Walking Dead’s final episode records with “massive symphonic orchestra”
By Renee Hansen
Bear McCreary will always be remembered in The Walking Dead universe as the mastermind who composed the score for the series, with Sam Ewing joining him from season 9 on. McCreary shared another monumental moment marking the beginning of the end via Twitter today. The recording of the final episode of the series has been completed. We all knew it was coming, but it is another reminder that our favorite series is indeed quickly drawing to the end.
McCreary shared that the final episode was recorded on his home turf in Los Angeles, his first session there in two and half years, with a massive symphonic orchestra. Not only that, three of the players in the orchestra were there 12 years ago to record the main title and score for the first episode—what a fantastic experience for all involved. The final episode was already going to be outstanding; learning that it will be backed by a symphonic orchestra is almost too much.
He gave a shout-out to his brilliant co-composer, Ewing. He noted that showrunner Angela Kang was in attendance, as was the SPX guru Greg Nicotero, who, like McCreary, has been there from there very beginning. He also mentioned his production company and label Sparks & Shadows, of which he is the founder.
His final Tweet in the tread states:
"This journey is nearly complete. And the next is about to begin…"
End of an era: recording the final episode of @WalkingDead_AMC , with a massive symphonic orchestra in LA. The ensemble was astonishing. 3 of our players were there a dozen years ago, recording the Main Title and score on the session for the first episode! pic.twitter.com/uo1n4plba5
— Bear McCreary 🐻🎶 (@bearmccreary) July 18, 2022
The Walking Dead season 11 part 3
The final eight episodes of the series will get its trailer premiere at Comic Con 2022 on Friday, July 22, during The Walking Dead panel in Hall H. This one will be emotional as it is the final appearance for the series at Comic Con.
Kang and Nicotero will be at the panel along with Scott Gimple and cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Christian Serratos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Seth Gilliam, Josh McDermitt, Michael James Shaw, Cailey Fleming and Lauren Ridloff. The panel will answer fan questions, discuss filming the final season, and share some behind-the-scenes stories.
The new spinoff Tales of the Walking Dead will also hold a panel at this year’s event.
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