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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 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: 2529 Studio: La-La Land Records Disc 1:
Editorial Review: 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 Average Rating:
![]() Rating: - A "must have" for your collection. I am so in love with the Galactica series, and this cd (+ the seasons one and three) makes it possible to see the episodes when you close your eyes and just listen. Bear McReary has truly managed to find the atmosphere for everything that takes place on the battlestar and its surroundings. So if you are a fan you should really add this to your collection.Amazon.com Exclusive: Battlestar Galactica Franchise Collection (Season One | Season 2.0 | Season 2.5 | Season 3.0 | BSG Razor) Rating: - The best of the bunchThis 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. Rating: - Bear McCreary is amazing!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. Rating: - BSG music #2Great 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! Rating: - battlestar galactica season 2 soundtrack reviewI'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! Browse for similar items by category:
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