The Music

[Lieutenant Gerard]

A great part of the success of The Outer Limits, at least in the first season, was the wonderful musical score by Dominic Frontiere. Here is an assortment of some of my favorite pieces from the show:

 

This piece is perfect for grooms chasing runaway brides, combating hordes of Zanti misfits, or attempting to escape a government intelligence agent turned alien.

http://www.fanforums.tv/media/sound/OLaction.wav

 

 

This is a very eerie theme that's suitable for the discovery/observation of any strange, alien lifeform.

http://www.fanforums.tv/media/sound/OLcreepy.wav

 

 

This piece is extremely foreboding, yet simplistic in nature, which gives it great appeal. It's perfect for interrogating brash young apple pie boys who think they can stand up to anything.

http://www.fanforums.tv/media/sound/OLdread.wav

 

 

One of my favorite scores, this reminds us to always make time for dreaming, and provides the necessary wonder and awe when exploring new worlds, whether in outer space or the inner mind.

http://www.fanforums.tv/media/sound/OLdream.wav

 

 

Another one of my favorites, this piece sets a tense mood for an important event coming later. It's perfect for new inductees into a secret society of crab-like aliens, or when you're a queen bee plotting to take over the world and destroy the wife of your new love.

http://www.fanforums.tv/media/sound/OLthreat.wav

 

 

Another "alien theme" as I like to call them, this provides necessary movement for the machinations of sinister creatures on screen.

http://www.fanforums.tv/media/sound/OLweird.wav

 

 

This is but a small sample of the artistry Frontiere had to offer The Outer Limits, and by no means a complete archive of his work. Please feel free to post your own thoughts and share your own favorites with the tv community at large.