Composer

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Angela Morley

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1978

Watership Down is a British animated adventure-drama film that was released in 1978. The film was directed by Martin Rosen and produced by Nepenthe Productions. The story is based on the novel of the same name by Richard Adams. The film follows a group of rabbits who leave their warren in search of a new home after one of them has a vision of their current home being destroyed. The film is known for its emotional depth and its portrayal of the natural world. The soundtrack for Watership Down was composed by Angela Morley. Morley was a British composer and conductor who was known for her work in film and television. She was one of the first openly transgender composers in the industry. Morley's score for Watership Down is considered to be one of her best works. The soundtrack for Watership Down is divided into several movements. The first movement, titled "Bright Eyes," is the film's main theme. It is a haunting melody that is played throughout the film. The second movement, titled "Venturing Forth," is a more upbeat piece that is played when the rabbits leave their warren. The third movement, titled "Fiver's Vision," is a tense and foreboding piece that is played when one of the rabbits has a vision of their home being destroyed. The fourth movement, titled "The Escape," is a fast-paced and exciting piece that is played during the rabbits' escape from their warren. The final movement, titled "Homecoming," is a triumphant piece that is played when the rabbits finally find a new home. The characteristics of Morley's score for Watership Down are its emotional depth and its use of natural sounds. Morley used a variety of instruments to create a unique sound for the film. She also incorporated natural sounds, such as bird calls and wind, into the score. The result is a score that is both beautiful and haunting. Watership Down premiered in the United Kingdom on October 19, 1978. The film was a critical and commercial success and is now considered to be a classic of British animation. The film's soundtrack, composed by Angela Morley, is also highly regarded and is considered to be one of the best film scores of the 1970s.

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