Universal Production Music, Universal Music Publishing Group’s leading, global production music company, today announced an exclusive production music joint venture with prolific, award-winning film composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
Harry Gregson-Williams is one of the most sought-after composers in Hollywood with a lengthy list of high-profile film and TV music credits. Recent film and TV projects include ‘The Last Duel’ and ‘House of Gucci,’ both directed by Ridley Scott; Disney’s live action feature film ‘Mulan’ directed by Niki Caro; Disneynature’s ‘Penguins’ and ‘Polar Bear’; HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ and the Netflix documentary ‘Return to Space.’
Acclaimed for his work on all four instalments of the global hit ‘Shrek’ franchise, Gregson-Williams garnered a BAFTA nomination for the first film. He has received Golden Globe® and Grammy® Award nominations for his score for ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ and is an Emmy® nominee for his work on the anthology series ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’ for “The Commuter” episode.
The new label, ‘Scored By: Harry Gregson-Williams,’ features albums composed by Gregson-Williams and his team, curated with label partner and fellow composer Tom Howe. The label’s creation was inspired by premium quality Film & TV score repertoire for clients wanting the best quality production music. The launch will feature mood-based album themes ranging from action-packed chases to apprehensive tension and impulsive ripples, all with Gregson-Williams’ signature compositional style and sound.
"I'm extremely happy to be partnering with Universal Production Music on the creation of this new music label. Making my music available in this way – beyond the boundaries of the specific film and television score commissions I'm doing – seems like a wonderful opportunity and a natural extension to my work,” said Gregson-Williams.
The new agreement further strengthens Gregson-Williams’ close relationship with Universal Music, having signed an exclusive, global administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in 2019.
Geoff Cox, UK Head of Production at Universal Production Music, added: “Harry is one of Hollywood’s most renowned film composers whose music has soundtracked some of the most iconic movies of the last 20 years. To have access to that experience and build a label together that showcases Harry’s talents and delivers us exceptional music for our clients is a huge coup for us and highlights our strategy of working with the absolute best in the business.”
Jane Carter, President, Universal Production Music said “It’s always a privilege to spend time with a composer in their studio and listen to their music. Visiting Harry Gregson-Williams was no exception. To listen to his exceptional music which is so evocative was exhilarating and an experience I will cherish. I’m proud of this contribution to Universal Production Music in our mission to deliver quality at the highest level.”
Jody Gerson, Chairman & CEO at Universal Music Publishing Group, added: “We are extremely proud to collaborate with such a high-profile film score composer whose experience is unparalleled in this space. Scored By: Harry Gregson-Williams has been thoughtfully curated for our Film and TV broadcast audience which truly exemplifies excellence and quality in every aspect and further highlights our commitment to work with the world’s best composers.
All tracks are available immediately for licensing exclusively through Universal Production Music globally. www.universalproductionmusic.com
About Universal Production Music
Universal Production Music, a division of Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal Music Group, is the world’s leading production music company. Home to an award-winning catalogue spanning all genres, moods, emotions and project types, Universal Production Music creates, produces and licenses music for use in film, television, advertising, broadcast and other media.
Universal Production Music has a suite of international production music labels including Chronic Trax, EVO, MasterSource, Network Music, OneMusic, Atmosphere Music, Bruton, Chappell, Galerie, Koka Media, Kosinus, Match Music, Berlin Production Music, Vitamin A and many more.
