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Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 7 2008, 9:21 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 7 2008, 9:21 PM EDT
Hey everyone it Krazy!
I just wanted to get peoples opinion to Bear McCreary's music in the series.
Do you like it?
What could be done to make it better?
Do you think Bear McCreary was a good choice or do you think their could be a better composer?
Have you heard of his music in Battlestar Galactica?
Would you like to see a soundtrack in the future? Like maybe this year!
What do you think of Bear's music compared to Battlestar Galactica or the Original Terminator Movies Soundtracks?

Personnally I think his music is superb. But that is just me what do you FAN think?

Check out his website and listen to some of his music here
http://www.bearmccreary.com/
or at the bottom of the link page here - http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Terminator+Web+Links

Then when you there check out his ONLINE DEMO PAGE and hear some of his music
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Postal_Maniac
Postal_Maniac
1. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 7 2008, 9:47 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 7 2008, 9:47 PM EDT
I've had the Connor Chronicles theme music stuck in my head for three months, so I think it's great. Do you find this valuable?    
Michelle67D
Michelle67D
2. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 7 2008, 9:49 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 7 2008, 9:49 PM EDT
I like the music just fine. As for them putting out a soundtrack I bought the BSG ones - so I'm all for it. Do you find this valuable?    
AZ_Pilot99
AZ_Pilot99
3. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 7 2008, 10:32 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 7 2008, 10:32 PM EDT
I think Bear is a fantastic composer and musician. Honestly I didn't realize he was the composer when I first started watching the series. I like what I've heard from his work in BSG, but the T:SCC stuff is really different. I was probably expecting all the heavy drum overtones like in BSG.

I'm still waiting for news on the T:SCC CD, Bear mentioned that there should be one out later this year in his blog. I'm gonna preorder that sucker for overnight delivery as soon as I find out.
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Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
4. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 7 2008, 10:54 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 7 2008, 10:54 PM EDT
"I think Bear is a fantastic composer and musician. Honestly I didn't realize he was the composer when I first started watching the series. I like what I've heard from his work in BSG, but the T:SCC stuff is really different. I was probably expecting all the heavy drum overtones like in BSG.

I'm still waiting for news on the T:SCC CD, Bear mentioned that there should be one out later this year in his blog. I'm gonna preorder that sucker for overnight delivery as soon as I find out."
Yes I know about that blog too.
Here is a link to that blog Bear McCreary wrote on his website!
Cut and paste this link to you url header

http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=231#more-231
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Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
5. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 7 2008, 11:02 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 7 2008, 11:02 PM EDT
Here is also another blog page where Bear McCreary talks about the themes he has composed for the Series. It is recent as of March 3, 2008.

Here is the link. Copy and paste it to your URL header and click enter, go or whatever to get to this website. Hope the links work.
http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=248#more-248
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Cuckoo4CocoaPuffs
Cuckoo4CocoaPuffs
6. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 7 2008, 11:59 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 7 2008, 11:59 PM EDT
I still think they are making a big mistake by not doing the full T2, Brad Fiedel theme for the opening and front credit roll. THAT theme really defines the whole universe and will grab the audience from the beginning. Like the Indiana Jones theme or Jaws theme, the Terminator theme music is iconic. By only doing a couple beats at the opening, people who may not have watched the movies for a while, might not make the connection. Especially, if they aren't sitting there stairing at the TV paying attention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXQTzJgU6qc

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Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
7. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 8 2008, 12:00 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 8 2008, 12:00 AM EDT
"Hey everyone it Krazy!
I just wanted to get peoples opinion to Bear McCreary's music in the series.
Do you like it?
What could be done to make it better?
Do you think Bear McCreary was a good choice or do you think their could be a better composer?
Have you heard of his music in Battlestar Galactica?
Would you like to see a soundtrack in the future? Like maybe this year!
What do you think of Bear's music compared to Battlestar Galactica or the Original Terminator Movies Soundtracks?

Personnally I think his music is superb. But that is just me what do you FAN think?

Check out his website and listen to some of his music here
http://www.bearmccreary.com/
or at the bottom of the link page here - http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Terminator+Web+Links

