Battlestar Galactica [Soundtrack, Import]

This CD updates the sound quality on the previously available LP version and contains extra and elongated tracks.
Having purchased the LP soundtrack to Battlestar Galactica some 20 years ago I found myself noticing the differences, aside from the lack of scratches and clicks I could hear on my old vinyl LP.
First off I noticed there is still no track representing the initial part of the opening title music - i.e. a slightly slower version of the main theme played in the cinema. This then leads into the "Prologue/Main Title" on th CD (called "Exploration" on the original LP). It appears a slightly larger orchestra has been used this time round because the sound is certainly fuller than that achieved by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In fact nearly all the tracks benefit from a breadth of dynamic range not apparent previously so this leads to an overall improvement. The score has always had an epic, almost biblical, feel to it and the re-recording has conveyed this again.
On a personal note I cannot see the need to preface the Cassiopea & Starbuck section with "Sex at last", perhaps this is a reminder of the way this sequence was originally filmed (all Battlestar fans will know what I mean) and not the toned down version finally used.
The new track "More than a father/And the people rejoiced" is a particularly poetic piece although quite short and herein lies my only complaint. Namely some tracks are too short and not sections of music that can stand on their own. Would it not have been possible for the composer to segue some pieces of the score together to remove the slightly fragmented feel of the CD ? The opening title sequence referred to earlier for example would benefit from this. Similarly why not insert "Let's go home" from the original recording between "Exodus One" and "End credits"?
On the track "Red Nova" I noticed the snare drum was far less prominent than on the original recording which is unfortunate because its introduction built up the tension well for this section of the film. This use of the snare drum lends the score a military edge and is reminescent of Shostakovich in style,a feature of Stu Phillips writing for Battlestar Galactica. It's use in the main theme again lends it that military air in addition to the overall majesty of the Battlestar Galactica theme.
I look forward to Stu Phillpis' anticipated input on the Battlestar revival nad see how he develops the score.

Although not the original soundtrack this is a faithful rendation of the themes from the 3 hour pilot. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (replacing the Los Angeles Philharmonic)conducted by the composer Stu Phillips perform excellently. The extra tracks include the prologue which opens each episode with Patrick MacNee's narration. The song is missing. Perhaps MCA will get around to issuing the LP on CD with the story LP as a bonus? A very good CD overall.