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Post by Jared on Oct 12, 2004 17:33:14 GMT -5
One of the best film scores in along time. What a surprise! When I watched the miniseries I was expecting your typical sci-fi score and what came across was very different. I was shocked! It was so incredible. Definitely ranks in my top scores.
I couldn't believe it when La-La Land released it so quickly. Miniseries hardly ever get a soundtrack.
2 thumbs up Richard!
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Post by Ribbs on Oct 13, 2004 0:44:19 GMT -5
Hello and welcome, Jared! I was pleasantly surprised as well that La-La Land released this. Thanks for the kind words! Keep an eye out for La-La Land's upcoming release of one of my favorite scores - The Book of Stars. Quite different than Battlestar. The movie is a beautiful weepie starring Mary Stuart Masterson and Jenna Malone.
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Post by Jared on Oct 13, 2004 11:12:25 GMT -5
(Listening to BSG as I type thise  ) You're very welcome Richard. The compliments are so well deserved. Honestly, this is one of my favorites in my collection of 300 or so scores. It is so unique and such a pleasant surprise. I can't wait to hear the score for the series coming up. Kind of driving me nuts |
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Post by Jared on Oct 14, 2004 14:56:29 GMT -5
Also, a different type of question for you here...
How long was the process for scoring the BSG Miniseries?
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Post by Ribbs1 on Oct 14, 2004 19:12:03 GMT -5
I don't remember the exact schedule, but I can tell you that it was way too compressed. I had help (Bear McCreary), but even so writing and recording well over 100 minutes (not counting rewrites) of music in a few weeks' time is a daunting task.
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Post by Barrie on Oct 17, 2004 14:09:07 GMT -5
Hi. Just have just watched the miniseries on Sky and TV movies scores don't normally attract my attention. This was extremely well done and caught me immediately. In a year where we have sadly lost a couple of great composers ( Jerry Goldsmith - Elmer Bernstein) I can be glad to have had the oppertunity to have heard the score. I think I will be obtaining it asap and look forward to your numerous projects in the future. All I can say is roll on tomorrow night 18/10/04 as the series premiere is aired over here. Cheers Barrie Edinburgh Scotland |
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Post by Ribbs on Oct 22, 2004 21:03:36 GMT -5
High praise indeed, Barrie, to even be in the same paragraph as those two icons. I had the pleasure of meeting both of them several times. The Great Escape is probably my all-time favorite score, and Patton ain't so bad either!
Dying to know if you've seen the episodic shows yet, and to hear your thoughts on my main title. Many people are thrown by the lack of Star Wars style orchestral bombast, but many more seem to like the approach.
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Post by scottandtara on Oct 23, 2004 23:55:22 GMT -5
High praise, but well deserved. Neither of them, however “took a chance” like you did and venture into that genre with such a new and unique sound. ..and yes I was also impressed with how quickly LaLaLand released it… Being like the first one to order it and all  (It’s true, we were! We then WON a copy as well! Can you ever REALLY have too many copies? I think not!) I’m hoping for the first season music on CD as well  LaLaLand is welcome to take my money if they have the insight/foresight to do that. Oh ya… My copies are AUTOGRAPHED! I trust Ribbs rill be signing any subsequent releases of BSG soundtrack stuff! *Ahem – hint hint* As for the title sequence in the series… Relax guy, you pulled it off amazingly! No surprise there. High praise indeed, Barrie, to even be in the same paragraph as those two icons. I had the pleasure of meeting both of them several times. The Great Escape is probably my all-time favorite score, and Patton ain't so bad either! Dying to know if you've seen the episodic shows yet, and to hear your thoughts on my main title. Many people are thrown by the lack of Star Wars style orchestral bombast, but many more seem to like the approach. |
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Post by Barrie on Oct 24, 2004 16:42:23 GMT -5
Hi and thanks for replying. The main title is fantastic. It was what caught me and when this happens, I know I am in for a treat. Atmospheric and mysterious. I find that certain pieces of music I have listened to in the past can give a shiver up the spine. The use of drums during the battle sequences is also very effective. The episode that aired was very impressive following on as if there was no gap. It is set approx 512 hours after the movie, this will make sense when it is seen. I thought it would have slowed right down after the movie, but it actually goes into a higher gear. All I will say without spoiling it for anyone else is you won't be dissapointed. "SO SAY WE ALL" |
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Post by scottandtara on Oct 24, 2004 17:09:29 GMT -5
We second that! The muted trumpet(?) (Jazz instrumentation during a battle scene; Who but Richard could have pulled THAT off?) when the Olympic Carrier was approaching was JUST the right subtle touch in that episode. Once again we are in awe. I think a second soundtrack CD is in order Hi and thanks for replying. The main title is fantastic. It was what caught me and when this happens, I know I am in for a treat. Atmospheric and mysterious. I find that certain pieces of music I have listened to in the past can give a shiver up the spine. The use of drums during the battle sequences is also very effective. The episode that aired was very impressive following on as if there was no gap. It is set approx 512 hours after the movie, this will make sense when it is seen. I thought it would have slowed right down after the movie, but it actually goes into a higher gear. All I will say without spoiling it for anyone else is you won't be dissapointed. "SO SAY WE ALL" |
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Post by Ribbs on Oct 25, 2004 2:15:31 GMT -5
I must hasten to point out that Bear McCreary scored the first episode, although the opening couple of minutes are my work. I scored episodes 2 and 3 (with some help from Bear). After that the rest are his - I'm busy on Fat Albert.
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Post by scottandtara on Oct 25, 2004 2:42:21 GMT -5
A Ribbs WANNABE? ;D Well that answers who else could pull it off! He did a fine job! He's picked up a lot from you! We studied your style in the miniseries for weeks before we came up with anything close. He has "picked up the ball" nicely! I must hasten to point out that Bear McCreary scored the first episode, although the opening couple of minutes are my work. I scored episodes 2 and 3 (with some help from Bear). After that the rest are his - I'm busy on Fat Albert. |
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Post by Jared on Aug 24, 2005 16:14:45 GMT -5
I have to say that this is now my 2nd favorite score of all time. The more I listen to it, the more I love it. I have been travelling a lot to L.A. and back. Each time I get on the plane I load this one up, sit back, close my eyes and it makes the whole trip so much more enjoyable.
Thanks Richard.
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Post by Ribbs on Aug 25, 2005 4:52:30 GMT -5
Again you flatter me, Jared. Of course, this begs the question - what is your first most favorite score?
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Post by Jared on Aug 25, 2005 9:09:54 GMT -5
Well, the compliments are rightfully deserved.
My first is The Empire Strikes Back by none other than John Williams. I feel that every cue on that score is just perfectly composed and well, a masterpiece in my opinion. Since I was a kid I have been listening to that score on a regular basis and never tire of it.
When the BSG 2003 Miniseries released I have been finding myself pulling that up on my iPod more than any other score. It's perfect for my flights.
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(It’s true, we were! We then WON a copy as well! Can you ever REALLY have too many copies? I think not!) I’m hoping for the first season music on CD as well 