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For a general article on the music in ''Caprica'', see [[Music of Caprica]].}} | For a general article on the music in ''Caprica'', see [[Music of Caprica]].}} | ||
The '''''Caprica'' Pilot Soundtrack''' was released promptly following the pilot movie's broadcast, giving fans immediate access to [[Bear McCreary]]'s score for the two-hour pilot.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica">{{cite web |url=https://bearmccreary.com/caprica-series-soundtrack-album/ |title=Caprica Series Soundtrack Album |author=Bear McCreary |website=BearMcCreary.com |date=August 29, 2013 |access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref> McCreary described this pilot score as "surprisingly restrained and melodic," making "immediate departures from the percussive bombast and world-music influence" of his ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' work.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | The '''''Caprica'' Pilot Soundtrack''' was released promptly following the [[Caprica pilot|pilot movie's]] broadcast, giving fans immediate access to [[Bear McCreary]]'s score for the two-hour pilot.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica">{{cite web |url=https://bearmccreary.com/caprica-series-soundtrack-album/ |title=Caprica Series Soundtrack Album |author=Bear McCreary |website=BearMcCreary.com |date=August 29, 2013 |access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref> McCreary described this pilot score as "surprisingly restrained and melodic," making "immediate departures from the percussive bombast and world-music influence" of his ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' work.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
== Musical Direction == | == Musical Direction == | ||
The pilot soundtrack established the musical foundation for the ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' series, introducing key themes that would continue throughout the show. McCreary noted that some of his favorite tracks from this release, including "Grieving" and "A Tauron Sacrifice," had been trimmed for the pilot soundtrack and were later restored to their original lengths for the ''[[Soundtrack (Caprica series)|Caprica Series Soundtrack]]''.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | The pilot soundtrack established the musical foundation for the ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' series, introducing key themes that would continue throughout the show. McCreary noted that some of his favorite tracks from this release, including "[[Grieving]]" and "[[A Tauron Sacrifice]]," had been trimmed for the pilot soundtrack and were later restored to their original lengths for the ''[[Soundtrack (Caprica series)|Caprica Series Soundtrack]]''.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
The score represented a significant tonal shift from ''Battlestar Galactica'', reflecting the series' move away from military themes toward exploring digital identity, religious zealotry, and the risks of corruption in power.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | The score represented a significant [[Music of Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|tonal shift from ''Battlestar Galactica'']], reflecting the series' move away from military themes toward exploring digital identity, religious zealotry, and the risks of corruption in power.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
==Track Listing== | ==Track Listing== | ||
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#: '''Note:''' This track introduces the Graystone Family Theme, which would later evolve into the series' main title theme and serve as the de facto ''Caprica'' theme.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | #: '''Note:''' This track introduces the Graystone Family Theme, which would later evolve into the series' main title theme and serve as the de facto ''Caprica'' theme.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
# '''Terrorism On The [[Lev]]''' (3:11) | # '''Terrorism On The [[Lev]]''' (3:11) | ||
# '''Grieving''' (3:43) | # '''[[Grieving]]''' (3:43) | ||
#: Audio Clip: {{audio|Caprica 03 Grieving.mp3|mp3}} | #: Audio Clip: {{audio|Caprica 03 Grieving.mp3|mp3}} | ||
#: '''Note:''' This track was trimmed for the pilot soundtrack and later restored to its original length for the series soundtrack.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | #: '''Note:''' This track was trimmed for the pilot soundtrack and later restored to its original length for the series soundtrack.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
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# '''Zoe's [[Avatar]]''' (3:01) | # '''Zoe's [[Avatar]]''' (3:01) | ||
# '''[[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] Captures the Code''' (2:25) | # '''[[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] Captures the Code''' (2:25) | ||
#: '''Note:''' Later expanded for the series soundtrack as "Daniel Captures the Code (Expanded Version)."<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | #: '''Note:''' Later expanded for the series soundtrack as "[[Daniel Captures the Code]] (Expanded Version)."<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
# '''A [[Tauron|Tauron]] Sacrifice''' (2:42) | # '''A [[Tauron|Tauron]] Sacrifice''' (2:42) | ||
#: '''Note:''' One of McCreary's favorites that was trimmed for this release and later restored to its original length as "A Tauron Sacrifice (Expanded Version)" on the series soundtrack.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | #: '''Note:''' One of McCreary's favorites that was trimmed for this release and later restored to its original length as "[[A Tauron Sacrifice]] (Expanded Version)" on the series soundtrack.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
# '''[[Amanda Graystone]]''' (3:02) | # '''[[Amanda Graystone]]''' (3:02) | ||
# '''[[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] and Daniel''' (4:15) | # '''[[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] and Daniel''' (4:15) | ||
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== Legacy and Series Soundtrack == | == Legacy and Series Soundtrack == | ||
