- Audio CD (Jun 29 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Varese Sarabande
- Run Time: 148 minutes
- ASIN: B00000JHCZ
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #158,172 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Prologue/Main Title |
| 2. Battlestar Galactica Theme |
| 3. The Destruction Of Peace |
| 4. Fighter Launch/Mysterious Derelict/Zac In Trouble |
| 5. Adama's Theme/The Residue Of War |
| 6. Sex At Last/Cassiopea & Starbuck |
| 7. Cylon Freighter/The Trap |
| 8. Cylon Attack/The End Of Atlantia |
| 9. Symptoms/Boxey's Problems/Serena's Illness |
| 10. Suffering |
| 11. Red Nova |
| 12. More Than A Father/And The People Rejoiced |
| 13. Ready Room/Scramble To Safety/Imperious Leader |
| 14. Escape From The Ovion Mines |
| 15. Dash To The Elevator |
| 16. Red & Blue/Destruction Of Carillon |
| 17. Exodus One/End Credits |
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good -- but a bit different,
By A Customer
This review is from: Battlestar Galactica (Audio CD)
I have mixed feelings about this re-performed version of the original theme music from Battlestar Galactica. I consider myself a diehard fan of both the original shows and also a fan of Stu Phillips in general. Here's my thoughts on this CD.I guess I was most dissapointed by the title track (the main theme). I found it to be a slightly higher tempo than the original performance and a bit 'tinny' sounding. The rushed feeling bugged me right from the start. The missing bottom end also got me down. Well this was a rough start since I'm at the beginning of the CD. However, it gets better. I found myself really enjoying the fidelity and instrument range on the 4th track (fighter launch/zac in trouble). Definitely liked the expanded orchestra. The overall sound quality is pretty good, so people who are in to hi-fi will not be dissapointed. Personally I found many of the tracks on the treble-ish side of things. I felt like it was lacking in the bottom end, but tweaking the settings on my stereo helped. And the increased instrument range was definitely cool. My big gripe was I didn't like the re-performance of the Galactica theme. To me it was the most important part and while it was pretty decent, I felt it lacking the feeling of the original. For that, I am giving the CD three stars. my recommendation? I if you can, buy the orignal 4 cd release as well. Maybe Stu will have another opportunity to re-perform it again.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than the original,
By Strephon Alkhalikoi (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Battlestar Galactica (Audio CD)
It may not be the original soundtrack (it's a studio track, having been done by the Scottish Philharmonic Orchestra in 1999) but unlike the original soundtrack music which I have on old-fashioned vinyl, this is much better sounding with lots better dynamic range than the original. If a new release of the movie is ever done on DVD, the original music should be replaced with this. It's just THAT much better.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An epic score in a grand tradition,
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This review is from: Battlestar Galactica (Audio CD)
The merits of the 70's TV series "Battlestar Galactica" have been debated by science fiction fans for over 20 years. But one issue that is beyond debate is the excellence of Stu Phillips' stirring score for the series' movie-length premiere episode. This is music in the great tradition of the space saga and its cinematic precursors.The score has been newly recorded by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Stu Phillips himself. This new recording pulses with energy and emotion. The mysterious prologue, the powerful main theme, the tender love theme for Cassiopea and Starbuck--each track is wonderfully realized. Whatever flaws it had, "Battlestar Galactica" was a saga with both an epic vision and a tender heart. Stu Phillips' score expertly captures these twin aspects of the saga. This disc is an essential addition to any good collection of science fiction and fantasy film music.
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