Music of Battlestar Galactica for Solo Piano

Personnel: Joohyun Park (piano).Audio Mixer: Max Blomgren.Editor: James Nelson .Photographers: Ford A. Thaxton; Mark Banning.Arranger: Bear McCreary.Bear McCreary's work for the revamped Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009) and its associated movies and spin-offs (Razor, The Plan, Caprica) was a refreshing mix of orchestral arrangements, slick electric guitar riffage, and a range of ethnic influences (Gaelic, Indian, Japanese, Middle Eastern) that reflected the mixture of humanity aboard the Galactica. Pieces from the series are presented on The Music of Battlestar Galactica for Solo Piano -- played with respect and restraint by South Korean pianist Joohyun Park -- without all the trappings and atmosphere of the series' score. The tone remains contemplative and mostly delicate, with Park faithfully playing solo pieces that McCreary had composed for a Battlestar piano book (and accompanying YouTube tutorials). The Berklee-trained Park creates, at times, an almost relaxing take on a score th