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

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

CAST (in order of appearance)
Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison
Pastor: Devlin James
Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” Kilfoil
Crowd: Devin Cox and Sean Hill
Homer Glitchman: Jeffery Lincoln
Sandor: Jason Ramboz
Anshon: Devlin James
Imperial Priests: R. Douglass Barbieri, Josh Lambright & Jeffery Lincoln
Nova Forester Wildstar: Amy Howard Wilson
Mei Gideon: Silas Carder
Archprelate: Chris Walker
Emperor Jahmorta: Jim Perry
GNN Newscaster: Matthew R. Smathers
General Thaddeus Singleton: Andrew Seally
Wendy Singleton: Sarah Moore
Prince Zordar: Frederick Kopetz
James Conolly: Chris Walker
EDF 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))

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

Enjoy your twenty or 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 arround...

In The News, we're talking recasting...again (sigh). We also take amoment to pass on some sad news form the anime world.

Tips and Tricks, continues our "The Complete Idiot's (namely me) Guide to Audio Drama". This time, it's allabout recording dialog...

Feedback, well... we're skipping it to save room for dessert...

Around the Water Cooler, we drop an announcement to MAKE YOUR DECEMBER.

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As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to forwardmomentumproductions@gmail.com

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

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

Humanity was saved from extermination at the hands of the Comet Empire's scourge fleet... but that doesn't mean the fight is over.

Season two of the Parsec award finalist audio series, Sea of Stars is coming soon from Forward Momentum.

Narrated by
Joe Harrison as Derek Wildstar

Music composed by
Naoki Sato & Yasushi Miyagawa

In this episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, "Forward March!" it's all about the other irons in the fire.

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This time arround...

In The News, we cover a lot concerning projects tangentially related to FMP's audio dramas, and some re-casting updates.

Tips and Tricks, continues our "The Complete Idiot's (namely me) Guide to Audio Drama". This time, we go over that horrifficlly tricky process.. casting.

Feedback, concerning a question we posed a little while ago.

...and...

Around the Water Cooler, we talk about the new novel, "Geist" by our own Philippa Ballantine! You can check out the book trailer: here.

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As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to forwardmomentumproductions@gmail.com

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

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

In this episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, Forward March! we review a cavalcade of news, announce a casting call (details to follow on forwardmomentumproductions.com) and REVEAL OUR NEXT PROJECT! We'll also kick off the first of a “Tips-and-Tricks” series, “Audio Drama, The Idiot's Guide” (Being one myself, I thought it and appropriate title. ^_~ ). There's also a rather neat topic (and rant) Around The Water Cooler so enjoy!

As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to forwardmomentumproductions@gmail.com

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

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

 

 

In this episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, Forward March! we will review the new recording setup and the odd path it took to completion. SOme of the possible pitfalls of venturing into the realm of semi=pro audio equiment are also examined. I suppose you could call this the "Dev goes Macguyver" episode

We also have a bit of news regarding the Sea of Stars, season Two cating call, and a cool announcement about SOS and a very special award nomination.

As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to forwardmomentumproductions@gmail.com

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

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

 

Music cues for this episode:

"Driving With The Top Down" fromt he Iron Man 1 soundtrack

"This is Berk" from the "How to Train Your Dragon" soundtrack

This is a special episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, Forward March!

This time around, it's all about the recently released first season of the "Sea of Stars" audio drama.  We'll have a look back at the first six episodes of the series, I'll relate a few of the funnier stories of the origins of the show, there's a blooper reel, and some news about season two... including an incredibly awesome announcement.

As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to forwardmomentumproductions@gmail.com

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

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

“Firestorm”

 

This is it. Everything rides on this fight. Either the Argo defeats the Scourge Fleet, or it doesn't and humanity dies.

I really don't have anything to add to that. Let's just say it's not a forgone conclusion that the good guys win...

