Fred. Olsen has announced that acclaimed composer Benjamin Squires has released his new album, “Soundtrack for the Seas,” the world’s first original musical score for a cruise.
Inspired by a voyage to seek out the Northern Lights, it was created in his new role as the first-ever Composer-in-Residence for Fred. Olsen, and the cruise industry as a whole.
Doug Glenwright, guest experience director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Cruising is an experience like no other, and our Soundtrack for the Seas beautifully captures the emotion, sounds and sensory richness of a smaller ship voyage with Fred. Olsen.”
“Squires has created something truly special: a soundtrack that reflects the anticipation, wonder and joy our guests feel on every sailing. Whether listening onboard, at home, or while dreaming of a future adventure, this music allows them to reconnect with the unique feeling of being at sea,” added Glenwright.
Squires previously worked on trailers for Hollywood releases “Wicked: For Good” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
Squires said: “Spending time aboard the Balmoral gave me access to so many extraordinary moments, from the thrill of standing on deck as the ship departed to watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky.”
“Every track is rooted in real experiences and sounds captured during the voyage. My hope is that listeners lose themselves in it and feel fully transported, whether they’re reliving a past cruise or imagining their first adventure at sea,” added Squires.
The cinematic soundtrack comprises six tracks and two bonus compositions. Squires spent 10 days aboard Fred. Olsen’s ship Balmoral in March and immersed himself in life onboard.
The music was orchestrated by Peter Davison and Danny Keane and recorded at London’s renowned AIR Studios in Lyndhurst Hall.
The company said in a press release that the soundtrack will be woven into the guest experience across the fleet, with an exclusive, specially composed sleep track available in cabins, designed to aid rest.
A limited-edition vinyl will also be available for purchase in the Sea Cove shop onboard.
The full album, Soundtrack for the Seas, is available now on all major streaming platforms.
