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Composer, arranger, keyboardist and woodwinds participant Karl Jenkins fell in using the London jazz picture of the later ’60s while their studies at the Royal Academy of Music. Ahead of spending over ten years within the last incarnations of Soft Machine, he spent amount of time in several jazz groups, combined with the Graham Collier Music group and Nucleus; he also leant his providers to recording periods and travels for PJ Proby and Scott Walker. Alongside John Marshall, the Welshman navigated Soft Machine through a lot of the ’70s, which noticed the group developing their audio significantly from their previously years. Following the band made a decision to contact it quits, Jenkins considered film, TV, movie theater, and orchestra function. Within the ’90s, he spearheaded Adiemus, a studio room task that released a string acclaimed ethno-classical discs. He provides documented under his very own name aswell, including 1998’s Imagined Oceans.
Quick Facts
Full Name Karl Jenkins
Profession Film Score Composer, Oboist
Education University of Wales, Royal Academy of Music, Cardiff University, Gowerton Comprehensive School
Nationality British, Welsh
Spouse Carol Barratt
Children Jody Jenkins
Music Groups Soft Machine, Adiemus, Nucleus, Centipede
Albums Stabat Mater, The Peacemakers, Requiem, Stella Natalis, Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary, Jenkins: Adiemus Colores, Motets, Imagined Oceans, Gloria / Te Deum (London Symphony Orchestra and National Youth Choir of Great Britain feat. soprano: Hayley Westenra), Diamond Music, Adiemus Live, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, Karl Jenkins: Quirk, River Queen, Tlep, Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man - Anniversary Edition, Sing Out Loud, Symphonic Adiemus, Voices, Music for T.V and Film - Movement, Adiemus V: Vocalise, Karl Jenkins: Gloria - Te Deum, Calcutta Chamber Orchestra, Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi, Adiemus IV: The Eternal Knot
Nominations Classic Brit Award for Album of the Year, Classic Brit Award for Single of the Year, Classic Brit Award for Composer of the Year, Classic Brit Award for Contemporary Composer of the Year
Movies River Queen, Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, The Bad Sister, Shadows
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| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to composing and crossing musical genres. He is a composer in London, England. |
| 2 | Llanrhidian, Swansea, Wales [June 2010] |
| 3 | He lives in Swansea, Wales. [January 2007] |
| 4 | He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to music. |
| 5 | His son, Jody Jenkins is also making a name as a composer. |
| 6 | He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Music. |
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Zoolander 2 | 2016 | writer: "Here I Come" - as Karl Jenkins | |
| Creed | 2015 | writer: "The Fire" | |
| Grudge Match | 2013 | writer: "Here I Come" | |
| Battle of the Year | 2013 | writer: "Boom" | |
| Step Up 3D | 2010 | writer: "Here I Come" | |
| The Karate Kid | 2010 | writer: "Here I Come" | |
| So You Think You Can Dance | 2009 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2008 | TV Series music - 1 episode | |
| Superbad | 2007 | writer: "Here I Come" | |
| Stomp the Yard | 2007 | writer: "In the Music" | |
| Dave Chappelle's Block Party | 2005 | Documentary writer: "Boom" | |
| Dying to Dance | 2001 | TV Movie "Adiemus III [Dance of Time]" | |
| The Hurricane | 1999 | writer: "The Hurricane" | |
| Great Romances of the 20th Century: Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton | 1997 | TV Short documentary music: "Romanza" - uncredited | |
| Testament: The Bible in Animation | 1996 | TV Series writer - 9 episodes | |
| Chocky | 1984 | TV Series music - 1 episode | |
| The Devil's Men | 1976 | music: "The Devil's Men" | |
| Full House | 1973 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Composer
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eloise: An Opera For Young People | 2012 | ||
| The Story of Wales | 2012 | TV Mini-Series 6 episodes | |
| The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace | 2010 | Video | |
| River Queen | 2005 | ||
| Dying to Dance | 2001 | TV Movie | |
| The Celts | 2001 | TV Series documentary 2 episodes | |
| The Bad Sister | 1983 | TV Movie | |
| Shadows | 1982 | Short |
Actor
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Am Tim | 2012 | TV Series | Dark and Mysterious Voice |
Music Department
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| About Time | 1985 | TV Series musician - 1 episode |
Self
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Composer |
| Full House | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
Won awards
Won awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Golden Goblet | Shanghai International Film Festival | Best Music | River Queen (2005) |
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| # | Quote |
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| 1 | [on his most famous work, 'Adiemus] It is written in a very particular lingo, made-up nonsense language that can speak to anyone. It's classical music mixed with world music. I am a musical tourist. For Adiemus, I took my influences from around the world and put them together. I think that's what I do in all my work. |
| 2 | [on occasionally facing criticism for his style of composition] I am not remotely bothered by it. Someone once said I write spiritual music for secular people, and it was meant to be an insult. But for me that's a compliment. I just want as many people to listen to what I compose as possible. I get letters from people every day telling me my music has helped them. |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh Composer |
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