Star Fleet Project


Back Sleeve


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Star Fleet 8:06
Written by Bliss/Arr. May
Appears on:
Star Fleet Project, UK Back To The Light CD single 1
Since this album only had a limited original run and no proper re-release, it is pretty hard to come by, but well worth getting finding. Star Fleet Project was called a "mini-album" by Brian because he thought it was too short to be a proper album, but too long to be even an EP single. The project's title track is an exceptional rocker featuring Eddie Van Halen and Brian seeming to duke it out with their axes. This is raw and full of energy. The lyrics are from the English-dubbed Japanese TV show "Star Fleet."

Star Fleet (Single Version) 4:12
Written by Bliss/Arr. May
Appears on:
UK Star Fleet 7" vinyl, US Star Fleet 7" promo vinyl, US Star Fleet 12" promo vinyl
The single version was cut down from the full eight minutes, removing most of the guitar battle opening between Brian and Eddie. Removing the opening makes it feel less like a jam session and more like a completed song. There's still plenty to love here.

Star Fleet (US Promo Edit) 3:07
Written by Bliss/Arr. May
Appears on:
US Star Fleet 7" promo vinyl
The somewhat rare US promo edit chops a whole 5 minutes off of the original's running time. It is similar to the Single Edit, but removes even more of the instrumental section in the middle. This version actually works much better and is more accessible as a single version.

Star Fleet (Argentinian Promo Edit) 3:36
Written by Bliss/Arr. May
Appears on:
Star Fleet 7" Argentinian promo vinyl
This is a very interesting version that is more similar to the album version than the single version. The beginning surprisingly retains the opening guitar battle that is missing in the single version. This edit is basically the album version, fading at a very early 3:36.

Star Fleet (Video Version) 4:25
Written by Bliss/Arr. May
Appears on:
Unreleased
The over the top video for Star Fleet is essentially the single version with some added sound effects from the TV series, including a "spacy" intro for the video's text opening.


Let Me Out 7:13
Written by Brian May
Appears on:
Star Fleet Project, UK Back To The Light CD single 1
Brian has said this was an old song he brought out for this project and it's a good little bluesy track. Brian is on lead vocals and there's more of Brian and Eddie trying to out-do each other on the strings.


Blues Breaker 12:51
Written by May/Van Halen/Gratzer/Chen/Mandel
Appears on:
Star Fleet Project, UK Back To The Light CD single 2
A long blues jam, with no lyrics or vocals, just a bunch of talented musicians grinding it out for almost thirteen minutes. The liner notes dedicate this piece to "E.C." (Eric Clapton) and that's where the name comes from.


Son Of Star Fleet 4:28
Written by Bliss/Arr. May
Appears on:
UK Star Fleet 7" vinyl
A B-side to the Star Fleet 7" vinyl single. Here's everything cut of out the single version of "Star Fleet," cleverly working around the absent lyrics. The original is still the best version, but this still holds up.