

The intent was to use old, even ancient, instruments to create a modernized sound. The duo used a variety of instruments, including virtuosic violin, hurdy gurdy, lute, erhu, breaths, dulcimers, psaltery, harmoniums, and a wide range of percussion and drums to create the series’ music. The show is based on the popular novels of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, which follow monster hunter Geralt as he becomes wrapped up in a continent-spanning plot of political manipulations and all manner of high-stakes action. 'Annette': Simon Helberg Tapped Into the 'Dangerous, Sexy, and Horrific' for His Most Daring Role Yetīest True Crime Shows on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO MaxĮmmy Predictions 2021: Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series - Are More Surprises In Store? New Movies: Release Calendar for November 12, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films It’s an appropriately forbidding song for “The Witcher”: The series might feature plenty of outlandish elements, but it is also a decidedly dark, adult-oriented affair that doesn’t shy away from violence and all manner of mature themes. While the prior two songs IndieWire exclusively premiered, which included the main theme of series protagonist Geralt of Rivia, were fairly uplifting and spirited, “The Last Rose of Cintra” is a comparably slow, bleak affair that boasts a brooding atmosphere and lyrics that warn of impending war. The gritty world of “ The Witcher” is unlike anything else currently on television, and series composers Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli spent the last year using 64 instruments to bring the series’ fantastical monsters and magic to life on Netflix. IndieWire is premiering “The Last Rose of Cintra,” one of seven original songs Belousova and Ostinelli produced for the new epic fantasy show, and recently spoke to the duo about the series’ unique recording process and the eclectic instruments used to craft its distinctive soundscapes.
