Ascending queens Elizabeth (“The Crown”) and Victoria (“Victoria”) face off in the Emmy race for Series Original Dramatic Score, while old Hollywood (“Feud: Bette and Joan”) counters Russian classicism (“Fargo”) for Limited Series, Movie, or Special Dramatic Score.
Meanwhile, political (“House of Cards,” Taboo”) and survival overtones (“Planet Earth II” and “A Series of Unfortunate Events”) clash in the Series category, as well as war (“Five Came Back,” “The White Helmets,” “Suite Française”) and culture (“O.J.: Made in America”) in the other category.
Not surprisingly, the odds are with Rupert Gregson-Williams (“The Crown”) and last year’s “Mr. Robot” winner, Mac Quayle (“Feud”), for their respective retro scores. While Williams reached for orchestral nobility, Quayle went for more orchestral glam.
“The Crown” — “Hyde Park Corner” (Rupert Gregson-Williams)
The score for showrunner Peter Morgan’s drama about the rise of Elizabeth II (nominated Claire Foy) was all about restraint, given her sense of calm.
Meanwhile, political (“House of Cards,” Taboo”) and survival overtones (“Planet Earth II” and “A Series of Unfortunate Events”) clash in the Series category, as well as war (“Five Came Back,” “The White Helmets,” “Suite Française”) and culture (“O.J.: Made in America”) in the other category.
Not surprisingly, the odds are with Rupert Gregson-Williams (“The Crown”) and last year’s “Mr. Robot” winner, Mac Quayle (“Feud”), for their respective retro scores. While Williams reached for orchestral nobility, Quayle went for more orchestral glam.
“The Crown” — “Hyde Park Corner” (Rupert Gregson-Williams)
The score for showrunner Peter Morgan’s drama about the rise of Elizabeth II (nominated Claire Foy) was all about restraint, given her sense of calm.
- 8/25/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
During our recent webcam chat (watch the exclusive interview above), “Planet Earth 2” composers Jasha Klebe and Jacob Shea tell Gold Derby’s Zach Laws, “We were just privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of a series like this.” The two Bleeding Fingers composers collaborated on the score with Oscar champ Hans Zimmer (“The Lion King”), who wrote the main title theme for the landmark […]...
- 6/10/2017
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The great achievement of “Planet Earth II” is bringing us closer to the animals and witnessing their survival instincts in action. For composers Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe, their atmospheric score was a large part of that intimate and thrilling connection, highlighted by the iguana being chased by snakes (the promotional clip below went viral in the UK).
Newborn marine iguana siblings, hatched from buried eggs on one of the Galápagos Islands, experience a rite of passage by traversing the beach and eluding hungry racer snakes with the hope of rejoining the colony.
Here they focused on one particular iguana. “We were all crowded around the screen and rooting him on,” said Shea. “The will to live is very strong.”
Read More: How ‘Planet Earth II’ and Other Nature Docs Manipulate Footage to Mess With Our Emotions — Watch
“When the footage first came in, I couldn’t believe how close they got to the iguana,...
Newborn marine iguana siblings, hatched from buried eggs on one of the Galápagos Islands, experience a rite of passage by traversing the beach and eluding hungry racer snakes with the hope of rejoining the colony.
Here they focused on one particular iguana. “We were all crowded around the screen and rooting him on,” said Shea. “The will to live is very strong.”
Read More: How ‘Planet Earth II’ and Other Nature Docs Manipulate Footage to Mess With Our Emotions — Watch
“When the footage first came in, I couldn’t believe how close they got to the iguana,...
- 5/23/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Does Bambi live or die?
That’s the question that nature documentary producers hope viewers want to know when watching an epic chase scene between predator and prey. That’s according to narrator Simon Cadre for DSLRguide, who revealed in a short video titled “How Nature Documentaries Are Fake” how these nature doc filmmakers use editing trickery to make viewers care about the subjects on shows like “Planet Earth II.”
The first is the use of sound effects, specifically foley to recreate sound, since most nature filmmaking can’t use the audio from the field. The actual audio would either be too loud from a helicopter or other ambient noise, and besides the subjects are often further away than mics can pick up.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Producers Reveal 6 Sneaky Ways They Filmed Their Animal Stars
The use of a dramatic score is also essential to making viewers feel...
That’s the question that nature documentary producers hope viewers want to know when watching an epic chase scene between predator and prey. That’s according to narrator Simon Cadre for DSLRguide, who revealed in a short video titled “How Nature Documentaries Are Fake” how these nature doc filmmakers use editing trickery to make viewers care about the subjects on shows like “Planet Earth II.”
The first is the use of sound effects, specifically foley to recreate sound, since most nature filmmaking can’t use the audio from the field. The actual audio would either be too loud from a helicopter or other ambient noise, and besides the subjects are often further away than mics can pick up.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Producers Reveal 6 Sneaky Ways They Filmed Their Animal Stars
The use of a dramatic score is also essential to making viewers feel...
