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Poldark theme song – what is the tune composed by Anne Dudley and what is Demelza’s song?
POLDARK is one of Britain's best loved period dramas - and the music is just as iconic.
Here's everything you need to know about the show's orchestral theme tune with the fourth series underway...
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What is the Poldark theme song?
The Poldark theme song is an orchestral arrangement composed by Anne Dudley which entered the classical charts at number two.
Anne says on : "The music needed to underscore the sweeping Cornish landscapes and passionate love story.
"Featuring the solo violin, it is based (loosely) on the modality found in Cornish folk music.
"Orchestrated for violin, harp, piano and string orchestra with occasional electronic elements, this is a dream job!"
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What is Demelza's song from Poldark?
Demeza's song is a tune called The Wild Red Rose which Demelza, (Eleanor Tomlinson) sings to express her love for her husband Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner).
The lyrics are...
I'd a pluck a fair rose for my love
I'd a pluck a red rose blowin'
Love's in my heart, i'm tryin' so to prove
What your heart's knowin'
I'd a pluck a finger on a thorn
I'd a pluck a finger bleedin'
Red is my heart, wounded and forlorn
And your heart needin'
I'd a hold a finger to my tongue
I'd a hold a finger waitin'
My heart is sore, until it joins in song
With your heart matin'
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Who is Anne Dudley?
Anne Dudley is a musican, composer and producer.
She studied at the Royal College of Music began her career in the pop industry.
Artists she has written and arranged music for include The Pet Shop Boys, Pulp, Elton John, Will Young and Boyzone.
Her film and TV work includes the scores for The Crying Game, Buster, Pushing Tin and Jeeves and Wooster.
In 1988 she won an Oscar for Best Score for her work on The Full Monty soundtrack.
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