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• Aug 06, 1999 9:52:44 PM CDT

  Re: Galactica Soundtrack

  by sith lord jesus

  Sounds interesting. I'm not a big fan of Galactica (or, as a friend of mine calls it, "Battlestar Giggle-a") but movie soundtracks can be lovely pieces of work in compatent hands. As I recall, Galactica's wasn't half bad. If it's good enough I hope this newly unearthed one is released on CD. Meanwhile, I can content myself with "The Essential James Bond." ;-)

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  Content Sounds interesting. I'm not a big fan of Galactica (or, as a friend of mine calls it, "Battlestar Giggle-a") but movie soundtracks can be lovely pieces of work in compatent hands. As I recall, Galactica's wasn't half bad. If it's good enough I hope this newly unearthed one is released on CD. Meanwhile, I can content myself with "The Essential James Bond." ;-)

• Aug 07, 1999 2:16:04 AM CDT

  Galactica soundtrack

  by jacob corbin

  The soundtrack was by far the best part of "Battlestar Galactica"...it was forceful without being strident, it was memorable, and it got you jonesed to watch the show (which, sadly, never got much better than the title sequence). I'll be curious to hear how the reorchestration sounds...it has the potential to be really cool.

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  Content The soundtrack was by far the best part of "Battlestar Galactica"...it was forceful without being strident, it was memorable, and it got you jonesed to watch the show (which, sadly, never got much better than the title sequence). I'll be curious to hear how the reorchestration sounds...it has the potential to be really cool.

• Aug 11, 1999 11:39:12 PM CDT

  "Galactica" CD is Fantastic!

  by bsgdan

  The newly released soundtrack of "Battlestar Galactica" (Varese Sarabande) is absolutely fantastic. Original composer Stu Phillips has really outdone the original. Of course, much of this praise must also go to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for reallly showing an unparalleled enthusiasm for the original material.
  This new recording is just so much better than the original by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. There are also selections here that were not heard on the previous LP version because they were not included in the pilot film. One of these, "Serina's Illness", is just beautiful. Another good thing about this CD is that they have left off that stupid "It's Love, Love, Love" song. That alone would make this one better than the original.
  "Battlestar Galactica" was special for so many reasons-not the least of which was its musical score. Don't miss this chance to rediscover one of the true soundtrack masterpieces of the 1970's.
  Dan
  

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  Content The newly released soundtrack of "Battlestar Galactica" (Varese Sarabande) is absolutely fantastic. Original composer Stu Phillips has really outdone the original. Of course, much of this praise must also go to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for reallly showing an unparalleled enthusiasm for the original material. This new recording is just so much better than the original by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. There are also selections here that were not heard on the previous LP version because they were not included in the pilot film. One of these, "Serina's Illness", is just beautiful. Another good thing about this CD is that they have left off that stupid "It's Love, Love, Love" song. That alone would make this one better than the original. "Battlestar Galactica" was special for so many reasons-not the least of which was its musical score. Don't miss this chance to rediscover one of the true soundtrack masterpieces of the 1970's. Dan

• Aug 15, 1999 12:34:59 PM CDT

  I disagree: new CD not as good

  by mr. ho ho

  I have the new Scottish Philharmonic Galactica soundtrack, and I thought I was buying the album I owned in the early 80's. I realized that it was a new recording as I read the liner notes. I felt that the score is not quite as punchy as it was the first time. And frankly, I missed the stupid Glen Larsen song "It's Love, Love Love" because it was so derivative and cheesy and evocative of the period. And hey, those chicks with three mouths singing that stuff... but anyway after listening through it I find myself missing the original soundtrack. Stu is old now, the reinterpretation of the material not as fresh.

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  Content I have the new Scottish Philharmonic Galactica soundtrack, and I thought I was buying the album I owned in the early 80's. I realized that it was a new recording as I read the liner notes. I felt that the score is not quite as punchy as it was the first time. And frankly, I missed the stupid Glen Larsen song "It's Love, Love Love" because it was so derivative and cheesy and evocative of the period. And hey, those chicks with three mouths singing that stuff... but anyway after listening through it I find myself missing the original soundtrack. Stu is old now, the reinterpretation of the material not as fresh.

• Aug 21, 2006 8:11:36 AM CDT

  Battlestar Galactica Certificates of Deposit?...

  by wolfpack

  For those who wish for galactic financial security!

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  Content For those who wish for galactic financial security!

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