Bear McCreary was on NPR's All Things Considered being interviewed about his BATTLESTAR GALACTICA music. He was so incredibly enthusiastic talking about his music, sounding exactly like he does on his blog, and I was smiling like a creepy fangirl by the end of the nine minute interview.
The Interview
Not to go on sounding like a rabid fanatic, but Bear McCreary's blog is a goldmine for anyone who is passionate about TV and film soundtracks. The blog provides wonderfully juicy details on how the composer had come about creating a piece or theme for a particular episode, and McCreary has managed to do this for many, if not most, of season 3 and 4. Another fascinating aspect of the blog are the narratives of how he as the composer interacted with the showrunners and writers/scripts; this was particularly important for a show like BSG, as the music was intricately incorporated as part of the show's mythology. I should also add that it is very rare for someone of McCreary's caliber to be... blogging so often. Perhaps it is this very dedication to the blogosphere (which in essence, is pure fan service) that brings to him tremendously devoted followers.
As a scorenerd and fangirl, the blog has been for me a whole new musical experience. I hope that other composers would follow suit.
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