- 4/25/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
On the heels of “Planet Earth II” airing its finale on BBC America, the network announced that the musical team behind its breathtaking score will be back for “Blue Planet II.”
The legendary Oscar winner Hans Zimmer had put his talents to work for the first time in the natural history genre by composing the theme for “Planet Earth II,” while Bleeding Fingers’ co-composers Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe tackled the stirring score. For their new venture, the team will score the seven-part series that takes place in each of the world’s oceans.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Soundtrack: Listen to Hans Zimmer’s Breathtaking Score
“It’s an incredible opportunity and privilege to be working again with the BBC’s Natural History Unit on such a globally important project,” Zimmer said in a statement. “It’s a joy to compose to such beautiful, powerful and inspiring picture. Once more...
The legendary Oscar winner Hans Zimmer had put his talents to work for the first time in the natural history genre by composing the theme for “Planet Earth II,” while Bleeding Fingers’ co-composers Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe tackled the stirring score. For their new venture, the team will score the seven-part series that takes place in each of the world’s oceans.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Soundtrack: Listen to Hans Zimmer’s Breathtaking Score
“It’s an incredible opportunity and privilege to be working again with the BBC’s Natural History Unit on such a globally important project,” Zimmer said in a statement. “It’s a joy to compose to such beautiful, powerful and inspiring picture. Once more...
- 3/27/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
“I think we were just privileged to have the opportunity to be apart of a series like this,” divulges composer Jasha Klebe during our recent webcam chat (watch above) about his work on “Planet Earth II.” Hosted and narrated by David Attenborough, this BBC documentary series showcases the various forms of life across the globe. Klebe and Jacob Shea collaborated […]...
- 3/15/2017
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
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As unsettling politics dominate the headlines, BBC America’s “Planet Earth II” comes to TV screens as a welcome respite.
A lot has changed since “Planet Earth” wowed audiences with new images of the globe’s wildlife 10 years ago. Ten years ago, the original edition of the natural history series transformed how we saw the world.
Now, “Planet Earth II” is taking advantage of advances in technology and science to bring even more stunning images to audiences, and give a global audience an even greater look at our fragile planet.
Shot over three years in 40 different countries, on 117 filming trips and a total of 2,089 shooting days, “Planet Earth II” is narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough and set...
As unsettling politics dominate the headlines, BBC America’s “Planet Earth II” comes to TV screens as a welcome respite.
A lot has changed since “Planet Earth” wowed audiences with new images of the globe’s wildlife 10 years ago. Ten years ago, the original edition of the natural history series transformed how we saw the world.
Now, “Planet Earth II” is taking advantage of advances in technology and science to bring even more stunning images to audiences, and give a global audience an even greater look at our fragile planet.
Shot over three years in 40 different countries, on 117 filming trips and a total of 2,089 shooting days, “Planet Earth II” is narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough and set...
- 3/15/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Within the BBC’s gorgeous documentary series, “Planet Earth II,” there are plenty of new elements to admire — and the show is eager to share. Narrator David Attenborough, sitting in a hot air balloon above snow-drenched mountaintops, checks off each general advancement during the pilot:
The filmmakers were able to get incredibly close to each animal thanks to innovative remote cameras. Further advancements in technology also meant discovering previously unobtainable “wildlife dramas.” We can see, hear, and admire these dramas better than ever, with clearer, brighter, and more comprehensive photography than has been possible prior to this.
Better yet, the progress Attenborough heartily expounds is more than evident on screen. Covering islands, mountains, jungles, deserts, grasslands, and cities, “Planet Earth II” literally covers a lot of ground in its seven episodes (the final episode is a “making of”), always with an eye toward beauty and our quickly changing environments. Impossible sights are enticingly strung together,...
The filmmakers were able to get incredibly close to each animal thanks to innovative remote cameras. Further advancements in technology also meant discovering previously unobtainable “wildlife dramas.” We can see, hear, and admire these dramas better than ever, with clearer, brighter, and more comprehensive photography than has been possible prior to this.
Better yet, the progress Attenborough heartily expounds is more than evident on screen. Covering islands, mountains, jungles, deserts, grasslands, and cities, “Planet Earth II” literally covers a lot of ground in its seven episodes (the final episode is a “making of”), always with an eye toward beauty and our quickly changing environments. Impossible sights are enticingly strung together,...
- 2/18/2017
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
This weekend, you can curl up at home, and without leaving the comfort of your couch, see the entire world around you. “Planet Earth II,” the followup to the acclaimed documentary series “Planet Earth,” arrives and in addition to the stunning images, it will have a terrific score.
