A remastered reissue of George Fenton's stunning orchestral
score, which won Ivor Novello, Bafta and Emmy awards for Best Television Score
on release in 2001. Produced by the BBC and narrated by David Attenborough, The
Blue Planet series was watched by more than 12 million people when it aired on
BBC1 in September 2001. It has since become a global phenomenon, showing in
more than 50 countries "For as long as music has been written, the sea has
been a major source of inspiration for composers; but not one of them had my
luck in being given the amazing images of The Blue Planet. Three years ago when
I was asked to write the music, I imagined footage which would be awesome,
terrifying and magnificent. It is all of these things, but my lasting
impression and for me the greatest achievement is that the remarkable films
Alastair Fothergill, Martha Holmes and Andy Byatt have made, actually manage to
make the oceans feel as natural a habitat as the land. They have achieved this
by a spectacular mix of scientific knowledge and dramatic flair. They love what
they do and it shows. The same is true of David Attenborough. His commentaries
are distinguished in their understanding, love of the subject and luckily for
me, their musicality." - George Fenton
1. The Blue Planet
2. Sardine Run
3. Spinning Dolphins
4. Blue Whale
5. Thimble Jellyfish
6. Surfing Snails
7. Emperors
8. Turtles
9. Sharks
10. Stingray
11. Baitball
12. The Deep Ocean
13. Elephant Seal March
14. Frozen Oceans
15. Coral Wonder
16. Killer Whales