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 Posted:   Apr 10, 2014 - 3:33 PM   
 By:   David-R.   (Member)

Blake Neely has been hired to score the pilot of the upcoming CW drama The Flash. The show is based on the DC Comic and stars Grant Gustin as scientist Barry Allen who is given the power of super speed that transforms him into the Fastest Man Alive, known as The Flash. Jesse L. Martin, Candice Patton, Tom Kavanagh, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett and Carlos Valdes are co-starring. Greg Berlanti is executive producing the Warner Bros. Television production with Andrew Kreisberg and director David Nutter (The X-Files, Smallville). The Flash character was introduced in the CW’s Arrow, which Neely has been scoring for the past two years. The CW is expected to announce next month whether The Flash will be picked up to series.

Neely is also currently scoring the new ABC hit series Resurrection, as well as the CBS drama The Mentalist. The composer has also scored the documentary The Case Against 6, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and will be released in select theaters on June 6, 2014 before it premieres on June 23 on HBO.

http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/04/10/blake-neely-to-score-the-cws-the-flash/#more-24263

 
 
 Posted:   Oct 9, 2014 - 11:22 AM   
 By:   John Mullin   (Member)

I watched the pilot last night, and thought that Neely's score was great! It had a good hook and was very memorable. I'm a huge fan of the Danny Elfman theme / Shirley Walker score from the earlier series, but Neely's approach was a little softer while still giving the feeling of constant speed and motion. Great stuff.

I don't know how much this has been discussed here, but I think that Neely is one of the best composers working in TV at the moment.... really, by a long shot. I worked on an episode of RESURRECTION earlier this year, which Neely also scores, and was surprised by how solid his work for the show is. There's a lot of feeling an emotion there without getting into what I would consider to be TV schmaltz territory or overplaying big themes in ways that become tiresome.

 
 Posted:   Oct 9, 2014 - 5:10 PM   
 By:   David-R.   (Member)

Neely definitely has a good degree of talent. I thought he had a good take on the Scarlet Speedster musically. The fast strings help convey that sense of speed, and his (to a degree) Walker-esque influence seems to have a the right effect for the show. I'll keep watching and listening.

(And maybe LLL will be releasing the score to Season 1 eventually... here's hoping)

 
 Posted:   Oct 9, 2014 - 5:37 PM   
 By:   foxmorty   (Member)

I sadly was not a fan of the pilot. I had such high hopes and just found so much of it to not work for me. I am not deterred and am hopeful it will improve. But I feel like getting him up and running as a full on superhero in hour one made everything feel clumsy and rushed and then sadly sets up the serious as nothing but meta human showdowns, which, judging by some of the special effects, they may not be able to pull off.

With that out there, I said several times throughout the episode "well at least this music is terrific." it really was. neely did a fantastic job. Surprisingly thematic and very noticeable from pretty much the opening frames. I think he'll rock this one out, assuming it survives as a show.

I was happy to report that arrow was back in top form for the start of its third season. so that's a relief at least.

 
 
 Posted:   Oct 9, 2014 - 10:22 PM   
 By:   lonzoe1   (Member)

Wasn't impressed with the score from the pilot one bit. I don't see Neely topping or even standing toe to toe with Walker's scores from the short lived underrated 90s series, which is tough act to follow anyway musically. And no offense I'd rather LLL release another volume of the Walker Flash scores at least before they decide to release any of Neely's music. The other release, which is fantastic itself, was still missing quite a bunch of excellent scores.

 
 Posted:   Oct 15, 2014 - 9:20 PM   
 By:   David-R.   (Member)

I thought Neely did well once again on episode 2. The exciting intro with a fire rescue, some entertaining music while Barry does such things as uses super-speedy hands to mix a sample, etc. Also, I think that the 'Allen Family/Rememberance' theme is coming together. I still think the rapidly-moving strings are fun to listen to and add some excitement to the show. I'll keep tuning in.

