: Synths and digital programming were used to give the 1500s a contemporary "edge."
The story of the is one of deliberate contrast, where composer Tim Phillips blended 16th-century historical textures with modern-day sensibilities to mirror the "punk energy" of the Starz series . Breaking the "Period Drama Comfort Zone" Becoming Elizabeth (Original Series Soundtrack)...
: The score utilizes micro-tuning and mimics animal sounds that would have been familiar to people living in the Tudor era. Soundtrack Overview : Synths and digital programming were used to
When series creator wrote the scripts, she included a "wild palette of musical cues" meant to pull the story away from traditional, stiff period drama expectations. To capture this, Phillips avoided a purely classical approach and instead created a "hybrid" score that includes: To capture this, Phillips avoided a purely classical
Released on , by Lakeshore Records , the album consists of 31 tracks and runs for approximately 70 minutes. The music follows young Elizabeth Tudor as she navigates the dangerous politics of the English court following the death of her father, King Henry VIII. Key Tracks and Themes:
: A string orchestra (the Budapest Art Orchestra ), choir, and classical vocals by Audrey Brisson provided the necessary historical weight.
: Phillips recorded various sounds from his country home to add raw, earthy textures.