The Last Kingdom

Musical Language

John Lunn

John explains how he built up the sonic elements and his process of experimenting with electronic and organic sounds for the series. He discusses balancing the need for simple, memorable themes with the desire to create complex, nuanced music that complements the show’s narrative.

John explains how he deliberately kept the harmony extremely simple but created tension through tuning changes and experimenting with various musical elements, often layering and manipulating sounds to find what fit best.

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