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Scenario
Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, is mysteriously transported back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a dashing Highland warrior and is swept up in an epic rebellion. Moore (the show’s creator), his team decided to keep the Gaelic words rather than translate them into English. This kept the narrative in the first person, showing Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic.
The opening theme song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the story line
The idea was suggested by producer David Brown, who said he had seen something similar in the film Skin Deep (1998), an alternative foreign film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart. In several episodes, the characters say “Okay.” ; An American term that only came into use in the 19th century. In the first half of season 2 (which takes place in France), some of the lyrics are in French. In the second half of season 2 (mostly about preparing for war), a militaristic drum roll is added to the opening theme song.
This is featured in Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)
Season 3 adds tribal drums, as most of the season takes place in the West Indies. Season 4 adds bluegrass fiddle and banjo, and some of the lyrics are sung with a southern accent, as the season takes place mostly in America. The Skye Boat Song (uncredited)Traditional Scottish air with lyrics by Sir Harold BoultonNew lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson. Came in late to Outlander and binge-watched it.
I’m so glad!
A dear friend who recently died of cancer, too young, told me to watch it, so I did it in her honor. It has it all! The cast of actors is a perfect match for the compelling performances of the storylines. The locations, the romance, the WONDERFULLY memorable music, the sets, costumes and props, and the attention to historical detail left quite an impression on me.