Star Fleet

Brian May

About Star Fleet

"Star Fleet" is the first single that Brian May released independently of Queen and is taken from the end theme of the cult science fiction puppet series Star Fleet. It was taken from the mini-album Star Fleet Project, which started out as a jam session involving May, Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alan Gratzer, bassist Phil Chen and keyboardist Fred Mandel over the days 21 and 22 April 1983. Aside from the main participants, the title track also included backing vocals by Queen drummer Roger Taylor. The main track, "Star Fleet", was edited down from the mini-album's length of eight minutes to a more radio-friendly 4:12. Shorter edits were also done for Argentinian and American promo releases. The British B-side, "Son Of Star Fleet" is an instrumental version of "Star Fleet". 


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1983
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Send a message out across the sky
Alien raiders just past Gemini
Who will come and save us now?
Who can defend us from the power?

Starfleet Starfleet
Starfleet Starfleet

Tell the people back at Earth control
Send Starfleet legions to save our souls
Always daring and courageous
Ooh Only they can save us

Starfleet Starfleet
Starfleet Starfleet
Starfleet

Starfleet Starfleet Starfleet Starfleet

Send a message back to Earth control
Send Starfleet legions to save our souls
Always daring and courageous
Only you only you can save us

Starfleet Starfleet
Starfleet Starfleet
Starfleet

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Brian May

Brian Harold May, CBE (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician and astrophysicist most widely known as the guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer of the rock band Queen. As a guitarist he uses his home-built guitar, "Red Special", and has composed hits such as "Tie Your Mother Down", "I Want It All", "We Will Rock You", "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "Who Wants to Live Forever". more »

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16 facts about this song

Background
"Star Fleet" is a song and mini-album by Brian May, the lead guitarist of the famous rock band Queen.
Inspiration
Brian May was inspired to write "Star Fleet" after watching a television series of the same name with his son.
Release Date
The album was released in 1983.
Genre
It is classified under the genres of hard rock and heavy metal.
Collaboration
The album also features Eddie Van Halen, another rock legend, and drummer Alan Gratzer from REO Speedwagon.
Feedback
Melvyn Grant, a well-known artist, stated in his feedback on the album’s cover art that the "Star Fleet" project was the start of a long relationship with Brian May.
Tracks
The "Star Fleet Project" album contains three songs - "Star Fleet", "Let Me Out", and a two-part track "Blues Breaker".
Recording
The mini-album was recorded at The Record Plant, a famous recording studio in Los Angeles.
Adaptation
The song is the English adaptation of the Japanese series "X Bomber."
Instrumentation
Eddie Van Halen and Brian May performed both guitar and keyboard parts, while May also provided vocals.
Improvisation
Much of the music for "Star Fleet" was improvised during the recording session.
Production
This mini-album was produced in May's downtime while his band Queen was on hiatus.
Recognition
Despite its unique make and Brian's rock superstar status, "Star Fleet" isn't very well-known outside of hardcore fans and collector's circles.
Sales
Because it was a mini-album, it did not have massive sales, but it is considered a significant cultural piece in hard rock history.
Duration
The track "Star Fleet" length is 8 minutes and 5 seconds.
Legacy
The "Star Fleet Project" has been described as one of the most unexpected jam sessions in rock history.

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