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His Dark Materials: 'Theme for Lyra' (unused demo)

by Graham McCusker

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Scottish composer - Graham McCusker - is pleased to present: “His Dark Materials: Theme For Lyra (Unused Demo)”.

As its title may suggest, this previously unheard demo was originally intended for use in the BBC’s hit adaptation of Philip Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials’ that broadcast last Winter. Though eventually unused in the final soundtrack, McCusker has unearthed this elegant piano piece from his personal archives for fans of the fantasy series to enjoy while in lockdown.

As an added gesture in these uncertain times, McCusker will be donating all proceeds from the release to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

A celebrated composer, musician, performer and alumni of the Royal Northern College of Music, Graham McCusker was enlisted to compose music for ‘His Dark Materials’ back in 2018.

“I wrote a small piano demo of a song to use for Lyra's character, as a theme for a time when Lyra is alone or in deep thought. When she has moments of feeling sad, unsure or scared of what the future holds. For instance, in reference to the book, it could have been used when Lyra falls asleep in the balloon, just after she speaks with Serafina Pekkala and they are flying across miles of sky to Svalbard and she wraps herself up in a pile of furs as they float away in the night sky. It could possibly have been seen as ‘the calm before the storm’.”

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released May 5, 2020
Artwork by Aine Gordon
@aineliviaillustrations
www.aineliviagordon.format.com

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Graham McCusker Manchester, UK

Graham McCusker was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Alumnus of the Royal Northern College of Music, he has gone on to establish a reputation as a composer, performer and creative. While he regularly composes music for Oxford University Press and many other publishers, his vocal talents have seen him perform with Boy George’s Culture Club, Clean Bandit, as well as tour with Hans Zimmer. ... more

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