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While these themes are nice, television themes, (the ones that have them nowadays) just lack the dynamics of the 60's,70's and 80's. Those themes were instantly recognizable, hummable and memorable. And before I get a lot of hate, I have all of Bears BSG soundtracks!
I agree the dynamics for TV scores has become more muted---but that ain't the composer's fault. In the 60s and 70s, the music did a lot of heavy lifting for the drama, which often felt lacking without music. Look at all of those stingers in Star Trek TOS, for instance.
But just as importantly, the sound is better today (we didn't have stereo broadcasts until mid 80s) giving room for more sound design, and like the movies, producers make room for sound effects by taking it out of the music's presence.
And culturally, lots of people don't "buy" big musical scores---many people call prominent music "hokey" and "corny". Sad but true---so I wouldn't lay this at the musician's feet. They're doing the best the can with a bad situation.
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While these themes are nice, television themes, (the ones that have them nowadays) just lack the dynamics of the 60's,70's and 80's. Those themes were instantly recognizable, hummable and memorable. And before I get a lot of hate, I have all of Bears BSG soundtracks!
I agree the dynamics for TV scores has become more muted---but that ain't the composer's fault. In the 60s and 70s, the music did a lot of heavy lifting for the drama, which often felt lacking without music. Look at all of those stingers in Star Trek TOS, for instance.
But just as importantly, the sound is better today (we didn't have stereo broadcasts until mid 80s) giving room for more sound design, and like the movies, producers make room for sound effects by taking it out of the music's presence.
And culturally, lots of people don't "buy" big musical scores---many people call prominent music "hokey" and "corny". Sad but true---so I wouldn't lay this at the musician's feet. They're doing the best the can with a bad situation.
Agreed. I wasn't putting it at the feet of Bear. I think he is doing the best of what he has to work with. My comment was a general observation. Actually, hearing his excitement over this score has me a bit excited too.
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Bear is really overrated. Aside of this, this show most likely won't last long.
really?
I guess that Emmy he got last week from his peers was just mistake on their part....
:-)
The man is very talented and after watching him grow as a composer over nearly ten years I will say there is a lot of great work ahead of him.
Ford A. Thaxton
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Bear is really overrated. Aside of this, this show most likely won't last long.
really?
I guess that Emmy he got last week from his peers was just mistake on their part....
:-)
The man is very talented and after watching him grow as a composer over nearly ten years I will say there is a lot of great work ahead of him.
Ford A. Thaxton
Awards shows.. oh awards shows. Peers patting each other on the back giving each other awards. Award shows mean nothing. I guess you also thought Gustavo Santaolalla deserved to win for Brokeback Mountain? Didn't think so.
I'm not saying Bear isn't a good composer, he is. But he isn't a great composer. Not yet, anyway. And he gloats far too much for my liking. Swashbuckling action adventure music? Not what I would call it.
I have listened to nothing from him that has wowed me. His theme for SHIELD... come on. Average at best. Something Brian Tyler could write probably in his sleep.
WOW, Bitter party of one....
Geez, someone needs to lighten up a bit.
Ford A. Thaxton
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