Caprica
Set 58 years before Battlestar Galactica, Caprica follows two rival families – the Graystones and the Adamas – as they grow, compete, and thrive in the vibrant world of the peaceful 12 Colonies, living in a society close to our own. Entangled in the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence and robotics that will eventually lead to the creation of the Cylons, the two houses go toe-to-toe, blending action with corporate conspiracy and sexual politics.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Holiday Gift Guide 2013
29 November 2013
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Hoping to make your holiday shopping a bit easier, I’ve compiled all the records and merch that I’ve put out this year into one blog entry. Any soundtrack geek on your ‘Nice’ list will dig this stuff. And geeks on your ‘Naughty’ list as well! 🙂
T-SHIRTS:
I’m thrilled to announce that Sparks & Shadows...
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Caprica Series Soundtrack Album
29 August 2013
This summer has been very exciting! I was recently announced as the composer for Joss Whedon’s new series, Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” as well Starz’s epic new pirate drama “Black Sails.” That same week, I was nominated for an Emmy for my Main Title Theme for “Da Vinci’s Demons.” My record label Sparks &...
Read More Caprica: Apotheosis
Caprica: Apotheosis
05 January 2011
The final five (pun intended) episodes of “Caprica” aired in the United States tonight, thus bringing this dynamic and ambitious series to a close. These episodes comprise the strongest run in the series. The writing, acting, directing and even the music all fuse together to deliver a concise and thrilling narrative. If the show is to end, then at least we’re...
Read More Caprica: Season 1.5
Caprica: Season 1.5
06 October 2010
Thus far, Caprica has been an amazing musical journey for me. I’ve written a National Anthem, a Tauron gangster rap, a drag queen burlesque, and an opera for Alessandro Juliani, just to name a few explorations. That journey continues as “Caprica” returns to SyFy, Tuesday nights at 10pm, to complete its first season. (more…)
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Caprica: End of Line
26 March 2010
SPOILERS & SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST AHEAD: Writing music for the “Battlestar Galactica” universe has pushed me to compose in some very unusual styles. I’ve written sonatas, fugues, arias, passacaglias, oratorios, lounge music, theme and variations, string quartets, jazz, rock, heavy metal, world music and even hip hop. For tonight’s mid-season finale...
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Bear @GoogleTalks
26 March 2010
A few weeks ago, I was honored with an invitation to speak at Google, as part of their @Google Series. The entire presentation is now available in HD on YouTube, or you can see it right here:
For the presentation, Raya Yarbrough interviewed me about my early musical life, career, creative process, influences and turn ons… well, musical turn ons anyway.
Like most music...
Read More Caprica: Ghosts in the Machine
Caprica: Ghosts in the Machine
20 March 2010
SPOILERS IN THE MACHINE: Tonight’s episode of “Caprica” takes us to the darkest and most surreal corners of New Cap City as well as Daniel’s personality. As usual with this series, scoring the dramatic moments is only half the job. I spent an extraordinary amount of time on Ghosts in the Machine creating various source pieces for Joseph’s adventures...
Read More Caprica: The Imperfections of Memory
Caprica: The Imperfections of Memory
13 March 2010
IMPERFECT SPOILERS AHEAD: Tonight’s episode of “Caprica,” The Imperfections of Memory, explores a lot of territory. The most important plot lines from a musical perspective are Amanda’s visions of her brother Darius and Joseph’s continuing quest for his daughter.
The Amanda story line clearly required some use of the Amanda Theme. The Amanda...
Read More Caprica: Know Thy Enemy
Caprica: Know Thy Enemy
05 March 2010
KNOW THY SPOILERS: Tonight’s “Caprica” introduces Tomas Vergis, the owner of the rival company that Daniel stole the MCP from in order to complete his U-87 project. That decision finally comes back to haunt him, literally and figuratively, in Know Thy Enemy.
Played brilliantly by John Pyper-Ferguson (recognize him as the Pegasus CAG Pegasus in “BSG”...
