Bear McCreary - Eye of the Storm (Outlander: Season 3)

Have a listen to Eye Of The Storm by Bear McCreary, taken from the Outlander: Season 3 Original Television Soundtrack.
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"The audience’s journey across centuries and continents would only work if they felt connected to Jamie and Claire. I was mindful to always keep their themes at the forefront of the score, no matter how exotic the arrangement around them became. This philosophy is most evident in the album’s climactic track, “The Eye of the Storm,” a piece that features the two themes most closely associated with their relationship.

The cue begins when Claire falls into the ocean during the hurricane, at peace with descending into the murky depths. Here, the producers and I played against the inherent suspense by allowing the score to quote the “Faith” Theme from Season Two. Introduced in the episode where Claire tragically loses her first child, this memorable melody brings with it an immediate emotional impact for any fan of the show. For that reason, I only reference it at powerful, dramatic moments like this one. As Claire sinks into the water, the score tells us she is ready to join her long-lost daughter in the afterlife.

However, Jamie dives into the swirling ocean to save her, his bravery and love underscored by a rousing 6/8 ostinato from the orchestral strings. The music modulates to a higher key, while the harp and piano once again state Faith’s theme. The roiling strings move ever upward as Jamie pulls her back to the surface, back to life. As they burst above the waves, the orchestra and penny whistle offer a soaring statement of their love theme. The familiarity of their theme grounds our experience, reminding us that, despite the epic imagery of a hurricane roaring above the Caribbean, our hearts are still with Jamie and Claire." - Bear McCreary


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