I'm glad that none of you are my agent. ;-)
Music Of New Series?
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Rick Berman seemed to create his own genre of music. But I do not think the old musicians should be condemned just be cause they worked for Berman, etc. I guess I am fine with what ever the music turns out to be, as long as it fits the scene.
It sounds a bit dated, but I rather like Jones' score for the TNG episode Booby Trap. Reminds me a bit of Denis McCarthy in the 80's.
I would love that. It's a pipe dream, sure, but I'd be thrilled.
I'm partial to a mixture of classical, electronic and metal.
Ambient as hell; mysterious electronic music, alien choral chants, blasts of distorted guitar, epic orchestral.
Or would that be stepping on Farscape's toes?
Bear McCreary would be cool (I love ethnic instruments like BSG), but since I've heard his work now in about four different shows, I would be interested in maybe having other people too - and judging from Bryan Fuller's rampant love for the guy, and rampant love for film soundtracks, I still think Hannibal's Brian Reitzell is most likely.
If it's McCreary, I hope he busts out everything - sitar, erhu, orchestra, tibetan horns, synthesizers.
Ambient as hell; mysterious electronic music, alien choral chants, blasts of distorted guitar, epic orchestral.
Or would that be stepping on Farscape's toes?
Bear McCreary would be cool (I love ethnic instruments like BSG), but since I've heard his work now in about four different shows, I would be interested in maybe having other people too - and judging from Bryan Fuller's rampant love for the guy, and rampant love for film soundtracks, I still think Hannibal's Brian Reitzell is most likely.
If it's McCreary, I hope he busts out everything - sitar, erhu, orchestra, tibetan horns, synthesizers.
^ I don't want choral music.
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To give a more detailed answer, my response is emotional, not logical. Vocal music in sci-fi is generally used to create a mystical feeling, but Trek is science fiction, not fantasy, so I don't want the music to give the sense of a supernatural universe.
This is a general rule, but I would allow vocal music for scenes suggestive of ancient heritage, e.g. mystical rituals of Vulcans, or battle rites of Klingons.
EDIT:
To give a more detailed answer, my response is emotional, not logical. Vocal music in sci-fi is generally used to create a mystical feeling, but Trek is science fiction, not fantasy, so I don't want the music to give the sense of a supernatural universe.
This is a general rule, but I would allow vocal music for scenes suggestive of ancient heritage, e.g. mystical rituals of Vulcans, or battle rites of Klingons.
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Given the medium, I think it's likely that we'll still get opening titles - precise episode length is less of an issue for streaming. Looking at Netflix Originals like OITNB or House of Cards, they have full title sequences. It can always be cut down if the show is broadcast on regular TV in the future.
@eyeresist - Yeah, thats what I meant - little choral blasts for ancient ruins and the like.
He did do the Theme for all 3 seasons of Lost in Space as well as handful of episodes from the show.
Christopher Franke needs to come back to doing SF again.
His work on Babylon 5 was magnificent and paved the way for the likes of McCreary creating repeating themes, motifs and actual suites for the show.
But in all reality it will likely be someone that Fuller has worked with before.
McCreary himself would be unlikely given he is working currently on Black Sails / Agents of Shield / Outlander / Damien / The Walking Dead plus his video-game and film work in between.
The one thing that I would love to see, which is rarely seen in TV is honest evolution of themes. Whomever gets chosen, I'd love to see them create cast themes that evolve as the characters do. Somwhat akin to what Williams did with Vader/Anakins theme or Lukes.
Hugo - Franke for the win
His work on Babylon 5 was magnificent and paved the way for the likes of McCreary creating repeating themes, motifs and actual suites for the show.
But in all reality it will likely be someone that Fuller has worked with before.
McCreary himself would be unlikely given he is working currently on Black Sails / Agents of Shield / Outlander / Damien / The Walking Dead plus his video-game and film work in between.
The one thing that I would love to see, which is rarely seen in TV is honest evolution of themes. Whomever gets chosen, I'd love to see them create cast themes that evolve as the characters do. Somwhat akin to what Williams did with Vader/Anakins theme or Lukes.
Hugo - Franke for the win