Read More Caprica: There Is Another Sky
Caprica: There Is Another Sky
26 February 2010
SPOILERS BEYOND: Tonight’s There is Another Sky is the first “Caprica” episode directed by Michael Nankin, whose “BSG” episodes brought me some of the best musical opportunities in that entire series (Someone to Watch Over Me, for example). I assumed that he’d have some challenges for me in “Caprica,” and I was not disappointed.
Another Sky is unique because it’s the first...
Read More Caprica: Gravedancing
Caprica: Gravedancing
19 February 2010
SPOILERS DANCING AHEAD: The world of “Caprica” continues to be revealed one layer at a time in Gravedancing. This episode allowed me to play with character themes again and follow their ever-changing arcs. But, I was also able to introduce more pop music into their society, including themes for Baxter Sarno’s TV show, and multiple songs featured prominently...
Read More Caprica: Reins of a Waterfall
Caprica: Reins of a Waterfall
05 February 2010
SPOILERS AHEAD: Reins of a Waterfall continues to expand the characters and the world of Caprica, and so the character themes in the score are also adapting. While this episode doesn’t introduce any new thematic material, it does use the current library of themes in new ways.
The first cue helps establish Lacey’s isolation at school, as she walks through the hallways while...
Read More Caprica: Rebirth
Caprica: Rebirth
29 January 2010
SPOILERS BEYOND: After the intimate two-hour pilot film that established the major characters and themes, Caprica now takes off and expands the world and characters.The appropriately-titled Rebirth is the first of several episodes that pushes the boundaries of the narrative beyond the world of the Graystones and Adamas, and gives us our first real glimpses of Caprican society.We...
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Caprica: Pilot
22 January 2010
MODERATE SPOILERS AHEAD: After many months (or arguably years) of anticipation, the “BSG” prequel series “Caprica” premieres tonight on SyFy. Originally released as a two-hour film on DVD last spring, with a subsequent soundtrack album release in June, most hard-core BSG fans have probably already experienced this. For any of you who don’t know, “Caprica”...
Read More January Premieres: Human Target, Dark Void & Caprica
January Premieres: Human Target, Dark Void & Caprica
11 January 2010
Next week is a good time to be a fan of big, kick-ass orchestral Bear McCreary scores, because I have (count’em) three new scores premiering in a single week, each recorded with a full orchestra! And all three projects have sweeping character themes woven into the music, featuring some of the best melodies I’ve ever written in my life. First up…
SUNDAY JAN....
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"Caprica" CD Signing This Sunday!
26 May 2009
The first copies of my Caprica score go on sale this Sunday, May 31st at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA. I will be taking part in a massive signing that also includes legendary genre composers Christopher Young, Michael Giacchino, Stu Phillips, Mark Isham, Wendy and Lisa, Ron Jones, Ken Thorne, Geoff Zandelli, John Murphy, John Harrison and Richard Band. Holy Cow! What a...
Read More The Themes of "Caprica"
The Themes of "Caprica"
23 April 2009
MODERATE SPOILERS AHEAD: The two-hour pilot / movie “Caprica” was released on DVD this week, and it gives us our first glimpse into the series that will expand the “Battlestar Galactica” universe. I was fortunate to write music for this exciting project, because it provided the opportunity to create a totally unique sound, one that pays tribute to “Battlestar Galactica” without...
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Soundtrack Album Updates
27 March 2009
A few months ago, I posted an entry asking fans which pieces they would like included in the upcoming Battlestar Galactica: Season 4 soundtrack CD. Since then, my blog has been brimming with ideas and suggestions from all of you, which will be very useful in the coming weeks as I finally begin assembling the album. Even though I haven’t picked out all the tracks yet,...
Read More I Am Scoring Caprica!
I Am Scoring Caprica!
15 January 2009
This morning’s “Caprica” session.
(Click to embiggen / Photo: Andrew Craig) I spent the morning at the Warner Bros. Eastwood Scoring Stage recording my orchestral score for Caprica, the highly anticipated prequel to Battlestar Galactica. I recently composed over an hour of music for the pilot movie and will stay on to complete the rest of the 20-episode...
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