The retro sound of one of Apple TV+'s latest offerings was brought to viewers by a Canadian composer, one with deep roots in B.C. Jeff Toyne, a composer based in Los Angeles who studied music at the University of British Columbia in the late 90s, brought the sounds of the 1960s to the small screen with the help of a full, live orchestra.
Palm Royale , featuring big names like Kristen Wiig, Alison Janney, Carol Burnett and Ricky Martin, follows the story of Maxine Delacourt Simmons as she climbs the social ladder in 1960s Florida. The series premiered in March, and its music has been getting some attention; Variety magazine suggested that it could be an Emmy contender . "It was a thrill to work on the show," Toyne told CBC's Belle Puri.
"We really enjoyed doing it, and it's really nice to see that people are enjoying watching it." Jeff Toyne used a live orchestra to record the score for Palm Royale. (Submitted by Jeff Toyne) Toyne spoke to CBC's On The Coast earlier this week.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Former Vancouver resident scores soundtrack to hit show Palm Royale 2 days ago Duration 6:36 Jeff Toyne, a renowned music composer for Hollywood films and TV series, has a special connection to Vancouver, where he first learned the art of creating soundtracks. Palm Royale, his latest work, stands out for its use of a live orchestra to capture the show's mood and feel, adding a layer of authenticity to the composition.
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