Add to Playlist Errollyn Wallen and Neil Brand round off the series
Sep 27, 2024
Belize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen, the newly appointed Master of the King's Music, kicks off a discussion on music education and composing for young voices. Joining her is Neil Brand, a silent film expert who shares his experience scoring for a 1926 Western. They explore the nostalgic charm of early Eurovision, the communal spirit of Oasis's "Champagne Supernova," and the poignant social commentary in The Kinks' "Sunny Afternoon." The conversation wraps up with Marvin Gaye's emotional duet, highlighting the power of music across generations.
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Songwriting With Thousands Of Children
- Errollyn Wallen described co-writing a song with seven or eight people that ended up being performed by 10,000 schoolchildren at Wembley Arena.
- She said the experience was overwhelming and made her cry, highlighting the emotional power of community music projects.
Music Tuition As A Birthright
- Errollyn plans to use her role as Master of the King's Music to campaign for universal access to musical tuition.
- She framed music education as a birthright that should be available to every child.
Scoring A 1926 Silent Western
- Neil Brand recounted finishing a new score for a 1926 silent Western, The Winning of Barbara Worth, and enjoying writing a harmonica-friendly theme.
- He described scoring it for a 34-piece orchestra and feeling joyful about composing in the Western style.