Since the release of the trailer at San Diego Comic Con, there has been a reinvigorated hype for the release of The Witcher on Netflix. While the actors are taking well deserved breaks, the hard work begins for others such as composers Giona Ostinelli and Sonya Belousova. Luckily for fans, Belousova has been keeping the world informed of their progress.
Many have speculated whether the Hurdy-Gurdy would be used, as it was in the video games. The instrument has been a part of Slavic culture for centuries, and the good news? It will also be included in the soundtrack of the show, but with a possible twist. Sonya posted am image using a Hurdy-Gurdy, saying, “I wonder if this hurdy might come in handy... and what if there’s some distortion on it to give it more edge and grit?”
Wind instruments (and a rainstick) will also come into play for the music:
Belousova shows that expensive instruments are not always required for thematic music. Sometimes that junk mail around the house makes for a great addition:
In another post, violinist Lindsay Deutsch shows off her skills. While they could not reveal anything from the soundtrack itself, Deutch slays with her version of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy:
The music seems to be forming nicely. We can’t wait to hear the final songs when the show released, which is predicted to release in late 2019. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below or in our forum!
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Personally, I even don't know, if I really want to hear a lot of slavic elements in this score. Somehow it would be ectypal, after what the game-makers invented for "Witcher 3", wouldn't it?