The arrival of Thomas Christie, his family, and other settlers to Fraser’s Ridge is the main theme of the first episode of Starz’s historical drama “Outlander.” The new renters are welcomed and assisted in settling in by Jamie and Claire. As Jamie confronts Richard Brown’s threat and the road ahead of him as the new Indian agent of the British Crown, the episode moves on. The dramatic episode comes to a close with a homage to Alan Decker. Naturally, fans of the programme must be interested in learning more about Decker and how he is related to “Outlander.” Here is everything you need to know in that regard!
Who Was Alan Decker in Outlander Title Card?
Alan Decker, who was born on September 14, 1961, served as the ‘Outlander’ re-recording mixer from the first episode, named ‘Sassenach,’ which aired in 2014. Decker has been the show’s re-recording mixer for all 67 episodes, from the pilot to the fifth season’s penultimate episode. The first episode of “Outlander” to be produced without Decker’s input is the sixth season premiere. For his efforts on “Outlander,” he also won the HPA Awards for Outstanding Sound – Television in 2016, a prize he shared with several sound engineers.
Decker’s notable television roles outside of “Outlander” include “Homeland,” “Grimm,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Suits,” etc. Decker worked on more than 150 projects in the sound department throughout the course of a long career that began in 1995. ‘Your Honor’ was the last production he worked on before he passed away. Decker had a key role in the sound departments of numerous well-known television programmes, documentaries, and numerous other projects of various genres, from “The Simpsons” to “Psych.”
Decker was also regarded as one of his generation’s best re-recording mixers. Along with the vast list of well-known television programmes for which he worked, Decker was also nominated for six Emmy Awards, winning two of them for his work as the project’s sound editor and sound mixer on “Avalanche: The White Death.” His previous Emmy-nominated works include “Shooting War,” “Ike: Countdown to D-Day,” and “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story.” In addition to the Emmys, Decker received six Cinema Audio Society nominations and one award for his 2013 sound mixing work on the television series “Homeland.”
Alan Decker’s Cause of Death
At the age of 59, Alan Decker passed away in Pasadena, California, in December 2020. The precise reason or character of Decker’s passing have not yet been made public. After Decker passed away, the Cinema Audio Society published a memorial in which they expressed their condolences to Alan’s family, friends, and coworkers and recognised Decker’s importance and influence in the business. In the memorial, it is stated that “Alan was a mentor to many and a powerful figure in the sound world recognised for his positive and encouraging nature.” In the memorial, CAS Board member David Bondelevitch noted, “Al was a truly kind guy and will be missed.”
One of the most prolific re-recording mixers of his era, Alan Decker was thrilled to have contributed to some of the best television programmes ever produced. The “Outlander” cast pays tribute to Alan for his contributions, which were crucial to the success of the programme, through this episode.
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