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URL
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Posting Date
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Episode
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Summary
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| BG4: “Daybreak, Parts I & II”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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March 20, 2009
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Daybreak, Parts I & II
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This blog post discusses the music of the final episode of Battlestar Galactica. It delves into the creative process behind the score and the emotional journey of composing the music for the end of the series.
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| BG4: “Daybreak” Pop-Quiz!
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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March 13, 2009
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Daybreak
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A fun pop-quiz about the music of the upcoming finale, "Daybreak". The author also mentions that the full blog post for the finale will be delayed.
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| BG4: “Islanded in a Stream of Stars”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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March 7, 2009
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Islanded in a Stream of Stars
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This post covers the music of the penultimate episode, which serves as a transitional story setting up the series finale. The author also discusses the musical complexity of the previous episode, "Someone to Watch Over Me".
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| BG4: “Someone to Watch Over Me,” Pt 3
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 27, 2009
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Someone to Watch Over Me
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The third part of a series of posts about the music of the episode "Someone to Watch Over Me". This episode is noted for its musical complexity and this post covers the post-production and scoring process.
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| BG4: “Someone to Watch Over Me,” Pt 2
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 27, 2009
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Someone to Watch Over Me
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Part two of the series, detailing the on-set production, the specifics of the piano used as a prop and musical instrument, and how the actors prepared for their musical performances.
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| BG4: “Someone to Watch Over Me,” Pt 1
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 27, 2009
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Someone to Watch Over Me
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The first of a three-part series on an episode the composer was deeply involved with, from script to final mix. It covers the origins of the story, focusing on Kara Thrace's relationship with her father and the integration of the song "All Along the Watchtower".
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| BG4: “Deadlock” – Exclusive Final Five Interviews, Pt. 2
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 20, 2009
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Deadlock
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In honor of a Cylon-centric episode, this post features the second part of the Final Five interviews, with actor Michael Hogan discussing his character, Saul Tigh, and his reaction to the Cylon reveal.
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| BG4: “No Exit” – Exclusive Final Five Interviews, Pt. 1
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 13, 2009
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No Exit
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This post features exclusive interviews with Final Five actors Michael Trucco (Anders), Aaron Douglas (Tyrol), and Rekha Sharma (Tory) about how the Cylon revelation affected their characters and their performances.
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| BG4: “Blood on the Scales”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 6, 2009
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Blood on the Scales
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A discussion of the score for the conclusion of the mutiny arc. The music features prominent Japanese instrumentation (biwa, shamisen) and an operatic use of character themes to heighten the drama.
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| BG4: “The Oath”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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January 30, 2009
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The Oath
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Details the score for the Gaeta/Zarek mutiny, introducing unique Japanese instruments like the biwa and shamisen to create a frantic, conspiratorial tone.
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| BG4: “A Disquiet Follows My Soul”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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January 23, 2009
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A Disquiet Follows My Soul
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Discusses scoring the first episode after the WGA strike, which was also Ron Moore's directorial debut, and the creation of a new theme for Tom Zarek.
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| BG4: “Sometimes a Great Notion”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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January 17, 2009
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Sometimes a Great Notion
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A look into scoring one of the series' darkest episodes, detailing the use of atonal writing and the creation of the grim "Earth Chord" to represent the devastating discovery.
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| BG4: “Revelations”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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June 14, 2008
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Revelations
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A pivotal episode for the composer, discussing the creation of the "Diaspora Oratorio" and the first-time use of a full choir and brass section for the arrival at Earth.
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| BG4: “The Hub”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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June 7, 2008
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The Hub
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Focuses on the battle to destroy the Cylon Resurrection Hub, the development of a theme for the Hub itself, and the long-awaited emotional reunion of Adama and Laura Roslin.
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| BG4: “Sine Qua Non”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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May 30, 2008
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Sine Qua Non
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Details the creation of a new, mysterious theme for Romo Lampkin and the development of the Military Theme to underscore Adama's personal crisis.
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| BG4: “Guess What’s Coming to Dinner”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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May 16, 2008
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Guess What's Coming to Dinner
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An in-depth look at the creation of "Gaeta's Lament," an original song that serves as a narrative thread throughout the episode, from lyrics to final performance.
