Battlestar Galactica - Season 3
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Free Music Review: Extraordinary
Hit: 5 Stars
Every once in a while, a soundtrack comes along that restores my faith in the whole "soundtrack" concept. Not just a cash-in for superfans of a series, not just more product to churn out, it actually stands up on its own as an artistic work. This is one of them.
I like the other soundtrack albums to Battlestar Galactica - beginning with a minimalist approach, using pounding drums, Bear McCreary was able to create a very evocative and distinctive sound. As the seasons progressed, McCreary's budget grew and he was able to broaden his scope to include more instruments and vocalists. Still, those soundtracks tend to be a little choppy: short musical segments, generally culminating in a rapid fire drum rhythm. Perfect for the show, and the albums sound pretty cool.
For season three, everything came together to transcend any limitations there were previously. The songs are more fully developed, the moods more varied, and they make much more of an impression not only as individual pieces, but as a whole as well. Listening to this album, I feel like I'm reliving all of the emotions from the show - but not the specific emotions of particular characters. Independent of the series, these are some of the most powerful pieces of music I've heard in years. The pounding drums are still there, but also gorgeous piano, swelling strings, wind instruments, ethereal vocals ... and it all builds to the extraordinary closing song, a daring remake of Bob Dylan's All Along the Watchtower, which, quite frankly, needs to be heard to be believed. It's like Hendrix's version crossed with U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me," crossed with the motifs McCreary's been developing over the three seasons of BSG, crossed with I-don't-know-what.
Not only is it a fantastic cd, but just consider what it took to make this. He has one of the coolest, and hardest, jobs in show business. McCreary is not given the luxury of following his muse wherever it may take him. He is writing for the program and must, in a limited period of time, create pieces that fit the assigned framework of the scene. Under such constraints, it's amazing he can come up with something adequate, let alone brilliant. But this is brilliant. Just as BSG has taken science fiction to a new level, so McCreary is doing to the "soundtrack" genre with this cd. It's that good.
Free Music Review: Bear's Best Yet
Hit: 5 Stars
This is by far the most diverse and the most heart driving soundtrack that Bear McCreary has produced so far. There is so much energy that you can't help but fall back into the battle scenes of Battlestar. Between the beating of the tribal style war drums or the mezmorizing chordes of the electric sitar, you will be taken into your favorite episodes, full of experience. This soundtrack of course culminates with the best and most unique version of "All along the Watchtower" since Jimmy Hendrix and is essential to the emotional rollercoaster of the Season Finale. Still, you will find a track for whatever mood you are in, whether it's a restful classical style piece, or a vibrant and happy celtic folk music bit. A diverse compilation and an accomplishment for McCreary and Battlestar Galactica. Free Music Review: Getting Better and Better
Hit: 5 Stars
Wonderful Soundtrack. Much more emotionally intensive than the previous three seasons. It's a credit to the composer's growth over the past three seasons and the continuing emotionalism of the show that requires such a depth of well writen and orchestrated music. Battlestar Galactica - Season ThreeFree Music Review: bought this for one masterful track...
Hit: 3 Stars
At the end of season 3...the final song just did it for me: BT4's version of Hendrix's All Along the Watchtower...awesome arrangement!
Why a three? Well...the rest of the tracks are great especially that I'm a fan of the series...but i really just got this for that one song=). If you're a big BSG fan, and love driving while listening to their music...this is great purchase (i feel like I'm piloting one of the vipers...and no, i don't drive a Viper). Watch the speed limit folks. ;)
Free Music Review: Excellent choice!
Hit: 5 Stars
Bear McCreary's musically versatile 3rd Season soundtrack is absolutely captivating. The percussive drum rhythms were much like those in the film "Master and Commander," harkening to a time when naval officers were "drummed to quarters." Similarly, the Celtic themes recall strong, personal military comraderie much like the "Black Hawk Down" soundtrack. A very strong soundtrack compilation in it own right, this selection is a must-have for BSG fans.