Then when you there check out his ONLINE DEMO PAGE and hear some of his music"
Keep the Opinions coming Here another link
http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Terminator+Sarah+Connor+Chronicles+Soundtrack%3A+Bear+McCreary
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M][KE
M][KE
8. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 8 2008, 11:40 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 8 2008, 11:40 AM EDT
I think the music in the first season has been great, Bear McCreary has done a good job at capturing the mood of the show. But I dont like the title sequence, they need to rethink it and the music. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
randomicity912
randomicity912
9. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 8 2008, 11:45 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 8 2008, 11:45 AM EDT
I like all the music in T:SCC. It remind me of Final Fantasy music. Do you find this valuable?    
Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
10. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 8 2008, 2:35 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 8 2008, 2:35 PM EDT
"I think the music in the first season has been great, Bear McCreary has done a good job at capturing the mood of the show. But I dont like the title sequence, they need to rethink it and the music."
Yes they need more druming from Brad Fiedels original theme. But other than that I love it
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Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
11. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 8 2008, 2:38 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 8 2008, 2:38 PM EDT
"I like all the music in T:SCC. It remind me of Final Fantasy music. "
I agree he has a little bit of Nubuo Umatsu.. Sorry about my spelling his name is hard to spell.
http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Terminator+Sarah+Connor+Chronicles+Soundtrack%3A+Bear+McCreary
this is a link to the page i updated it has links to his website and Blog.
In his blog he actually talks about his work on the show!
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Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
12. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 8 2008, 2:39 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 8 2008, 2:39 PM EDT
"I agree he has a little bit of Nubuo Umatsu.. Sorry about my spelling his name is hard to spell.
http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Terminator+Sarah+Connor+Chronicles+Soundtrack%3A+Bear+McCreary
this is a link to the page i updated it has links to his website and Blog.
In his blog he actually talks about his work on the show!"
Sorry the new link is this.
http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Sarah+Connor+Chronicles%3A+Soundtrack%3A+Bear+McCreary
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AZ_Pilot99
AZ_Pilot99
13. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 9 2008, 12:19 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 9 2008, 12:19 AM EDT
Yeah I completely love the T2 theme, but at the same time I like what Bear has done with the soundtrack. I kinda think I hear some overtones and similarties to the original though in the current themes. I do think it would have been cool if they had used the original theme for the pilot, the second episode, and the finale. Do you find this valuable?    
Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
14. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 9 2008, 12:33 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 9 2008, 12:33 AM EDT
"I still think they are making a big mistake by not doing the full T2, Brad Fiedel theme for the opening and front credit roll. THAT theme really defines the whole universe and will grab the audience from the beginning. Like the Indiana Jones theme or Jaws theme, the Terminator theme music is iconic. By only doing a couple beats at the opening, people who may not have watched the movies for a while, might not make the connection. Especially, if they aren't sitting there stairing at the TV paying attention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXQTzJgU6qc

"
I agree I want the original or maybe revamped version by Bear McCreary of Brad Fiedel's original theme. I actually read in his blog that he did score a track that plays that original theme more promitely. Maybe we will hear it in the soundtrack.
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Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
15. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 9 2008, 2:51 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 9 2008, 2:51 PM EDT
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http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Sarah+Connor+Chronicles%3A+Soundtrack%3A+Bear+McCreary"
Check out the Updated page.
http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Sarah+Connor+Chronicles%3A+Soundtrack%3A+Bear+McCreary
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kesmi6
16. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 9 2008, 3:58 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 9 2008, 3:58 PM EDT
i actually enjoyed it ..... i thought they did a nice job with SCC Do you find this valuable?    
Cuckoo4CocoaPuffs
Cuckoo4CocoaPuffs
17. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 9 2008, 8:15 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 9 2008, 8:15 PM EDT
I will agree that Bear has done a wonderful job keeping the vibe of Brad's original music. I just think that he's going to have to really dig deep and pull out some nifty new stuff if this show is going to continue on for more seasons.

While Brad Fiedel's overall electronic score and character motifs are very good, it's not something that lends itself to four or more years of programming. It would get old after a while (except for the original theme and beat that they need to pump up at the show's beginning to pull in the audience).

That's why I loved when Josh added the wonderful, iconic Johnny Cash song to the last episode and made the sequences surrounding it more poetic. It really helped change the tone and made it feel "different" and indie film-like while not getting in the way of the "feel" of the show at all.

I love your work, Bear, with the Fiedel material, but it needs some augmentation every so often to spice things up (like the ballet music). Besides throwing in some great tunes along the way! =)
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allergygal
allergygal
18. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 9 2008, 8:20 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 9 2008, 8:20 PM EDT
Bear McCreary has done a phenomenal job with the music. I absolutely love it and hope they put out a soundtrack. Do you find this valuable?    
Krazykaleb
Krazykaleb
19. RE: What do People think of Bear McCreary's music in the T:SCC series?
Apr 9 2008, 8:32 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 9 2008, 8:32 PM EDT
"I will agree that Bear has done a wonderful job keeping the vibe of Brad's original music. I just think that he's going to have to really dig deep and pull out some nifty new stuff if this show is going to continue on for more seasons.

While Brad Fiedel's overall electronic score and character motifs are very good, it's not something that lends itself to four or more years of programming. It would get old after a while (except for the original theme and beat that they need to pump up at the show's beginning to pull in the audience).

That's why I loved when Josh added the wonderful, iconic Johnny Cash song to the last episode and made the sequences surrounding it more poetic. It really helped change the tone and made it feel "different" and indie film-like while not getting in the way of the "feel" of the show at all.

I love your work, Bear, with the Fiedel material, but it needs some augmentation every so often to spice things up (like the ballet music). Besides throwing in some great tunes along the way! =) "
I'm sure he can dish somthing new. Because in his blog he states that he used all real instreaments that him and his orquestra/team recorded. Yep, that's real violins and drums being played. He is planing to use somthing new next season. He say's he is just getting started.
See for youself on his blog!
I have a link on the page I made check it out everyone. You need to read this stuff.
http://sarahconnor.wetpaint.com/page/Sarah+Connor+Chronicles%3A+Soundtrack%3A+Bear+McCreary
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