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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0826924104927
Format: Soundtrack
Label: La-La Land Records
Manufacturer: La-La Land Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: La-La Land Records
Release Date: June 20, 2006
Sales Rank: 1904
Studio: La-La Land Records
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Album Description:
Acclaimed composer Bear McCreary builds on his impressive Season One accomplishments with this new original soundtrack from the second season of the Sci-Fi Channel's critically praised, top-rated television series starring Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Katee Sackhoff. Once again, composer McCreary delivers a sensational, emotionally rich score that ingeniously melds orchestra, vocals, percussion and synthesizer in a variety of exciting motifs. Simply put, it's an amazing compilation that trancends the genre and brings sci-fi television music to new heights! Former Oingo-Boingo member Steve Bartek plays featured guitar on "Black Market". CD Booklet contains exclusive liner notes from McCreary and executive producer Ronald D. Moore.
Amazon.com:
In its own way, this soundtrack to the cult SciFi Channel series embodies all the trends of film and, to a certain extent, TV-scoring circa 2006. Alien universes and mysterious plots are suggested by exotic instruments like gamelans and taikos; an otherwordly woman comes in at regular intervals to vocalize esoterically ("Lords of Kobol"); and thundering percussions suggest action ("Scar"). It's as if cult band Dead Can Dance were on the required listening list for American screen composers ("Gina Escapes"). Composer Bear McCreary pulls off the mix better than some of his contemporaries because, this being TV, he probably doesn't have the budget of a big Hollywood composer and so he can't rely on a ginormous orchestra to do the work for him (i.e., he can't just pile on dozens of violins to suggest mood). Look for ex-Oingo Boingo member Steve Bartek (who's orchestrated many of Danny Hellman's finest scores) on guest guitar on the final track, "Black Market." --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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This soundtrack is in my opinion the most varied and engrossing of all the BSG discs. Not to say the others are bad of course!
The following tracks make it worth the price alone;
Roslin and Adama
Something Dark is Coming
Black Market
Pegasus
The Cylon Prisoner
Prelude to War
I strongly recommend this. Any movie/TV score lover can't go wrong with this.
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This is my favorite BSG soundtrack, particularly "Prelude to War" (#17). The orchestration varieties and emotionalism of the music continue to be quite powerful (and entertaining) and make the music strong enough to stand on its own without even needing to be attached to the show.
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Great having the music, such haunting music. It makes my wife and I "see" the show in our minds. Also we can just listen to Mr McCreary's music and hear each note and melody. Great addition to the having the BSG DVD's. Good job Bear!
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I'd have to say, as far as soundtracks go, Bear M. knows his stuff. You get a kind of walk through in the c.d. sleave, Bear tells you a little about each piece listed on the c.d. and its background, and more importantly the feelings of the characters that each piece was composed for. All in all, i give it an "A+". And a "Well done Sir!" If you are a true fan of this show, this c.d. is a must have!
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Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Soundtrack - Bear McCreary.
My Review:
After the recent success of the show, Bear McCreary is making himself a household name, with more than one trick up his sleeve to get you into the swing of his matured and very prominently made tunes. He continues the sweeping multi-faceted talent of Richard Gibbs, who's music provided the style and overall ostentatious feel to the series. Bear McCreary gets really into it, adding and mixing constantly ... Read More
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