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Published on December 12, 2024 at 1:47
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Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, is mysteriously transported back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a spirited Highland warrior and is drawn into an epic rebellion. Moore (the series’ creator), the crew decided to keep the Gaelic words instead of translating them into English. This preserved the first-person narrative by showing Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic.
The idea was suggested by producer David Brown, who said he had seen something similar in the film Skin Deep (1998), a foreign alternative film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart. ; An American expression that only began to be used in the 19th century. The opening song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the storyline. In the first half of Season 2 (which is set in France), some of the lyrics are in French.
In the second half of Season 2 (which is mostly about preparing for war), a militaristic drum is added to the opening theme. During Season 3, tribal drums are added, as much of the season is set in the West Indies. In Season 4, bluegrass fiddle and banjo are added, and some of the lyrics are sung with a Southern accent, as the season is set mostly in America. Song Skye Boat (uncredited) Traditional Scottish air with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton New lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson.
I came to Outlander late and was watching this. A dear friend who recently died of cancer, too young, told me to watch it, so I did it in her honor. So smooth! The cast is impeccable with stellar performances and bold storytelling.
The locations, the romance, the STUNNING unforgettable music, the sets, the costumes and props, and the attention to historical detail all left a significant impression on me.