Composer

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Bear McCreary

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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2014

Average_duration

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01:17:11

Outlander is a television series that premiered on August 9, 2014, on Starz. The show is based on the novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. The soundtrack for the series was composed by Bear McCreary, who is known for his work on other popular shows such as The Walking Dead and Battlestar Galactica. The Outlander soundtrack is a collection of 16 tracks that are spread across two volumes. The first volume was released on August 8, 2014, and the second volume was released on September 25, 2015. The soundtrack features a mix of traditional Scottish music, original compositions, and covers of popular songs. The first movement of the soundtrack is titled "People Disappear All the Time." This track sets the tone for the series with its haunting melody and use of bagpipes. The second movement, "The Skye Boat Song," is a cover of the traditional Scottish folk song that serves as the show's theme song. McCreary's version of the song features vocals by Raya Yarbrough and a modern twist on the traditional melody. The third movement, "Dance of the Druids," is an original composition that features a mix of traditional Scottish instruments and modern electronic elements. The fourth movement, "Fallen Through Time," is a beautiful piano piece that captures the emotional depth of the series. The fifth movement, "Castle Leoch," is a lively track that features a mix of traditional Scottish instruments and a modern beat. The sixth movement, "Comin' Thro' the Rye," is a cover of the traditional Scottish song that features vocals by Yarbrough and a modern twist on the melody. The seventh movement, "The Woman of Balnain," is an original composition that features a haunting melody played on the Scottish fiddle. The eighth movement, "Mrs. Fitz," is a lively track that features a mix of traditional Scottish instruments and a modern beat. The ninth movement, "The Losing Side of History," is a somber track that features a mix of piano and strings. The tenth movement, "Clean Pease Strae," is a cover of the traditional Scottish song that features vocals by Yarbrough and a modern twist on the melody. The eleventh movement, "The Marriage Contract," is an original composition that features a mix of traditional Scottish instruments and modern electronic elements. The twelfth movement, "The Wedding," is a beautiful piano piece that captures the emotional depth of the series. The thirteenth movement, "The Veil of Time," is a haunting track that features a mix of piano and strings. The fourteenth movement, "Faith," is a somber track that features a mix of piano and strings. The fifteenth movement, "A Malcolm," is an original composition that features a mix of traditional Scottish instruments and modern electronic elements. The final movement, "Dragonfly in Amber," is a beautiful piano piece that captures the emotional depth of the series. Overall, the Outlander soundtrack is a beautiful collection of music that captures the spirit of the series. McCreary's use of traditional Scottish instruments and modern electronic elements creates a unique sound that perfectly complements the show's time-traveling storyline. The soundtrack is a must-listen for fans of the series and lovers of beautiful music alike.

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