Snow Files of the Week

[SadEyes]

Snow Files of the Week: "Santos Elves/The Way it was" from "MillenniuM", episode "Omerta" (1998).

"Omerta" is the Christmas episode from the third season of "MillenniuM". The story evolves around two young women living in the woods, away from civilization. Their names are Lassa and Rose, Lassa has healing powers.

For his score Mark used operatic vocal samples, providing a magical touch to the music. Mark mixes his brooding ambient music with the wonderful theme for Lassa and Rose, making "Omerta" one of the most outstanding scores in the three years run of "MillenniuM".

The tracks can be found on the fist volume of music from "MillenniuM", released by La-La Land Records. The volume is limited to 1.000 copies.

Enjoy!

 

[Earthnut]

22 hours ago, SadEyes said:

For his score Mark used operatic vocal samples, providing a magical touch to the music. Mark mixes his brooding ambient music with the wonderful theme for Lassa and Rose, making "Omerta" one of the most outstanding scores in the three years run of "MillenniuM".

Definitely one of the most outstanding, and one of my favorites  by Mark.  The descants is what makes it magical and perfect.  The episode itself is a favorite of mine.  Definitely a proud owner of this album, and was thrilled to hear it today, and going to listen to it again.

Thank you again and again Alex.    

[SadEyes]

Snow Files of the Week: "Suite" from The X-Files, episode "Christmas Carol" (1998).

For this season 5 episode of The X-Files, Mark composed a very haunting and sometimes eerie score. But I guess that's what it's like celebrating Christmas with Mulder and Scully.

 

The music was released on a promotional disc first, which also contains music from the episode "Post-Modern Prometheus". Later, some of it was also featured on the first 4-CD-Box-Set from La-La Land Records, limited to 2.000 copies.

 

One re-recorded track from "Christmas Carol" also found it's way onto the album MUSIC FROM THE X-FILES: 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, that was released by BUYSOUNDTRAX.COM. This CD is limited to 1000 copies and is also available digitally.

 

The suite contains music from the promotional release, as well as music from the first 4-CD-Set.

 

Enjoy!

 

[Earthnut]

Wow, what a variety of sounds, and yes, very haunting, eerie, and if there was a soft and warming section, I didn't hear it.  Lots of "wonder" in the sounds.

I have 3 Suites on my S5 Promo album, but each one of those is 9-10 minutes long.  Is this 2 of the 3?

Thanks again Alex.      

[SadEyes]

On 12/15/2019 at 10:48 PM, Earthnut said:

Wow, what a variety of sounds, and yes, very haunting, eerie, and if there was a soft and warming section, I didn't hear it.  Lots of "wonder" in the sounds.

I have 3 Suites on my S5 Promo album, but each one of those is 9-10 minutes long.  Is this 2 of the 3?

Thanks again Alex.      

I'd have to go back and listen to the suites, because I can't remember which one I used. But you may be right about that. 🤔❤️

Snow Files of the Week: "Delete/Branches-Angels" from "MillenniuM", episode "Midnight of the Century" (1997).

"Midnight of the Century" is the Christmas episode from the second season of "MillenniuM". It's been a fan favourite ever since, that fans keep rewatching over the holidays. The episode deals with the death of Frank Black's mother when he was a child and the broken relationship with his father. A very touching and moving episode, even for viewers who didn't watch every MillenniuM episode.

Mark's music adds to the overall melancholic and magical feeling of the episode. He uses a soft theme for strings, combined with etheral choir sounds, to accompany Frank's quest into his past. The track "Delete" was already used in the X-Files episode "Emily". It got a slightly different arrangement for "MillenniuM" by Mark's music editor Jeff Charbonneau.

The tracks are featured on the first volume of MillenniuM music by La-La Land Records, which is limited to 1.000 copies.

Merry Christmas!

 

[Earthnut]

Even though I am a proud owner of the album, again, I listened to your post multiple times.  Mark Snow is addicting.

Midnight of the Century truly is a fan favorite, especially for those of us whose parents have crossed over.  This episode brought us love and healing, and we couldn't ask for anything more.

Thanks again Alex.     

 

[SadEyes]

On 12/24/2019 at 7:03 PM, Earthnut said:

Even though I am a proud owner of the album, again, I listened to your post multiple times.  Mark Snow is addicting.

Midnight of the Century truly is a fan favorite, especially for those of us whose parents have crossed over.  This episode brought us love and healing, and we couldn't ask for anything more.

Thanks again Alex.     

 

True words spoken, dear Darlene. This episode always touched my heart, but I never felt it so deep inside as this year, because my father passed away in November. It gets another level of meaning and you appreciate it more, that's true.

Snow Files of the Week: "The Smell of Zombies/The End of the Crusade" from the X-Files episode "Millennium" (1999).

Chris Carter's second show "MillenniuM" ended before the year 2000 came along. So Carter and his team were looking for a way to bring the story of Frank Black and the MillenniuM Group to a closure. This happened with an X-Files/MillenniuM crossover in the seventh season of "The X-Files".

As disappointing this crossover for many fans was (after three seasons of "MillenniuM" it ends with Mulder and Frank Black shooting zombies in a cellar), as outstanding was Mark's score for the episode. It gave him the opportunity to combine the mourning violin from "MillenniuM" with the soundscapes of "The X-Files". And as Mulder and Scully finally kiss while watching the celebration of the new year 2000 on TV, Mark introduces the traditional "Auld Lang Syne" into his score and a rare statement of the X-Files theme at the end of the scene.

The music was released on the first limited 4-CD-Set of X-Files music from La-La Land Records, limited to 2.000 copies.

Happy New Year!

 

[Earthnut]

First I want to give you my condolences on the passing of your father.  Know that only his flesh is out of your reach, but his spirit, his person, and his love remains forever.  He will always be just a thought away.  You can even call him to you.  Spirits move at the speed of thought.  I often sense the presence of so many loved ones, especially my parents, son (2008), my ex, the kid's father (Sept 2019), as they minister to us.

Yep, I'm one of those fans that thought the crossover was pitiful.  Anything or anyone would have been better than FBI zombies.  What were they thinking?  At least Mark can bail them out with his music, that definitely fits the episode.  He is such a genius.

Thanks again Alex and I pray we all have a blessed new year.  We need it after surviving 2019.     

[seesthru]

My condolences as well, SadEyes, on the loss of your father.  I know,  the hole in life is very deep when  we lose  a parent.  They ground us, keep us safe,  and it's  a harsher world without them.

[Earthnut]

3 hours ago, seesthru said:

My condolences as well, SadEyes, on the loss of your father.  I know,  the hole in life is very deep when  we lose  a parent.  They ground us, keep us safe,  and it's  a harsher world without them.

So true about the hole in our lives after our parents cross over, and how our world changes.  It's like it doubles or triples in size.  Then imagine what it's like losing a child.  I speak from experience when I say, it's even more painful, and you exist with some emptiness in your life that nothing can fill, not even another child, but having another on does help the healing and makes it more bearable.  With all due respect to parents, including my own who have crossed over, we know the day will come when they will, but the old saying holds true that a parent should not have to bury a child.

Love and huggers.