 
 
 Posted:   Oct 15, 2014 - 11:13 PM   
 By:   Ford A. Thaxton   (Member)

I thought Neely did well once again on episode 2. The exciting intro with a fire rescue, some entertaining music while Barry does such things as uses super-speedy hands to mix a sample, etc. Also, I think that the 'Allen Family/Rememberance' theme is coming together. I still think the rapidly-moving strings are fun to listen to and add some excitement to the show. I'll keep tuning in.

The score is great and I'm greatly enjoying the show..

Also, I think in this week's show we got to see what will become known as "The Cosmic Treadmill" in later episodes.

I also still think that Barry's father didn't always go by the name "Henry" (Or is it "Noah), I suspect he changed it after Barry was born so not to have confusion in the house between the two because, I suspect he was also known as "Barry Allen" when he also worked in the Police Lab in he early 90's , which would explain much about what happened on the night that Barry's mother died....

I maybe wrong, but something tells me that when they cast Amanda Pays as "Christina 'Tina' McGee", the same character she played in the 90's show is something worth keeping an eye on.


Ford A. Thaxton

 
 
 Posted:   Oct 16, 2014 - 3:24 AM   
 By:   jb1234   (Member)

I definitely prefer Neely's work on The Flash to the more electronically-influenced scores he writes for Arrow.

 
 Posted:   Oct 16, 2014 - 6:18 AM   
 By:   batman&robin   (Member)

Release the CD, please!!! Hint to LLL.

 
 Posted:   Oct 16, 2014 - 11:37 AM   
 By:   Jeff Bond   (Member)

I like the show and the music--Neely's touches of minimalism are appropriate and effective.

 
 Posted:   Oct 16, 2014 - 1:42 PM   
 By:   Yavar Moradi   (Member)

Wasn't impressed with the score from the pilot one bit. I don't see Neely topping or even standing toe to toe with Walker's scores from the short lived underrated 90s series, which is tough act to follow anyway musically. And no offense I'd rather LLL release another volume of the Walker Flash scores at least before they decide to release any of Neely's music.

Well who wouldn't? But that doesn't mean Neely's music isn't good. Just means Shirley Walker (and the environment for TV scoring in the 90s) was a cut above!

I'd be interested in both a release of Neely's stuff and another Volume (or two!) of Walker's Flash scores.

Actually what I want more than The Flash Vol. 2 is Space: Above and Beyond Vol. 2! So many great scores for that series were left off that set, and some scores were only represented by a track or two (while we got the pilot score in complete form, which IMO was not at all her best work on the series). Hell, I'm grateful for the three discs we got but I'd wish a S:A&B would be 4 discs this time (like BTAS Vols. 2 & 3 or STAS).

And though I've recently said on the board that I want more BTAS (or B&R/TNBA) I'll also add that I want a Volume 2 of Superman: The Animated Series. In the 90s Walker could really just do no wrong (neither could her ace team).

Yavar

 
 Posted:   Apr 1, 2015 - 7:29 AM   
 By:   mstrox   (Member)

I don't watch this show, but last night Mark Hamill reprised his role from the 1990s series as The Trickster. According to Blake Neely and Hamill on Twitter, Neely used Shirley Walker's Trickster theme in his score!

Arrow and The Flash interest me greatly, but I have so little time to make for newer series. I hear they're great fun though.

 
 Posted:   Apr 1, 2015 - 9:11 AM   
 By:   La La Land Records   (Member)

I don't watch this show, but last night Mark Hamill reprised his role from the 1990s series as The Trickster. According to Blake Neely and Hamill on Twitter, Neely used Shirley Walker's Trickster theme in his score!

Arrow and The Flash interest me greatly, but I have so little time to make for newer series. I hear they're great fun though.


We supplied WB with the masters! smile

MV

 
 Posted:   Apr 1, 2015 - 11:05 AM   
 By:   Jeff Bond   (Member)

If you're not watching The Flash you're stupid. smile

 
 Posted:   Apr 1, 2015 - 11:19 AM   
 By:   La La Land Records   (Member)

If you're not watching The Flash you're stupid. smile

Yeah...a real caca poo poo pee pee head!

wink

 
 Posted:   Apr 1, 2015 - 12:34 PM   
 By:   CindyLover   (Member)

It is quite enjoyable*, and as a side effect I've started to get into Arrow as well (although I don't like it as much). But as I've said on another board, it would be interesting if David Cassidy came back as the Mirror Master what with his daughter being Laurel.

