Forward Momentum Productions

Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, "Forward March!" is our “highly irregular, irreverent and ir….um…we need another adjective” podcast that’s your source for everything FMP.

Enjoy your thirty or so minutes as Dev the Duct Tape Bandit drags you through news about FMP projects, a few tips and tricks that are surprisingly useful to the audio-dramatist, and then we’ll hang out around the water cooler for whatever is on Dev’s mind (since we kinda doubt there’s anything IN it…)

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This time around...

In The News, MORE BGC casting! Sea of Stars wrap specials and....MORE new Yamato?

Tips and Tricks, continues our "The Complete Idiot's (namely me) Guide to Creating an Audio Drama". This time, we finally make it into basic editing. We'll also spend a few minutes discussing philosophy and dialog stitching.

No Feedback... nobody wuvs us. ;_;

Around the Water Cooler... Voltron. Is. Not. A. VERB!

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As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected]

Or if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to our website. (forwardmomentumtumproductions.com)

OR.... leave us a voicemail at (585) 54-AUDIO

See ya next time!

-DevThe Duct Tape Bandit

This is it. There's nothing more to be said, there's nothing more to be done. It all comes down to the next few minutes, and a small gathering of allies. Fate will be tested, and legends will be born, or die in the cold ether of the universe.

This, is the final episode of Sea of Stars.

CREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST(in order of appearance)

Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonJordy Venture: Dave FrizzellSam Vandom: Philippa BallantineJoachin Reyes: Nathan ButlerDesslok: R. Douglas BarbieriCaptain Harlock: Dylan SpencerColin O'Donnell: Jim PerryMac Stevens: Emery KinneyNarrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilEmperor Jahmorta: Jim PerryImperial Princess Izri: Natalie Van SistineAdmiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)Galman Tech: Jefferey LincolnMichael Vega: Sean HillNeville Drake: Scott BreakallMei Gideon: Silas CarderThomas Vega: Jason RambozBlack Tiger 6: Devin CoxBlack Tiger 4: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)Crown Prince Darcal: Eric OlpComet Empire Tech #5: Andrew SealyComet Empire Tech #6: Eric OlpPops McClendon: Devlin JamesMost Holy Xavier: Nathan Butler

MUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

While our story is at an end, don't think this is the final voyage of the Argo. New stories begin, old tales finish. It is the way of things. Heroes found, are rarely allowed a quiet life.

As I write the final line, I am sad to see it end, but proud. So proud of the cast, of the work we've all done, and proud to have been a part of it. Thank you, one and all.

-Dev

This is it, night has fallen.

The Comet Emperor begins his final assault on Earth, his goal not to re-conquer it, or to enslave her people... but to obliterate humanity from the cosmos. Driven mad by grief, Jahmorta cannot rest until those who took his son, his beloved Zordar, are expunged from the universe.

Earth's allies stand united, but they look upon Jahmorta's armada and see their doom upon them. Despite it all they cling to one, slim hope. After all, it's always darkest before...

-Dev

CREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST(in order of appearance)

Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” Kilfoil Mei Gideon: Silas Carder Jordy Venture: Dave Frizzell Mac Stevens: Emery Kinney Michael Vega: Sean Hill Neville Drake: Scott Breakall Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine Joachin Reyes: Nathan Butler IQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo) Singleton's Aide: Devin Cox General Singleton: Sarah Moore Captain Harlock: Dylan Spencer Black Tiger 6: Devin Cox Black Tiger 4: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo) Thomas Vega: Jason Ramboz Pirate 2: Matthew R. Smathers Pirate 1: Andrew Seally Emperor Jahmorta: Jim Perry Admiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo) Crown Prince Darcal: Eric Olp Imperial Princess Izri: Natalie Van Sistine Desslok: R. Douglas Barbieri Galman Tech: Jefferey Lincoln

MUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

Sea of Stars concludes next time, “...Before the Dawn”-Dev

There are things we would never do, or so we tell ourselves. Lines we'd never even approach, much less cross.

But life isn't fair, and people aren't made of granite. We all have our faults we all have our breaking points, and we all have our price.

It's easy to think that those around us are, as they seem. It's comfortable to assume they'll never change.

The wolf doesn't need sheep's clothing, if you think it's a loyal dog.

-Dev

CREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST(in order of appearance)

Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilHans Schneider: Zack McCuePhilippe de LaRoche: Allan SmitheeMei Gideon: Silas CarderMichael Vega: Sean HillNeville Drake: Scott BreakallMajor Terril: Matthew R. SmathersComet Empire Tech #4: Jeffrey LincolnJoachin Reyes: Nathan ButlerCaptain Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonIQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)Sam Vandom: Philippa BallantineColin O'Donnell: Jim PerryJordy Venture: Dave FrizzellMac Stevens: Emery KinneyTrelena: Peg DiGraziaPops McClendon: Devlin JamesMost Holy Xavier: Nathan ButlerEmperor Jahmorta: Jim PerryAdmiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)Crown Prince Darcal: Eric Olp

MUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

See you next week for the beginning of the end, “Always Darkest...”

