music on the virgin queen, pbs

Subject: music on the virgin queen, pbs
From: GUEST,James
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 09:48 AM

Does anyone know who did the music for The Virgin Queen which aired ob PBS last night. I thought it might be the medieval Babes but could find no credits for the music. Would sure like to know who it is. Thanks, James

Subject: RE: music on the virgin queen, pbs
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 11:46 PM

I thought it sounded like them, too, James, but I've been unable to find anything on google or at teh "official" site for the show.

I did make a note in this thread about the inaccuracy of "Greensleeves" but regardless, I thought the music was well done.

Subject: RE: music on the virgin queen, pbs
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 12:37 AM

The only comment I found on the score said it mixed elements of the Elizabethan period, New Age and Riverdance.
The man who put the music together was Martin Phipps (godson of Benjamin Britton) who has a degree in drama. I would guess that he stitched the music together from recordings and the help of BBC studio musicians. He has many film and TV credits, but apparently was not considered important enough to be given credit for the musical side of the production.

Director- Coky Giedroyc
Writer- Paula Milne
Photography- David Odd
Production Designer- Donal Wood

http://www.coolmusicltd.com/Composers/Martin-Phipps/Martin-Phipps.html

Subject: RE: music on the virgin queen, pbs
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 11:28 AM

Thanks, Q. Apparently, it was the same "not important enough" for the previous production of "Kidnapped," too, as I didn't see any music credits for it, another BBC-Masterpiece Theatre production.

kat

Subject: RE: music on the virgin queen, pbs
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 12:59 PM

So, how does one inform the BBC/Masterpiece Theater folks that they are leaving out important info? Whoyagonnacall?? Ghost(music)busters?            Tw

Subject: RE: music on the virgin queen, pbs
From: GUEST,Virginia Gal
Date: 19 Jan 07 - 08:28 PM

I concur, I loved the music and have been trollying the web trying to find out where I can get it.

Subject: RE: music on the virgin queen, pbs
From: GUEST,Chris
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 08:57 AM

Hi everyone
As a big fan of The Medieaval Baebes I can confirm that they were the main singers on the Album. Check out their web site.
http://www.mediaevalbaebes.com
You can purchase direct from them or via Amazon and all there other fantastic music.

Chris