Series Soundtrack)... - Becoming Elizabeth (original

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"

: Phillips recorded various sounds from his country home to add raw, earthy textures. Becoming Elizabeth (Original Series Soundtrack)...

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: The story of the is one of deliberate

: Synths and digital programming were used to give the 1500s a contemporary "edge." 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:

: The score utilizes micro-tuning and mimics animal sounds that would have been familiar to people living in the Tudor era. Soundtrack Overview

: A string orchestra (the Budapest Art Orchestra ), choir, and classical vocals by Audrey Brisson provided the necessary historical weight.