Barrigton Pheloung interview - Lewis Series 5
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LMO recently recorded Old, Unhappy, Far Off Things which is directed by Nick Renton and produced by Chris Burt -- the last film in a new series of ITV's flagship TV drama series -- Lewis which stars Kevin Whately as Inspector Lewis and Laurence Fox as DS James Hathaway. Old, Unhappy, Far Off Things also stars Clare Holman.
Barrington Pheloung used a 17 piece string section with flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and harp for his underscore which he also conducted at Abbey Road studio 1 with LMO which was led by Tom Bowes.
Matt Slater assisted Barrington with score preparation and the session was engineered by Paul Golding.
You can see Old, Unhappy, Far Off Things in the new Lewis series which started broadcasting in April 2011.
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Did Barrington Pheloung ever know that some of us watched Morse just because of his haunting melody?
@DeirdreMcNamara
Жыл бұрын
...and Lewis...something so haunting about it! I hope someone finds a score for a Mass, because he could have written one of the most glorious Masses and other "stand alone" liturgical works...instead of being always "secondary" to the script or "program" (whatever the term is for the digi games) To me, he is genius, and I wish i had written to tell him so... Anyway I'm sure he's hearing even more beautiful, celestial music. RIP, Barrington Pheloung, too soon, and very much missed. 💖💫💐💐
RIP Barrington. You will be very missed.
Just heard Baz died in Australia. Condolences. Worked a lot with him in the early '80s at the LCD company at the Place and toured a bit. Nice sweet Aussie guy.
@DeirdreMcNamara
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Like true genius, really humble... missed. You must be a musician too...what a privilege to work with a first class, living composer...and a joy for him to have great interpreters to work with...
A heartfelt thankyou for all concerned with this video and the opportunity to finally see the person behind this wonderful music, that enchanted me first in the early days of Dalziel and Pescoe.
I'm a huge fan of both Lewis and Endeavour. I love Barrington's scores and I genuinely appreciated seeing him work through his compositions. His music adds such a substantive/emotive layer to every scene of each episode.
@robertgrant1837
Жыл бұрын
Yes not bad for a guy who left Sydney Australia when he was 18 years old to study music in the UK and spend almost all of his working life in the UK. And passed away in 2019 at the age of 65 we are both the same age. I too always thought the melodies were haunting as well a life well lived
I've always thought Lewis has the most beautiful music. Very interesting to see how it's all done!
Lewis was a favorite series for me and the music is transformational in the themes. It was nice to see this short documentary about it. The orchestra brought it all together for me.
Brilliant man and wonderful music....
I'm so happy to have found this beautiful video. Thank you so much for your attention to details. Something for us to treasure.
Plain Beautiful!!.
So lovely Barry, to see how you work. Really love the music.
RIP!
That's beautiful work Barrington.. Surfs Up here on the Gold Coast dude ;-)-Jonathan from Currumbin Beach
Thank you for posting this. Lovely to see his gentle, humane process.
This provided brilliant insights for me. I love the inclusion of Inspector Morse in the Lewis series; I miss both of them.
Thank you fir posting. I’m grateful to have seen this.
Wonderful
I watched this Lewis episode for the first time yesterday and was very moved by how well the music reinforced the opening sequence. A true delight to see some more of the man and the process behind its creation. Thanks
you can hear the broken sword sounds here
"Lewis" became so great by this point, missing only the texture of the incredible "Inspector Morse" because of time cuts because it had to be 12 minutes shorter; such a shame it had to end.
The music is crucial to this series. I object very much to stories driven by suspense, which seems to me a very cheap and manipulative way to engage a viewer. What this music does from the start is to set a completely different, humane, frame of reference. So often gentle and pastoral, it sets a tone of regret. Murder is after all a sad business.
Anyone know where I can find Barrington's theme music to the Dalziel and Pascoe TV series. Would be most grateful.
the classical themes were cool, but i'm looking for a collection of the incidental music and themes that occur throughout; mixtures of FM synthesis, sampling, music concrete; a bunch of really cool sound design techniques. also, a ghost at 3:07 lmao
I wonder why we humans need music to cue us how to feel during a story. Will music now be added to books to enhance their reading? Incidentally, why is the harpist behind a screen in the recording studio? Does the string section set up sympathetic vibrations in the harp?
@Michaelbos
5 ай бұрын
Shut up.
I wonder, are composers empaths?
@DeirdreMcNamara
Жыл бұрын
The "natural" ie Gifted ones, yes - kind, too sensitive for their own good, generous, sweet. The "acquired" ones, ie., mediocrities who plagiarise - not "paying tribute" but stealing - from others are usually cold and arrogant. Just one person's experience.
Sorry to be the wet blanket but just 'cos the guy was called Morse I found it to be a bit naff to include Morse Code in the music. Nice piece though.
@Mary-mr4jr
2 жыл бұрын
Why not? Not exactly a warranted comment. In fact a Very wet blanket.
@pamelacorbett8774
2 жыл бұрын
Naff? It’s blooming brilliant! He pulled it off, too.