9. "Bears, Beats, Battlestar Galactica" | Composer Bear McCreary's Unique Approach pt 1
Release Date: 05/22/2023
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THE EPISODE:
Join us on the power of sound as we dive into the best composer youโve never heard of, Mr. Bear McCreary. From The Walking Dead to Battlestar Galactica to The Rings of Power, to Outlander, to Jason Momoaโs SEE, Bear has perfected the art of utilizing unconventional instruments and starting his scores with 1 unique sound to grab the audienceโs attention.
Whether itโs the yearning of the duduk, the curiosity of the yayli tanbur, the bottom end of the blaster beam, or the versatility of the hurdy gurdy (our new favorite instrument), we are all in on his approach to writing scores as a total complement to the material. Join us as we learn about these unique instruments and how he weaves his musical tapestries to create authentic landscapes.
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0:00 - Ch 1 - Score, Lore, & More
17:40 - Ch 2 - Lets SEE Jason Momoa
37:12 - Ch 3 - Mr. Bear McCreary
43:03 - Ch 4 - Battlestar Galactica
1:03:19 - Ch 5 - The Walking Dead
1:29:30 - Ch 6 - The End (for nowโฆ)
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