-Dev

 

CREW

Sea 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

Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison

IQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

Hans Schneider: Zach McCue

Mac Stevens: Emry Kinney

Mei Gideon: Silas Carder

Jordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave Frizzell

Michael Vega: Sean Hill

Colin O'Donnell: Jim Perry

Neville Drake: Scott Breakall

Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine

Joachin Reyes: Nathan Butler

Emperor Jahmorta: Devlin James

Princess Izri: Natalie Van Sistine

Admiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

General Wendy Singleton: Melissa D. Johnson (aka Mippa)

General Singleton's Aide: Jim Perry

Comet Empire Tech #2: Eric Olp

High Priest Anshon: Devin Cox

Black Tiger Six: Lisa Wong

Black Tiger Four: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

Philippe de LaRoche: Allan Smithee

Comet Empire Tech #3: Ducky Patterson

General Geran: Andre de Almeida

Harlock: Ducky Patterson

Arcadia Crewman: Jason Ramboz

Desslok: Devin Cox

 

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))

 

 

I want to thank you for listening to the first season of Sea of Stars. But this isn't the end of the story. Keep an eye on the Forward Momentum Feed for further updates... Mwa ha ha!

-Dev

 

Promos:
Star Wars: Marvels
http://www.nolinecinemas.com/marvels/mmain.htm

The Adventures of Indiana Jim
http://podcast.indianajim.net

 

 “The Calm Before The Storm”

Episode five is messy. It's supposed to be. You can't go through a major battle and not have aftermath to deal with.  Not just patching the holes in the ship, but in her crew as well.  I find it so odd that in most American cartoons, the use of violence is heavily curtailed because 'it'll scar the children.' Yet, when there IS violence, it NEVER has consequences. What sort of message is that?
Speaking of messages, it is here that we introduce the spiritual side of the Comet Empire. It wasn't done to humanize the enemy quite so much as it was to give them some motivation. I HATE antagonists who are evil for evil's sake. Give me a good, noble baddie any day.
-Dev

CREW
Sea 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
Mac Stevens: Emry Kinney
Michael Vega: Sean Hill
Pops McClendon: Devlin James
Jordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave Frizzell
Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison
Joachin Reyes: Nathan Butler
Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine
Hans Schneider: Zach McCue
Most Holy Xavier: Nathan Butler
General Geran: Andre de Almeida
Admiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)
Emperor Jahmorta: Jim Perry
Mei Gideon: Silas Carder
Philippe de LaRoche: Allan Smithee
Colin O'Donnell: Jim Perry

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:
Digital Magic
http://digitalmagicnovel.com/

The Adventures of Indiana Jim
http://podcast.indianajim.net/

Star Wars Fanworks
http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/



Only one episode left his season! Be here next week for the "FIRESTORM!"
-Dev

“Ambush At Jupiter!”

Credits and Notes

Episode Four is probably my favorite in the first season. It's got it all, introspection, human drama, a flashback and of course, the WAVE MOTION GUN!
We had a small fighter battle in Episode One, a minor space battle in Episode Two, but this is the first beat-down drag-out fight of the series.  Battles are fun to write, to mix and (let's face it) this is a WAR story so they're kind of inevitable. If this story had no battles, it'd be Star Trek. (rimshot)
One of the hardest things about producing this series, has been finding clean, iconic sound effects. You can't just simply record the build up to firing the WMG at the floating continent in the anime and use it here, you have to clean off the dialog. That's a long and laborious process let me tell you.  The Wave Gun sequence took me the better part of a week to clean up... and then after I was done, I found a collection of Yamato sound effects on Youtube that was clean as a whistle. Head, meet desk.
This Episode is dedicated to Mr. Tim Eldred. Tim is the creator of the “Star Blazers Rebirth” and “Bolar Wars: Extended” webcomics as well as the artist on the short-lived Star Blazers comic/magazine from the 90's. His work has served as inspiration for this series, and rekindled my love of Leiji Matsumoto's work in manga and anime.
-Dev

CREW
Sea 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
Jordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave Frizzell
Pops McClendon: Devlin James
Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison
Mei Gideon: Silas Carder
Joachin Reyes: Nathan Butler
Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine
Hans Schneider: Zach McCue
Mac Stevens: Emry Kinney
Michael Vega: Sean Hill
Neville Drake: Scott Breakall
Colonel Nasca: Andre de Almeida
Most Holy Xavier: Nathan Butler
Colin O'Donnell: Jim Perry
Philippe de LaRoche: Allan Smithee

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 (No audio promos this week to save memory, but here's the list so far) 

The Adventures of Indiana Jim
http://podcast.indianajim.net/

The Weird Show
http://theweirdshow.com/

Star Wars Fanworks
http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/

The Anomally Podcast
http://www.anomalypodcast.com/


Star Trek: Outpost - Episode 12 – Slips, Strips, Bars and Bricks
http://www.giantgnome.com

See you at Episode Five!
-Dev