RandomSongForTheWeek#83 - Carlos Rafael Rivera - Sygrayem (Let's Play)
This week we delve into the rousing world of television soundtracks. It has to be said, there’s been some absolute marvels over the past few years. Pieces of original music which drive the plot, incite tension, reflect characters’ emotions and sensations, but don’t distract - this balance is an art. Guatemalan-born American composer Carlos Rafael Rivera wrote the original score for Queen’s Gambit, and is without doubt hugely responsible for the worldwide success of the show. Two honourable mentions along the same line are the Succession soundtrack by American composer Nicholas Britell and the Broadchurch score by Icelandic producer Ólafur Arnalds. Rivera’s work on the Queen’s Gambit is a masterclass in how to capture the essence of a show and entice the audience into the action. This edifying arrangement is performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra and resonates through the final shot of ‘End Game’. No spoilers given, but if you know, you know.