Warning: This Article Contains Possible SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 9 - "Subspace Rhapsody"
Summary
"Subspace Rhapsody" marks a groundbreaking moment in the Star Trek franchise as it ventures into the realm of musical episodes. This daring decision perfectly aligns with the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of Strange New Worlds' episodic format.
Prepare to be amazed by the exceptional talents of the Strange New Worlds cast, featuring the likes of Grammy-winning artist Celia Rose Gooding and the multi-talented Christina Chong, who will captivate audiences with their extraordinary vocal abilities in "Subspace Rhapsody".
The released song list for the musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, titled "Subspace Rhapsody," on Apple Music, hints at the success of the series' second season. Directed by Dermot Downs and written by Dana Horgan and Bill Wolkoff, with choreography by Roberto Campanella, the episode features music and lyrics by Kay Hanley and Tom Polce from Letters To Cleo. Notably, this will be the first musical episode in the Star Trek franchise, with the entire cast of Strange New Worlds showcasing their singing abilities.
The song list for the upcoming musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, titled "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 - Subspace Rhapsody (Original Series Soundtrack)" by various artists, is now available on Apple Music. It features 11 tracks, with details including the song titles, performers, and track lengths. Please note that there may be spoilers in the track titles and performers.
Strange New Worlds' Musical Is A Star Trek First
The musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, titled "Subspace Rhapsody," is a daring and innovative venture for the show. It marks the first time in the Star Trek franchise that a musical episode has been attempted. Although the idea of a musical episode was previously proposed in the 1990s, it was dismissed as not fitting the era of Star Trek at that time. However, the episodic structure of Strange New Worlds allows for seamless genre shifts, and the cast and creative team of the show were ready for the challenge after successfully tackling action, sci-fi, horror, and comedy. The highly skilled cast of Strange New Worlds, including Grammy winner Celia Rose Gooding and EP releasing artist Christina Chong, will showcase their musical talents in this episode. Even Carol Kane as Commander Pelia and Paul Wesley as Lieutenant James T. Kirk will participate in the musical performance. Throughout season 2, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has surpassed expectations, and there is strong belief that the musical episode "Subspace Rhapsody" will be a resounding success for the series.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 streams Thursdays on Paramount+.
Source: Apple Music