Grant Olding, Daniel Parkinson, Northern Ballet Orchestra - Merlin (Original Soundtrack) (2026) [Hi-Res]

Composer Grant Olding has announced the release of the original soundtrack for the ballet "Merlin," created in collaboration with choreographer Drew McOnie for the Northern Ballet. The score emphasizes melody and narrative storytelling, with specific musical themes representing characters and pivotal emotional moments. The creative process involved close interaction with dancers and production designers, while the landscapes of the Welsh Marches served as a significant source of inspiration for the melodies. The recording was performed by the Northern Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Parkinson at Clockwork Studios, and mixed at Air Edel Studios for release on Air Edel Records. The album aims to evoke the visual essence of the choreography through its symphonic texture. The recording is dedicated to the composer's late father.

Tracklist:
1-1 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Prologue [2:55]
1-2 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Forge [1:21]
1-3 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Metal Shop [1:22]
1-4 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Outside The Forge [1:54]
1-5 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Birthday [5:48]
1-6 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Camelot, Pt. I - Arrival [2:47]
1-7 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Camelot, Pt. II - Spears And Flowers [1:28]
1-8 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Camelot, Pt. III - Vortigern And Uther [3:54]
1-9 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Into Battle [2:01]
1-10 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Battle Of Arthuret [2:27]
1-11 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Caledonian Forest [1:54]
1-12 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Lady Of The Lake [4:49]
1-13 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Helios [3:16]
1-14 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Breathing Fire [3:58]
1-15 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Back At The Palace, Pt. I - The Pride Of The Solar Kingdom [2:21]
1-16 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Back At The Palace, Pt. II - Vortigern And Morgan [2:18]
1-17 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - An Old Apple Tree [5:45]
1-18 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Chase [6:12]
1-19 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Ways Of The Forge [4:03]
1-20 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Round Table [5:30]
1-21 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Morgan Le Fae [4:39]
1-22 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Ygraine’s Chambers [2:40]
1-23 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Merlin's Cell [2:03]
1-24 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Solar Kingdom Court, Pt. I - To The Ballroom [0:47]
1-25 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Solar Kingdom Court, Pt. II - Divertissement, First Princess [1:20]
1-26 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Solar Kingdom Court, Pt. III - Divertissement, Second Princess [1:09]
1-27 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Solar Kingdom Court, Pt. IV - The Puppeteer [3:45]
1-28 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Preparations For Battle [3:13]
1-29 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - Jail Break [2:36]
1-30 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Return Of Excalibur [3:40]
1-31 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - The Battlefield [6:07]
1-32 Grant Olding;Daniel Parkinson;Northern Ballet Orchestra - A Choice [3:08]