Behind The Music

Ken Loach

“As an aide-memoire to the voice that is uniquely Ken Loach, I’ve made a playlist of some of his films that I’ve been lucky enough to score.” George and Ken Loach’s working relationship has spanned 30 years and 19 films to date. Explore the scores to just some of those films on George’s new Ken…

Ever After: A Cinderella Story

George talks about the lasting impact of “Ever After: A Cinderella Story”

‘Shadowlands’ at 2007 Proms

Watch Lord Richard Attenborough introduce George’s score for ‘Shadowlands’, performed at the 2007 Proms. Conducted by John Wilson.

The making of ‘The United Way’ soundtrack

Go behind the scenes of the making of George Fenton’s soundtrack for ‘The United Way’, the story of Manchester United, with interviews and behind the scenes footage.

The United Way

Read about George’s score for ‘The United Way’, the new documentary telling the epic story of Manchester United.

The Earth Orchestra

For the first time in history, 197 musicians – one from every single country in the world join together on one new song. A global project, delayed by a global pandemic created to unite the world.

‘The Piano Framed’ – Album Release

14th July 2020

Read about George Fenton’s latest album release, featuring new recordings of themes from film and television arranged and performed by Simon Chamberlain. Find out more information including where to get your copy today.

George Fenton talks about The Trials of Life

3rd October 2019

To tie in with the digital release of ‘The Trials of Life’ George recorded this exclusive piece talking about writing music for a series of natural history programmes for the first time.

George Fenton talks with Phil Agland

16th September 2019

To celebrate the digital release of the Music from Television Series ‘Shanghai Vice’ George Fenton talks with Phil Agland, the Producer and Director.

George Fenton talks about Shanghai Vice

4th September 2019

To tie in with the digital release of ‘Shanghai Vice’ George recorded this exclusive piece talking about the Shanghai Vice television series and it’s music.

How to write a tv theme tune – BBC Newsnight

2nd September 2019

How do you write music for a story that changes every day? George has composed for numerous BBC news programmes and ahead of Newsnight’s 40th birthday he let us into his studio to explain how you write the ultimate television theme tune. Newsnight is the BBC’s flagship news and current affairs TV programme – with…

Edith Bowman Soundtracking

26th March 2019

George is the latest guest on Edith Bowman’s Soundtracking podcast.

Global Composers Network

15th March 2019

In this Global Composer Network interview, co-founder Ashton Gleckman speaks with George about recent film score ‘Cold Pursuit’.

Monday Morning Critic Podcast

21st March 2019

George features on the 120th episode of the Monday Morning Critic Podcast and talks to Derek Thomas about his life, influences and recent film score ‘Cold Pursuit’.

Life In A Score

2013

Watch George talk about his life in music in this behind-the-scenes documentary footage.

Working with Keith Grant

2018

George provides an account about how working with Keith Grant taught him the importance of mixing older instruments with new technology.