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VA - Brain in a Box The Science Fiction Collection [2000] (5 x CDs)
Brain in a Box, The Science Fiction Collection is a five-CD box set by Various Artists, released by Rhino Records on November 14, 2000 in the United States and presents itself as a curated journey through speculative cinema, treating the genre not as a series of isolated curiosities but as a coherent body of ideas and atmospheres. Rather than focusing on marquee titles or familiar narratives, the collection leans into the mood and intellectual undercurrent that has long defined science fiction, where imagination, anxiety, and invention intersect.
What distinguishes the set is its emphasis on variety within constraint. The films gathered here move between different tones and approaches, from concept-driven storytelling to more abstract or psychologically oriented works. Some titles foreground technology and futurism, others use speculative settings to reflect social unease or philosophical tension. Seen together, these shifts feel intentional, offering a broad but connected view of how science fiction has been used to explore uncertainty, control, and human adaptability.
Sequencing plays an important role in shaping the experience. The progression between films highlights contrasts in pacing and style while maintaining a consistent sense of curiosity and unease. Moments of restraint are followed by more confrontational ideas, allowing the collection to breathe rather than overwhelm. This balance encourages viewing the set as a whole, where themes echo across entries without becoming repetitive.
The presentation reinforces the archival intent. Rather than treating the films as disposable genre items, the collection frames them as works worth revisiting and reconsidering. Contextual materials and thoughtful assembly help situate each title within a wider tradition of speculative storytelling, emphasizing how ideas evolve when revisited across different cultural moments.
Brain in a Box, The Science Fiction Collection rewards patient exploration. Individual films can be approached on their own terms, but the deeper satisfaction comes from engaging with the set over time, allowing patterns, contrasts, and shared concerns to emerge naturally. It is a collection that invites reflection as much as viewing, positioning science fiction as an ongoing conversation rather than a fixed style or period. (B)
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Track lists
CD1
01 Richard O'Brien - Science Fiction/Double Feature from the Rocky Horror Picture Show 4:29
02 Richard Strauss - 2001: A Space Odyssey: Introduction from Also Sprach Zarathustra 1:50
03 Louis and Bebe Barron - Forbidden Planet: Main Titles – Overture 2:22
04 Bernard Herrmann - The Day the Earth Stood Still: Prelude / Outer Space / Radar 4:14
05 Herman Stein - It Came from Outer Space: Visitors from Space 1:44
06 Hans J. Salter - Creature from the Black Lagoon: Main Title 3:04
07 Fred Carling & Elliot Lawrence - The Incredible Shrinking Man: Main Theme 2:55
08 Russell Garcia - The Time Machine: Main Title / Credits 1:52
09 Bronislau Kaper - Them!: Main Title 0:53
10 Dimitri Tiomkin - The Thing Aka the Thing (From Another World!): Prelude 1:49
11 Laurie Johnson - First Men in the Moon: Main Title 2:38
12 David Buttolph - The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms: Main Title 1:14
13 [No Artist] - Fantastic Voyage: Radio Spot Announcement 0:53
14 Leonard Rosenman - Fantastic Voyage: Main Title Sound Effects Suites 1:43
15 Jerry Goldsmith - Planet of the Apes: Main Title 2:14
16 Gil Mellé - The Andromeda Strain: Desert Trip 4:12
17 John Williams - Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Conversation 2:21
18 James Horner - Aliens: Ripley's Rescue 3:17
19 John Williams - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Three Million Light Years from Earth 3:00
20 Basil Poledouris - Robo vs. Ed-209 2:07
21 Basil Poledouris - Robocop: Main Title 0:40
22 Brad Fiedel - Terminator 2: Judgement Day: Trust Me 1:37
23 Jerry Goldsmith - Outland: The Mine 3:54
24 Leith Stevens - War of the Worlds: Main Title & Introduction 1:32
25 Alan Silvestri - Predator: Main Title 3:27
26 Howard Shore - The Fly: Main Title 1:54
27 Danny Elfman - Mars Attacks!: Main Titles 2:23
28 Don Davis - The Matrix: Anything is Possible 8:08
