 to may 23, 1994, in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons. The next generation companion picards flute appears in a deleted scene from star trek nemesis, during which picard and data discuss the crew going their own ways.
The next generation tng is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. The writer of star treks the inner light talks about his. The inner light was already one of my favorite episodes of star trek. You dont need to know anything about star trek, its okay if you have never seen one episode. It was a oneoff, inconsequential story about characters weve. But the inner light was everything tng could have been. Picard theme played nearly 28 years earlier in the inner light by his son in the inner light, picards son plays this song briefly. When the powerful dominate, we must see our inner light and let it shine. Jay chattaway on picards iconic flute solo from star trek. Star trek tng episode the inner light is one of the finest. The next generation, but after watching this video by arcadea im seeing it in a whole new way. This melody is from one of my favourite episodes from next generation. The larger implications of how this could really screw somebody up didnt. Why the inner light is the magnum opus of star trek.
Sep 05, 2012 the inner light written by morgan gendel and peter allan fields directed by peter lauritsonseason 5, episode 25 production episode 40275225 original air date. The melody picard kamin lears to play in the inner light, star trek, season 5, episode 25. Picard wakes up to find himself on the surface of kataan, a nonfederation planet. The inner light or the one where picard takes the longest flute lesson in history no ones ever asked me why i care so much about genre fiction, despite being so regularly disappointed and frustrated by its myriad of false starts and failures, but if they did ask, id say that im fascinated by possibility. The writer of the classic tng episode called the inner light morgan gendel has decided to publish a sequel online in comic book form, calling it the outer light.
The next generation television the inner light a canticle for leibowitz meets the hunt for. He assumes its a holodeck program at first, but its not, and the poor woman is a. In it he talked about his vision for the future and his hopes for star trek. Featuring captain jeanluc picard front and center, this hoodie is the perfect style for any star trek fan. Read about the inner light by star trek and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The next generation, its also one of the best pieces of science fiction ever on television. In 2017, one of the greatest star trek episodes of all time celebrated its 25th anniversary. Picard awakes to find himself living in a small village where he. The inner light music from star trek tng, composed by. We spoke with star trek screenwriter morgan gendel about the episodes legacy, its inspirations, and how there was almost a sequel. I have just modified one external link on the inner light star trek. The inner light picard s flute song by ise published on 20529t19. It seems odd, really, that the best episodes of classic and tng are more or less star trek in name only.
Following a magnetic wave survey of the parvenium sector, weve detected an object which we cannot immediately identify. The inner light is the 125th episode overall and the 25th episode of the fifth season of the american science fiction television series star trek. The next generations greatest episode, the inner light this episode shouldve never worked. The inner light was held in high regard by harrisons bandmates, particularly mccartney, and was selected as the bside for the forthcoming single. Apr 23, 2012 morgan gendel, writer of fanfavorite star trek episode the inner light talks about the fan reaction to the episode and his webcomic sequel. Inner light, the an unsophisticated alien probe assumes a relative position, holding steady with the u.
A comparison between star trek picard and one of my favorite episodes of star trek. Jay chattaway on picards iconic flute solo from the next. The enterprise encounters a probe of ancient design. The next generation, its also one of the best pieces of science fiction ever on tv. This, often preachy, talky, adventureless soap opera on a ship full of families was an aboutface from everything i know star trek to be. The next generation, this is the wellknown to trekkies pennywhistle song played by captain picard patrick stewart.
The writing, acting and direction are nothing short of brilliant. Star trek universe the inner light music from star trek. The inner light from star trek by kevin durham on amazon. The inner light explaining errors in star trek wiki fandom. I was sitting there on 8 sep 1966 for the premiere of what we now call trek classic, and i have never seen them do better than the inner light. Check out the inner light from star trek by kevin durham on amazon music. The inner light 1992 would have been the most profound thing in picards life and changed him irrevocably. Enterprise, and releases a nucleonic particle stream that penetrates the ships shields. The story told here is actually quite straightforward, but the implications are hauntingly. The episode was written by freelance writer morgan gendel based on his original pitch. It was the first harrison composition to appear on a beatles single, in addition to being the only beatles studio recording made outside europe. The inner light music from star trek tng, composed by jay chattaway. Focusing solely on picard, the beam knocks him unconscious.
Morgan gendel celebrates the inner light star trek. The inner light is considered one of if not the best episodes of star trek. The next generation called the inner light catch me on the raging geek jedi show every saturday night at. The next generation aired an episode titled the inner light, which went on to win the hugo award for best dramatic presentation. We had been trying to decide whether to have childrena scary decision since we knew it would change our lives drastically, and the world isnt always a safe place. Jun 05, 2017 then i found this awesome star trek midi collection, realized that i could use garageband to turn midis into sheet music, and the rest is history.
Stewart received special thanks in the end credits of the 2011 star trek documentary the captains. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. The next generation the inner light tv episode 1992. Tha launch of the probe and picards realization that he was the one itll find. One of the very best episodes of any star trek series, the inner light, is a favorite as well. Images from the first three generations of star trek. The episode was written by freelance writer morgan gendel and is widely considered one of the best episodes of the entire star trek franchise. Picards flute solo just adds to the beauty and emotion of the episode.
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