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Andromeda (formally titled Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda) is a Canadian/American science fiction television series, based on unused material by Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett.[1] It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt. The series premiered on October 2, 2000, and ended on May 13, 2005.
Andromeda was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and produced by Tribune Entertainment and Fireworks Entertainment. It was distributed by Global TV (Fireworks' parent company) in Canada and syndicated in the United States on WGN and other channels.[2][3] It was picked up by the Sci-Fi Channel in the U.S. halfway through season four.[4] Andromeda is one of two TV series (to date) based on concepts Roddenberry had created as early as the 1960s and 1970s. The name Dylan Hunt had previously been used for the hero of three TV pilots Roddenberry had produced in the mid-1970s, Genesis II, Strange New World, and Planet Earth, all sharing a similar dystopian, post-apocalyptic premise.

OverviewEdit
The original soundtrack of Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda is composed by two artists. The Season 1 opening theme, also known as the High Guard March Theme, is composed and performed by Alex Lifeson and the rest of the TV score is composed by Matthew McCauley.

InstrumentationEdit
With the exceptions of the "High Guard March", which is an electric guitar track, the soundtrack is primarily comprised of orchestral music with a delicate touch of electronic and synthetic textures. Instruments used are those of a standard full sized orchestra, which is comprised of Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Standard Orchestral Percussion such as snares, timpani, and cymbals. However due to budget concerns and other limitations, the album is primarily performed by Synthesizers that sounds similar to an orchestra, although there is one specific track that is performed by a live orchestra called "the High Guard Theme", also known as the Season 2 main title.

Changing of main themesEdit
After abandoning the Season 1 title theme (which was never to be heard again), the "High Guard Theme", sometimes referred to as "Andromeda Invitcus", becomes the series main opening title music for the rest of the remaining seasons. Despite being welcomed by some, the decision to abandon the Season 1 opening music has also received critical responses from fans

CuesEdit
Like most TV and film soundtracks, several different cues have been combined into one track. Because the soundtrack was released during 2002, the album is only comprised of cues from Season 1 and Season 2, therefore music from Season 3, 4, and 5 are not included in the album.

The Arkology ThemeEdit
In the fan community, many have requested the well-known Arkology Theme from the Season 4 finale. Unfortunately, as of 2008, the cue is unavailable for purchase by the public.

AwardsEdit
Matthew McCauley was awarded the Leo Award for best Musical score of a Dramatic series for the episode "Music Of A Distant Drum" in 2001.

Track ListingEdit
Season 1 Main Title (March Of The High Guard) (Song)
High Guard Theme (Season 2 Main Title) (Song)
Andromeda Ascendant (Song)
Dylan Hunt (Song)
Cyber World (Song)
Earthly Emotions (Song)
Man And Machine (Song)
Beka Valentine (Song)
The Rev Bem Wayist Theme (Song)
Slipstream/Tyr Anasazi (Song)
Nietzschean Attack (Song)
Deepest Space (Song)
Dangerous Maneuvers (Song)
The Magog (Song)
Epitaph (Song)
Strange Beauty (Song)
Trance Gemini (Song)
Exotic Worlds (Song)
Sara (Song)
Mad Pursuit (Song)
Villains (Song)
Battle Stations (Song)
Rommie's Love (Song)
Rhade's Lament (Song)
Season 2 Main Title (Reprise) (Song)

Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda: Soundtrack
Album Information
Composer(s) Alex Lifeson
Matthew McCauley
Artist(s) Alex Lifeson
Label GNP Crescendo
Released March 19, 2002
Genre Television Soundtracks
Media type Audio CD
Discs 1
Tracks 25
Length 1:04:37
ASIN B000QZX8G2