CD2
01 Bernard Herrmann & Marius Constant - The Twilight Zone: Main Title (First Season) / Rod Open (Season 2) / Rod Open (Season 4/5) 2:10
02 John Williams - Lost in Space: Main Title / Main Title – Season 3 2:00
03 George Greeley - My Favorite Martian: Theme 0:51
04 Ron Grainer - Doctor Who 2:24
05 Hoyt S. Curtin - The Jetsons: Theme 1:00
06 John Williams - The Time Tunnel: Main Title 0:40
07 Harry Lubin - One Step Beyond: Fear 5:24
08 Vic Perrin - The Outer Limits: Control Voice Introduction 1:08
09 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits: Main Title 1:25
10 Buddy Morrow Orchestra - Men Into Space: Theme 2:44
11 Barry Gray - The Thunderbirds: Theme 2:33
12 Barry Gray - Stingray: Theme 1:56
13 Tatsuo Takai - Astro Boy: Theme 1:13
14 Paul Sawtell - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: Main Title 0:31
15 John Williams - Land of the Giants: Main Title – Season 1 1:03
16 Alexander Courage - Star Trek: Main Title & Closing Theme 1:20
17 Alexander Courage & Jerry Goldsmith - Star Trek: The Next Generation 2:56
18 Dennis McCarthy - V (The Series): Main Title 1:04
19 Christopher Franke - Babylon 5: Main Title 1:31
20 Alf Clausen - The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror I (Kang & Kodus Medley) 1:36
21 Mark Snow - The X-Files: Main Title 3:24
22 [Unknown] - Changing Channels 4:54
CD3
01 Tornadoes - Telstar 3:18
02 Jimmie Haskell and His Orchestra - Blast Off 2:05
03 Marketts - Out of Limits 2:07
04 Jefferson Airplane - Have You Seen the Saucers 3:37
05 Graham Parker & The Rumour - Waiting for the Ufo's 3:08
06 Nilsson - Spaceman 3:34
07 Spirit - Space Child 3:42
08 Suburban Lawns - Flying Saucer Safari 2:16
09 Soul Inc. - Ufo 2:44
10 Joe Bennett & The Sparkletones - Rocket 2:05
11 Webb Wilder - Rocket to Nowhere 4:10
12 They Might Be Giants - For Science 1:17
13 Lothar & The Hand People - Machines 2:39
14 Stan Ridgway - Beyond Tomorrow 6:45
15 Milton Delugg - Theme for the Creature from Under the Sea 2:39
16 T-Bone Burnett - Humans from Earth 2:47
17 Ventures - Fear (Main Title from ‘one Step Beyond') 2:24
18 Vernon Green & The Medallions - Rocket Ship 3:08
19 Chris Connor - Radar Blues 2:43
20 Roky Erickson - Creature with the Atom Brain 4:14
21 Kathy McCarty - Rocket Ship 4:13
22 Prelude - After the Gold Rush 2:07
CD4
01 Russ Garcia & His Orchestra - Frozen Neptune 5:55
02 Les Baxter - Lunar Rhapsody 3:10
03 Ferrante and Teicher - Man from Mars 2:26
04 Frank Comstock - On the Dark Side of the Moon 2:18
05 Les Baxter - Saturday Night on Saturn 1:43
06 Attilio Mineo - Welcome to Tomorrow 3:06
07 Dick Hyman - Space Reflex (Blues in 5/4) 3:16
08 City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra; Nic Raine - Mars, Bringer of War from the Planets 8:08
09 Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman - Theremin Solo 1:33
10 Billy Mure - Guitars in Space 1:59
11 Russ Garcia & His Orchestra - Nova (Exploding Star) 2:26
12 Sun Ra - Space is the Place 4:24
13 Raymond Scott & His Orchestra - Twilight Zone 2:25
14 Perrey-Kingsley - Cosmic Ballad 3:26
15 Dick Hyman - Moon Gas 2:17
16 Russ Garcia & His Orchestra - Monsters of Jupiter 3:08
17 Jerry Goldsmith - She Likes Me 2:38
18 Frank Coe - Tone Tales from Tomorrow 4:27
19 Leonard Nimoy - Alien 1:59
20 David Garland with John Zorn - On Planet X 3:28
CD5
01 Buchanan & Goodman - The Flying Saucer, Parts 1 & 2 4:19
02 Louis Prima - Beep! Beep! 2:12
03 Five Blobs - The Blob 2:41
04 Ran-Dells - Martian Hop 2:13
05 Leonard Nimoy - Music to Watch Space Girls By 2:21
06 B-52s - Planet Claire 4:36
07 Dickies - Gigantor 2:40
08 Ella Fitzgerald - Two Little Men in a Flying Saucer 3:25
09 Rezillos - Flying Saucer Attack 2:51
10 Billy Lee Riley and His Little Green Men - Flyin' Saucers Rock 'N' Roll 2:01
11 Mojo Nixon & World Famous Blue Jays - Ufos, Big Rigs and Bbq 3:51
12 Jimmy Durante - We're Going Ufo'ing 2:26
13 Rubinoos - Surf Trek 2:41
14 Holy Modal Rounders - Mister Spaceman 1:53
15 Satellite Singers - Meet Space Pilot Jones 1:22
16 Sheb Wooley - The Purple People Eater 2:14
17 Buck Trail - Knocked Out Joint on Mars 2:29
18 Bill Carlisle - Tiny Space Man 1:54
19 Buchanan Brothers & The Georgia Catamounts - (When You See) Those Flying Saucers 2:28
20 Parliament - Unfunky Ufo 4:26
21 Kirby Stone Four - You Came from Outer Space 3:54
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