-Dev

We all have them. Those frozen moments, those crystalline seconds of dread that shape who we are going forward.For Derek Wildstar, that moment is the death of his wife, Nova. He'd give anything to see her once again, to hold her, to hear her voice...Sometimes, there are... events. Things no once can explain. Events that run off track. One of them is about to happen, and Derek, and the rest of humanity, will never be the same again.

Forward Momentum is deeply grateful to Amy Howard Wilson, the original voice actress of Nova from Star Blazers, for volunteering to reprise the role for this special episode.

-Dev

CREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST(in order of appearance)

Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilMichael Vega: Sean HillNeville Drake: Scott BreakallMei Gideon: Silas CarderTrelena: Peg DiGraziaCaptain Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonIQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)Joachin Reyes: Nathan ButlerPops McClendon: Devlin JamesNova: Amy Howard WilsonMost Holy Xavier: Nathan ButlerPrince Zordar: Frederick KopetzMark Venture: Jefferey LincolnComet Empire Tech #4: Jeffrey LincolnMajor Terril: Matthew R. Smathers

MUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

Promos:

The Weird Showhttp://thewierdshow.com

Bubblegum Crisis: The Audio Drama (Casting through May 11, 2011)http://forwardmomentumproductions.com/bgc

Star Wars Fanworkshttp://starwarsfanworks.com

See you next week, with Episode 10: “Betrayal at New Telezart!”

-Devhttp://forwardmomentumproductions.com

The Planet Telezart, a dead world. A society that grew at the center of a hollow planet, and destroyed itself in war.And yet...This dead, lifeless wasteland was the home of Trelena, who saved the Earth and all of humanity from the power-mad Prince Zordar. The planet itself was consumed in an act of sacrifice, trying to stop Zordar's white comet. It's remains becoming a brilliant white star.This dead world, this sacrificed corpse of a planet, this brilliant gem in the dark void... What mysteries does it still hold?Finding out is going to be fascinating.-Dev

CREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST(in order of appearance)

Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilCaptain Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonSam Vandom: Philippa BallantineColin O'Donnell: Jim PerryJordy Venture: Dave FrizzellNeville Drake: Scott BreakallCaptain Harlock: Dylan SpencerThomas Vega: Jason RambozGeneral Singleton: Sarah MooreCrown Prince Darcal: Eric OlpImperial Princess Izri: Natalie Van SistineHans Schneider: Zack McCueMichael Vega: Sean HillJoachin Reyes: Nathan ButlerIQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)Mei Gideon: Silas CarderPhilippe de LaRoche: Allan SmitheeComet Empire Tech #4: Jeffrey LincolnMajor Terril: Matthew R. SmathersMac Stevens: Emry KinneyWoman: Peg DiGraziaChild: XiangXiang Liu

MUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

Promos:

The Adventures of Indiana Jimhttp://podcast.indianajim.net

Bubblegum Crisis: The Audio Drama (Casting through May 11, 2011)http://forwardmomentumproductions.com/bgc

The Weird Showhttp://thewierdshow.com

The Manime Podcasthttp://manimepodcast.blogspot.com

See you next week, with Episode 9: “Threads of the Past”

-Devhttp://forwardmomentumproductions.com

Way back when I first sat down to write Sea of Stars about five years ago, it was supposed to run an even ten episodes.

As I got into it, however, I realized that there was almost no focus on the Comet Empire, aside from a few commander characters we see here and there. Also, it would probably damage the pacing too severely if I went back and added in scenes about the actual Imperial family, aside form their brief introduction in episodes five and six. Further, I didn't think I could keep the immediacy of the threat to earth going for that long. The Scourge fleet had to show up about when it did.

The result, was that ten episodes became two six-episode seasons.

I think it worked rather well. The story flows, the characters get more time to reveal complexity... and I can change the tone a bit between the two seasons without sacrificing the immediacy I fought so hard for.

For fans of Star Blazers/Yamato, we get to meet an old friend in Emperor Desslok, and Harlock FINALLY strolls aboard the Argo. We also get to meet the final member of the Imperial family, Prince Darcal (aside form his brief appearance back in the Invasion! special).

A new season, a new alliance... and a new menace.

The road gets bumpier.