*Even if The Soup likes to poke fun at it from time to time (the "F.I.R.E.S.T.O.R.M." bit and the scene when Barry had to stop the tsunami).

 
 
 Posted:   Jul 14, 2016 - 10:10 PM   
 By:   lonzoe1   (Member)

Track list for The Flash:Season 2 is up on LLLR facebook page. Unlike Season 1 it's a single disc instead of a 2CD album.



THE FLASH – SEASON 2: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1402
Music by Blake Neely
Limited Edition of 3000 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $15.98

AVAILABLE FIRST AT COMIC CON JULY 20 AND THEN ON OUR WEBSITE JULY 26, 2016

PLEASE NOTE: A LIMITED NUMBER OF SIGNED COPIES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE JULY 26, 2016 STARTING AT 12 PM PST. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SIGNED COPY.

La-La Land Records, DC, Warner Bros. and WaterTower Music presents the original score to Season Two of the hit television series THE FLASH, starring Grant Gustin, Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker. Acclaimed composer Blake Neely (SUPERGIRLS, ARROW, THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD) propels the Scarlet Speedster through his second amazing season with a knockout score that can’t be beat – loaded with action, drama, suspense and heart. The musical highlights from Season 2 have been assembled by the composer himself into an exciting listen that will thrill fans! Produced by Neely and mastered by Stephen Marsh, this special limited edition CD release of 3000 units includes a note from the composer and sharp art direction by Dan Goldwasser.

TRACK LISTING:

1. How It Ended / Reluctant Hero (4:35)
2. Harrison’s Will / Henry Released (2:54)
3. Jay Garrick Warns of a Man Called Zoom (2:20)
4. Stein Explains a Multiverse (2:00)
5. Family of Rogues (2:42)
6. Joe Tells Iris the Truth About Her Mother (2:51)
7. The New Firestorm (1:44)
8. Staged Fight to Lure Zoom (2:19)
9. The Face of Your Hero (2:59)
10. Grodd Into the Breach (4:04)
11. Vandal Savage Arrives (1:50)
12. Who Is Kendra? / Hawkman Cometh (3:07)
13. Savage Attack, a Legend Is Born (3:05)
14. You Have a Son, His Name Is Wally (2:02)
15. Let It Snow Villains (3:04)
16. Sending Reverse Flash Back / Wells Betrays (4:56)
17. Welcome to Earth-2 (2:42)
18. Hello, Breachers (2:06)
19. Hunting and Electrifying King Shark (2:21)
20. The Right Decision (3:47)
21. Who Is Hunter Zolomon? (2:36)
22. Ready to Save the World (4:07)
23. Stuck in the Speed Force (3:54)
24. Black Siren in Central City (2:28)
25. The Race of His Life (3:59)
26. I Will Wait for You (3:54)

TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 78:32

 
 Posted:   Jul 15, 2016 - 3:13 AM   
 By:   Tom Maguire   (Member)

Ehhhxcellent.
Favorite show on air with some of my favorite music. And from my favorite label. Triple win!

 
 
 Posted:   Jul 15, 2016 - 10:05 AM   
 By:   lonzoe1   (Member)

Going off the track list they didn't include the cue during the season 2 finale where the real Jay Garrick was revealed, takes time remnant/fake Jay's helmet, and then later returns Wells and Jesse back to Earth-Two. Shame that was memorable motif Neely gave the character. I was really looking forward to that cue being included.

 
 Posted:   Jul 15, 2016 - 12:59 PM   
 By:   other tallguy   (Member)

I've just started watching this. I'm about halfway through season one.

The music is sensational.

Unlike Agents of SHIELD where I couldn't tell how good the music was until it was on CD, this show makes me appreciate the music every episode.

 
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