| Details / Tracklist: |
Disc 01
 01. Shatner, William / Valensi, Nick "Major Tom (Coming home)" 02. Shatner, William / Blackmore, Ritchie / Night, Candice "Space oddity" 03. Shatner, William / Lovett, Lyle "In a little while" 04. Shatner, William / Paisley, Brad / Miller, Steve "Space cowboy" 05. Shatner, William / Paice, Ian / Winter, Johnny "Space trucking" 06. Shatner, William / Hillage, Steve "Rocket man" 07. Shatner, William / Collins, Bootsy / Moraz, Patrick "She blinded me with science" 08. Shatner, William / Hibbert, Toots "Walking on the moon" 09. Shatner, William / Frampton, Peter "Spirit in the sky" 10. Shatner, William / Wetton, John "Bohemian rhapsody" 11. Shatner, William / Kramer, Wayne / Appice, Carmine "Silver machine" 12. Shatner, William / Crow, Sheryl "Mrs. Major Tom"
Disc 02
01. Shatner, William / Schenker, Michael "Empty glass" 02. Shatner, William / Watts, Ernie "Lost in the stars" 03. Shatner, William / Froese, Edgar "Learning to fly" 04. Shatner, William / Davies, Dave "Mr. Spaceman" 05. Shatner, William / Haynes, Warren "Twilight zone" 06. Shatner, William "Struggle" 07. Shatner, William / Wylde, Zakk / Inez, Mike "Iron man" 08. Shatner, William / Howe, Steve "Planet Earth"
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 | | Extra-Infos: |
Inventive Concept Album |
| | Description: | Seeking Major Tom by William Shatner, released 21 October 2011, includes the following tracks: "In A Little While Feat. Lyle Lovett", "Space Truckin' Feat. Ian Paice (deep Purple) & J", "She Blinded Me With Science Feat. Bootsy Collins", "Spirit In The Sky Feat. Peter Frampton" and more.
This version of Seeking Major Tom comes as a 2xCD. - INVENTIVE CONCEPT ALBUMWilliam Shatner returns to the final frontier of music recording with this space-themed concept album that boldly goes where no man has gone before - available on both 2CD and 3LP set! Features distinctive interpretations of classic, intergalactic anthems by David Bowie, Queen, Deep Purple, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and more! Includes guest appearances by Zakk Wylde, Sheryl Crow, Ritchie Blackmore, Lyle Lovett, Steve Miller and Peter Frampton PLUS members of The Strokes, The Kinks, Tangerine Dream, Alice In Chains, Deep Purple, Yes, MC5 and more!With Guest Appearances By An All-Star cast of music legends"Seeking Major Tom" is a CD album by William Shatner, released via the independent label Cleopatra / Cargo. On this ambitious project, Shatner explores the theme of space, isolation and the human desire to reach beyond our limits, using a mixture of spoken-word performance and rock-oriented arrangements. Known for his unmistakable voice and theatrical phrasing, he reinterprets well-known songs with a space or science-fiction connection, turning them into narrative mini-dramas that are both humorous and surprisingly emotional. The album is aimed at listeners who appreciate concept-driven releases, pop culture references and a playful, tongue-in-cheek approach to rock and pop classics, without sacrificing atmosphere or depth.
As a music release, "Seeking Major Tom" also stands out as a character study of Shatner himself: the performer behind the legendary Captain Kirk persona who, in later years, reinvented himself as an unconventional recording artist. The CD showcases his ability to transform familiar material through personality and storytelling instead of vocal virtuosity. The production combines guitars, solid rhythm work and atmospheric soundscapes that underscore the cosmic theme and give the album a cohesive, almost cinematic arc from start to finish.
William Shatner is best known worldwide as Captain James T. Kirk from the original "Star Trek" series, a role that made him a pop-culture icon and opened the door to a parallel career in music and spoken word. Over the decades, he has released several albums that blend narrative performance with rock and pop, cultivating a cult following for his unique style. Beyond music, his long and successful career in television and film - including multiple awards and memorable roles in series such as "Boston Legal" - has made his name synonymous with charismatic, slightly eccentric entertainment, a reputation that infuses "Seeking Major Tom" with extra charm.
The label Cleopatra, distributed here via Cargo, is a renowned independent company with a strong profile in alternative, rock, gothic, electronic and reissue projects. Cleopatra is known for giving artists room for creative experiments and for curating unusual, often concept-driven releases that stand out from the mainstream. Cooperation with Cargo ensures solid distribution and availability, making it easier for niche productions and cult artists like William Shatner to reach an international audience. With "Seeking Major Tom", Cleopatra / Cargo once again underlines its role as a home for distinctive, artist-driven productions that appeal to collectors and fans looking for something out of the ordinary. | | | Producer: |
Adam Hamilton, Chris Lietz |
| | No. of tracks: |
20 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
CLP0004799 |
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