SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:42 Min.
Composer-conductor Dennis McCarthy created the original V: The Series theme for the same-named 1984-85 NBC TV series. It’s unclear if if McCarthy or, more likely, a cover orchestra (possibly the London-based Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) performs the extended theme for the 2000 two-disc Battlestar Galactica: The A to Z of Fantasy TV Themes two-disc compilation album. It’s Track # 12 on Disc 2.
REVIEW:
Reminiscent of a concert rendition, it’s a close-enough replica of McCarthy’s theme. All that’s missing is the initial eeriness that McCarthy imbues his original theme with. For fans unable to find McCarthy’s official work from V: The Series, this rendition (regardless of the performer) is probably the next best option.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
Note: McCarthy’s original V: The Series TV credits theme is Track # 58 on 1996’s Television’s Greatest Hits, Volume 6: Remote Control. The album was released in CD and cassette formats.
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