Battlestar Galactica: Season 3
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Free Music Review: Best TV Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
Now, after many years of watching BSG and owning the soundtracks, I have to say that these CD's contain some of the very finest television music ever composed, IMHO.
Even if you never intend to watch the series, these CD's are a must. Even if you hate "Sci-Fi," these CD's are a must.
It doesn't matter. Listen to the music. It stands on its own. Just the idea of mixing such disparate "world music" idioms as taiko, synth, string orchestra, muzak, gaelic, sanskrit, etc. into a brilliant, cohesive, soundtrack deserves all the kudos it has received.
I really can't recall any - ANY - recent television shows of ANY genre that have such a marvelous relationship to their music. Most shows today rely on repeating simple themes and variations to accentuate certain dramatic moments. This show is different. Bear McCreary creates soundscapes that are unique to practically every emotional moment of the show. He, and the entire production team of BSG, deserve very high praise for their efforts. I wish every show from now on would learn from them how to enrich their storytelling. The music of BSG is a show character in it's own right.
Free Music Review: Absolutely stunning, and some of the best scoring for T.V.
Hit: 5 Stars
"Refugees Return" was the soaring movement that closed "Exodus II." That episode, and it's final scenes, were an achievement in both drama and sci-fi. McCreary rises to the challenge, and the music holds the emotion. You would be hard-pressed to find better string arrangements in film. "Violence and Variations" was the centerpiece for "Unfinished Business." More personal growth and drama than war or sci-fi, this episode told you exactly what separated "Battlestar Galactica" from other genre shows. Before, or since. And this track makes quite a document of the storm and fury of Life. Bear McCreary is quickly pulling away from the pack of T.V. composers. His character and situation themes are enduring and memorable. His use of percussion and varied instrument timbres gives him a unique signature. With his three "Galactica" releases, He joins Howard Shore and John Williams on my short list of favorites. Highly recommended as a gift or personal listening. I didn't like the novelty reworking of "All along The Watchtower" as much as other folks. But there is so much strong material before it that I overlook it in my rating.Free Music Review: I Can Only Imagine How He Will Do Season 4!
Hit: 5 Stars
Bear McCreary has outdone himself yet again. His music is one of the defining points that make the new incarnation of Battlestar Galactica the best show on television. The show simply would not work without his music, it is such an amazing fit and he can craft the music to fit each episode so well that it becomes a vital part of the episode in itself. You can imagine whole episodes just by listening to the music. Even bit pieces of music that stood out in episodes have been expanded upon here to make great tracks that never get old and make you want to fast forward to the memorable parts from the show. I was finally glad to be able to hear the new rendition of "All Along The Watchtower" and it truly does stand on its own and IMO breathes new life into a very excellent, but old, song that doesn't seem like a cheap remake with a few notes changed here and there. I can't wait to hear what Bear McCreary does for Razor (hopefully make some new and exhilarating renditions of the season 2 favorite "Prelude to War") and I know he will knock it out of the park with his work on Season 4.Free Music Review: Outstanding, Phenomenal -- I can't stop listening!
Hit: 5 Stars
I believe that McCreary's music is, sadly, overlooked and underrated, yet it is a critical element of the re-imaged Battlestar Galactica series that helps make it the most interesting and captivating thing on television - feature film quality effects, acting, drama and of course, music. Without McCreary's outstanding talent it would not be the same series.
Having the complete BSG Soundtrack in my collection, I was anxious for the release of the season three album. Not only does McCreary not dissapoint, he has turned out the most interesting and complex BSG soundtrack yet! Captivating themes, heavy drum use, continued bag-pipe placement, subtle placement of previous themes and dynamic changes in music pacing keep the listener tuned-in and engrossed. I love this album and have not been able to stop listening to it!
I personally think that any self-respecting Battlestar fan should have all the soundtrack albums, but if you can only have one - Season Three is the one to have! Stop reading this and buy it now.
Free Music Review: BEAR PUTS THE "OPERA" IN SPACE OPERA
Hit: 5 Stars
Bear returns with another stellar CD for a Great TV show. Too bad this show does not have a HUGE audience because almost every aspect, including the music, is light years ahead of the rest of TV.
While Season 3 show may have been a B-minus when compared to the rest of the series the music never falters and is still a straight A grade. With compositions that range between quirky "electric" pieces, huge booming drum pieces, and some haunting piano and full orchestra pieces there has never been a TV show that is linked with its music so well as BSG.
Even if one is not a big fan of the show (you should check it out = worth a view!) the music still exceeds not only TV music but most full film soundtracks.
Now if I could just get that piece Bear did at the end of the new BSG mini-movie "razor" all would be perfect - can not wait for season 4 to start in March!
So Say We All!