-Dev

CREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST(in order of appearance)Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilDesslok: R. Douglas BarbieriCaptain Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonCaptain Harlock: Dylan SpencerMichael Vega: Sean HillArcadia Controler: Josh LambrightPirate 1: Andrew SeallyPirate 2: Matthew R. SmathersThomas Vega: Jason RambozMost Holy Xavier: Nathan ButlerPops McClendon: Devlin JamesMei Gideon: Silas CarderPhilippe de LaRoche: Allan SmitheeEmperor Jahmorta: Jim PerryCrown Prince Darcal: Eric OlpImperial Princess Izri: Natalie Van SistineAdmiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)General Singleton: Sarah MooreTrelena: Peg DiGrazia

MUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

Promos:

The Mash 4077 podcasthttp://mash4077.podbean.com

Casting call for Bubblegum Crisis: The Audio Dramahttp://forwardmomentumproductions.com/bgc(Casting through May 11, 2011)

See you next week, with Episode 8: “In Pursuit of Hope”

-Devhttp://forwardmomentumproductions.com

Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, "Forward March!" is our “highly irregular, irreverent and ir….um…we need another adjective” podcast that’s your source for everything FMP.

Enjoy your thirty or so minutes as Dev the Duct Tape Bandit drags you through news about FMP projects, a few tips and tricks that are surprisingly useful to the audio-dramatist, and then we’ll hang out around the water cooler for whatever is on Dev’s mind (since we kinda doubt there’s anything IN it…)

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This time around...

In The News, SOS release date! BGC CASTING! And I got s great price on used exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tips and Tricks, continues our "The Complete Idiot's (namely me) Guide to Creating an Audio Drama". This time, culling sound effects.

In Feedback, Dev does something because he was asked, don't sue me!

Around the Water Cooler, Chap-hop and EPIC weekends...

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As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected]

Or if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to our website. (forwardmomentumtumproductions.com)

OR.... leave us a voicemail at (585) 54-AUDIO

See ya next time!

-DevThe Duct Tape Bandit

Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, "Forward March!" is our “highly irregular, irreverent and ir….um…we need another adjective” podcast that’s your source for everything FMP.

Enjoy your thirty or so minutes as Dev the Duct Tape Bandit drags you through news about FMP projects, a few tips and tricks that are surprisingly useful to the audio-dramatist, and then we’ll hang out around the water cooler for whatever is on Dev’s mind (since we kinda doubt there’s anything IN it…)

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This time around...

In The News, we've got website news, SoS news, BGC news and...STAR BLAZERS NEWS!

Around the Water Cooler, we discuss chemistry. Seriously. Diet Coke and Mentos FTW!

Tips and Tricks, continues our "The Complete Idiot's (namely me) Guide to Creating an Audio Drama". This time, we round out or discussion of Mic Technique. We also learn some stupid studio tricks.

In Feedback, where DID we get all the music for Sea of Stars?

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As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected]

Or if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to our website.

OR.... leave us a voicemail at (585) 54-AUDIO

See ya next time!

-DevThe Duct Tape Bandit

As I neared the end of writing season two, it became more and more obvious that we were going to need something... special. The first season focused primarily on events from the point of view of the Argo's crew, but we never really explained where the original Star Force got off too. Furthermore, we hadn't really had much time to flesh out the Comet Empire as a people. Sure, we could have explained such things through season two (no spoilers here, don't worry), but it felt like a missed opportunity.And then I re-watched “My Youth In Arcadia” for about the thousandth time. In an off-handed way, we sort of roped that film into the SoS continuity once before. When Hans mentions Harlock back in episode four, he vaguely describes events from that film. The more I thought about it, the more it made sense to do a special episode focusing on actual invasion of Earth. This had to be different though. It couldn't be the sort of “narrow-setting” we have in the series... the Argo was still scrap at this point. The answer was a rambling viewpoint, telling the story of two men, both looking for the way forward after painful loss. Jahmorta after the death of his beloved son, and Derek after the loss of the man who he'd come to view as his father in all but blood. Add a dash of politics, a liberal dose of intrigue, and simmer.The results are truly delicious. We hope you'll enjoy listening to this feast for the ears.-Dev

CREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST (in order of appearance)Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonPastor: Devlin JamesNarrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilCrowd: Devin Cox and Sean HillHomer Glitchman: Jeffery LincolnSandor: Jason RambozAnshon: Devlin JamesImperial Priests: R. Douglass Barbieri, Josh Lambright & Jeffery LincolnNova Forester Wildstar: Amy Howard WilsonMei Gideon: Silas CarderArchprelate: Chris WalkerEmperor Jahmorta: Jim PerryGNN Newscaster: Matthew R. SmathersGeneral Thaddeus Singleton: Andrew SeallyWendy Singleton: Sarah MoorePrince Zordar: Frederick KopetzJames Conolly: Chris WalkerEDF Tech: Devin Cox“The Rose”: Xiang Xiang Liu

MUSIC:Unlike the rest of Sea of Stars, Invasion's soundtrack is drawn primarily from the film “My Youth in Arcadia” composed by

SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The "Sound Fantasia Yamato" CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to "Star Blazers", "Uchuu Senkan Yamato" or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))