Updated music theme for the new Spacevidcast

This is Rev B of the Spacevidcast theme.  As you listen to this, consider the format for the updated show:

  • Start with 3 coming up items.  This would be during the slower, repeating element of the music in the beginning
  • Jump to a camera shot of C and I with a quick quote “… on this January 16th edition of Spacevidcast”
  • As soon as we end our on-camera shot (which would probably only be 3 seconds) the main open hits which is the main beat of the music
  • As soon as the main open stops, we come back to the camera shot with C and I

Now, think about that rundown and take a listen to this:
[audio:http://www.bencredible.com/wp-content/spacevidcast_lowressample2.mp3|titles=Spacevidcast Theme Rev B]

Of course there is debate here.  Cariann thinks that we should end the “… on this January 16th edition of Spacevidcast” at the point where you hear the countdown start at ’3-2-1-0′ and I think it should be right before the ’0′ of that same countdown and the open should start right on that beat.  We will play with it and create a faux show open to see which one flows better.

But all that aside, what does the community think of the updated song?

6 Responses

  1. NovemberKat says:

    Much improved on the last choice.
    Gives that spacey feel that was lacking in the previous song.
    I can envision it now.
    :D

    ~ Ze Kat

  2. usko says:

    this one is much better.

    Am I righ in thinking that you’re going for an open like this?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkOyfDFB38w&feature=related

  3. Snibble says:

    Yep, me likey.

    The new airy, spacey overhead parts at the beginning are a great addition. Though I kinda miss the comms breakup fuzz effect that was at the beginning of the first one.

    The countdown helps lend a little whimsy and ties it to “space”. It could maybe even be brought just a touch more to the front of the mix.

    I get a little more of a driving forward feel from the main theme, but still think a few grace notes or shifting just ahead of the beat might help keep it feeling like the listener is always trying to catch up with the melody.

    In all, great work!

    • Cariann says:

      Crazy! As bad as I usually am with words, I pretty much totally agree with yours!
      “Though I kinda miss the comms breakup fuzz effect that was at the beginning of the first one.”
      - Me too!
      “The countdown helps lend a little whimsy and ties it to “space”.”
      - Yup yup.

      I also get a better sense of driving… but I still think there is a little tweaking to be done. (Again with my lack of words…) I just don’t know what it is.

      But all in all… I like it!

  4. time_miner says:

    i agree this is an improved take on the show theme over the 1st rev.
    i can feel the new energy ben & c want to bring to the show in this track. still not sure if it’s all the way there, but it’s closer. makes me bob my head…nice!

    kudos, Antonio, good job addressing the feedback!

  5. Ed says:

    I see, everything new entering 2009! Awesome! :-)