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| BG4: “Faith”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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May 9, 2008
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Faith
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A melting pot of musical ideas, this post discusses the return of the Starbuck Destiny theme, Boomer's theme, and the Final Four theme to underscore the episode's complex plotlines.
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| BG4: “The Road Less Traveled”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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May 3, 2008
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The Road Less Traveled
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Focuses on Kara's journey aboard the Demetrius and the musical interplay between her two main themes (the Starbuck Theme and the Destiny Theme) to represent her internal conflict.
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| BG4: “Escape Velocity”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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April 25, 2008
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Escape Velocity
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A look at the more introspective, spiritual score for this episode, which further develops Tigh's theme and Baltar's new religious theme.
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| BG4: “The Ties That Bind”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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April 19, 2008
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The Ties That Bind
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Discusses the creation of a new, tragic theme for Cally as her storyline reaches its dark and emotional conclusion.
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| BG4: “Six Of One”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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April 12, 2008
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Six of One
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Details the first appearance of the "Final Four Theme" and how it was developed to represent the newly revealed Cylons.
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| BG4: “He That Believeth in Me”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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April 5, 2008
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He That Believeth in Me
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The Season 4 premiere post, introducing two crucial new musical ideas: Kara's "Destiny Theme" and a spiritual theme for Gaius Baltar's new cult.
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| BG3: “Crossroads, Part II”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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March 25, 2007
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Crossroads, Part II
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A deep dive into the creation of the iconic arrangement of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" used in the season 3 finale, detailing the creative process and musical choices.
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| BG3: “Crossroads, Part I”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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March 18, 2007
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Crossroads, Part I
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Sets up the musical mystery of the Season 3 finale, introducing the strange, unheard music that begins to haunt four of the main characters.
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| BG3: “Maelstrom”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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March 11, 2007
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Maelstrom
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A deep dive into Kara Thrace's character, using her theme to explore her troubled past, her relationship with her mother, and her ultimate fate in the episode.
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| BG3: “Dirty Hands”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 25, 2007
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Dirty Hands
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Focuses on Chief Tyrol's theme and the use of music to represent the working-class struggle and labor disputes within the fleet.
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| BG3: “A Day in the Life”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 18, 2007
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A Day in the Life
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Explores the music connecting two storylines: Adama's memories of his ex-wife and the life-threatening situation for Cally and Tyrol in an airlock.
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| BG3: “The Woman King”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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February 11, 2007
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The Woman King
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A discussion about the music of the episode "The Woman King," focusing on the development and use of Helo's theme.
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| BG3: “Takin’ a Break From All Your Worries”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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January 28, 2007
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Takin' a Break From All Your Worries
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The score for this episode centers on Baltar's interrogation, using his theme in a more tortured and fragmented way to reflect his mental state.
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| BG3: “Rapture”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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January 21, 2007
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Rapture
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The music for this episode focuses on the mythology of the Temple of Five and D'Anna's profound and overwhelming visions.
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| BG3: “The Eye of Jupiter”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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December 15, 2006
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The Eye of Jupiter
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Introduction of the mystical "Temple of Five" theme and the musical representation of the Cylon's search for the path to Earth.
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| BG3: “Unfinished Business”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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December 1, 2006
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Unfinished Business
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A unique episode scored almost entirely with source music, featuring a big band arrangement for the flashbacks and aggressive, rhythmic music for the boxing match.
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| BG3: “Hero”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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November 17, 2006
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Hero
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The score explores Adama's past and the introduction of a new character, Bulldog, with his own dedicated, heroic theme.
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| BG3: “Torn”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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November 10, 2006
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Torn
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The music reflects the growing division between the human fleet and the Cylons aboard the basestar, particularly focusing on Baltar's internal conflict.
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| BG3: “Exodus, Part II”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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October 20, 2006
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Exodus, Part II
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A massive action score for the liberation of New Caprica, one of the most complex and epic musical pieces of the entire series.
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| BG3: “Exodus, Part I”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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October 13, 2006
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Exodus, Part I
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Builds the musical tension leading up to the large-scale battle for New Caprica, introducing new action motifs for the resistance.
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| BG3: “Occupation” / “Precipice”
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Link (web.archive.org backup link)
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October 6, 2006
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Occupation / Precipice
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Discusses the score for the Season 3 premiere, establishing the dark, oppressive, and emotionally stark musical tone of the Cylon-occupied New Caprica.
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