Read More: New Trailer For BBC’s ‘Plantet Earth II’ Is A Breathtaking & Stunning Look At The World
Hans Zimmer composed the main theme, while Jasha Klebe and Jacob Shea of Bleeding Fingers scored the series that explores the islands, mountains, jungles, grasslands, deserts, and cities of the world, taking viewers to the four corners of the globe.
Continue reading Contest: Win ‘Planet Earth II’ CD Soundtrack Signed By Hans Zimmer, Jasha Klebe & Jacob Shea at The Playlist.
Read More: New Trailer For BBC’s ‘Plantet Earth II’ Is A Breathtaking & Stunning Look At The World
Hans Zimmer composed the main theme, while Jasha Klebe and Jacob Shea of Bleeding Fingers scored the series that explores the islands, mountains, jungles, grasslands, deserts, and cities of the world, taking viewers to the four corners of the globe.
Continue reading Contest: Win ‘Planet Earth II’ CD Soundtrack Signed By Hans Zimmer, Jasha Klebe & Jacob Shea at The Playlist.
- 2/17/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
A show like “Planet Earth II” doesn’t come around every day. In fact, it’s been 10 years since the original nature docuseries wowed the world with mind-blowing filmmaking that was both visually breathtaking and emotionally stirring. Now it’s back and better than ever, featuring even more rare looks at the world around us, great storytelling and the original narration by David Attenborough (last time, we Yanks got the Sigourney Weaver dub).
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Producers: 6 Sneaky Ways They Filmed Their Animal Stars
In an age when we watch shows on phones or tablets with half of our attention or binge a show in order to avoid spoilers, “Planet Earth II” is a compelling argument to slow down and savor what is simply great television. Here’s a guide to maximizing your “Planet Earth II” viewing experience:
1. Get Thee to a Great TV
There is nothing wrong...
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Producers: 6 Sneaky Ways They Filmed Their Animal Stars
In an age when we watch shows on phones or tablets with half of our attention or binge a show in order to avoid spoilers, “Planet Earth II” is a compelling argument to slow down and savor what is simply great television. Here’s a guide to maximizing your “Planet Earth II” viewing experience:
1. Get Thee to a Great TV
There is nothing wrong...
- 2/17/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
The series that made nature documentaries cool returns with an epic six-part sequel on February 18th, and composer Hans Zimmer stopped by “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” to play the sweeping theme song. He was joined by co-composers Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe of Bleeding Fingers Music, as well as a full orchestra.
The German-born composer penned the scores for over 150 films, ranging from Disney’s “The Lion King” (for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1994), “The Pirates of the Carribean” series, to more adult fare like “Inception,” “The Thin Red Line,” and “Interstellar.” In addition to the captivating main theme song, “Planet Earth II Suite,” Zimmer composed the entire 49-track soundtrack to the series, which the BBC released in the fall.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Soundtrack: Listen to Hans Zimmer’s Breathtaking Score
“Planet Earth II” is already out in the U.
The German-born composer penned the scores for over 150 films, ranging from Disney’s “The Lion King” (for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1994), “The Pirates of the Carribean” series, to more adult fare like “Inception,” “The Thin Red Line,” and “Interstellar.” In addition to the captivating main theme song, “Planet Earth II Suite,” Zimmer composed the entire 49-track soundtrack to the series, which the BBC released in the fall.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Soundtrack: Listen to Hans Zimmer’s Breathtaking Score
“Planet Earth II” is already out in the U.
- 2/15/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Hans Zimmer is one of Hollywood’s most recognized talents, composing scores for films like “The Lion King,” “Inception,” “Gladiator,” “The Dark Knight,” among many others. Add to that list BBC’s breathtaking “Planet Earth II” score, which you can listen to below.
The album includes the series’ mesmerizing and captivating main theme song, “Planet Earth II Suite,” composed by the Academy Award winner, as well as original music written by Jacob Shea (“Through the Wormhole,” “Sparks”) and Jasha Klebe (“Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom”) for Bleeding Fingers Music. The stellar LP contains 49 tracks that will instantly transport you to another world, helping you reimagine the mind-blowing scenes seen on TV.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Clip: Grizzly Bears Shake and Shimmy to ‘Jungle Boogie’ – Watch
For those who have been following the six-part series, the soundtrack also includes the music from the epic battle between the baby iguana and racer snakes.
The album includes the series’ mesmerizing and captivating main theme song, “Planet Earth II Suite,” composed by the Academy Award winner, as well as original music written by Jacob Shea (“Through the Wormhole,” “Sparks”) and Jasha Klebe (“Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom”) for Bleeding Fingers Music. The stellar LP contains 49 tracks that will instantly transport you to another world, helping you reimagine the mind-blowing scenes seen on TV.
Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Clip: Grizzly Bears Shake and Shimmy to ‘Jungle Boogie’ – Watch
For those who have been following the six-part series, the soundtrack also includes the music from the epic battle between the baby iguana and racer snakes.
- 11/12/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
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