On May 18, the final series of the seventh season of Newskul “Doctor Who” was released, in connection with which the series went for a break until the end of November. Who knows what will happen at the end of November, they are waiting for who does not know, that does not care, but they will definitely find out, because by that time I will drink the corresponding epic post. But since a lot of time is a bunch of time, and I am impressed by the next brain-consuming ending of the season and my hands scratch my hands to write at least something connected with a doctor, I decided to write about a person whose music fills this wonderful series of an indescribable atmosphere. Not a single computer graphics will cause a person of those feelings and emotions that even a simple melody can give out (and what the melody issued by the National Orchestra of Wales) can be released). Comrades Blogovites, I will tell you about Murry Golde!
And immediately from a place to the quarry – my favorite composition (and not only mine, thousands of us):
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In general, Muyury is not that a secretive person, but he does not apply about himself and his personal life, so that the information about him is Cathostrophically few, do not blame him.
He was born in 1969 in Portsmut. Like many children, young Murray was madly scared with the sounds of an ominous electronic theme from the “Doctor Who”. When he grew up in the 70s, he covered his ears every time he heard music on TV. And all this is because he was scared by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop melody from “Doctor Who”. Who could know that this boy would become a rewarded composer of this terrible sai-fi show. The irony of fate in all its glory.
– I am proud of myself. I can play "I am the doctor" for the authorship of Murray Gold on the piano!
– WOW! Teach me!
He never studied composer art, simply began to write music in the time of training at the Permanent in Cambridge: “I wrote music for all theatrical productions, while I was studying there, and after that I no longer stopped, but learned to write over time”. And … that’s all, no more information about his childhood and youth contains the Internet well, or is it I am not able to look. It is only known about his family that he has a brother Gideon Gold – a editor, actor, director, member of British Guild of Film & Television Editors.
And if so, then we will immediately move on to his creative activity, the benefit of it will be more.
The first works of Murray were the soundtracks for the films “Black Eyes” (1996) and “Mujo” (1997), and his work on the Soundtrak to the series “The Vchezlavia Fair” (1998), which the BBC was first returned with the words “You jokes, brought his first fame to the composer?". But, nevertheless, the soundtrack was nominated for BAFTA (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts).
– Russian people are amazing ..
– Russia always felt very lonely, not knowing whether Europe or Asia, only knew that she was big. An amazing country to study 🙂 (he as a historian says)
This nomination on BAFTA was not the last, later Murray was nominated four more times (“close friends” 2000, “Casanova” 2006, “Doctor Who” 2008, “Doctor Who (Relax far)” 2013). In addition, he was also nominated four times by the Royal Television Society.
Gold is also the author of music and many other films and TV shows, including the second coming (mini-series, 2003), a kiss of life (2003), Hawking (2004, the role of a hoking in which played Sherlock Holmes Benedict Cumberbatch), death at the funeral (2007, the original British version, and not all sorts of American remakes), Veronica decides to die (2009), a single father (mini-series, 2010), a red hat against evil (2011) and many others.
By the way, the composer believes that writing for a movie is more difficult than for television: “It’s hard to say why. Probably due to the fact that you have only 90 minutes for which you must say everything you want, from the first to the last note, what do you think about the characters ". Gold also admitted that he prefers to work alone, and not in studios, surrounded by a group:
“I saw composers who constantly worked in the studios, we can say that they were chewed and spat out. I prefer not to talk to anyone when I write, and be so creative as I can."
But, of course, Murray found the greatest fame as a music director and composer of my beloved series “Doctor Who”. It is thanks to him that the series is now what is and without Gold’s music, he would have lost a large share of his charm. This person always manages to very accurately convey the character’s emotions through music. And best of all, this is noticeable through topics dedicated to the doctor.
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This topic (ninth and tenth doctors) best shows that he (doctor) for more than nine hundred years. It feels the pain and longing that he experiences in his soul, passing through the last great war of time, which destroyed his race. In contrast, she sounds the theme of the eleventh doctor (the very first track on the blog), a carefree, talkative, cheerful “adult child” who managed to recover from this injury. And there are similar topics for each main character. They even have the most significant enemies of the doctor!
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“I needed a simple musical theme that would fit their march. Approaching steps are characteristic of exciting thrillers. You can probably imagine lying in bed as you hear the sound of approaching steps, and then the creak of the opening door … In the case of cybermen, you hear the approaching steps, and then the ringing of broken glass. This is the sound of machine guns, absolutely ruthless and merciless, who came to just pick you up, ” – mg
And from the epic of the theme of far away, the most dangerous enemies of the doctor, it is already breathtaking.
