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My approach with choir vs no choir was track-by-track preference. Some do sound better with the choir, but I was so used to hearing others choir-less that I left them as they were.

But with a score that has as so many edits, so much tracking and different versions of everything, I think you have to pick a simple approach and stick with it. Unless of course you *love* as opposed to *like* this score, in which case I'm sure there are some massively complex personal sets around.

Same idea as with Avatar really. My set for that runs around 2 hours, and has no logic at all in film vs alternate versions. I just used what sounded best for listening given the frankly astounding volume of material.

That's awesome! And also what it always boils down to: personal taste, make what works for you

What Chutes and Matter insert are you referring to? The Varese DE contains the exact Chutes and Matter cue that Giacchino wrote. In the film, they replaced part of the ending with material tracked from "Spock Bans Offshore Drilling", but that wasn't his original intention for the scene.

And yes, the first post of this thread points out that the distorted ehru is missing on the DE from Welcome Back, Spock. in fact, Welcome Back, Spock on the DE matches the film version (other than the choir), so therefore contains a loop as well

Yes, I was referring to the tracked "Offshore Drilling" ending on "Chutes And Matter". I'm used to hearing that cue in it's film version, so that's my preference. It was easy to create, just turn it down 1 semitone and it matches as heard in the film.

The choir in "Nice To Meld You" is actually quite stunning! I can't believe I never noticed before when watching it. Just one of those "awe" moments. But even with these newest "additions" to the score, what's one more thing you would add to make it the perfect edit? I'm torn between certain drum inserts and the choir in "Narada Burns".

So with these "leaked" choir cues from the recording sessions and the "Chutes And Matter" insert at the end, what is left to make it the perfect score? Alt Main Titles, Correct opening to "I've Fallen And I Can't Beam Up", and the choir from "Nero Fiddles, Narada Burns" (which is fine with Data's edit)? Is that it?

Which reminds me, anyone notice the additional Ehru in "Welcome Back, Spock"? Pretty cool stuff!

I have them as well, which is why I was asking. I was wondering if anyone knew where they came from? They sound pretty authentic to me.

So, just out of curiosity, have the cues with the missing choir ever turned up?