Today, I present to you one of my favorite songs from the third soundtrack I ever bought. (The volume on the video is a bit low, so you may need to turn your sound up.)
"In the Beginning" from The Bible
Composed by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe
If you didn't know, The Bible was a TV series that aired a while back. You may recall the controversy of the devil supposedly looking like Obama. Anyway, the directors were able to get not only Hans Zimmer to score the music, which alone is impressive enough, but also Lorne Balfe. Balfe has worked with Zimmer on numerous projects and is a fantastic composer himself. I'll eventually feature some of his stuff on my blog, because he deserves the attention.
I picked this album up at a local bookstore, and at the time, it wasn't quite my style. I had loved The Dark Knight Rises and Man of Steel, but this soundtrack had a different flavor to it. However, I instantly fell in love with "In the Beginning." There's something that's just quite beautiful and actually reverent about it. I mean, close your eyes and imagine the world being created by God with this music playing. You'll see what I mean pretty quickly.
You may recall that I enjoy making playlists for my stories. Well, back when there was the Five Enchanted Roses contest, I used this track as the love theme for my two main characters, Bella and Byron--Beauty and the Beast, respectively (and obviously, I imagine). I used it for one of the most poignant scenes between them, so that's another reason for why the song has a special place in my musical heart. I also used it for the end scene of my Five Magic Spindles entry.
Don't really have anything more to add. I hope you guys enjoyed the track as much as I do. Have a good rest of your Monday . . . or whatever day you're reading this!
So what did you think of the music? Did you find it awe-inspiring? Have you seen the TV series? If you have, was it any good?
I watched The Bible a long time ago... I haven't watched it in a while, so I can't remember if I actually liked it or not... but Hans Zimmer is a really good composer! And that song is a really good song to listen to while writing. :)
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Well, if you remember your opinion, be sure to let me know! :) He's quite amazing at what he does. Did you know he has a MasterClass you can take? I'd be tempted to get it sometime, because I feel like I could learn a lot from it. It is indeed! :D
DeleteWow, the music is great while writing ^.^
ReplyDeleteThat it is! Glad you liked it. ^_^
DeleteNow I've started listening to a bunch of tracks from The Bible. They're beautiful- great writing music!
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen the series, though.
It is a pretty good soundtrack! The style is very different, but not in a bad way. What kind of stuff would you write while listening to the music?
DeleteThen we're in the same boat, it seems. :P
I never actually saw The Bible TV series but I certainly remember when it was airing. I heard a lot about it at the time! And oh my goodness, this song. o.o My heart SWELLED listening to it. You know those types of songs? That just make you want to rise up and conquer and evil army or something? XD This was one of those songs! It was so moving! And totally the style of music I listen to a lot while writing. I'm always able to write more emotional scenes when I listen to music like this. I'm keeping this one in mind when I'm writing from now on. *nods* Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's was a few years ago that it aired, wasn't it? Yeah, it's a pretty amazing track. :D Yep, I can relate to that feeling. I've experienced many a time. XD I find that I'm the same way. We must be related. XD Glad I could help you find a little more writing music. You're welcome! :)
DeleteSUCH a gorgeous song! Poignant and beautiful; perfect for a love song! <3
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is! If you haven't listened to the whole soundtrack, you should. It's pretty good. "Faith" is also one of my favorite tracks.
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