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Although his music for the first season was based mainly on sample, in the future it became more orchestral. It was recorded on the BBC by the National Orchestra of Wales, supplemented by vocals of Melanie Pappenheim. Gold also wrote melodies for the spin-offs of “Doctor Who”-“Torchwood” and “Adventures of Sarah Jane”. He also wrote the main topics for the programs “Absolute Doctor Who” and “Doctor Who: Professional”, each of which is a variation of the topic “Doctor Who”.
And on this I will give the end of my delighted speech (the benefit was a little released after watching the finals of the season). Below you are waiting for a couple of melodies with interesting comments to them. A couple of interesting facts, tips from Murray, a pack of pictures and a little more beautiful music. Enjoy =)
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“If you ask about your favorite melodies, everyone will call music from Judgment Day. I remember how expressive Murray was about her, because I was surprised when I first heard her. When it began, I asked: “What does he do?". We all waited for a batch of violins and sadness. He said: “These are teenagers”. Rose is still a teenager. This is the energy of a beating heart. This is a desire to meet a doctor, to find him, never give up. This is what he put into music instead of adult violins. There is a heartbeat and a crying voice. Brilliant " – Russell t. Davis (Chief screenwriter and executive producer of 1-4 seasons of New Exchance "Doctor Who")
"Billy Piper was amazing. So I wanted to write music for her character. She conquered the hearts of many people. Somehow emotionally attach to the character, like a musician, when writing a topic for a hero, you try to express his soul. I used Melanie Paperham’s voice, and I knew that I wanted to achieve such a pulsating, mental sound, emotional rock. Because I believed that Rosa had just such feelings. When she hurts, she runs to her bedroom, closes there and just sobs out, ” – Murray Gold
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Presenter: Katherine Jenkins was an invited star in the show. She sang because it was planned in the script?
MG: Actually, I did not read the script. I was sent to me on a mailbox. Whom I am deceiving, I never had a mailbox … BEF, the previous executive producer, asked me: “You read the script, Murray?". And I am: “Yes, yes, of course! It is amazing, fantastic. What a script!"And she says:“ So you will write a song?"
– “E … song. "
-“Yes, for that moment at the end, when someone sings and saves a whole universe. She left the prison for one day, and the person who is in love with her all her life turns into a miserable bastard and realizes this. And she sings for him, as in many cult moments on British television."
– “Ah, that song!"
Presenter: Yeah, no pressure. And what happened next?
MG: And then she says: "Katherine Jenkins arrives from Russia on Friday". And I ask: “What Friday?". And she replies: "Today is Wednesday, tomorrow Thursday, and the next day is Friday".
And it was amazing.
(Excerpt from an interview with Murray Gold: Conversations with Composers)
– by education Murray Gold Historian.
– Eye color: blue.
– Favorite poet – Walt Whitman.
– Favorite time of the year – Spring.
– The countries in which he visited: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, USA, Australia, Ireland (in Russia Bye I was not).
-says French.
-Favorite doctor-Tom Baker (4th).
– Born in Portsmouth, England, previously lived in London, now – in New – York.
– His love of music began with a grandmother’s piano.
– When asked who had the greatest impact on his work, Murray Gold replied: Annio Morricone, Danny Elfman, David Bowie, Jerry Goldsmit.
– Loves Chekhova, his favorite work – "Uncle Vanya".
– The most sad song in the world is considered the string quartet No. 8 Shostakovich
– Pro Tools (a program for recording) is installed on his computer, but he does not know how to use it.
Find an interesting story – and make interesting music
SoundCloud is full of compositions made in the style of Hans Zimmer. They are not very interesting.
Read the script
You must love dramas to write for dramas. The first time I get the script, I read it. Some composers do not do that. But reading the script will help you. This work will be more interesting for you when you write for the show that you really like.
Make your music special ..
You need to make such music so that the child, having heard her in another room, remembers where she played before. It would be too obvious to use the soundtrack with the effect of 128BPM in Queer as Folk. Instead, I came to music in the style of "American graffiti".
… but even at the same time recognizable
You should never underestimate how much viewers like to find out the topic. As long as this is a good topic.
Get rid of the habit of trying to make music cheap, big and expensive
If someone tells you: “It sounds like Hans Zimmer, and you did it for £ 500” Do not take it as a compliment. This is wrong.
Listen to the executive producer – and leave a place for humanity
They always want energy from music and nothing gloomy. I really like to use the words "naughty" and "evil" when I am talking about music to drama. Everyone is too immersed in equipment, and do not leave the place of humanity.
Find a way to support yourself
My parents were upset by my choice of profession, because, like any other profession related to art, it is unstable.When you start, you need to get as much experience as possible. This inevitably entails the need to work for free.