While this pilot soundtrack provided immediate access to McCreary's score, the composer later created what he called "the ultimate ''Caprica'' soundtrack" for the series release.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> The series soundtrack included the best pilot tracks alongside new material from the full series, with many pilot cues restored to their original lengths or expanded versions. | While this pilot soundtrack provided immediate access to McCreary's score, the composer later created what he called "[[Soundtrack (Caprica series)|the ultimate ''Caprica'' soundtrack]]" for the series release.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> The series soundtrack included the best pilot tracks alongside new material from the full series, with many pilot cues restored to their original lengths or expanded versions. | ||
McCreary expressed particular satisfaction with several pilot tracks that were enhanced for the later release, noting that the series soundtrack represented "the most satisfying collection of cues" rather than a literal complete collection.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | McCreary expressed particular satisfaction with several pilot tracks that were enhanced for the later release, noting that the series soundtrack represented "the most satisfying collection of cues" rather than a literal complete collection.<ref name="McCreary-Caprica" /> | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=3353 Blog entry] of [[Bear McCreary]] about the | *[http://www.bearmccreary.com/blog/?p=3353 Blog entry] of [[Bear McCreary]] about the [[Caprica pilot|''Caprica'' pilot]] soundtrack. | ||
*[https://bearmccreary.com/caprica-series-soundtrack-album/ Bear McCreary's blog entry] about the ''Caprica'' series soundtrack | *[https://bearmccreary.com/caprica-series-soundtrack-album/ Bear McCreary's blog entry] about the [[Caprica (series)|''Caprica'' series]] soundtrack | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| "Caprica Pilot Soundtrack" An album of the Caprica series | ||
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| Album No. | 5 | |
| Composer(s) | Bear McCreary | |
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| Label | La-La Land Records | |
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| Discs | 1 | |
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For other Caprica soundtracks, click here.
For a general article on the music in Caprica, see Music of Caprica. |
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The Caprica Pilot Soundtrack was released promptly following the pilot movie's broadcast, giving fans immediate access to Bear McCreary's score for the two-hour pilot.[1] McCreary described this pilot score as "surprisingly restrained and melodic," making "immediate departures from the percussive bombast and world-music influence" of his Battlestar Galactica work.[1]
Musical Direction
The pilot soundtrack established the musical foundation for the Caprica series, introducing key themes that would continue throughout the show. McCreary noted that some of his favorite tracks from this release, including "Grieving" and "A Tauron Sacrifice," had been trimmed for the pilot soundtrack and were later restored to their original lengths for the Caprica Series Soundtrack.[1]
The score represented a significant tonal shift from Battlestar Galactica, reflecting the series' move away from military themes toward exploring digital identity, religious zealotry, and the risks of corruption in power.[1]
Track Listing
The runtime of this disc is 54m04s. Audio clips of select songs are available in MP3 format, and are noted accordingly in the index below.
- The Graystone Family (2:59)
- Terrorism On The Lev (3:11)
- Grieving (3:43)
- Lacey (sic) and Zoe-A (4:05)
- Cybernetic Life Form Node (3:12)
- Zoe's Avatar (3:01)
- Daniel Captures the Code (2:25)
- Note: Later expanded for the series soundtrack as "Daniel Captures the Code (Expanded Version)."[1]
- A Tauron Sacrifice (2:42)
- Note: One of McCreary's favorites that was trimmed for this release and later restored to its original length as "A Tauron Sacrifice (Expanded Version)" on the series soundtrack.[1]
- Amanda Graystone (3:02)
- Joseph and Daniel (4:15)
- Audio Clip: mp3
- Tamara's Heartbeat (1:39)
- Delivering the Message (2:53)
- Monotheism At The Athena Academy (3:31)
- Children of Caprica (2:26)
- Irrecoverable Error (2:44)
- The Adama Name (1:36)
- Zoe Awakens (2:19)
- Audio Clip: mp3
- Caprica End Credits (3:37)
- Audio Clip: mp3
Legacy and Series Soundtrack
While this pilot soundtrack provided immediate access to McCreary's score, the composer later created what he called "the ultimate Caprica soundtrack" for the series release.[1] The series soundtrack included the best pilot tracks alongside new material from the full series, with many pilot cues restored to their original lengths or expanded versions.
McCreary expressed particular satisfaction with several pilot tracks that were enhanced for the later release, noting that the series soundtrack represented "the most satisfying collection of cues" rather than a literal complete collection.[1]
Press Release
From the product listing:
- Presenting the original soundtrack to the special Sci Fi Channel television event, CAPRICA, the new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA spin-off prequel starring Eric Stoltz (SINGLES, PULP FICTION, MASK) and executive-produced by BATTLESTAR GALACTICA'S Ron Moore and David Eick. Acclaimed GALACTICA composer Bear McCreary fashions another spellbinding, breathtaking all-new music score that brings us back to the very beginning of the GALACTICA saga. McCreary's inventive approach to science fiction music makes yet another amazing sonic leap forward.[2]
External Links
- Blog entry of Bear McCreary about the Caprica pilot soundtrack.
- Bear McCreary's blog entry about the Caprica series soundtrack
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Bear McCreary (August 29, 2013). Caprica Series Soundtrack Album (backup available on Archive.org) (in English).
- ↑ "Caprica" La-La Land Records Product Listing (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 15 May 2019.